1969 Jaguar E Type S2 4.2

We are pleased to be offering for sale a lovely Series 2 coupe, which was delivered to its first owner in September 1970.

The spec is just perfect, a British Racing Green paint finish, sumptuous red leather interior and a manual gearbox, ideal for making the most of the that lovely 4.2-litre engine.

Our seller has owned the car for around three years but has now bought another classic car in which to have new adventures, so he has decided to sell the E-Type rather than leaving it to sit idle.

He has driven the car extensively during his time as its custodian and reports that it drives well, doesn’t overheat and he has the confidence to drive it anywhere, anytime. Classic cars are much better used, so we like his philosophy.

He purchased the car from its previous long-term owner and has carried out a number of improvements including some bodywork, general maintenance and renewal of parts.

The green paintwork does so suit the E-Type, but there are a few flaws we should point out. We note some small rust bubbles around the door handles and on the bonnet and tailgate. There is also an area of mismatched paint just below the tailgate and there is a scratch in that area too.

There is also a small scratch on the roof towards the front.

The chrome looks to be lovely and shiny, but as there is plenty of it you will need to stock up with a specialist cleaner.

Wire wheels all round, what else would you expect on a classic Jaguar? Matching Michelin tyres with plenty of tread is the order of the day. This is always a good sign as it points to diligent maintenance and ownership.

The red leather interior is both striking and extremely comfortable. The seats have that gentle patina that comes for years of careful use and should require nothing more than an occasional application of hide food to keep them supple and looking good.

The red theme continues throughout and is continued on the door cards and carpets, all in fine fettle. We do note some surface corrosion under the carpets in the footwells.

The wooden steering wheel is a delight to hold and completes the period look.

The dashboard houses a large selection of Smiths gauges, ideal for keeping an eye on the Jaguar’s vital functions.

We do note that rubber seal around the tailgate is in poor condition and the paint finish in the door jams is a little below par.

The headlining has a large split in it and is in need of replacement or repair.

A full-size wire wheel spare is included, and this is in fair condition.

We always include plenty of photographs of a car’s underside, so pause a while and examine those included in our gallery.

We note surface corrosion in a few places and would be inclined to get the car up on ramps, give it a good steam clean and apply a good coat of underseal.

We also note some bubbling to the inner lip of the wheelarches.

You will also observe the stainless-steel exhaust, fitted by our seller.

The engine compartment could do with a spruce up in places, but we do not see anything untoward.

From our brief drive for photography, we would comment that the clutch has a high biting point, the car pulls to the left slightly and the brake fluid/handbrake light flashes intermittently.

We always like it when a car we are charged with selling comes with lots of paperwork. In our eyes it shows an attention to detail, and it is then easy for subsequent owners to have a timeline of what work has been carried out.

In addition to a raft of old tax discs and MoT certificates, there are plenty of invoices for you to look over.

Furthermore, it is undoubtedly worth listing the recent work carried out by our conscientious seller.

New steering box

Hi torque starter motor

Electronic ignition

Complete rebuild of the braking system

Handbrake rebuild

Stainless steel exhaust fitted

New outer sills fitted

Carburettors rebuilt by specialist Guy Broad in Coventry

Our seller also informs us that the E-Type has a higher ratio final drive back axle, which makes for lovely, relaxed cruising at 80mph, where permitted of course!

The MoT history ends in 2019, but looking back through, we cannot see anything of concern in recent years.

Whilst acknowledging that this E-Type may not be a concours show winner, it is undoubtedly a good honest, driving car. Our seller bought it to use, not squirrel away in an air-conditioned garage, never to be seen except for a brief drive to a classic car show….

Cars are meant to be driven and enjoyed. So, if you fancy some E-Type escapades in the 60th anniversary year of the car’s inception, now is your chance.

We note a sales invoice from when the car changed hands in 1999. Just £19,800 was all that was required to buy this lovely car back then. Today you will unsurprisingly need a little more!

We expect the car to sell for between £50,000 and £70,000.

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