20th Mar, 2019 13:00

Imperial War Museum Duxford

 
  Lot 74
 

1969 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster


Lot details
Registration No: Un-Reg
Chassis No: 1R11409

- Matching numbers, LHD USA car

- NOVA declared

- Heritage certificate supplied

Famously launched at the 1961 Geneva Salon, the E-Type created a furore. Its combination of supercar performance, superb styling and low-price tag was unrivalled. Early racing success at the hands of Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori amongst others helped cement its reputation. A monocoque with 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 road holding 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 2 cars were distinguishable by their revised bumper and light arrangements. Less obvious was the increased size of the front air intake and dual cooling fans. With its 4235cc engine developing 265bhp and 283 lb ft of torque, the Series 2 was capable of nearly 150mph and 0-60mph in 7.5 seconds.

The particular lefthand drive, matching numbers example offered here currently looks decidedly sorry for itself, having clearly suffered a severe front impact before being left in the open to battle the elements. Under the circumstances it is unquestionably now in need of a comprehensive restoration, and was singled out by a marque expert for exactly that outcome. Its accompanying heritage certificate confirms it was manufactured on November 11, 1969 before being dispatched to British Leyland New York nine days later. It remains in its original livery of Signal Red bodywork and matching Red upholstery. Though sad-looking it would appear to be largely complete and a worthy project for anybody who has the time and facilities to bring it back to life.


The following information is supported by the heritage certificate.

1R 11409 Jaguar E-type Series 2, 4.2 litre
Date of manufacture: 11/11/1969
Engine: 7R 8538-9
Body: 4R 5669
Gearbox: KE 10155
Colour: Signal Red
Trim: Red
Distributor: BL NY
Date of despatch: 20/11/1969

PLEASE NOTE: This lot is not recorded on the HPi database as a write off because it was accident damaged overseas.
 

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Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 20th Mar, 2019

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