1969 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Fixed Head Coupé
Desirable home-market, matching numbers example

Registration No: UHP 291G
Chassis No: 1R20201
MOT: April 2027

• One of just 1,071 RHD Series II Fixed Head Coupés made
• Desirable home-market, matching numbers example with manual gearbox
• Pleasingly presented in its original colour scheme of Sable paintwork with Cinnamon interior upholstery
• Understood to be an unrestored, highly original example
• Supplied with its 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 c.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. Introduced in August, 1968, the Series II version sported redesigned bumpers and lights. Less noticeable was its enlarged front air intake which in conjunction with dual cooling fans made the newcomer better behaved in hot weather and heavy traffic. With its 4,235cc DOHC straight-six engine developing a quoted 265bhp and 283lb. ft. of torque, the Jaguar was reputedly capable of nearly 150mph and 0-60mph in 7.5 seconds. Available in open two-seater, Fixed-Head two-seater and Fixed-Head two-plus-two guises, the American market accounted for the bulk of Series II production, with the fixed-head two-seater being the rarest of the three variants.

A marvellous unrestored, matching-numbers survivor, this E-Type represents a very rare combination of the Fixed Head Coupé body in home-market RHD specification with the manual gearbox, Sable paint and Cinnamon leather upholstery. Manufactured on March 5th, 1969, it was despatched to the distributor Mann Egerton of Derby and then marked as “Personal Export Delivery,” though it appears to have remained in this country, being issued with the Coventry registration ‘UHP 291G’.

The V5C indicates only one former registered keeper, with the present keeper having acquired the Jaguar in recent years, having unearthed it from where it had been hibernating in storage. It is thought to have resided there for some decades, and it is potentially plausible that the 12,400 miles displayed on the odometer are original. Certainly, the E-Type shows little signs of excessive use, and it was evidently stored in good conditions as it survives as an almost totally unrestored car with no obvious signs of deterioration, just a charming veneer of patina. The only restoration work we are aware of is a repaint in the original Sable at some point in the past, and the very recent mechanical recommissioning.

Such original E-Types are hard to find now, especially in such a rare specification. We would expect it to be very well received at any club meet or classic car event. Moreover, it should be ready to use, as it has a fresh MOT with no advisories valid until April, 2027, though it is obviously legally exempt from testing. In addition to the V5C and current MOT certificate, it is supplied with a Jaguar Daimler Heritage certificate.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452