Lot details
Registration No: APP164J
Chassis No: P2R28706

- 1 of just 3,785 LHD examples and one of the last S11's produced

- Repatriated back to the UK in 1988, converted to RHD and fitted with Triple SU carburettors

- Described as 'Very Good' with regards to the bodywork, engine, electrical equipment, paintwork, transmission and interior


Further info:

'APP 164J' started life as a lefthand drive export model that was despatched to British Leyland New York on November 13, 1970, however, little is known of its life until it was UK registered on October 14, 1988. During the period 1997 to 2011 it was apparently treated to a rolling restoration, during which: the bodywork was restored and repainted in Carmen Red; the engine was fully overhauled and equipped with triple SU carburettors and a stainless steel exhaust system; and the steering converted from left to righthand drive. Additional improvements carried out between 2012 and 2016 included: a switch to 3.07:1 rear axle ratio and related recalibration of the speedometer; a brake overhaul involving new discs and pads; the fitting of Gaz adjustable dampers on the front and Polybush suspension bushes all round; the replacement of the steering rack and track rod ends; the installation of a period radio cassette; and a general service covering fluids and filters etc - much of this work was carried out by Racing Green, the £3,200 bill for which is included in the history file, along with a photographic record of the earlier labours. The vendor nowadays classes the bodywork, paintwork, Tan leather interior trim, straight-six engine and manual four-speed gearbox as all being in 'very good 'condition, and is now offering the Jaguar complete with Heritage Certificate and the aforementioned invoice and photo album.

From birth, the E-Type was available either as a Fixed Head Coupe or a two-seat Roadster. The engine size was increased from 3.8 to 4.2-litres in October 1964, while the Series 2 cars launched in 1968 featured a number of modifications required by the Federal market, eg: exposed headlamps, collapsible steering column, safety rocker switches for the facia, larger bumpers and revised side, stop and flasher lamps, plus superior brakes and engine cooling.