NUMBER 9 - Jaguar E-type Series 1 4.2

Craig spent fourteen years restoring his (very) early Jaguar E-Type 4.2. It was the ninth left-hand drive OTS off the production line. From the commission plate missing the 1E prefix to many 3.8 features, this is a truly early car. To honor its uniqueness Craig has fully restored "Number 9" to factory condition - quirks and all. The icing on the cake is the beautiful yet rare, Carmine Red.

[@randalhuseby3803]

Beautiful car! I agree, drive and enjoy. Gotta spread the love!

[@Triumphs1962]

The E type always held a special place in my heart. I once read that the NYC museum of modern art had a E type as one of their permanent exhibitions. It is the perfect definition of beauty and sophistication. But alas, unless I sell my two Triumphs and acquire a second mortgage on my home I could never afford one. Then again it’s doesn’t sound like a such a bad idea now does it! Cheers mate!

[@markcook3570]

If you don’t mind me asking what two Triumphs do your own I own a TR 250 by the way merry Christmas…

[@Triumphs1962]

@@markcook3570 I have a 1962 TR3b and a 1972 TR6. I restored both of them. Took the bodies off, all the way down to bare frames. Rebuilt the engine on my own as well. They are wonderful cars to drive. My wife has a lovely 1947 MGTC that has to my knowledge has never been restored. It still has the original lacquer paint on the body. The finish is checked up a bit on the bonnet but the rest of it has held up quite well. And from California Merry Christmas to you and your family as well Mark.

[@markcook3570]

@@Triumphs1962 Absolutely thanks for getting back you seem like you’re very talented individual to do all that work, I bring my car to Jd British Cars that in Nashville they do a great job down there

[@Triumphs1962]

@@markcook3570 Well thank you for the compliment. I just trudge through and read as much as I can about the task at hand and jump in headfirst. It might not come out perfect but I have the satisfaction knowing I did the best I could.

[@markcook3570]

As a Tr-250 owner i can relate to having some thing rare and still driving it often as I can at speed....

[@richardlebeau9396]

If you wanted complete originality, why did you convert it to negative ground and install an alternator?

[@ClassicMotorFilms]

An alternator and change to negative earth were among the changes made with the introduction of the 4.2L engine. The most notable other improvement was the full synchromesh gearbox.