Highlights

Recent full respray in red costing £6,600
One of only 379 Series 1 2+2s built
Genuine UK RHD example
Only 4 former registered keepers from new
Stored in a heated garage as part of a private collection
New rooflining fitted within the last 2 years
Service and gearbox, brake and clutch fluid changes
Verified mileage of 82,899 with MOT history back to 1985

The Appeal

The LWB 2+2 E-Type chassis would prove to be the most enduring format for Jaguar’s much-lauded sports car. Introduced with the Series 1, most went to America, with only 379 RHD cars built before the Series 2 arrived.

That makes this car, one of the last built, a rare car. The joy of the early 2+2 is that it retains the ‘Series 1.5’ aesthetics but with the significantly improved accessibility thanks to bigger doors and a taller roofline.

First registered in June 1968, this is a genuine RHD UK 4.2L manual gearbox car that has had just five keepers. The current one added it to his collection in 2019 and has used it sparingly whilst storing it in a heated garage on wet days and through winter. He tells us that the MOT records, which date back to 1985, verify the low displayed mileage of 82,899 miles.

The car received a full, professional respray in 2019 and presents in very good order with a black leather interior. The cabin is well kept and benefits from a recently fitted new roof lining. Mechanically, the car is in similar order with a full service in 2020 plus refreshed brake, gearbox and clutch fluids. The vendor reports that the car has covered 300 miles since this work. New tyres were fitted at around the same time, together with a set of quality chrome wire wheels.

Smart and very tidy, this practical late-model Series 1 is ideal for the early-E-Type enthusiast who wants to get out and enjoy their car.

The vendor

“This is a great car to drive powerful and smooth. Corners well and stops in a straight line. I have enjoyed it for 6 years but my age now means I am unable to get the best from it and it's time for a new keeper to enjoy it.”

History and Paperwork

First registered 1st June 1968
4 former registered keepers
Current keeper since July 2019
Previously green which was changed in 1986
Vendor states that mileage of 82,899 is verified by MOTs dating back to 1985
Always stored in a heated garage as part of the owner's collection
Driven sparingly on dry days during current ownership
Always well-maintained and serviced locally we are told
Current owner selling due to age
V5C in the current keeper’s name
Registered as a Historic Vehicle
Resprayed in 2019 at cost of £6,600
Vendor states that previous keepers spent lots of money on the car
Few miles covered since last advisory-free MOT in December 2019
Invoices in file showing an engine rebuild before the vendor purchased it about 5 thousand miles ago.

The Condition

Presents well overall following full professional respray in 2019
Finished in classic red with generally good paint finish showing few signs of age
Body work presents well including rear arches, both sills and showing good door fit
Underneath is protected by black underseal and appears free from rust we are told
Chromework in good order, appearing bright and with the usual Series 1.5 features
New front sidelights installed
Fitted with new chrome wire wheels in 2019
Four new tyres fitted at same time as rims
Wider Series III air intake modified to resemble that of a Series 1
Black leather interior some leather wear but still very comfortable we are told
New rooflining fitted 2 years ago
All switchgear works as expected we are told
Leather-rimmed three-spoke E-Type style steering wheel
Classic radio fitted

The Mechanics

4,235cc straight six XK engine
Triple SU carburettors
Factory 4spd manual fully synchromesh gearbox
Engine starts easily and runs smoothly, we are told
Vendor reports good oil pressure of 45 lbs at tickover
Two electric fans fitted to prevent overheating issues
Clutch is smooth and gearbox operation crisp, we are told
Vendor states that brakes are smooth and pull in a straight line
The car runs and drives very well, starts easily, is great fun and has been very reliable
New distributor fitted
Many other new parts according to the seller
New battery
Full service plus clutch, gearbox and brake fluid change 300 miles ago

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