Highlights
- Comprehensively restored with documented total engine overhaul
- New high-quality interior and mohair top
- Body totally renovated in 2015
- Upgraded with triple SU carburettors
- Modified rear axle ratio for improved high-speed cruising
The Appeal
Like most British and European sports car manufacturers, Jaguar was highly dependent on the American market. So, when the US National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration demanded changes, Jaguar listened. That's how the car we call the 'Series II' E-Type came to be. Some say these cars represent a sweet spot in the model's evolution, offering refined driving dynamics while retaining the iconic early styling that made the E-Type a design legend.
This manual 1970 'Open Two Seater (OTS) has undergone comprehensive restoration work across all major components, transforming it into a thoroughly sorted classic that's ready to be enjoyed. The current owner has meticulously addressed every aspect of the car, from the mechanical components to the interior and exterior finishes, building upon the solid foundation established by the previous owner's body and chassis restoration. Finished in the quintessential British Racing Green with a complementary beige interior, this E-Type presents as a thoughtfully upgraded example with performance enhancements that make it more suitable for modern driving conditions.
This manual 1970 'Open Two Seater (OTS) has undergone comprehensive restoration work across all major components, transforming it into a thoroughly sorted classic that's ready to be enjoyed. The current owner has meticulously addressed every aspect of the car, from the mechanical components to the interior and exterior finishes, building upon the solid foundation established by the previous owner's body and chassis restoration. Finished in the quintessential British Racing Green with a complementary beige interior, this E-Type presents as a thoughtfully upgraded example with performance enhancements that make it more suitable for modern driving conditions.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1970
- Three former registered keepers in total
- First owner imported the car from USA
- Second owner restored the body and chassis
- Third owner (seller) restored the rest
- Last technical inspection (documented) reportedly showed no faults
- Last service completed in 2025
- Previous owner bought it to enjoy the E-Type experience and to improve an already well-maintained car
- Car had been very well cared for
- In 2015, body was totally renovated
- Mileage before import to Sweden is unknown
- Car stored in heated and dry garage
- 6,000 km indicated
The Condition
- Bodywork presents in very good condition
- New high quality BRG paintwork applied
- The boot lid could fit better, the vendor notes
- New mohair top
- Chromed wire wheels
- All new interior
- Dashboard has a few minor imperfections
The Mechanics
- 4.2-litre XK straight-six
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Documented total engine overhaul
- New triple SU carburettors
- New shock absorbers, tyres, and wire wheels installed
- New exhaust pipes installed (before 2015)
- Rear axle differential ratio changed to 2.88 for improved high-speed cruising
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