Lot details Registration No: HUM208G Chassis No: IR41146EV Mot Expiry: None
Famously launched at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, the Jaguar E-Type created a furore. Its combination of supercar performance, superb styling and low price tag was unrivalled. Early sportscar racing success at the hands of Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori amongst others cemented its reputation. Built as a monocoque with a front sub-frame to cradle the engine, its combination of all round independent suspension and disc brakes allied to rack and pinion steering gave it excellent roadholding and handling capabilities. The indomitable XK twin cam supplied abundant power. If the design had an Achilles' heel then it was the recalcitrant Moss gearbox. However, Jaguar was quick to correct this shortcoming with a four-speeder of its own design just part of a continual programme of E-Type development that saw the model metamorphose through three Series. 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 265bhp and 283lbft of torque, it was reputed capable of nearly 150mph and 0-60mph 7.5seconds. Such performance made its improved brake servo all the more welcome. Available as before in open and closed guises, the 2+2 Fixed Head Coupe had its windscreen moved several inches further forward in order to obtain a sleeker profile.
Finished in light blue with navy leather upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in average / good (interior trim, wheels / tyres) to good (chassis, engine, electrical equipment, transmission, paintwork, bodywork) condition. Beginning life as a left-hand drive, automatic US-specification car, it was re-imported to the UK and reconfigured to right-hand drive some years later. In the current ownership since July 2003, it is said to have undergone the following prior to purchase from the E-type Centre: "new paintwork, conversion to four-speed manual, upgraded fuel pump / ignition, electric aerial, rear lap belts, Thatcham Cat 1 alarm / immobiliser fitted". Believed but not warranted to have covered 53,300 miles from new, it is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until October 2005 and historic class (free) road tax until March 2006.
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