Among the hundreds of fantastic cars up for sale at the 2015 Gooding & Company auction in Amelia Island this year, Jaguar E-Types were proudly represented. Most sold for pricing in the range of $150,000 to $300,000.
As such, this Series I Lightweight’s estimated price of $400,000-plus was always an ambitious total, with a possibility that it would not meet its reserve price. Without crossing that threshold, the car would be a no-sale and any bids below that rate would be canceled.
Finally, this Jag has one trait that collectors tend to avoid at almost all costs: replica.
Despite being made by the highly respected RS Panels in the UK from a verified E-Type chassis, being a replica means a car’s overall collector value will always be in doubt.
Even despite the no-sale and replica status, this E-Type has a deep and impressive charm to its lines and production quality.
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I Lightweight Replica
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I Lightweight Replica
Gooding & Co.
Lot 68
Amelia Island 2015
Estimate: $400,000 – $500,000
CAR HIGHLIGHTS
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Expertly Built by RS Panels of the UK
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Complete with FIA Historical Technical Passport
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Formerly Owned by Bob Smith of RS Panels
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Triple-Weber 4.2-Litre Engine and Full-Synchromesh Gearbox
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Impeccable Quality and Attention to Detail
TECHNICAL SPECS
- 4.2-Litre DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
- Triple Weber 45 DCOE Twin-Choke Carburetors
- Estimated 300 HP
- 4-Speed Full-Synchromesh Close-Ratio Manual Gearbox
- 4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes
- Independent Front and Rear Suspension
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