Highlights

Very early RHD Series 2 OTS - car number 4
One of only 776 RHD OTS Series 2 cars
Just four keepers from new
Part of current family’s Jaguar collection for many years
Running and driving Series 2 E-Type requiring recommissioning
Underside reported to be in very good order
Recent new hood and new, still boxed hood cover included with the sale

The Appeal

The Series 2 brought together the array of improvements made to the original E-type, all designed to improve its comfort, luxuriousness and safety. Most went to the USA, with just 776 roadsters built in RHD. This car was the fourth built and likely one of the earliest survivors.

Finished in popular Signal Red with Biscuit leather, it is an original, unmodified and generally very tidy example that has been part of the vendor’s family collection for many years. It hasn’t been driven for 12 years, so it will require some recommissioning. We’re told that it starts, runs, and benefits from a recent fuel pump and clutch slave cylinder. Cosmetically, it received a new hood in 2016, and there is an unused tonneau included.

For those many enthusiasts who prefer the earlier SWB E-Type body, the Series II is very usable. This interesting early car gives the buyer scope to make it their own.

The vendor says:

“The engine starts and runs, the carburettors require re-commissioning. This S2 E type is low mileage and when re-commissioned will make a sound car.”

Key Information

Mileage: Not provided; the vendor describes the car as low mileage but no specific reading is available
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: exempt
Technical specs: 4,235cc XK straight six, 4spd manual gearbox
Paperwork: original log books, old V5, curent V5C, emails

The Detail

Chassis number 1R1004 confirms car as UK market RHD OTS
Signal Red paintwork in fair condition with some age and deterioration to note
Bodywork is presentable with localised deterioration to note in photos
Vendor states doors shut well with little to no corrosion on the edges
Chromework in good order with some tarnish visible in photos
Chrome wire wheels in aged condition with older tyres fitted
Matching spare wheel included
Underside as shown in photos
Underside painted black and described by the vendor as being in very good order
Biscuit leather interior appears to be original and unmodified
Interior is generally well kept with some age to switchgear and trim as shown
Fitted with wood-rimmed steering wheel and period radio
New hood fitted in 2016 (untested)
Off the road for approximately 12 years, requiring recommissioning
Engine starts, runs, and the car drives forwards and backwards
Fuel pump and clutch slave cylinder fitted recently
No oil or coolant leaks reported by the vendor
Carburettors require attention we are told
New, still boxed hood cover included

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