Please note the private registration "1 TCM" is not included in the sale
Highlights
- Fully restored by previous owner
- Fantastic condition throughout
- Very low mileage since restoration
The Appeal
The E-Type is perhaps the most recognisable British car of all time. With classic good looks and a glorious 4.2l inline-six engine up front it’s easy to see why they are so well loved and sought after. The roadster makes for one of the finest, most refined convertible driving experiences to be had in a car of any age.
This gorgeous E-Type was part of a large collection under the previous owner for thirteen years and has undergone an extensive restoration during that period including a full engine rebuild, bringing it into the condition you see today. In fantastic condition throughout including mechanically, this E-Type would be a great addition to any respectable collection, or the perfect car for enjoying the open road on a sunny day in.
The History and Paperwork
- Originally a fixed head coupe delivered to the USA
- Converted to roadster and RHD with appropriate paperwork
- V5 Present and correct
- MOT and tax exempt
- A selection of invoices from independent garages
- The Car will have 12 months MOT at point of sale
- Private reg plate "1 TCM" not included in the sale
The Interior
- Excellent condition throughout
- Retrimmed to a very high standard
- Biscuit leather seats, door cards, sill wraps and centre console with matching carpeting
- Moto-Lita wod and chrome steering wheel in very good condition
- Carpets, dashboard and trim all present very well
- Some minor signs of wear to several of the switches as shown in the images
Sliding down behind the wood and chrome wheel and looking down the long bonnet of this E-Type you instantly get a feeling for why these cars are so well loved. With plush retrimmed leather seats in biscuit and thick matching carpeting the inside of this E-Type is every bit the luxury tourer.
The seats show almost no signs of wear and are exquisitely comfortable. The rest of the interior, from the sills to the door cards is in the same excellent condition.
The seats show almost no signs of wear and are exquisitely comfortable. The rest of the interior, from the sills to the door cards is in the same excellent condition.
The Exterior
- Superb condition throughout
- Soft-top in very good condition and works perfectly
- Brightwork presents very well
- All of the wheels are in excellent condition
- Light lenses, windows, trim and badges all present very well
The E-Type has been at the top of several best looking cars in the world lists and polls for a long time and looking at this one it’s easy to see why. In superb condition throughout, finished in dark blue with a black hood and the gorgeous wire-spoke wheels it’s an exceptionally good looking car from every angle.
The Mechanics
- Starts easily and idles smoothly
- The current owner reports that it drives perfectly
- Extensive mechanical restoration by the previous owner
- Engine, engine bay and the underside present excellently and are in superb condition throughout
- 4.2l Straight six engine sounds fantastic through the twin exhaust
- All of the tyres present very well with lots of tread
- The car will be MOT’d by the vendor on sale
The vendor informs us that the previous owner conducted an extensive restoration including a full engine rebuild and looking at the condition of the engine bay and ancillary components it’s clearly been done to very high standard. All of the visible mechanical elements present extremely well and it’s clear that this car has been very well cared for.
The car starts easily on a turn of the key and idles smoothly with no unwanted noises that we could hear. The vendor (a luxury car specialist) informs us that it drives exactly as it should, accelerating well, shifting smoothly and braking quickly and straight.
Summary
This E-Type presents a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking for an exceptionally good ready to drive example of one of these fantastic cars with very low mileage since its restoration. Having undergone extensive restoration by the previous owner it’s in superb condition and ready for a new home.
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