An undisputed icon among Jaguar classics, the 1962 E-Type Series 1 combines visionary design with the performance of a true 1960s supercar. ASI Gold Plate certified and complete with its original hardtop, this car is a rare example of total preservation, from engine to upholstery.
Debuting at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, the Jaguar E-Type left the world speechless: sensual lines by Malcolm Sayer, disc brakes on all four wheels, and top speeds that outpaced many Ferraris and Aston Martins of the era. In 1996 it entered the permanent collection of the MoMA in New York, consecrating it as a true four-wheeled work of art.
This example, with just 63,000 original kilometers, perfectly embodies the revolutionary spirit that made Sir William Lyons’s sports car a legend.
Wind-sculpted curves and elegant aggression: the bodywork of the E-Type redefined the aesthetic standards of the automobile and continues to inspire designers worldwide.
With top-class performance, competitive pricing, and magnetic appeal, the E-Type became a star of films, comics, and the dreams of generations of drivers and collectors.
Graceful lines, a seemingly endless forward-tilting bonnet, covered headlights, and a snug cockpit: every detail expresses pure aerodynamics and British refinement. This roadster retains its original paint, chrome, and wire wheels, pristine witnesses of the early 1960s.
At the heart of the Jaguar E-Type Series 1 beats the 3,781 cc inline-six, fed by three SU HD8 carburetors and producing 265 hp. One of the world’s most enduring and beloved engines, famed for its strong torque and reliability, here perfectly preserved thanks to documented maintenance and original parts.
The Jaguar E-Type Series 1 is available for test drives by appointment at the Auto Storiche Firenze showroom, Via Orti della Farnesina 140, Rome.
Come and experience firsthand the timeless allure of one of the undisputed masterpieces of world motoring.
ASI certification is our hallmark: every car in the collection is guaranteed authentic in every detail.
