1964 Jaguar E-Type With Less Than 3,000 Miles Is Finally Getting The Restoration It Richly Deserves

In its day, the Jaguar E-Type was popular among hobbyist racers. This one, a 1964 model, was raced by its owner, Tom Casson, though not for very long.

Casson, a millionaire from Yorkshire, raced the car for three months before crashing it into the tire wall at the Snetterton Race Circuit in Norfolk. Although the damage was largely cosmetic, he never bothered to fix it before selling the car in 1966.

At the time, the E-Type had traveled just 2,805 miles (4,514 km) and it hasn’t turned a wheel since. Now, the car is getting the refurbishment it richly deserves thanks to E-Type UK, a leading restorer.

The car is a Series 1 4.2-liter model. Jaguar introduced the new engine in 1964, which enhanced torque and improved throttle response. Redesigned from the ground up, it got 400cc more than the previous engine and Series 1 models with the engine remain some of the most sought after to this day.

The E-Type be stripped down and each panel, part, nut, bolt, and washer will be cataloged and inspected with integrity and preservation in mind. That will be an important task because, although the previous owner never drove it, they did perform cosmetic repairs including a new door, floor pan, rear wing, sill, and hood.

The car still features original parts like the factory fuel tank, brake reservoir pipes, bonnet locking latches, and more all of which will be carefully preserved and restored.

The team does plan to make a few modifications to enhance the car’s livability. These include a better starter motor, an improved cooling system, and a Bluetooth radio. Every effort will be made, though, to keep the driving experience as original as possible.