Highlights

Complete restoration carried out in 2017
Dark blue bodywork with black soft top and Biscuit leather interior
Paint and upholstery redone during restoration
Three registered owners in total, according to information provided, with current owner since 2019
Upgrades made to cooling, suspension, braking and ignition systems
4.2-litre inline six-cylinder engine with three Weber carburettors and five-speed manual gearbox
Used for long journeys in France and abroad, according to the seller
Matching chassis and engine numbers confirmed
Valid roadworthiness certificate and inspection report available

The Appeal

Some E-Types are preserved in a configuration close to original, whilst others benefit from improvements designed to make them easier to use in current traffic conditions. This 1968 E-Type OTS falls into the latter category, with several mechanical upgrades and an aesthetic conversion carried out during its restoration.

Built in 1968, it was originally a Series 1.5 E-Type. It was restored in 2017 and converted to a presentation inspired by the early Series 1. The bodywork was then repainted in dark blue and the interior completely retrimmed in Biscuit leather. The current owner acquired it in 2019 and states he has kept it in a heated garage when not in use.

The car also benefits from several mechanical modifications: Weber carburettors replacing the original SU units, five-speed manual gearbox, stainless steel exhaust and upgrades to the cooling, braking, suspension and ignition systems. The seller states he has used it for long journeys in France and abroad without encountering any mechanical issues, including in hot weather.

The car comes with matching chassis and engine numbers, a valid roadworthiness certificate and an inspection report. The odometer reads just 3,229 miles, or 5,196 km, but the seller notes that the total mileage is higher due to the five-digit counter.

History and Documentation

Registered in 1968
VIN: 1E16491
Three registered owners in total, according to information provided
Current owner since 2019
Registered in France with classic car registration document
Complete restoration carried out in 2017, according to the seller
Aesthetic conversion to early E-Type styling carried out during this restoration
Stored in a heated garage since acquisition by the current owner
Valid roadworthiness certificate, expiry date not specified
Inspection report available
Service history available
Odometer reading 3,229 miles (5,196 km)
The seller notes that the total mileage is higher due to the five-digit counter
Purchased notably for participation in touring rallies
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Condition

Dark blue metallic paint redone in 2017
Paint reported to be free from notable defects by the seller
Slight dent noted on the bonnet
Chrome wire wheels with new Michelin XWX tyres
Biscuit leather upholstery restored in 2017 and reported to be in good condition
Three-spoke steering wheel with wooden rim
Modern car radio installed
Black fabric soft top in good condition, with matching soft top cover
Tool kit included
The vehicle benefits from a rare feature: pop-up headlights

The combination of dark blue metallic and Biscuit leather interior showcases the characteristic silhouette of the E-Type. The paint, redone in 2017, is reported to be in good condition despite regular use of the car. The interior also presents a satisfactory state of preservation according to the seller.

Mechanics

4,235 cc XK inline six-cylinder engine
Three Weber carburettors with high-capacity filters
Five-speed manual gearbox
Upgraded ignition, braking, fuelling, suspension and cooling systems
Stainless steel exhaust
Mechanical condition reported as very good by the seller
Used for long journeys in France and abroad according to the seller
Operation reported as satisfactory, including in hot weather
Valid roadworthiness certificate
Independent inspection report from 2022 available, according to information provided
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