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Hi Very new to this so hope I’ll applied with requirements.
I’m after help or advise on Chassis numbers. Looking at 63 Roadster S1 originally LHD that’s due to be actioned. Chassis no starts 8888
From my research this should be on 63/64 LHD Coupe can anyone help and pease tell me I’m wrong.
Thanks Steve

Hi Steve, Jaguar car / chassis numbering is a 'black art' in most cases, especially the E-type, but the gurus would seem to indicate that a chassis number that begins 8888XX should indeed be a 1963 3.8 litre LHD Fixed Head Coupe. For a LHD OTS (Roadster) the chassis number should be between 875001 - 881887.

One source of information on E-type numbering can be found here - safe link: http://www.xkedata.com/catalog/numbers/

and here: https://www.jaguarheritage.com/files/e- ... umbers.pdf

Of course it would not be overly abnormal for an original Coupe to have been modified into a Roadster, that has been done before, if rare.

There is sometimes a 'hidden' chassis number tag on the E-type, but it can be removed in a renovation and not reinstated. There is a small plate, behind the rear number plate itself, attached to the shell, which also advises the body / chassis number.

Unless there is a compelling evidence file to the contrary, the car you are looking at would appear to have a strange pedigree.

Jim Mann

Hi Jim Thanks for time and effort in replying.
I did a little further investigating with the vender and the vehicle had had a body swap. (Coupe to Roadster) in the States.
Cars now sold so if anyone knows of an S1 Roadster needing work or recommissioning I’m in the market.
Thanks again Steve