Lot #694 - This gorgeous first series 3.8-liter E-Type roadster presents in excellent restored condition. It has its original matching-numbers engine as verified by a Jaguar Daimler Certificate. During the restoration, it was brought down to bare metal and resprayed in the original cream color. The paint work is excellent and the body has been refreshed with new rubber trim and restored chrome. As per the original specifications, the interior was also fully restored and retrimmed in black Connolly leather with matching black convertible top in the correct material. A period-correct radio is fitted into the center console. This being a drop-floor example, the cockpit is comfortable and inviting, with the correct fixed-back seats as fitted to 3.8-liter models. The car has been comprehensively restored and the results are impressive. Included in the sale are the original jack and hammer, period manual with wallet, as well as the aforementioned Heritage Certificate. This is a very fine, nicely restored early E-Type 3.8-liter.