2023-11-20 09:47:22 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1969-jaguar-e-type-42-series-2-fhc-rhd-gNkJan

Seller's description:

1969 Jaguar E-Type

Colour Dark blue

Odometer 96,481 Miles

Engine size 4200

Seller Type Trade

Town Den Haag

Country Netherlands

Older restoration that has held up very well

Current owner for 34 years

Early RHD FHC and one of only 1,071

Smart colour scheme with desirable sunroof

Recent maintenance by classic car specialist

Matching numbers car

First registered on 30th June 1969 

Imported to the Netherlands on 1st November 1978 

VIN records show that this is car number 214 of the 1,071 RHD FHCs

Appears to be matching numbers car with correct 7R prefix E-Type engine 

We are told that the car was restored in 1989 

Has remained with the current owner since 1989 until this year 

Recent maintenance undertaken by TonCar of Berkel en Rodenrijs

The Condition

We are advised of some paint deterioration on the right hand side

This is not immediately visible in the photographs 

The bodywork presents well with no visible bubbling or corrosion 

Chrome wire wheels of correct profile in good condition with no tarnishing visible 

Good chromework across car with no noticeable damage or deterioration 

Clear, undamaged lights showing no cracks or misting 

Sliding Webasto-style sunroof with clean, operational trim surround 

Original interior with black leather seats showing light patination 

Some wear visible across other oft-trafficked areas such as mats, sills and centre armrest

Factory correct fittings including period correct Motorola radio 

The only deviation from standard appears to be a smart Moto Lita wheel 

Dashboard shows no visible cracks and switchgear is complete and operational 

We are advised of some paint deterioration on the right hand side

The Series 2 FHC retained the sweeping lines of the original short wheelbase E-Type and the dark blue paintwork of this example shows them off to good effect. It provides a pleasing contrast to the chromework that neatly accentuates these lines, helped along by this car’s smart chrome wire wheels. 

The bodywork was restored in 1989 and has held up remarkably well, the panel fit across the doors being particularly good. The long Webasto-style sunroof is a welcome addition to the usability of this iconic car. 

Inside there are some signs of use across the black leather seats as well as the sills and centre armrest, but arguably this only adds to the sense of character and patina of this 54 year old car. The trim, dashboard and fittings are well presented and there is even a period-correct Motorola radio.

The Mechanics 

4.2litre Jaguar XK engine delivering 265bhp

Triple SU carburettors 

0-60mph in 7secs when new

Disc brakes fitted front and rear

4spd fully synchromesh gearbox 

Appears to be a matching numbers car with correct ‘7R’ prefix E-Type Series 2 engine 

For the Series 2 Jaguar changed little about the running gear, primarily because it continued to work so well even eight years after the first cars left the factory. That means the torquey 4.2litre XK engine remains, mated to the slick 4spd manual gearbox.

Series 2 E-Types were equipped with ‘7R’ prefix engines and this car appears to be so fitted and to be a matching numbers example. We are told that it drives and brakes correctly, although the seller advises that the synchromesh on 2nd gear is a little worn. 

The car has recently been attended to by TonCar, a classic car specialist in Berkel en Rodenrijs.