Description
We are delighted to offer this very fine Jaguar Type E Series 1 4. 2 Coupé, built in December 1966. It benefited from an exceptionally comprehensive restoration between 2014 and 2016, supported by an extensive photographic record and invoices, and it presents today in its original colour configuration. The car wears its original Opalescent Maroon paintwork, combined with a black leather interior. This elegant metallic maroon shade particularly flatters the lines of the Coupé, notably its long bonnet and characteristic silhouette. The chrome has also been restored, and the various body panels show very good fit. The bodywork has undergone extensive work. The shell has been partially shot-blasted and stripped, and the floors and sills replaced before a full repaint. Anti-corrosion treatment has also been applied within the hollow sections. The bonnet has been fully removed, stripped, primed and repainted. The cabin has also been fully restored, in keeping with its original specification. The black leather seats have been retrimmed, as have the headlining and sun visors, covered in a soft-finish fabric. The dashboard characteristic of the Type E 4. 2 is present, with its Smiths instrumentation, toggle switches and three-spoke steering wheel with a wooden rim. Under the bonnet sits the famous 4. 2-litre XK straight-six, producing 265 bhp SAE, mated to a four-speed fully synchronised manual gearbox. The engine has been comprehensively rebuilt, including replacement of pistons, rings, valves, valve guides, bearings and timing components. The cylinder head has been skimmed and reconditioned, while the crankshaft and connecting rods have undergone specific checks. The transmission has received equal attention. The gearbox has been overhauled with replacement of several bearings and synchro components. The rear axle, steering and driveshaft have also been addressed, while the clutch has been replaced. Many items and peripherals have also been replaced or reconditioned during this restoration, notably the wiring loom, exhaust system, radiator, heating system, fuel tank and fuel pump, lighting units and windscreen. Since the restoration was completed, this Jaguar has covered approximately 4, 000 km. It is accompanied by its Jaguar Heritage Certificate, confirming its factory specification in Opalescent Maroon with Black interior and recording its original chassis, engine, body and gearbox numbers. This car benefits from the Donkervoort Care Program until 2028. Scheduled servicing is carried out at Donkervoort, with transport included. Part exchange of your sports or classic car considered. More information and photos on our website
