Lot details
Registration No: ANM177H
Chassis No: 1R276652
Mot Expiry: July 2011

The last E-Type Jaguar rolled off the production line in 1974, yet the model still has a unique ability to excite enthusiasts of all generations, its Malcolm Sayer-penned lines thought by many to be among the most striking ever to adorn a motor car. Indeed, only a few years ago the Daily Telegraph ranked the E-Type top of the '100 most beautiful cars of all time'. Like the XK150 before it, it was born of Jaguar's competition successes on the race tracks of Europe. This was no ordinary motor car - it was a true thoroughbred. The E-Type, or XK-E as it was known in the USA, made its debut at the 1961 Geneva Salon. From birth, the car was available as a Fixed Head Coupe or a two-seat Roadster. Like the XK120, at launch the new Jaguar was the fastest production car of its time - its 3.8-litre straight six engine allowing a 0-60mph acceleration time of around 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 fascia and seats.

The 1969 left-hand drive Series 2 Coupe on offer was first registered in New York in January 1970, but spent its early life in California before being re-imported to the UK during the early '90s. At this stage it was reportedly converted to UK mechanical specification with triple SU carburettors and higher final drive. It was also stripped and repainted in its original colour of Primrose yellow. It has been in the vendor's care for five years, during which time he has fitted a stainless steel exhaust, reconditioned steering rack, polyurethane front suspension bushes and, less than 1,000 miles ago, four new Michelin tyres. He believes but does not warrant the indicated mileage of 43,000 to be correct and regards 'ANM 177H' as a "smart, solid and very useable car".