Highlights
- Classic Signal Red paintwork with black leather
- Only five previous keepers
- Current keeper since 1993
- Believed to be a matching numbers car
- Complete car with scope to improve
The Appeal
The short-lived Series 2 is the rarest of the original shape and the last to wear it. Just 1,071 RHD FHCs were built. These cars are popular with enthusiasts who value their improved comfort and enjoy properly using their Browns Lane icons.
This Signal Red 1970 car was built at the end of 1969 and has been with the current keeper since 1993. He is just the sixth keeper since it first hit the road 55 years ago. It has been dry stored and little used since the last advisory-free MOT expired in 2020. It is believed to be a matching numbers example with the torquey 4.2L straight six XK motor.
The car is complete and in fair condition for its age. Due to the lack of use, it may be wise to give it a check over and perhaps treat it to a service before hitting the road. There is scope to improve the bodywork, giving the buyer the option to use and enjoy whilst adding value.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 7th April 1970
- Factory built in late 1969
- Chassis number 1R20569
- Believed to be a matching numbers car with correct ‘7R’ prefix engine
- Five previous keepers
- Current keeper since June 1993
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
- Dry stored as shown
- Last MOT expired 22nd August 2020 with no advisories
- 56,155 miles showing on last test and 56,177 miles showing in photos
- Five digit odometer so displayed mileage is not verified
The Condition
- Signal Red paintwork in fair condition with points to note in photos
- Some areas show microblistering, which is captured in photos
- Areas of paint cracking to top of the driver’s door
- Bodywork is presentable with some localised areas to note up close
- This includes edges of bonnet by arches and front and rear arches
- Underside shown in photos with points to note
- Sits on wire wheels showing some tarnish in photos
- Older tyres with one tyre appearing to be deflated
- Matching spare wheel with older Pirelli tyre and tarnish to note to wire finish
- Chromework appears to be complete and generally well kept for original features
- Supplied with factory tool kit inset to spare wheel as shown
- Black leather interior appears to be largely original and well kept
- Some age to note to the driver’s bolster and other trim items but is light and patinated
- Three-spoke Moto Lita wood-rimmed steering wheel
- Classic-style radio fitted
- Auxiliary switches fitted to right-hand edge of dashboard
The Mechanics
- 4,235cc XK straight six engine
- Triple SU carburettors
- V5 confirms car has correct 7R prefix engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Very little use since the last MOT expired
- Due to long-term storage some recommissioning may be required
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