1961 Jaguar E Type Series I Roadster outside bonnet lock. This matching numbers car was supplied new to the USA . Number 339 of 385 cars built in left hand drive , this Jaguar was rescued in 2008/9 after being stored in a barn, believed to be in West Virginia, for over thirty years. The car was subject to a complete ground-up rebuild and restoration which was completed in 2012. It was then shipped to Europe before being purchased and imported to the UK in October 2013 with 247 miles on the odometer. When the car was restored in the USA the colour was changed to Carmen Red, the interior retrimmed with black leather and it was fitted with a black soft top. This excellent and rare E-Type is supplied with a UK V5C registration document. Being the 339th left hand drive E-Type manufactured, this is a very rare opportunity to purchase a stunning example of the holy grail of E-Types and one of the most desirable British icons available today. Superb condition throughout. Heritage certificate included in the history file.

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About Us:

We specialise in the sale and acquisition of classic, prestige and performance cars. If you are thinking of buying or selling, please get in touch. In addition to our physical stock of cars, we can also supply any make or model to order. For sellers, we offer immediate settlement and attractive commission sale rates.

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Our service and restoration department is divided between the Jaguar section which specialises in E Type service and restoration and servicing work on all Jaguars from 50’s era to brand new. We have Jaguar Master Tech staff and up to date diagnostic equipment. We also carry out various maintenance works on other classic and sports cars including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Mercedes etc.

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Based in Burley, Hampshire, The Classic Connection showroom is conveniently located two minutes from the A31 between the New Forest and Bournemouth, just 90 minutes from central London. For visitors travelling by air, Bournemouth, Southampton and Heathrow airports are 15, 25 and 80 minutes away.

Terms and Conditions:

VEHICLE MOT

We have our own inhouse MOT bay, it is a unique setup still using a pit with original equipment some going back as far as the seventies. We have what they call Grandfather rights which enables us to still work in a way that in some modern garages is not possible. This of course has to still be compliant and is regularly tested and calibrated.

CAR SERVICING

We service all makes and models of car. We have up to date diagnostics for most makes and we also have an original Crypton tuning machine that is very useful with the older stuff. We are very competitively priced and we pride ourselves on serving the local community and being the village garage. So if your car needs a service or your wheel barrow has a puncture please don't hesitate to give us a call.

Opening Hours:

Mo: 08:30 AM to 05:30 PM

Tu: 08:30 AM to 05:30 PM

We: 08:30 AM to 05:30 PM

Th: 08:30 AM to 05:30 PM

Fr: 08:30 AM to 05:30 PM

Sa: 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM

Su: Closed