A 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster recently made headlines by setting a new auction sale record. This iconic vehicle sold for an impressive $1.139 million (equivalent to 911,250 pounds) during Gooding & Company’s 2023 London Auction. Notably, it is the first E-Type ever sold and the fourth right-hand-drive roadster variant produced.

Adding to its significance, this particular E-Type Roadster has a fascinating backstory linked to Jaguar. It was initially owned by Frank England, who played a key role in the brand’s sports car racing program during the 1950s and later became the CEO of the automaker.