2025-04-06 12:00:06 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1969-jaguar-e-type-series-42-ots-45oLMg

Seller's description:

1969 Jaguar E-Type

Colour White

Odometer 66,723 Miles

Engine size 4235cc

Seller Type Private

Chichester, Sussex, United Kingdom

Older restoration in classic OEW with black leather 

Very good condition across body, paint, trim and mechanicals 

Used extensively for continental and international tours 

Regularly used and always reliable 

Sigma fast road spec engine with 123 electronic ignition

Large history file with significant ongoing investment

Last serviced less than 200 miles ago 

Voluntary MOT to March 2026 with no advisories 

Classically finished in Old English White with a black leather cabin following an extensive restoration in the mid 1990s, it is a really good example of the Series 2 E-Type. It began life in the USA, before returning to the UK in 1990. It was converted to RHD during that earlier restoration. 

The current keeper acquired it in 2011 and has clearly thoroughly enjoyed it. The car has clocked up 25,000 miles in the intervening years, including several continental and international tours. It sports some useful upgrades that suit regular use, notably a Sigma Fast Road Spec engine, 123 electronic ignition, power steering and even intermittent wipers. There is also a Brantz rally meter if you fancy some regulatory events. 

Submitting a Historic Vehicle for voluntary MOT is always a reassuring sign. It also gives buyers extra transparency about the car’s condition. This car has an advisory-free MOT test to March 2026. 

Usable and in great order, this E-Type also has some desirable upgrades that make owning and driving considerably more pleasant. 

The vendor says: 

“Used for many continental and international tours, never "failed to proceed. Engine is fast road spec.123 Electronic ignition. Original four speed box. The car has been maintained as required to keep it in top condition. Large history file.

“Good, reliable, useable E-Type to be enjoyed , leap in and go. I there was anything wrong with the car I wouldn't have kept it for 14 years.”

The History and Paperwork

First registered 1969 

Imported to Uk and registered here in February 1990 

Six registered keepers since arriving in the UK 

JDHT certificate verifies engine number and current colour scheme 

Current keeper since February 2011

Restored in 1995 and converted to RHD including respray 

Used for many continental and international tours

Reported to have always been reliable during current keeper’s tenure 

Thick history file showing regular maintenance and investment 

Factory handbook 

Various invoices 

Old MOTs and tax discs

MOT to 23rd March 2026 with no advisories

Serviced at 66,563 miles 

Showing 66,723 miles

Chassis number 1R10285

The Condition

Classic Old English White with black colour scheme is very similar to factory specification 

Restored some years ago to a high standard and remains in very good order

There are some minor blemishes to paintwork but nothing detracts overall 

Panel fit and finish is very good with flush doors, well-fitting bonnet and flush boot lid

Bodywork appears free from corrosion in usual check areas such as arches and sills

Underside is very well presented with useful current MOT showing no structural advisories 

Sits on chrome wire wheels which are in good order with no obvious tarnish 

Quality classic Vredestein tyres all round with good sidewall condition and plenty of tread

Exterior chromework is bright, complete and appears to be undamaged

Black roof in very good condition with clear rear window and no obvious tears or scuffs

Matching tonneau which fits well as shown 

We are told that the windscreen is not chipped

Lights front and rear in good order with clear lenses and fully operational 

Front and rear chrome bumpers are correct for model and present well 

Smart black leather interior with tasteful upgrades but visually unmodified 

Black leather seats show very light patination but again, this does not detract

Seats are heated and show no tears or creases

Door cards, switchgear and dials all in good order and correct for vehicle 

Black carpets through cabin and boot in good condition with protective over mats 

Standard E-Type Series 2 interior with Brantz rally meter discreetly located 

Upgrades include useful intermittent wiper control and power steering 

Fitted with classic Motorola radio which is in good condition

No reported faults with switchgear, electrics or dials 

The Mechanics

4,235cc XK straight six engine to Fast Road Spec

4spd manual gearbox 

We understand that this car is a matching numbers E-Type 

Useful upgrades include 123 electronic ignition

Fitted with hydraulic power steering

Very tidy engine bay 

Limited slip differential

Used regularly by seller for long tours when it has proved 100% reliable 

Good, reliable, and usable E-type to be enjoyed; ready to drive according to seller 

No reported running or driving issues

No advisories on current MOT