• March 29, 2024
 “Devon Collection” on sale at The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale

“Devon Collection” on sale at The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale

Silverstone Auctions are thrilled to be offering a private collection of outstanding and remarkable E-Types as part of their sale at The NEC Classic Motor Show, which will take place on Friday 12th – Sunday 14th November.

On offer from The Devon Collection is this 1964 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 ‘Quad-Headlight’ Coupe. This Series 1, matching numbers, E-Type was built to special order for Hugh John Vaughan Campbell, the 6th Earl of Cawdor, leaving the factory in November 1965. Believed to be the second of possibly just three ‘Quad Headlight’ E-Types produced, this is a rare opportunity for a Jaguar enthusiast/classic car collector to acquire part of E-Type history which is accompanied by an interesting history file which details the cars noble past, a Heritage Certificate and freshly issued MOT Certificate.

Finished in Opalescent Dark Blue with a black interior is this 1964 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Coupe. With a comprehensive history file including a large amount of restoration photographs, this delightful example had a bare metal restoration approximately ten years ago. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an interesting, uprated E-Type built with the more enthusiastic driver in mind.

With totally matching numbers is this 1961 Jaguar E-Type ‘EBL’ Roadster – Chassis No 39. Having been in its present ownership for almost 45 years and is now only offered due to a change of direction by long-term custodian, this is an extremely interesting and very early car. This stunning example has been fully restored to a very high standard and the external bonnet lock cars are often regarded as the holy grail of E-Types. Complete with a substantial quantity of paperwork and photographs documenting the extensive rebuild alongside its Heritage Certificate, handbooks, and other items of interest.

Gary Dunne Sales Controller for Silverstone Auctions added “What a special opportunity we are offering in our final sale of 2021. These five E-Types are on offer from The Devon Collection; each one has its own unique history and story to tell. Full details for each of the five cars are available on our website ahead of them going under the hammer next month.”

Also forming part of The Devon Collection is this 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Coupe. Originally finished in Opalescent Silver Grey, the E-Type was then repainted white which was deemed a more sport colour scheme and is now finished in Carmen Red with a black interior. With desirable upgrades and celebrity appearances courtesy of Top Gear, where it was driven by Normal Dewis who signed photographs and the cars sun visor which will remain with the car.

The last of this fabulous collection to be previewed is the 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 ‘Flat Floor’ Roadster. Finished in its original shade of Carmen Red with a tan interior, this car has been restored some years ago to an excellent standard by XK Engineering, with all invoices present and a photographic record on file. The comprehensive history file includes the Heritage Certificate, restoration invoices and much more. Silverstone Auctions are looking for its next enthusiastic keeper to acquire this superbly presented E-Type that has been professionally rebuilt.

If you are interested in submitting your classic car, collector motorcycle or piece of automobilia, the auction house is inviting you to join their already fabulous lot list for the sale. To talk to a member of their expert team, you can email enquiries@silverstoneauctions.com or contact them on 01926 691141. Tickets for the Classic Motor Show are currently available by visiting their website here.

 

This article was submitted to be published by Silverstone Auctions as part of their advertising agreement with Today’s Wills and Probate. The views expressed in this article are those of the submitter and not those of Today’s Wills and Probate.

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Silverstone Auctions Formed in 2011, Silverstone Auctions is a world-class, specialist auction house for the sale of classic cars, modern supercars, all types of competition cars, modern and historic motorcycles as well as automobilia. In 2020 we sold £32.3million worth of cars and The Silverstone Classic Live Online Auction was our highest grossing sale in the history of the company. Following the success of the company, The Silverstone Auctions group became the UK's market leading classic car auction house in 2020. We hold the exclusive automotive auction rights for Silverstone Circuit where we host several stand-alone events each year, as well as our annual headline sale as part of the Silverstone Classic, the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival. In addition to our sales at Silverstone Circuit, we also host several auctions each year at other major classic car events, including the NEC Classic Motor Show and Race Retro. At present, the events have been unable to go ahead in their typical format, but we have continued to work closely with each of these event partners for online versions. Over the years we have also been selected by several the UK’s official owners’ clubs to hold marque-dedicated sales, including the highly regarded Ferrari Owners’ Club of Great Britain, Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club and Porsche Club Great Britain. With years of market expertise and specialist knowledge of the world’s vintage and modern car brands, our team works hard to provide accurate valuations and connect vendors and buyers across our global customer base. We are committed to providing the best possible service for both buyers and vendors alike, so if you’d like to know more about selling or buying with Silverstone Auctions, then please do get in touch by calling the expert team on 01926 691 141, email: enquiries@silverstoneauctions.com or visit their website.   Tel: 01926 691141 Email: enquiries@silverstoneauctions.com