Highlights
- Extensively restored in 2015
- Accompanied by comprehensive history file
- Excellent mechanical and aesthetic order
- One of the most iconic cars ever made
The Appeal
If there ever was a car that sells itself simply on its utter beauty, it would be the Jaguar E-Type.
An absolute masterclass in automotive design and engineering, the E-Type is a vehicle synonymous with style performance and unadulterated class.
An absolute masterclass in automotive design and engineering, the E-Type is a vehicle synonymous with style performance and unadulterated class.
Having been subject to an extensive restoration, the example we find here, an early series 2 model, is one that presents in remarkable condition, the absolute pinnacle of what a car can be, this is very much a stand out piece.
Benefitted by the accompaniment of an extensive history file and a Jaguar heritage certificate, this is certainly one of the finer examples on the market today.
Benefitted by the accompaniment of an extensive history file and a Jaguar heritage certificate, this is certainly one of the finer examples on the market today.
History and Paperwork
- Manufactured in March of 1969 and distributed to a New York dealer in April of that year
- Registered in the UK in 2014
- Subject to a mechanical and aesthetic restoration in 2015
- Extensive collection of invoices for work undertaken during the restoration
- Jaguar Heritage certificate detailing much about the car’s life
- Collection of operating manuals and wiring diagrams for the car
The Interior
- Interior restored to a high standard
- Good quality upholstery
- Excellent convertible top
The suave 2 seater cabin of the Jag is one, that much like the rest of the car, presents in exemplary condition.
The two sculpted seats are of an excellent standard, boasting high quality upholstery, with neat stitching and a distinct lack of wear or damage, these are well paired with a set of retrimmed colour matched door panels, adorned with lashings of fresh chrome trim.
At ground level we find an equally smart carpet set, draping its way across the cabin floor and the footwells.
The two sculpted seats are of an excellent standard, boasting high quality upholstery, with neat stitching and a distinct lack of wear or damage, these are well paired with a set of retrimmed colour matched door panels, adorned with lashings of fresh chrome trim.
At ground level we find an equally smart carpet set, draping its way across the cabin floor and the footwells.
Front and centre, sits the marvellous, contrasting black dash piece. A wonderful cluster of sculpted gauges, switches and controls are housed here, all in great order and reported to be functioning well.
The dash itself is of an excellent standard, the materials used are in good order and are notably free from damage or the sun fading often found here, courtesy of the extensive levels of work put in to restore the car.
The dash itself is of an excellent standard, the materials used are in good order and are notably free from damage or the sun fading often found here, courtesy of the extensive levels of work put in to restore the car.
A piece of artwork in itself, the elegant wood rimmed, 3 spoke Jaguar steering wheel is in excellent shape and protruded neatly from the aforementioned dash piece.
Being a convertible variant of the E-Type, we find the car installed with a black fabric convertible top to match the original factory specification.
Whilst ideally this won’t be needed for those enjoying the car through the upcoming summer months, the roof functions fully and with ease, and the material itself is in good order.
Whilst ideally this won’t be needed for those enjoying the car through the upcoming summer months, the roof functions fully and with ease, and the material itself is in good order.
The Exterior
- Excellently proportioned, aerodynamic styling
- Restored to an incredibly high standard
- Resprayed in the iconic British Racing Green
- Beautiful chrome wire wheels and new spinners
It is well known among the classic car world that upon the launch of the E-Type, Enzo Ferrari was reported to have called the model, “the most beautiful car ever made”.
It’s a statement that arguably still rings true some 60 years later, and the example we see here certainly makes a great case for it.
It’s a statement that arguably still rings true some 60 years later, and the example we see here certainly makes a great case for it.
Originally finished in Jaguar’s Willow Green from the factory, the E-Type was treated to a far more fitting, more iconic green in the form of a respray in British Racing Green during its restoration.
Done to the highest of standards, the paintwork presents in truly remarkable condition, a rich, deep shine exuding from all angles of the streamlined body. Perfectly complimented by a myriad of brilliant chrome trim, much of which was replaced with new outfits during restoration.
Done to the highest of standards, the paintwork presents in truly remarkable condition, a rich, deep shine exuding from all angles of the streamlined body. Perfectly complimented by a myriad of brilliant chrome trim, much of which was replaced with new outfits during restoration.
The chrome wrap around bumpers, an updated feature for the series 2 E-Types, are in exemplary condition, as are the headlight bezels, glass and badging dotted around the vehicle,
The long sweeping, front hinged bonnet, a piece to marvel in its own right, mirrors this high quality. Courtesy of the previously mentioned restoration work, we find the shut lines, panel gaps and door jambs are all straight and in good order.
The long sweeping, front hinged bonnet, a piece to marvel in its own right, mirrors this high quality. Courtesy of the previously mentioned restoration work, we find the shut lines, panel gaps and door jambs are all straight and in good order.
The Jaguar, sits one four wonderful chrome wire wheels, presenting in an almost factory fresh standard, they are neatly finished off with Jaguar centre caps.
The Mechanics
- Subject to a mechanical overhaul during restoration period
- Iconic 4.2 litre engine
- Solid example
- Four speed manual gearbox
Of course, no good restoration is complete without a thorough mechanical overhaul, which naturally, is just what this excellent E-Type has had.
Taken completely down to bare metal, any body imperfections were rectified prior to the Jaguar’s repaint.
The car was simultaneously converted from a left hand drive to right hand drive and at the same time the engine was stripped down and rebuilt to the highest of standards, sourcing parts from genuine Jaguar and E-Type specialists. Some photos of this mechanical restoration work accompany the vehicle.
Taken completely down to bare metal, any body imperfections were rectified prior to the Jaguar’s repaint.
The car was simultaneously converted from a left hand drive to right hand drive and at the same time the engine was stripped down and rebuilt to the highest of standards, sourcing parts from genuine Jaguar and E-Type specialists. Some photos of this mechanical restoration work accompany the vehicle.
As shown in the photographic section of this listing, the suspension, sills and general body and mechanics of the Jaguar are in great solid form, with very little to be seen in the way of blemishes and marking.
The now rebuilt 4.2 Litre motor is an absolutely glorious piece of engineering, presenting in great clean condition, the owner reports an incredibly rewarding drive courtesy of the Jaguar powerhouse and the four speed manual transmission it is mated to.
Summary
Without a doubt one of the most iconic cars ever made, the Jaguar E-Type is a beautiful performance machine, bound to stand out from the crowd.
With summer approaching fast on the horizon, this convertible E-Type is the ideal car to enjoy the upcoming weather and car show season.
Whether your passion lies in driving, displaying or a mixture of the two, this mighty Jaguar is the ideal piece of kit for the job, thanks to an extensive mechanical and aesthetic restoration.
Whether your passion lies in driving, displaying or a mixture of the two, this mighty Jaguar is the ideal piece of kit for the job, thanks to an extensive mechanical and aesthetic restoration.
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