1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 Roadster
- Colour
- Regency Red
Chassis 14119 is a 1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 Roadster, completed on 11 June 1970 and originally dispatched to British Leyland of New York in Regency Red over black leather with a black soft-top. Following acquisition by its current owner, the car underwent a comprehensive nut-and-bolt restoration to concours standard, documented photographically throughout, with nearly $100,000 invested in parts and labour. The finished car has earned awards at multiple concours events, including the Palmetto Award at the 2021 Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$145,600
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent consignorfull documentation
Carried out an extensive nut-and-bolt concours-level restoration, documented with photographs and invoices totaling close to $100,000 in parts and labor. Member of the Jaguar Club of North America who ensured period-correct reassembly.
Competition
- 20212021 Hilton Head Island Concours d'ElegancePalmetto Award
Earned the Palmetto Award, one of the event's notable honors, following the multi-year restoration.
- —Grand National Roadster Show1st / award win
Car received recognition at this show following completion of its concours restoration.
- —British Cars in the OzarksAward win
Recognized at this British-marque gathering post-restoration.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Full nut-and-bolt disassembly to bare bodyshell, followed by a respray in the original Regency Red, with every component refitted to factory specification. The process was documented throughout with photographs and invoices, with total expenditure approaching $100,000.
Multi-year project undertaken by the consignor, a Jaguar Club of North America member who ensured period-correct reassembly.
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