*** Please note this is a confirmed Series 1.5 - VIN is 1E prefix which is S1. S2 prefix is 1R ***

Highlights

Previously part of a large private collection for thirteen years
USA car that returned to UK in 1989
Restored while part of the previous owner’s collection
Well-presented car in dark blue with matching top
Beautifully retrimmed leather interior
Converted to RHD

The Appeal

The ‘Series 1.5’ is the kind of E-Type seemingly built for enthusiasts who love the early look but want to get out and enjoy their cars. These cars kept the original styling but added a range of safety and comfort features that make them better suited to modern driving.

This sharp, dark blue late-1967 car has had an interesting life. It was built as a LHD coupe and exported to the USA, where it stayed until it was repatriated in 1989. In the 2000s, it joined a large private collection, during which time it was extensively restored.

Professionally rebuilt as a roadster with RHD layout, it remains a very well-presented car with a sharp retrimmed tan interior. It’s the kind of car that suits a buyer who wants to combine car shows with getting out and driving their car.

History and Paperwork

Factory built in November 1967
Originally built as a LHD FHC
Sold new to USA
Registered in UK since November 1989
Seven registered owners
Current owner since January 2023
Converted to RHD
Previously part of a private collection for 13 years before the seller acquired the car
MOT and tax exempt
A selection of invoices from independent garages
VIN number 1E34872

The Condition

Finished in dark blue with a blue fabric soft-top
Soft-top reported to be in very good condition and fully functional
Brightwork presents well throughout
Chrome wire-spoke wheels in good order
Light lenses, windows, trim and badges all present well
Interior retrimmed in biscuit leather
Retrim included seats, door cards, sill wraps and center console
Matching carpeting
Moto-Lita wood and chrome steering wheel in very good condition
Carpets, dashboard and trim all present well
The seller reports the seats show almost no signs of wear
Some minor signs of wear to several switches, as shown in the photos

The quality of the restoration work is such that all but the eagle-eyed will struggle to spot that this car started life as a coupe. The dark blue paint is in good order, and the body shows tight, even panel gaps.

Inside, the retrimmed biscuit leather interior is in good order, with just some light wear to note on the driver’s bolster, but nothing unsightly.

The Mechanics

4,235cc straight-six engine
Triple SU carburetors
4-speed fully synchronized manual transmission
Full engine rebuild carried out as part of the restoration
Engine bay and underside present well

This car’s mechanicals received the same attention as the bodywork during its restoration. We’re told the torquey 4.2L straight-six was rebuilt during the restoration and has since covered few miles.

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