Highlights

Extremely rare ‘Series 1.25’ transition car built in late 1967
Matching numbers confirmed by Jaguar Heritage Certificate
Comprehensively restored four years ago at a cost exceeding £40,000
Engine rebuilt, differential refurbished and IRS rebuilt
Bodywork restored and car fully repainted
Interior retrimmed in red leather with front and rear seatbelts
Desirable Opalescent Grey metallic with red leather interior

The Appeal

In 1967 legislation in the E-Type main US market required Jaguar to introduce a few changes to its svelte sports car. Gathered together, these changes have become known as ‘Series 1.5’ cars. Just before they arrived Jaguar began phasing in the changes as the old parts dried up and the new ones arrived, resulting in the ultra-rare ‘transition’ or ‘Series 1.25 cars.’

Since parts were changed over at different times based on supply, each ‘Series 1.25’ car is different, but they can be identified from their VIN numbers and because they typically mix the raised front headlights of the Series 1.5 with the beloved ‘toggle’ dashboard of the earliest cars. All of which is a long-winded way of confirming that this beautiful Opalescent Grey metallic 1967 2+2 is one of those rare interim cars. Its chassis number confirms that too.

It was restored four years ago at a cost of £40,000, a process that involved acid-dipping and restoring the shell, including repaint and a full cabin retrim in gorgeous red leather. The engine has been rebuilt, as has the IRS, and the differential has been refurbished. The car has covered very few miles since completion.

The vendor is transparent about outstanding items: there is a dent and scratch on the driver's door and rear quarter from a garage door incident, the heated rear window is inoperative, main beam are not working, and a mist of oil has appeared at the bottom of the engine.

Key Information

Mileage: 83,000 miles indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom (imported from the USA in 2014)
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: 4.2-litre XK straight-six petrol, automatic transmission, triple SU carburettors
Paperwork: Jaguar Heritage Certificate, A4 folder of invoices, receipts and records, two sets of keys, HPi Clear

The Detail

Shell acid-dipped and fitted with new panels
New wheel arches, door skins, bonnet sections, nearside front floor section
Body professionally lead-loaded and repainted by E-Type UK
Repainted in Opalescent Grey metallic at cost of approximately £9,000
Body interior lined with Dynamat acoustic and heat insulation before reassembly
New full wiring loom installed
Interior entirely renewed: red leather seat covers, carpets, headlining, dash and switchgear
4.2-litre XK straight-six fully stripped, inspected and reassembled with new bearings, gaskets and seals
Automatic gearbox fully reconditioned with new bearings, seals and filter
Gear lever retrimmed to look like a manual gearbox at great expense (note; car is Auto)
Independent rear suspension fully rebuilt
Differential refurbished with new bearings and seals
Brakes uprated
All suspension components refurbished with new bushes and bearings
Mechanical components electro-nickel plated
New stainless steel exhaust
Fuel lines, brake lines, filters and ignition components fitted
Cooling system rebuilt
Wire wheels powder-coated and fitted with new tyres
All brightwork re-chromed
Believed to be polybushed
Timken bearings fitted throughout
Some damage to paintwork and chromework as shown in photos
Vendor reports a dent and scratch on the driver's door and rear quarter
Heated rear window inoperative
Main beam currently inoperative
The vendor reports a mist of oil at the bottom of the engine
The vendor recommends a running-in period and a final engine tune and balance

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