Description
Jaguar E-Type Series II, 2+2 model from 1969 with Series I bonnet. Purchased in the USA (Pennsylvania) in 2009 and repatriated to France. Manual, 4 speeds. I'm selling it because I move very little. I've enjoyed it for 15 years and you have to know when to move on. Someone else might as well enjoy it. CG Collection. Original manual. History: the car was completely dismantled in 2000/ 01, body sandblasted and repainted, black leather upholstery redone, Series I bonnet fitted. Since my purchase: the engine has been completely rebuilt by Jean-Pierre Gabreau. You can find its history on the internet. Winner of the Gordini Cup in 1973, he raced several Paris-Dakars and was considered one of the best mechanics in France. It is unleaded 98 with no additives. The mileage (28, 493 miles to date) is therefore not significant as it was reset in 2001 and the engine was rebuilt in 2013. Replacement of the 2 deplorable Stromberg carburettors by 3 SU. Insertion of a long axle. Change of the central dashboard and gear lever to an aluminium unit, much more elegant than the original black plastic. Push-button start. Just in from the garage. Here's what's been done: 4 new tyres, overhaul, spark plugs, master cylinder, brake assist, front silent block. As always, the replacement parts are top quality, not cheap off-the-shelf stuff. Being strictly incompetent mechanically, this car has only had repairs by professionals. Advantages: engine rebuilt by a great professional, Series I bonnet (the most beautiful), upholstery in very good condition and recent electrics. Bodywork in very good condition. Has always slept in a covered car park. No oil leaks. Double fans, so no cooling problems, unless you have the bad idea of spending 3 hours in traffic jams in Paris in August. Faults (yes, if someone tells you that an old English car runs perfectly well without ever having any problems, well... believe it if you really want to believe it...): the change of bonnet and dashboard means that this is not a car "in its original condition" (which, by the way, does not exist for vehicles over 50 years old...). So if you're a purist, it won't suit you. It's a 'hybrid', but that makes it more beautiful than the original Series II, but at a much lower price than the Series I. The long axle, which puts less 'pull' on the engine, and the SU carburettors mean that it won't be of much interest to someone who wants a very nippy car or wants to spend their weekends at Linas-Montléry. A few small rust spots (photos). The push-buttons on the centre stack can be a bit temperamental. The indicators work very well but the warning lights are random, as is the dashboard backlighting. The clock has never worked... Next work to be planned in the coming years: - redo the electrical wiring on the dashboard - redo the paintwork and stop the few rust spots on the two doors. Today it's not a problem, but if you drive it regularly and don't have a protected garage, it will deteriorate. I've tried to be straightforward and precise about the condition of the vehicle: no hidden defects, rotten bodywork but too well repainted, no putty (magnets are our friends), etc. I'm sure you'll find it easy to understand. Thank you for sparing me these tourist visits. We're serious people...
