Description
H&H Classic Auction @ The Imperial War Museum, Duxford/ Cambridgeshire
14th June, 2023 13:00
1970 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Estimate
£60, 000 - £70, 000
Registration No: ANM 185H
Chassis No: P1R12716
MOT: July 2023
An older restoration presented in Blue with contrasting Red leather interior
In current ownership for the last 8 years and serviced and MOT’d yearly with E-Type specialist garage
Subject to significant expenditure in previous and current ownership including a recent differential overhaul
Triumphantly unveiled at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, the Jaguar E-Type created a furore thanks to its supercar performance, stunning looks and modest price tag. Early racing success at the hands of Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori amongst others helped cement the newcomer's reputation. Built as a monocoque with an engine cradling front sub-frame, the E-type's combination of all-round independent suspension and disc brakes allied to rack-and-pinion steering resulted in excellent roadholding and handling capabilities. The indomitable straight-six XK twin-cam engine supplied abundant power. If the design had an Achilles' heel then it was the recalcitrant Moss gearbox. However, Jaguar was quick to correct this shortcoming with a four-speeder of its own design just part of a continual programme of E-Type development that saw the model metamorphose through three Series. Introduced in August 1968, the Series II cars were distinguishable by their revised bumper and light arrangements. Less noticeable was the increased size of the front air intake that in conjunction with dual cooling fans made the Series II better behaved in hot weather and heavy traffic. With its 4235cc engine developing a quoted 265bhp and 283lbft of torque, it was reputedly capable of nearly 150mph and 0-60mph in 7. 5 seconds. Available in open two-seater, fixed-head two-seater and fixed-head 2+2-seater guises, the American market accounted for the vast majority of Series II production.
One of the aforementioned American market cars, chassis ‘P1R 12716’ was manufactured on 9 February 1970 and dispatched to British Leyland, New York, USA. Presented in Sable with Beige interior and a black hood, the car remained in the US for 20 years until its import to the UK in 1990, where it was registered as ‘ANM 185H’. An older restoration with history picked up in c. 2007, the car is now presented in the attractive combination of Dark Blue with contrasting Red leather interior and has since been subject to significant expenditure by its two previous owners. In previous ownership, ‘ANM 185H’ was looked after by The Jaguar Workshop, with notable works in 2010 including a replacement clutch, replacement mohair hood and more at a cost of over £4, 000. In 2011, both floor pans and sills were replaced, the fuel and brake lines replaced, the interior reupholstered, the waterpump replaced and more at a cost of over £8, 900 and In July 2013, the car was also subject to a complete rear suspension overhaul with Auto Systems Service.
In current ownership since December 2015, ‘ANM 185H’ was quickly subject to an electric Kenlowe fan being fitted in October the following year. The car has been well looked after almost exclusively by E-Type specialists EAB Classics Cars. The vehicle has been serviced and MOT’d yearly, with notable recent works in current ownership including a differential overhaul along with a service in July 2022 at a cost of £3, 292. 80. Now showing 92, 110 miles on the odometer at the time of consignment, the car is offered for sale due to personal circumstances. Accompanied is a large history file containing the Jaguar Heritage Certificate, a large Routine Maintenance & Lubricants document and the Operating, Maintenance and Service Handbook. As well as this, a large collection of previous MOTs and invoices, with a small written page with a rough history stating total expenditure June 2007 – July 2013 at £23, 264. 10. The V5C document is also included which displays 7 former keepers and the car has an MOT valid until 26 July 2023.
