Lot details
Registration No: BHY 94H
Chassis No: IR35640
Mot Expiry: April 2007

Introduced in 1969, the Jaguar E-type Series II could be had in Roadster, Fixed Head Coupe or Fixed Head Coupe 2+2 guises. Known in America as the XKE Family Coupe or XKE Sedan, this latter variant had a notably spacious feel thanks to its elongated wheelbase, raised roofline and larger glasshouse. Equipped with a pair of foldable rear seats, it otherwise benefited from the same fully independent (torsion-bar front / coil-sprung rear) suspension, rack and pinion steering and disc brakes as its two-seater siblings. Powered by a 4235cc dohc straight-six engine developing a quoted 265bhp and 283lbft of torque, it could be had with a choice of four-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission. Only in production for a couple of seasons, it nevertheless managed to outsell its two-seater equivalent (approximately 5326 vs 4855) and thus helped convince Jaguar to adopt its basic platform architecture for the forthcoming Series III cars.
Finished in red with beige leather upholstery, this particular UK market example is described by the vendor as being in "good" condition with regard to its engine, four-speed manual gearbox, electrical equipment, chassis, paintwork and wheels / tyres (though, the interior trim is considered "good / worn" and the bonnet is stated to "need attention"). Believed to have covered 22,000 miles since 1989 (a figure apparently supported by an appropriate run of old MOT certificates), BHY 94H has been in the current Jaguar Club member ownership for the last five years. Said to be an "extremely good runner in very good mechanical order", it sports an "upgraded stainless steel exhaust plus six branch manifold" and rides on "specially commissioned 'minilite' alloy wheels" shod with fresh tyres. Intended to "carry a full 12 months MOT at the time of sale", this family friendly E-type offers an enviable blend of style and practicality.

PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle has an MOT until April 2007.