Chassis No. 890387
Engine No. RA6286-9

The Series 1 Jaguar E-Type, introduced at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, was a groundbreaking blend of performance and design. Created under Jaguar founder William Lyons, the car was shaped by Malcolm Sayer, a skilled aerodynamicist whose work balanced sleek aesthetics with functionality. Its long hood, covered headlights, and smooth bodylines reflected both form and purpose, drawing on the aerodynamics of Jaguar's D-Type race car.

Built with advanced technology, the E-Type featured a monocoque passenger compartment, tube-framed engine bay, and tilting bonnet. It was equipped with a 3.8-liter XK engine, four-wheel disc brakes, independent suspension, and rack-and-pinion steering, providing exceptional handling and performance. With a top speed exceeding 150 mph and zero to 60 miles per hour achieved in about seven seconds, the E-Type rivaled and often outperformed more expensive competitors. Period reviews celebrated its dual nature as a capable road car with race-inspired roots, with Car and Driver noting, “It's very fast, very stable, and, all in all, probably the car we'd most like to own.”

Comprehensively restored as originally finished in Primrose Yellow over a Black interior, this Series 1 Fixed Head Coupe was originally dispatched to the United States on 6 April 1964. Furthermore, the Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate notes that it retains its numbers matching 3.8-liter straight-six with triple SU carburetors and aluminum cylinder head. Prior research indicates that it was first sold in Long Beach, California and then placed into storage for some time by its second owner in Los Angeles in 1972 with approximately 74,000 miles. Post-restoration, chassis number 890387 became a JCNA National Class Champion in both 2001 and 2003. While some time has passed since then, the very correct restoration has aged remarkably well since entering the Academy of Art University Collection and is offered with copy of its Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, knock-off hammer, and jack.