1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Series 2 Roadster
- Engine
- 4.2L inline-six
A left-hand drive Series II Jaguar E-Type, originally supplied to California and matching numbers as confirmed by a Jaguar Heritage Certificate. After import to the United Kingdom, the car underwent a thorough yet sympathetic restoration costing over £20,000, encompassing a full repaint in the factory Signal Red, conversion to European specification, new Mohair hood, rebuilt suspension and brakes, re-chromed bumpers, and a top-end engine overhaul. The underside is described as near-pristine, consistent with its dry-state American provenance.
Ownership
- 2019-02-23Auction saleEstimate £65,000 – £75,000
- Date unknownPrivate salePrevious UK-based ownerpartial documentation
Sought out this car specifically for its solid, dry-state California condition, then imported it to the UK and commissioned an extensive restoration including conversion to European specification.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Comprehensive restoration following UK import: full bare-metal repaint in original Signal Red, US Federal side lights removed and car converted to European specification, bumpers re-chromed, all exterior lights renewed, and a fresh set of tyres fitted. Total expenditure exceeded £20,000.
Described as sympathetic rather than over-restored; original seats retained and only cushions replaced.
- —BodyworkAldridge Trimming
New Mohair convertible hood fitted and the existing hood frame was refurbished.
- —Mechanical
Complete renewal of the suspension and braking systems, plus fitment of a new exhaust.
- —Engine rebuild
Top-end engine overhaul carried out; car subsequently reported to run well with no overheating issues.
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