1969 JAGUAR E-TYPE S2 4. 2 Fixed Head Coupe - Pearl Black
This is a highly original right hand drive car in exceptional condition, matching numbers with retained Jaguar factory finish as a one-off special order in Rolls Royce Pearl Black (refer to Heritage certificate); Factory specified Pearl black with black interior leather makes this one of the most desirable and rare e-types available on the market today. You will not find an original e-type like this one!. Unmolested with only a few technical modifications with original parts sold with the car so new owner can easily return to factory specifications.
The car has received extensive restoration work and regular use during the last 12 years of ownership with a recent 1200mile round trip from UK to Le Mann Classic in France testimony to its current excellent performance and reliability.
Documentation: Enviable history file including the Jaguar Heritage Certificate confirming manufactured in January 1969 in Rolls Royce Pearl Black special order. Over 30 MOT certificates from 1977 onwards supporting the 92k genuine miles; £25k + of invoices covering all work completed. Further fettling required to bring this highly original car to show condition.
Interior: Recently completed full new black interior trim including leather fluted seats; new door cards, leather centre console; dash-top; new interior roof lining; carpets etc.
Exterior: immaculate paintwork, new sill closing panels; professional full body respray in factory original Black Pearl Rolls Royce LSC 22921, new front tinted windscreen; new rubbers throughout; re-chromed bumpers; chrome wire wheels extremely well presented.
Mechanics: Engine rebuild by previous owner, Aldon Electric ignition; new tyres in 2022 185 x15 Michelins as per factory specification: New radiator core; complete set of cooling system hoses; new fan relay; clutch slave and master cylinder; cooling fan over-ride switch; new retractable seat belts; new steering rack; adjustable rear shock absorbers; new passenger floor and x-member; new battery, battery tray, carburettors racing tuned.
The series 2 fixed head coupe right hand drive e-type has very low production figures and considered by purists to be 'a proper e-type' featuring the iconic original body design and powered by Jaguar's highly successful XK 6-cylinder 4. 2-liter engine. Unfortunately, the bloated 2+2 and wallowing Series 3 derivatives fall short of its legacy. Current owner since 2011, previous owner acquired the car from a friend in 2001 who had inherited it from his father; making this car the second time its been offered on the open market for 33 years Keenly priced for quick sale. Open to reasonable offers.
