The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 12-14 November 2021

247 www.silverstoneauctions.com + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20% Classic Car Sale | Sunday 14th November | 1pm 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Coupe More Details Lot 544 Bid On Lot 544 Registration: TSV 785 Chassis Number: 860694 Estimate: £80,000 - £90,000 • First registered in Jersey in 1962 to Group Capt. Harrison before ownership was transferred to Lester Torode in 1964, a motor dealer, car collector and racer of some repute from Guernsey. The registration number at that time was ‘16000’ • Originally Opalescent Silver Grey, upon arrival in Guernsey the E-type was repainted OEW which was deemed a more sporting colour scheme giving an enhanced background to sponsors logos and race numbers • A familiar sight, in period, at race and sprint circuits in the Channel Isles and further afield • Desirable upgrades include Restall seats fitted by Lester in period, a later 4.2 all-synchro gearbox, Coopercraft Brakes and a stainless steel sports manifold and exhaust system • Imported to the UK in 1976 and now finished in Carmen Red with a Black interior • Celebrity appearances courtesy of Top Gear when it was driven by the late Norman Dewis who signed photographs and the car’s sun visor in appreciation of his day, and these remain with the car • A comprehensive history file accompanies the car containing details of its time in Jersey and Guernsey, a Heritage Certificate, various invoices and MOT Certificates, photographs, magazine articles and an original handbook • See website for full detail On offer from The Devon Collection. LOT 544