Highlights
- Well-restored car in Handsome Racing Green with tan leather
- Very early Series 2 - DHC LHD car number 146
- LHD car with full synchro manual box ideal for European touring
- Pretty and well-kept car in good condition
The Appeal
The Series 2 E-Type brought together a raft of improvements that Jaguar had been gradually introducing since 1967. Aside from the well-known cosmetic changes, these cars got better seats, improved cooling and upgraded brakes. As the last of the original shape cars, these more comfortable cars are perfect for buyers who like to use their E-Types or are planning classic tours.
This Handsome Racing Green over tan leather ‘69 car is one of the earliest LHD Series 2 roadsters to have left the line. It returned to the UK in 2018, since when it has been extensively restored, including a switch to classic BRG. It remains in very good condition, with a few light cosmetic points to note in the photos.
As a later E-Type with the fully synchromesh manual box and LHD layout, it would make a great European touring car.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1969 according to DVLA
- VIN number 1R7146
- 146th LHD DHC Series 2 car built
- Returned to UK and registered here August 2018
- Three registered UK keepers
- DVLA records the colour as beige, which the buyer may wish to update
- Current keeper since June 2024
- Vendor reports that the car has been extensively restored
- DVLA records ‘7R’ engine prefix, which is correct for a Series 2 E-Type
The Condition
- Restored and repainted in British Racing Green
- Paintwork in good order with some minor points to note in photos
- These include a few scuffs, scratches and edge chips but not unsightly ones
- Bodywork appears in good order in usual E-Type check areas such as arches, sills and door bases
- Area of deterioration to note to the bonnet seam on the offside as shown
- Chromework in good order with slight tarnish to note to offside front blade
- Sits on chrome wire wheels with classic tyres all in good order
- Black folding roof appears to fit well and with a clear rear screen
- Tan tonneau to match interior
- Retrimmed tan leather interior is very appealing and in good condition
- Lighter tan carpets in good condition, as shown
- Tan console trim with light scuffs to note in photos
- USA specification dashboard with central vents
- Three-spoke wood-rimmed wheel in good order and similar design to factory
- Fitted with a classic-style radio as shown
The Mechanics
- 4,235cc 265bhp XK straight six engine
- DVLA records 7R engine prefix, which is correct for a Series 2 E-Type
- Fully synchromesh 4spd manual gearbox
- Series 2 benefits from improved cooling and braking systems
- The vendor states the car is in good running condition
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