The queen of the road: the 1963 Jaguar E-Type Coupé
The Swinging Sixties were just starting to take off when Jaguar made a brilliant design statement at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1961, the ripples from which would extend beyond the impact of an iconic new sports car. With its sensually charged forms and bold proportions – endless bonnet, short tail with side-opening boot lid – the new Jaguar E-Type shaped an era.
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Mileage (km) | 28'083 |
| Engine size | 3781 cc |
| Performance (kW/hp) | 265 |
| First registration date | 1963 |
| Vehicle condition | 2 |
It was produced in three series between 1961 and 1974 and is now considered one of the most legendary classic cars. Vehicle designers throughout the ages have dreamt of building a car that combines the characteristics of a racing car and a touring saloon. Nobody has come closer to achieving this dream – at a price worth considering, of course – than the Jaguar founder Sir William Lyons. Even Enzo Ferrari declared the E-Type to be the most beautiful car to have ever been built. The world and the press agreed. The E-Type is not merely a car – it is a sculpture on wheels, a work of art that represents design perfection.
Under the characteristic bonnet lies a powerful 3.8-litre in-line six-cylinder engine that delivers the E-Type’s truly impressive performance. With peak power of 265 PS and a top speed in excess of 240 km/h, the E-Type set new benchmarks on the sports car scene in the 1960s. The combination of innovative technology and impressive performance makes the E-Type a timeless classic. The interior of the Jaguar E-Type 3.8-litre mirrors the luxury and elegance that one would expect of the Jaguar brand. The finest materials, hand-finished details and sporty seats come together in a perfect blend of comfort and style.
Any drive in an E-Type is more than just a ride on the road – it is a journey through the luxury and sophistication of times gone by. The E-Type, inspired by the successful Jaguar C-Type and D-Type racing cars, rolled into a decade of optimism, hedonism and cultural revolutions with its 265 PS. Its magic persists to this day and it is often the crowning glory of a collection.
This Jaguar was imported into Switzerland in 1963 by the official importer, Emil Frey Ltd in Zurich, and was sold to Emil Sennhauser in St. Gallen. The car is in outstanding condition. The work carried out in previous years is fully documented and the records will be given to the future owner. The E-Type was de-registered in October 2022 and is now waiting for many more exciting adventures with you. Its Heritage Trust document has of course been provided.
