Restoring an E-Type is the best way to create the 'perfect' car, a blank canvas on which to apply your favourite specifications and colours. But cars for restoration that are still authentic are becoming rare, which makes this car a great opportunity.
It is a Series 2 OTS with left-hand drive and manual transmission that spent its entire life in the United States before being imported to Belgium in 2020. A restoration began there before the seller acquired the car in December 2023 in its current condition.
The car was sandblasted and black primer was applied to prevent corrosion. The bodywork is complete but the accessories and trim are largely absent. However, it has correct serial numbers, as confirmed by the Heritage Certificate supplied with the car.
For a creative and forward-thinking buyer, this is a fantastic opportunity to build his ideal E-Type and preserve a rare left-hand-drive Series 2. It is undoubtedly worthy of the effort required and is certainly an interesting project.
History and documentation
Built in October 1969
Sold new in the United States
First registered in the United States in 1970 according to registration documents
Californian registration certificate present among the documents provided
Imported into Belgium from dry California in 2020
Jaguar Heritage Certificate confirms original Willow Green and Cinnamon colours
Certificate confirms that the car's serial numbers are correct
Conditions
1969 left-hand drive Series 2 car originally finished in Willow Green with Cinnamon leather interior
Restoration began on arrival in Belgium in 2020
Bodywork has been sandblasted and coated with black primer to prevent corrosion
Complete bodywork with some dents caused by the sandblasting process
Bonnet and boot floor in good condition
The bottoms on the right side are in good condition but those on the left side need to be replaced
Door sills are also in need of replacement
We have been informed that there are no signs of accident damage
The interior and exterior trim, including chrome parts, were lost during the restoration in Belgium
Instruments appear to have been restored and the odometer reset
Controls, levers and buttons include what is visible in the photographs
The mechanics
Corresponding serial numbers
4.2-litre XK engine
Fully synchronised 4-speed gearbox
The car has been stationary for several years
The seller has not started or commissioned the car
Will probably require mechanical restoration
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