Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Series 2 Fixed Head Coupe // Photographic Restoration // Manual // Rare UK Home Market Car // SIMILAR REQUIRED
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Jaguar E-Type Series 2 FHC
| Details | |
| Recorded Milage: | 9427 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Colour: | Old English White |
| Interior Colour: | Black Leather |
| Date of Reg: | 01/07/1970 |
| MOT Expiry: |
01/03/2025 |
| Technical Specifications | |
| Fuel Type: | Unleaded |
| Top Speed: | 150 mph |
| Transmission: | All Synchromesh 4 Speed Manual |
| Engine Output: | 265 bhp |
| Engine Capacity: | 4235cc |
| Standard Equipment | |
| Laminated Windscreen, Leather Padded Cubby Box, Gauges for Speed, Rev Counter, Fuel, Oil Pressure, Battery and Water Temperature, Centre Ashtray, Cigar Lighter, Locking Glove Box, Heater, Twin Electric Cooling Fans, Opening Rear Quarter Side Windows. | |
| Additional Equipment | |
| Full Stainless Steel Exhaust System, Door Wing Mirrors, Tinted Glass, Jaguar Pressed Steel Chromium-Plated Wheels, Seat Belts, Headrests, Caliber Audio Period Sound System, Cibie IODE H4 Headlights, Locking Petrol Filler Cap. | |
Interior & Equipment
Original reclining seats with optional headrests, black leather with perforated centre sections present beautifully with no adverse wear. Black deep pile carpets with sound deadening and tailored over mats are as new, original door cards with flawless chrome trim, leather centre armrest and cubby box, original sun visors, and optional inertia reel seatbelts, all unmarked.
The original dashboard looks stunning throughout, all interior lighting, crystal clear Smiths gauges, switches, analogue clock and electrics work as they should. Fitted with a Caliber Audio retro sound system with CD player, mahogany rim T-spoke E-Type steering wheel and Growler centre boss completes this stunning interior...
Exterior
The body was subject to a complete bare metal restoration to concours standard in 1983, the history file contains pictures of the work carried out.
Painted in the original Jaguar colour of Old English White. A second refresh of bodywork was carried out in 2006 again the history file has supporting photographs of this work. Today the paint finish and bodywork present in excellent order which is a testament to the quality of workmanship carried out initially 41 years ago and the light refresh 18 years ago.
Factory panel fit, shut lines, gaps, and reassuring thud as you close the doors. The underside was completely undersealed throughout and still presents in excellent order. The paintwork over the years has been maintained to an excellent standard and presents beautifully as you can see from the pictures.
All external bright work is either original or replated and looks stunning throughout. Original Lucas lighting all around with the exception of better performing Cibie IODE H4 halogen headlights. A new laminated correct tint windscreen has been fitted, side windows are original Triplex fitment including the rear opening quarter windows, and all unmarked... Wonderful
Wheels, Tyres & Brakes
The 5 expensive Jaguar option Chromium-Plated steel pressed wheels are in fantastic order all round. Fitted with all matching quality Pirelli Cinturato HS 205/75 R15 tyres which are excellent all round.
The servo-assisted all round disc brake system has been completely overhauled giving the car excellent braking feel and capability.
Engine & Transmission
The fully detailed engine and engine bay house the incredible Jaguar 4235cc straight 6 engine, 265 bhp at 5400 rpm, 283 ft-lb torque at 4000 rpm with triple SU carburettors.
The history file documents that a Factory Leyland replacement engine and gearbox was fitted during the extensive restoration in 1984. At this time the speedo was also replaced and now indicates a mere 9427 miles have been covered on this new engine and gearbox. The history file contains the Leyland engine tags, pictures of the engine and gearbox on a crate waiting to be installed, and the original chassis plate detailing the old engine number as this was changed to display the new engine number.
On the road, she is a joy to drive needless to say she runs perfectly hot or cold and sounds tremendous through the full stainless steel exhaust system with horned tailpipes. The all synchromesh 4 speed manual gearbox selects with ease, the clutch is light and progressive in operation, gear change is positive and precise... A joy to drive and what a soundtrack.
Summary
Often described as one of the world's most breathtaking sports cars...
Here we have a rather special and rare home market Jaguar E-Type Series 2 Fixed Head Coupe with optional Chromium-Plated steel pressed wheels. Only 1070 genuine RHD Fixed Head Coupe vehicles were produced and this being July 1970 registered was one of the last before production ceased in September 1970.
The history file is outstanding and includes, 35 past MOT certificates including the first dated 13th July 1973 at 12013 miles, original green log book, and subsequent blue and current logbooks, past tax discs the oldest being from December 1984, restoration pictures to concours standard in 1983 plus refresh pictures from 2006, original Leyland engine tags and chassis plate, hand written letter and details of servicing from a previous owner Mr. McGrath dated 21st May 1976, newspaper cutting of the car for sale in 1983 plus a folder full of invoices for servicing, maintenance and restoration dating back to the mid-1970's.
The MOT history documents that this 4.2 FHC had covered circa 68k prior to the concours restoration of 1983. The new Factory Leyland engine and gearbox fitted at this time has only covered a mere 9427 miles since. Today this beautiful Series 2 FHC presents to show standard throughout displaying many original features.
A Fresh 12 month MOT will be issued upon sale and of course, this E-Type is HPI Clear with certificate included.
This is an outstanding example of the mighty Jaguar E-Type Series 2 Fixed Head Coupe. Unarguably one of the most elegant sports cars of all time.
Desirable and refined, this outstanding extensively restored E-Type that would sit proudly in any collection and is one not to be missed.
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