1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 2+2
1 of just 1,040 RHD home-market examples

Registration No: VHJ 461H
Chassis No: 1R35598
MOT: Exempt

• 1 of just 1,040 RHD home-market examples built
• Matching chassis, engine and gearbox numbers
• Extensive mechanical improvement while in the vendor's ownership to the sum of c.£10,000
• Pleasingly unmolested and original specification, and finished in its original colour scheme of Signal Red with Black interior
• Supplied with a history file including the Heritage Certificate

Triumphantly unveiled at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, the Jaguar E-Type created a furore thanks to its supercar performance, stunning looks and modest price tag. Early racing success at the hands of Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori amongst others helped cement the newcomer's reputation. Built as a monocoque with an engine-cradling front sub-frame, the E-type's combination of all-round independent suspension and disc brakes allied to rack-and-pinion steering resulted in excellent road-holding and handling capabilities. 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. The range expanded with a 2+2 derivative joining the Coupe and Roadster and evolved through steady stages until the final Series 3 V12s bowed out in 1975.

1 of just 1,040 RHD home-market examples built, this 2+2 was manufactured on the 19^th of September 1969 and was supplied new by Henlys of London to its first owner, F R Lockett, through Abbott Motors. Finished from the factory in Signal Red paintwork and Black leather interior upholstery, chassis 1R35598 is pleasingly still presented in the original colour scheme today. Boasting being in its original specification including the original wheels and being sunroof free, the E-Type features the desirable manual gearbox, and a matching chassis, engine, and gearbox numbers example too! In previous long-term ownership from 1995, the Jaguar was lavished with a comprehensive restoration in 2000 including a full engine overhaul by VSE (Jaguar specialist). More recently benefitting from a substantial bodywork restoration in 2009, the E-Type was provided with new sills, door skins, complete respray, and all internal areas protective coated.

Purchased by the vendor in 2016, during this ownership ‘VHJ 461H’ has benefited from an extensive mechanical restoration, following on from the previous engine overhaul, with some £10,000 worth of expenditure. The work completed has included complete overhaul of the IRS (independent rear suspension) and IRS frame sandblasted and stove enamelled; full gearbox overhaul by Klassic Transmissions; all new clutch and accompanied parts; new wheel bearings; full suspension overhaul with extensive new parts including shock absorbers; renewed brake system with overhauled callipers and new pads, brake hoses, and pipes; prop shaft overhaul with new UJs; new master and slave cylinder; new stainless steel exhaust system; new Hi-Torque starter motor; steel heating pipes (from bulkhead behind dash) replaced; all wheels blasted stove enamelled and fitted new original size Pirelli Tyres; and ignition switch and steering lock renewed.

Supplied with a history file that includes the Jaguar Heritage Certificate; a vast collection of previous invoices; numerous past MOT certificates and tax discs; a service manual; a parts catalogue; and a current V5C document, the E-Type also has its Jaguar tool roll. Matching numbers, original colour combination, and the desirable manual gearbox, for those looking for an unmolested UK-car, this has got to be worth considering! With less than 8,000 miles covered since the full engine overhaul, and the mechanicals extensively further sorted in the vendor's ownership, 1R35598 is ready for pressing into use with a new custodian.

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