2023-09-30 15:29:51 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1970-jaguar-e-type-42-series-2-ots-4mObvg

Seller's description:

1970 Jaguar Model

E-Type Convertible

Colour White

Odometer 51,275 Miles

Engine size 4235

Seller Type Private

Town Buckley

Location Wales

Country United Kingdom

Gorgeous 4.2-litre Series 2 E-Type in desirable ‘open two seater’ configuration and benefiting from a superb restoration whilst under current ownership 

Stunning colour combination of Cream with a black mohair hood over a retrimmed black leather interior 

Original matching-numbers UK-supplied RHD example

V5 present 

MOT exempt, we note last tested in January 2020 and passed with no advisories 

7 keepers 

Two large lever-arch files of documents detailing previous history and restoration work 

Photographic record of restoration work undertaken whilst under current ownership 

Jaguar heritage certificate confirming original specification and build date 

The Interior 

Very smart interior cabin benefiting from a full re-trim undertaken during its recent restoration 

The archetypal E-Type driving experience, with banks of beautiful Smiths gauges and a large wood-rimmed steering wheel featuring the iconic chequered flag central boss 

Fitted with the more comfortable and supportive Series 2 seats with headrests and safety belts for driver and passenger 

Benefiting from an interior retrim whilst undergoing restoration, the cabin of this E-Type presents today in a very lovely condition indeed. 

Clearly restored with a view to maintaining the upmost originality, it’s great to see that this particular E-Type interior has lost none of its original charm during its recent restoration, unlike so many of its contemporaries. 

Featuring a padded black vinyl dashboard with a row of classic Jaguar rocker switches and a bank of iconic Smiths gauges, the monochrome interior of this E-Type is in pleasing contrast to the large and richly coloured original wooden steering wheel. 

Looking around the compact cabin of this lovely E-Type, the replacement carpets present very nicely as do the diminutive door cards. Internal brightwork such as the door handles, window winders and decorative chrome strips also all appear in A1 condition and nicely finish the period appeal. 

The Exterior 

Gorgeous ‘open two seater’ body presented in the stunning period shade of Cream with a replacement black mohair hood 

Fitted with chrome wire wheels shod in rubber with excellent tread all round 

Body and underside present in an excellent restored condition 

Sitting here on a gleaming set of factory chrome wire wheels, it would be very hard to argue that this soft top E-Type is anything but a contender for one of the world’s most beautiful cars. 

On approaching the Jaguar it’s clear that its restoration was undertaken to a very high standard. Body panels all appear very straight and free of damage or corrosion, additionally the shut lines around the bonnet, doors and boot are also excellent – no mean feat when it comes to an E-Type! 

Contrasting nicely against the period exterior shade of Cream, the brightwork of this E-Type also looks to be in a fabulous and complete condition, apart from the rear badging which we are told was not reinstated following restoration as the owner did not wish to drill holes into his freshly restored boot lid! 

Being a Series 2 example, the key exterior features include a larger frontal opening for improved cooling, improved exterior lighting and a wrap-around rear bumper providing improved bodywork protection. 

The Mechanics 

Featuring Jaguar’s legendary 4.2-litre straight six engine fitted with triple SU carburettors 

Rebuilt 4-speed manual gearbox with synchromesh on all gears 

Impressive 265 BHP giving genuinely brisk performance even by today’s standards   

Given the extensive attention lavished on this E-Type in recent years it’s no surprise to learn that mechanically this big cat is in rude health. 

Delivering stunning performance in period, even today the E-Type feels every bit the capable sports car when out on the road. 

Blessed with independent suspension all round, a strong monocoque shell and 4-wheel disc brakes, the E-Type set a high watermark for sports car performance and handling, qualities still very much evident today. 

We are told that the E-Type fires up keenly and out on the road performs without fault. Featuring the desirable 4-speed manual box, the E-Type feels eager to perform and changes cleanly and smoothly through its gears. 

When required, powered 4-wheel disc brakes provide ample stopping power and bring the E-Type quickly and cleanly to a halt.