1970 Jaguar E-Type Series II 4.2 Roadster
- Engine
- 4.2L inline-six XK engine, twin Stromberg carburettors (US-spec emissions tune)
- Colour
- Silver with black trim
A 1970 Jaguar E-Type Series II 4.2-litre Roadster with a remarkable provenance linking it to the filming of Steve McQueen's motorsport film 'Le Mans'. With roughly 600 miles recorded at acquisition, the car was reportedly selected from the Solar Productions fleet by the film's Swiss chef, Alfred 'Fredy' Zurbrigg, as a personal gift from McQueen. Retained in original, unrestored condition for over five decades, the car carries under 46,000 miles and remains in its original silver and black livery with period British registration plates.
Ownership
- 2022-05-13Auction saleSold €95,000 (≈ $105K)
- → 1970Acquisition unknownSolar Productionspartial documentation
Car was part of a fleet acquired for the production of the film Le Mans; used on set before being given away by McQueen.
- 1970 →Private saleAlfred 'Fredy' Zurbrüggfull documentation
Received the car as a gift from Steve McQueen in recognition of his work as chef on the film set; obtained his driving licence in Le Mans in October 1970 and transported the car to Switzerland, where it has remained ever since, used sparingly and never restored.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
No maintenance or restoration records.
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