1969 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Fixed Head Coupe

Registration No: YYT 107H
Chassis No: 1R20593
MOT: Exempt

• 1 of just 1,071 RHD Series II Fixed Head Coupes made
• Restored to award winning condition by a renowned TT race engine builder during the mid-to-late 1990s
• Completed on 16th December 1969 and dispatched to Henlys of London the following month
• Understood to have covered less than 10,000 post-restoration miles
• History file includes a Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate

At launch the Malcolm Sayer-penned E-Type was the fastest production car of its time – its 3.8-litre straight six engine allowing a 0-60mph acceleration time of a whisker over seven seconds and a top speed of circa 150mph. Despite this, the engine size was increased from 3.8 to 4.2-litres in October 1964 and, with the change, came a sweeter all-synchromesh gearbox, better brakes and more comfortable seats. The Series 2 models introduced in 1969 are distinguished by their lack of headlamp covers, enlarged front air intake, repositioned front indicators and taillights, wrap-around rear bumper, twin-electric fans, uprated brakes and refashioned facia and seats. Just 1,071 RHD Series 2 FHCs are thought to have been made.

According to its accompanying Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, chassis 1R20593 was completed on 16^th December 1969 and despatched to Henlys Ltd of London some four weeks later. Originally finished in Primrose Yellow with Black upholstery, the two-seater was first registered as ‘YYT 107H’ on 10^th March 1970. The V5C Registration Document on file shows just four former keepers one of whom commissioned a well-known motorcycle Tourist Trophy engine builder to carry out an extensive cosmetic and mechanical restoration during the mid to late 1990s. The work was documented via a collection of photographs which remain with the car and resulted in it winning various awards. Thought to have covered less than 10,000 miles since its rejuvenation including a trip to the Le Mans 24-hours race, the E-Type remains highly presentable. Nicely detailed with a wood-rim steering wheel, period Radiomobile 8-track player and underbonnet HR Owen Ltd sticker (the latter might well have been the supplying dealer), ‘YYT 107H’ has recently been treated to new wire wheels all-round plus replacement wheel bearings and fresh hub seals. As impressive underneath as it is on top, the Jaguar pleasingly retains its original factory fitted engine (7R9706-9). Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, Heritage Certificate, old MOTs, restoration photographs and sundry invoices.

For more information, please contact:
Damian Jones
damian.jones@handh.co.uk
07855 493737