1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe

The overall appearance of the Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster and Fixed Head Coupé were virtually unchanged between the first production cars in 1961 and the last in 1964. The earliest examples, however, exhibited numerous subtle mechanical and cosmetic alterations. Among the most significant change was detailed in Jaguar Service Bulletin N.15 of May 1962, which announced the introduction of redesigned footwells for improving occupant comfort. The examples that preceded the redesign were retrospectively known as the 'flat floor.'

This E-Type Fixed Head Coupe is the 1961 New York Auto Show coupe and it sat alongside three other E-Types. Standing beside it initially was model Marilyn Hanold - although she was urged to move out of the way by the photographers. Chassis number 885004 differs slightly from the later production cars, although the overall design remained largely unchanged until its replacement in 1975. After its New York debut it went to Jaguar's West Coast distributor, then to Judy MacHarg until 1989. The current owner bought it in 1996 and reunited the coupe with his other E-Type, the 1961 New York Auto Show roadster. The Jaguar's timeless elegance was recognized in 2008 when the E-Type Coupe was ranked first in the Daily Telegraph list of 100 Beautiful Cars.