Highlights

Extensive restoration work in 2018 with supporting invoices
Matching number car with heritage certificate present
Comprehensive mechanical overhaul in 2015
Replacement speedometer fitted in 2015 with mileages declaration document in photography section below
Odometer reads 28,599 - actual mileage covered & documented is approximately 77,700
Currently stored in climate-controlled dry storage
Exercised regularly and reportedly driving nicely

The Appeal

We'll never know whether the great Enzo Ferrari ever did declare the Jaguar E-Type "the most beautiful car in the world". But one thing's for sure, it's one of the most achingly pretty cars ever to grace the roads.

This rare Series 2 is the coveted Open-Two-Seater (OTS) variant, resplendent in a fetching shade of metallic silver. It was originally supplied to the United States in left-hand drive, but following repatriation in 2015, the Jag has undergone an extensive rebuild including conversion to right-hand drive.

The current owner has used the vehicle almost daily, demonstrating its reliability and usability as a classic that can be enjoyed rather than merely displayed. Accompanied by its heritage certificate and comprehensive documentation of work carried out, this E-Type represents an opportunity to acquire a well-sorted example of Jaguar's iconic sports car.

The vendor says:

"The vehicle was bought as a wedding present and is in daily use by myself. Only selling as my wife does not like driving it as the bonnet is too long and it’s too powerful., I will be sorry to see it go myself"

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History and Paperwork

Chassis number: 1R8708
Exported to New York in 1969 and reimported to the UK in 2015
Heritage certificate present
Importation & HMRC documentation from 2015 present
Extensive recommissioning work carried out in Hampshire in 2015 (invoices to support)
3 years later the car was comprehensively restored (2018 invoices to support)
Jaguar operating, maintenance and service handbook present
Very reluctantly selling as owner's wife does not like driving it

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The Condition

Currently in climate-controlled dry storage with very minimal corrosion
Resprayed in metallic silver; originally Pale Primrose Yellow
Some minor chips and marks to the paint noted, but nothing egregious
Chrome appears in very good condition
Slight dint to the near side sill
New mohair hood recently fitted
New floor pans and sills fitted during its restoration in 2018
Interior presents well for its age with some patina on the door cards and seats
Carpets and dashboard present exceedingly well
New carpets also fitted in 2018

The Mechanics

4.2-litre XK straight-six
Four-speed manual transmission
Appears in good mechanical condition, currently being driven daily
Reportedly starts first crank without fail and is running very well
Replacement speedometer, fuel tank, exhaust, clutch, fluid reservoirs, and lights fitted in 2015 - Actual documented mileage is close to 77,700 plus to a few additional miles in daily usage
New suspension fitted in 2018
Webber carburettors fitted in 2018
Reportedly handles exceedingly well, with ample performance, good suspension and strong brakes

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