PAIR OF SPECTACULAR, ULTRA-LOW-MILEAGE JAGUAR E-TYPES GO ON SALE AT HEXAGON

August 2, 2016 by Hexagon

◾Hexagon is delighted to offer for sale not one, but two perfectly preserved Series 1 Jaguar E-Types

◾Quite possibly the two lowest-mileage 4.2-litre examples in the world, Hexagon has a 1965 Roadster with 8,676 miles and a 1965 Fixed Head Coupe with just 10,513 miles

◾Offered in incredible original condition and with matching numbers, both are priced at £249,995

◾The Series 1 E-Type is a true icon, one of Britain's greatest automotive triumphs and one of the most desirable classic cars in the world

◾For more information please visit https://hexagonclassics.com/

(London – August 2nd 2016) Hexagon Classics is proud to offer for sale two of the lowest-mileage Jaguar E-Types in the world, both of which have been perfectly preserved since their creation in 1965.

Both cars, a Roadster and a Fixed Head Coupe, are Series 1 4.2-litre engined models in right-hand-drive and represent two of the most desirable examples of the legendary, iconic E-type in the world.

The stunning Carmen Red Roadster (http://bit.ly/29ToBQs) could well be the lowest-mileage Series 1 Roadster in existence, with just 8,676 miles on the clock, while the Opalescent Silver Blue FHC could also be the lowest mileage Series 1 Coupe in existence (http://bit.ly/2a5PYu2) with 10,513 miles.

Their respective owners have driven these cars sparingly over the 50 years they've been on the road and they've been meticulously looked after.

The Roadster was first sold by Birmingham dealer P.J Evans to a Mr M Hart on February 22nd 1965. It comes with the original operating, maintenance and servicing handbook, factory brochure, Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate and historical tax discs, registration documents and MOTs.

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The Fixed Head Coupe spent its life on the other side of the world in New Zealand. Sold new by official Jaguar Cars distributor Archibald's Garage of Christchurch to a Mr D G Owen on February 11th 1966, it is understood the car remained in New Zealand until it was acquired by Hexagon.

Carrying the most beautiful patina, this incredibly car comes complete with the original certificate of registration, handbook wallet, maintenance voucher book, complete factory-supplied tool roll and factory-supplied jack.

Jaguar wowed the world when it unleashed the E-Type in 1961, with buyers instantly hooked on the car's top-notch performance and dazzling looks. The British weren't the only ones in awe, though, as Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari famously called it 'the most beautiful car ever made'.

Originally launched with a 3.8-litre engine in 1961, Jaguar raised capacity to 4.2-litres in 1964. It produced the same 265bhp as the 3.8 and had an identical 150mph top speed, but a 59Nm hike in torque – up to 384Nm – gave the car some extra low-down punch.

First-generation Series 1s are recognisable by glass-covered headlights and a small, stylish opening on the nose. Signal and tail-lights feature above the rear bumper, while twin exhausts sit under the number plate.

Paul Michaels, chairman of Hexagon Classics, said: 'Seeing an E-Type with mileage this low is very unusual but offering two for sale at the same time is almost unheard of. These are incredible examples of one of the best cars in British automotive history. And they're both later 4.2s as well – that extra torque plus the synchromesh 'box makes them even better to drive than the earlier 3.8s. If you want the best E-type in the world, look no further. The only thing to choose is whether you want the Roadster or the Coupe.'

Hexagon

Hexagon has had one careful owner for over 50 years. Paul Michaels, Hexagon Chairman, started the business in 1963. From a small mews in North London, Hexagon quickly built a reputation for being passionate about road and racing cars.

It became the official dealer of some of the most prestigious brands in the world, including Porsche, Alfa Romeo, Lotus and Reliant, not to mention London's leading BMW dealer for over 45 years. During that time, Hexagon also committed to car racing. It began racing D-Type Jaguars, Formula 5000 and during its most adventurous period, entered into Formula One in 1973/74, with driver John Watson driving a Brabham BT44 to its best finish of 4th in Austria and picking up a very respectable six points for the season.

Racing, with a particular emphasis on history, remains a passion, evidenced by the purchase of a 1987 Porsche 962, raced twice at Le Mans finishing 4TH and 8th respectively. It's one of the most original examples in the world, and can be seen in the Modern Classics showroom in East Finchley.

But as the classic market continues to prosper and diversify into the more modern classic models, Paul and his team – lead by Jonathan Kaiser in the classics division and Jonathan Franklin in the modern classics division is harnessing its wealth of experience to bring you the very best.

Its unrivalled contacts and reach across the world means that if the car you want is not in stock, it will know where and who to go to get it. And no car is offered to customers until a full and detailed inspection is undertaken.

Hexagon Classics focuses on the rarest and most collectable marques in the world and is the first port of call for any serious collector or investor.

Hexagon Modern Classics predominantly specialises in the collectable air-cooled Porsches, and we usually have over 40 Porsche models in stock at any one time. From the 356, through to the best of the 911s – the 930, 964, 993, 996, and the 997. And extending to one of Paul's personal favourites and one he believes is under-rated, the 928 GT.

Given that Porsche was one of the marques Hexagon sold new, it's entirely possible that one day the same car will re-enter stock as a classic!

Hexagon's recent partnership with Lotus marks a return to new cars, but with the Lotus' heritage steeped in racing and some iconic road-going models, it's a move that fits in with the ethos of the Hexagon brand. And with Jean-Marc Gales now at the helm, there are some exciting new Lotus developments to come.