Highlights

Just two former registered keepers
In current ownership for 30 years
Regularly serviced, most recently by a marque specialist
Latest service March 2026 - £1,949 spent
United Kingdom supplied right-hand drive

The Appeal

1968 saw Jaguar introduce some gentle improvements to what was already one of the world's most beloved sports cars. With improved cooling, revised lighting, and factory-fitted power-assisted steering complementing the legendary 4.2-litre inline-six, the Series 2 offered a more usable grand tourer without sacrificing the character that made the E-Type an icon.

This 1969 example is notable for its provenance and originality. It has had just three registered keepers from new, with the current owner acquiring it in 1996 from an enthusiast who had kept it for the preceding two decades. That previous keeper, a knowledgeable car man who also collected Model T Fords, had purchased it from the original owner when the car was just three years old.

The vendor describes the car as essentially original throughout, with the interior presenting well and the mechanicals reported to be in good order. It has been serviced approximately annually, and a preservation-first approach has been taken throughout. Plenty of cash has been invested over the past decade, resulting in, we're told, a truly sweet-running classic.

Key Information

Mileage: 28,478 miles
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until March 2027
Technical specs: 4,235 cc inline-six, four-speed manual
Paperwork: Extensive invoices, V5C

Recent service history:

03/26 - 28,462 miles - Southern Classics (£1,949.06 spent)
02/24 - 28,386 miles - Southern Classics (£1235.74 spent)
06/23 - 28,357 miles - Southern Classics
07/22 - 28,293 miles - Southern Classics
07/20 - 28,188 miles - Southern Classics (£932.71 spent)
02/19 - 27,886 miles - Southern Classics (over £7,000 spent)
01/19 - 27,886 miles - Southern Classics (£3,000 spent - first progress payment)
04/18 - 27,709 miles - Southern Classics
06/16 - 27,545 miles - Southern Classics (£2,915.74 spent)

The Detail

Serviced approximately annually, most recently by Southern Car Classics in Twickenham
Previously serviced by a local firm specialising in Jaguars
Engine tuned, cleaned, and air leaks rectified in 03/26
Factory-fitted power-assisted steering
Underside has been undersprayed by the servicing specialist for added protection
Bodywork in fine order, with plenty of period character
One scratch on the nearside front wing, deliberately left untreated to preserve originality
Interior described by the vendor as original and in good condition
Security cutout switch fitted beneath the steering column to disable the petrol pump, serving as theft protection
Speedometer bounces around the indicated speed; deliberately left unrepaired to preserve the original odometer reading; rev counter reportedly operates normally
The car also comes with a matching red dust cover with the Jaguar logo on the front

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