Lot details Registration No: MCK311G Chassis No: IR9356 Mot Expiry: April 2008
Famously launched at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, the Jaguar E-Type created a furore. Its combination of supercar performance, superb styling and low price tag was unrivalled. Early sportscar racing success at the hands of Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori amongst others helped cement its reputation. Built as a monocoque with a front sub-frame to cradle the engine, its combination of all round independent suspension and disc brakes allied to rack and pinion steering gave it excellent roadholding and handling capabilities. The indomitable XK twin cam supplied abundant power. If the design had an Achilles' heel then it was the recalcitrant Moss gearbox. However, Jaguar was quick to correct this shortcoming with a four-speeder of its own design just part of a continual programme of E-Type development that saw the model metamorphose through three Series. Introduced in 1968, the Series II cars were distinguishable by their revised bumper and light arrangements. Less noticeable was the increased size of the front air intake that in conjunction with dual cooling fans made the Series II better behaved in hot weather and heavy traffic. With its 4235cc engine developing a quoted 265bhp and 283lbft of torque, it was reputedly capable of nearly 150mph and 0-60mph in 7.5 seconds.
Manufactured in 1969, this example of the series II roadster on offer for you today, was imported from the dry state of California in left hand drive format in the Spring of 2004 whereupon the owner and today's vendor set about restoring the car. The bodywork restoration was comprehensive including the fitment of new floor pans and some panels were replaced and these were superbly finished in British Racing Green. The look of the car was finished off with the addition of chrome wire wheels.
The interior is in lovely condition and the car presents itself extremely well. It is fitted with the Stromberg carburettors, which are arguably much better for road use, but as the car has not been out much since the work was finished it would benefit from a complete shakedown by the new owner.
A lovely example, which is extremely competitively priced, it is currently tested until April next year and the exempt road fund licence expires in May of the same year.
PLEASE NOTE: The tax disc for this vehicle expires at the end of April 2008.
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