Highlights
- Recent high-quality respray in stand-out Primrose Yellow
- Smart, well presented Series II with good panel fit
- Significant recent investment
The Appeal
The sleek E-Type was conceived to win at Le Mans yet has proved so evocative and enduring that it is still regularly voted the most beautiful car in the world.
The design needed little change throughout its life. The first of those changes came with the Series II, but only the lights were altered. Inside occupants got more luxury, mainly in the form of more comfortable seats.
This early Series II car began its life in America before being imported here in 2015. Subsequently converted to RHD and recently benefitting from a fully stripped down respray in stand-out Primrose Yellow, it is a well presented example of a superb classic convertible.
The History and Paperwork
- Recorded as a 1969 car
- VIN records indicate that this is an early Series II car, likely form 1969
- First UK registered on 1st November 2015
- Converted to RHD since its return, including correctly updating the dashboard switchgear
- VIN engine number carries a correct 7R Series II 4.2 XK prefix verified by V5
- Invoices dated May 2020 totalling nearly £10,000 for strip down and respray including parts
- Last MOT expired on 31st January 2022 with 71,932 miles showing on last test
- Of course the car is MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
The Condition
- Attractive Primrose Yellow paintwork recently resprayed with little subsequent use
- Good bodywork with clean and consistent panel fit and gaps
- Original interior converted to RHD and showing very light patina
- Black leather seats with headrests are factory correct
- They show good shape and condition
- Chromework likely original in fair condition with no noticeable damage or tarnishing
- Federal specification side marker lights to front and rear wings
- Older vinyl roof that fits well but shows some minor signs of age
- There is a patched area on the nearside rear of the roof
- The headlining is also lightly stained as shown in the photographs
- Underside presents well with no structural issues on recent MOT
- Wood-rimmed factory E-Type steering wheel looks great and in good condition
- Dashboard correctly converted to RHD configuration with relocated switches
- Dash roll in good order with no noticeable cracks or tears
- Some marks to switchgear but not significant or unsightly
- Modern Bluetooth stereo fitted
- Black carpets well kept with no noticeable fraying or wear
- Sill trims well preserved with no noticeable scuffs or marks
The Mechanics
- 4,235cc Jaguar straight six XK engine developing around 245bhp
- 4spd manual all-synchromesh gearbox
- Some surface corrosion visible on front suspension components but not deteriorated
- Spax shock absorbers fitted to rear
- V5 and VIN indicate that this is a matching numbers car
- Unfortunately at the time of writing we have no details of the servicing regime
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