Jaguar E-Type S1 FHC ‘1965

Chassis.nr 1E 320098

4.2 litre inline six with three SU-carburettors, matching numbers

Engine.nr 7E 6510-9

Opalescent Maroon Red -metallic colour

Red leather -interior

Date of manufacture 4.11.1965

Sold as new by Jaguar Cars New York, USA

Jaguar Heritage Trust -certificate

Comprehensively restored by Grips Garage in 2014-2016, documented

Registered as a historic vehicle. Fresh Mot/Tüv inspection done 09/25, valid 09/29.

Overhauled & serviced 10/2025

– Sold to Lugano, Switzerland –

In March 1961, Jaguar presented a sports car at the Geneva Motor Show, which changed the automotive world forever. The new E-Type (XK-E in the US) was based on the Jaguar D-Type racing car that had won Le Mans three years consecutively from 1955 to 1957. The advanced sports car grand tourer was built on a monocoque body and an engine subframe, thanks to which it only weighed a little over 1300 kilograms. The modern sports car was equipped with disc brakes and independent front and rear suspension. Designed for street use, the Jaguar E-type was the successor to the Jaguar XK 150, whose racing car version, the C-Type, was also succeed at Le Mans.

The car became an immediate success and the annual production was filled with order books in no time. Enzo Ferrari titled the E-Type the most beautiful car in the world and the car was produced for three model series until 1974.

This car in question is a 1 series Fixed-head coupé. The car was manufactured 04.11. 1965. In 19.11.1965 E-type was delivered to the first owner, from the official Jaguar dealer of New York. First owner was Mr. Earl Tunison from Pierre, South Dakota, USA.

E-type was imported and registered to Finland in June 1989. The car had been used regularly summertimes in Helsinki by previous owner I.Hänninen when the current owners J. & A. Riitakorpi bought it in January 2014. The plan was to restore the car for the couple’s upcoming wedding a wedding car, and this was done. The starting point was an original E-Type in good condition and in running order.

A comprehensive restoration was carried out at Grips Garage in 2014-2016, including the refurbishment of the well preserved body, full respray to Opalescent Maroon Red metallic paint, new interior and a complete rebuilt of the matching numbers engine with new parts. There are receipts and photo documentation of the restoration.

The car has been driven annually in the summer time and it has been regularly maintained at Grips Garage. In the fall of 2025, the Jaguar’s rear axle was dismantled and thoroughly restored. The brakes and carburetors were overhauled and adjusted, and the car underwent a major maintenance including greasing service of steering and powertrain parts and replacing of engine- and transmission oils and coolants.

The E-Type is registered as a historic  vehicle and Mot/Tüv inspected in September 2025 that is valid until 09/2029.

A stunning 1-serie E-Type Fixed Head Coupe ready to drive and enjoy.

The car is located in Vantaa – 25 minutes from Helsinki–Vantaa Airport. Views by appointment.

Worldwide shipping with generous rates.

The car is located in Vantaa, 30 minutes from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. Presentations by appointment.

Jaguar XJ6 4.2 Litre Automatic ‘1970

VIN. 1L54255BW

Matching Numbers 4.2-litre inline six -engine with twin SU carburettors, automatic transmission

Sable Brown – original factory paint

Barley Beige – original factory leather upholstery

Still owned by the first owner!

16,900 km’s.

Unrestored, excellent original condition.

Fully documented history from new, incl. to the car’s purchase receipt.

– Sold to Fruthwilen, Switzerland –

Jaguar founder Sir William Lyons’ swan song was not modest. Princess Alexandra opened the London Motor Show at Earl’s Court on 16 October 1968. The show’s main novelty was a luxury saloon, which had been in the planning for four years, and for which Sir William Lyons had set an uncompromising goal: “We will develop a luxury saloon that will set a new, unprecedented standard in terms of comfort, luxury, driveability, steering, performance, braking and safety – With the quality and excellence that everyone have come to expect from Jaguar.”

The car was the Jaguar XJ6 – Experimental Jaguar, with six cylinders. The car was a sensation, beautiful and praised for its features. During the development work in 1966, Jaguar joined the British Motor Company and Lyons remained as a consultant to Jaguar. This swan song was worthy of Jaguar’s founder and main designer, Sir Lyons, to retire.

It is difficult to get any closer to the moment when the Jaguar XJ6 first rolled out of the Coventry factory onto the tarmac. This car for sale is exceptional – the current owner bought it new and has driven it only 16,900 kilometres since September 1970. The car’s historical documentation is flawless.

Finnish V.Mäkelä purchased the Jaguar as new from the Bergengres – Jaguar dealer in Stockholm on 16.09.1970. Young Mäkelä fulfilled her father’s dream of own Jaguar – the Sable Brown colour and Barley Beige leather interior were chosen together. The father had time to enjoy the Jaguar with his daughter  for a while. During its first years, the Jaguar traveled with V.Mäkelä’s work in Sweden, until it was imported and registered to Finland in the spring of 1981.

The car’s first maintenance was carried out in Sweden by Scan Auto. Since 1981, the car has been maintained by Karaasi. Every maintenance receipt is preserved. In addition to the owner V.Mäkelä, only Karaasi’s trusted mechanics who maintained it have been allowed to drive the car.

Every document related to the car over the years is preserved: The car’s original purchase receipt, the first service records from Sweden and the service records from the time in Finland. The car has been regularly maintained despite the very low mileage. In recent years, the brakes and fuel system have been refurbished, among other things.

Even the very original wiper blades are also preserved in the car’s trunk. The very original tires with rims are also preserved. To enable safe driving of the car, the car now has new tires with similar wheels as original ones.

The car’s Sable Brown paintwork is in excellent original condition – only the bonnet has been renewed and painted when V.Mäkelä drove in the back of the another car in front while leaving the traffic lights in the summer of 2016.

The original Connolly leather upholstery in Barley Beige is also in excellent condition. The headliner is original and impeccable. The gauges are the car’s original, untouched. The Becker Monza radio was installed by Karaasi in the car in April 1984.

The car is registered as a historic vehicle and inspected on September 1, 2025. The inspection is valid until September 2029.

The Jaguar is located in Vantaa – 25 minutes from Helsinki–Vantaa Airport. Views by appointment.

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