Lot details
Registration No: SJO260G
Chassis No: IR25975
Mot Expiry: Nov 2004

Jaguar hatched their master plan to produce a ground-breaking sports car along the lines of their Le Mans winning D Type as a replacement for their hugely successful, though becoming rather dated XK120-150 line in 1956. The resultant E Type finally reached the showrooms in 1961 in coupe or roadster form, initially with 3.8, though soon with a 4.2-litre engine.
The entrant tells us that he acquired this 1969-built E Type Series 2 4.2 fixed head coupe in 2002 after it has been in receipt of a full and professional rebuild by a Jaguar restoration specialist. Photographs recording all stages of this refurbishment are available and can be inspected during viewing and on sale day. We understand from him that originally this was a US market car which was converted from lefthand drive to UK specification including a UK final drive and triple carburettors. The interior was largely renewed including steering wheel and switches.
Mileage since restoration has been low, we are told, though this did include a trouble-free trip to Le Mans in 2003. Current condition of bodyshell and dark blue paintwork are said to be excellent. The 4.2-litre 6-cylinder engine is reportedly in excellent order and the 4-speed manual transmission, having been rebuilt in 2002, very good. We understand that this fixed head has only come to market, reluctantly says the vendor, due to ill health.