The Most Beautiful Car Ever Made.
Year: 1963
Location: Johannesburg
Exchange Rates*: USD 176,468 – 199,238
GBP 135,727 – 153,241
EUR 162,884 – 183,902
Colour: Gunmetal
VIN/Chassis Number: R6820850760
Engine Number: RA31178
Current Mileage: 42975 miles
Transmission: Manual
Drive: Right Hand
The Most Beautiful Car Ever Made.
Year: 1963
Location: Johannesburg
Exchange Rates*: USD 176,468 – 199,238
GBP 135,727 – 153,241
EUR 162,884 – 183,902
Colour: Gunmetal
VIN/Chassis Number: R6820850760
Engine Number: RA31178
Current Mileage: 42975 miles
Transmission: Manual
Drive: Right Hand
COLLECTOR'S NOTE
ABOUT THE CAR
An Automotive Icon.
Needing no introduction, the Jaguar E-Type, first unveiled to the world in 1961, remains one of the most iconic and revered cars in automotive history. Not only representing the epitome of classic British sports car design, this model is a true mechanical marvel. The 1965 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Series 1 Roadster captures the spirit of what many consider the golden era of automotive performance, blending sleek design with exhilarating power. Few cars have achieved the level of fame and admiration that the E-Type enjoys, with Enzo Ferrari himself calling it "the most beautiful car ever made."
Designed by aerodynamicist Malcolm Sayer, the E-Type's smooth curves, long hood, and distinctive oval grille made an unforgettable impression when it debuted at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, becoming an instant sensation. Its look was futuristic for the time and remains strikingly modern even today. As the earliest iteration of the E-Type, the Series 1 is considered by many to represent the model’s original, unfiltered design vision, with features like the covered headlights, toggle switches, and aluminium dashboard becoming synonymous with the E-Type’s iconic look and making it the most coveted among purists.
While a design masterpiece, it wasn’t just the appearance that captivated the public—it was what lay beneath the bonnet. The 3.8-litre engine of this roadster was at the cutting edge of performance in the 1960s. Capable of speeds that pushed the boundaries of road cars at the time, it could effortlessly reach 150 mph, marking it as one of the fastest cars of its era. However, it wasn’t just a fast car—it was a joy to drive. Jaguar engineered the E-Type to offer a balance of power and drivability. This model is often regarded as the most refined and responsive, providing just the right level of performance without sacrificing the car’s agility. This made it equally suited to spirited drives on winding roads or cruising along city streets, turning heads with its elegance. The Jaguar’s lightweight construction and advanced suspension system meant that it didn’t just look aerodynamic—it was.
Today, the 1965 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Series 1 is seen as one of the most collectable models in the E-Type range, with its desirability only increasing over the years. The Series 1’s place in history, combined with its relative scarcity of surviving Series 1 Roadsters in excellent condition, ensures its enduring appeal, whether as a centrepiece in a collection or a nostalgic reminder of a golden age of motoring.
Owning this car is more than just acquiring a classic—it’s stepping into an era of motoring that prized artistry and innovation.
The 1965 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Series 1 Roadster is an automotive icon, a testament to British craftsmanship, and a joy to behold both in motion and at rest.
Concours
Full nut and bolt restoration – no expense spared
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Auction: The Collectable Cars Auction, 9th Nov, 2024
Viewing
7 November - 9 November 2024
Thursday - Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 8:30am - 11am
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HOW IT WORKS
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Logistics
While we endeavour to assist our Clients as much as possible, we require artwork(s) to be delivered and/or collected from our premises by the Client. In instances where a Client is unable to deliver or collect artwork(s), Aspire staff is available to assist in this process by outsourcing the services to one of our preferred Service Providers. The cost for this will be for the Client’s account, with an additional Handling Fee of 15% charged on top of the Service Provider’s invoice.
Aspire Art provides inter-company transfer services for its Clients between Johannesburg and Cape Town branches. These are based on the size of the artwork(s), and charged as follows:
Small (≤60x90x10 cm): R480
Medium (≤90x120x15 cm): R960
Large (≤120x150x20 cm): R1,440
Over-size: Special quote
Should artwork(s) be collected or delivered to/from Clients by Aspire Art directly, the following charges will apply:
Collection/delivery ≤20km: R400
Collection/delivery 20km>R800≤50km
Collection/delivery >50km: Special quote
Packaging
A flat fee of R100 will be added to the invoice for packaging of unframed works on paper.
International Collectors Shipping Package
For collectors based outside South Africa who purchase regularly from Aspire Art’s auctions in South Africa, it does not make sense to ship artworks individually or per auction and pay shipping every time you buy another work. Consequently, we have developed a special collectors’ shipping package to assist in reducing shipping costs and the constant demands of logistics arrangements.
For buyers from outside South Africa, we will keep the artworks you have purchased in storage during the year and then ship all the works you have acquired during the year together, so the shipping costs are reduced. At the end of the annual period, we will source various quotes to get you the best price, and ship all your artworks to your desired address at once.
Aspire Art will arrange suitable storage during, and cost-effective shipping at the end, of the annual period.
Collections
Collections are by appointment, with 24-hours’ notice
Clients are requested to contact the relevant office and inform Aspire Art of which artwork(s) they would like to collect, and allow a 24-hour window for Aspire Art’s logistics department to retrieve the artwork(s) and prepare them for collection.
Handling Fee
Aspire Art charges a 15% Handling Fee on all Logistics, Framing, Restoration and Conservation arranged by Aspire.