1969 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 Roadster
- Colour
- Red with black convertible top
A left-hand drive Jaguar E-Type Series 2 roadster, built on 14 July 1969 and originally dispatched in Cream with a black interior for the North American market through British Leyland in New York. The car retains its original, numbers-matching engine and underwent a comprehensive body, engine, and running-gear restoration by Michaelian Restoration of Florida between 2018 and 2021, at a cost exceeding $125,000. It is currently presented in red over black with chrome wire wheels.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$105,600
- 1969-08-11 →Factory deliveryBritish Leyland distributor, New Yorkfull documentation
Vehicle dispatched from the factory in August 1969 and routed through this North American distribution channel; original finish was Cream with black interior.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Modification
Car was repainted from original Cream to red; interior retrimmed in black leather; chrome wire wheels and BFGoodrich thin red-line tyres fitted in place of original wheels; Blaupunkt radio and wood-rimmed steering wheel added.
Original wheels retained and offered with the vehicle as spares. Timing of this cosmetic change is not specified in the catalogue.
- —RestorationMichaelian Restoration Inc.
Comprehensive restoration covering bodywork, engine, and running gear carried out to a high standard; total spend exceeded $125,000 USD.
Work spanned 2018 to 2021; supporting invoices are on file. Workshop is located in Stuart, Florida.
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