Bentley ‘Old No. 1’ by Racing Green
1948
£285,000
NEW CONSIGNMENT
Price: £84,995
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Year
1967
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Make
Jaguar
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Model
E-Type Series 1.5 OTS
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Engine Capacity
4.2L
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Engine Configuration
Inline 6
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Exterior
Midnight Blue
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Interior/Trim
Black
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RHD/LHD
RHD
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Transmission
4-Speed Manual
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Chassis no.
1E1916
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Engine n.
7E14229-9
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Registration
6 BLU
- Originally manufactured in 1967 and first registered in December of that year, this UK-delivered, right-hand drive Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 Roadster – chassis no. 1E1916 – presents in Midnight Blue with Black leather trim and wears the highly desirable registration ‘6 BLU’, included in the sale.
- This E-Type has been in long-term family ownership since 1980, with just three registered keepers in total, two from the same household.
- Between 2006 and 2008, the car was subject to a comprehensive restoration carried out by AWS Engineering of Chipping Norton, documented through extensive invoices present in the history file.
- The restoration included:
- Full bare-metal body respray
- Complete mechanical overhaul, including engine and cylinder head rebuild
- Partial interior trim refit and reassembly
- Rewiring and electrical rectification
- Suspension and braking system rebuild
- New clutch, exhaust, fuel system, and ancillaries
- Detailed labour logs and parts invoices confirm the depth and quality of the work carried out during this period, culminating in the car’s return to the road in early 2008.
- In preparation for sale in 2025, the car was entrusted to Performance Assessments Ltd for comprehensive recommissioning totalling over £9,000, having been in storage for several years.
- The work included:
- Full brake system overhaul (master cylinders, servo, calipers, lines)
- Cooling system flush, new hoses and water pump
- Replacement of speedometer and rev counter generator
- Rectification of bonnet latch geometry and bonnet alignment
- New steering rack mounts and grease service
- Electrical repairs to lighting, horn, and dash instruments
- New period correct style steering wheel with horn push
- Comprehensive general servicing: oil/filter change, distributor points, differential and gearbox oil replacement, new fuel pump, suspension boot service
- The result is a well-sorted, mechanically sound example of the increasingly rare and collectible Series 1.5 E-Type, ready to be enjoyed immediately.
- Included with the car at the asking price is the long-associated and valuable number plate ‘6 BLU’, which the car has worn for decades and is an wonderful finishing touch to this gorgeous British classic.
- As always, please get in touch to find out more and to book in a viewing/test drive at our showroom in Bicester Heritage.
