Description
The E-Type Jaguar debuted at the 1961 Geneva Motorshow as a replacement for the hugely successful Jaguar XK150. The new E-Type was nothing short of a revelation, with its heady blend of supercar performance, breath taking styling and low price tag, the newcomer left its rivals reeling and customers desperate to own one. Designed by William Lyons and Malcolm Sayer, the E-Type was launched in 1961 in both fixed head coupe and roadster form with design inspiration taken from the Le-Mans winning D-Type sports racer. Built around a steel monocoque chassis with a front sub-frame to cradle the engine, all-round independent suspension using coil springs and dampers to the rear with torsion bars and wishbones to the front. Brakes were Dunlop discs all round, mounted inboard to the rear alongside the differential to reduce un-sprung weight. Powered by Jaguar’s XK 3. 8 litre twin-cam straight six engine, the E-Type offered breath taking performance to rival both Ferrari and Aston Martin. The 3. 8 litre engine was increased to 4. 2 litres in October 1964. The 4. 2 litre engine produced 265bhp and boasted a top speed of 136 mph and a 0-60 mph time of just under 9 secs with automatic transmission. A 2+2 version of the coupe was introduced in 1966 with a 9” longer body and offers seating for four occupants.
The Jaguar E-Type 4. 2 Series II 2+2 Automatic (chassis number 1R35205) offered here at Autostorico is finished in British Racing Green with Green leather interior. This RHD home markets example was first registered on 14th May1969. Passing through several owners this very original example was purchased by its current owner a Jaguar enthusiast in 2011. He has continued to be enjoy the car and maintained it regardless of cost, with recent works carried out by FW Motors a classic car specialist in Watlington.
Offered for sale with an extensive history file including a current V5 registration document, previous MOT’s, numerous invoices and other related material.
Viewing strictly by appointment only.
