Lot details Registration No: JEC230H Chassis No: 1R20577 Mot Expiry: Feb 2012
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 tail lights, wrap-around rear bumper, twin-electric fans, uprated brakes and refashioned facia and seats.
The 1970 Series 2 Fixed Head Coupe offered is finished in Primrose Yellow with Black interior. It was acquired by the vendor in 1988 and shortly afterwards subject to an extensive restoration that included a new bonnet, engine frame under floor rear panel and reskinned doors. The engine and running gear were overhauled or renewed as required. The carpets were renewed and, though the original interior trim was retained, the headlining has been subsequently replaced. It has been continually well maintained since. A relatively recent mechanical upgrade by Andrew Tart included: balancing; toughened crankshaft; graded high compression pistons; early Jaguar-derived performance camshafts; big valve head; lightened flywheel and competition clutch; free flow airfilters; six branch exhaust manifold; stainless steel exhaust system; twin Kenlow fans; 6.5 inch chrome/stainless steel wire wheels; tubeless Michelin Pilote tyres; vented discs and four pot calipers; adjustable ride-height suspension; uprated torsion bars and adjustable dampers; heavier duty front ball joints and track rod ends.
`JEC 230H' is also equipped with an oil cooler for high speed continental cruising and contemporary lighting for fast nightime driving. The vendor regards the bodywork, paintwork, trim and gearbox as "good" and the modified engine as "excellent". Accompanied by the original air filter box and history file, the original radio and spare tail gate are said to be "as new". Clearly a cat with serious claws!
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