Lot details
Registration No: AMY 57H
Chassis No: P1R35545
Mot Expiry: Nov 2006

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 on triple SU carburettors (or 246bhp on twin Strombergs), 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 powder blue with dark blue leather upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "good" condition with regard to its engine, four-speed manual gearbox, electrical equipment, bodywork, paintwork and wheels / tyres (while, he considers the interior trim to be "good for year" and the chassis to be "very good"). Thought to have been professionally restored approximately twenty years ago, its last change of registered keeper was in 1991. Reputedly treated to a brake / suspension system overhaul and replacement starter motor since then, the Jaguar is said to benefit from factory-fitted power-assisted steering and a Webasto sunroof. Believed but not warranted to have covered some 72,000 miles from new, it has reportedly seen comparatively light usage in recent years. Still retaining its period 'AMY 57H' registration number (apparently valued at circa £2,000) and original tool kit, this attractive E-type is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until November 27th 2006.