1969 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES 2 4.2 FHC - LHD

This Jaguar E-Type Series 2 Fixed Head Coupe is a well-preserved example of a British classic, presented with an appealing patina, and which runs and drives very well. Under the bonnet sits a 4.2-litre naturally aspirated straight-six engine, producing up to 265bhp and 283lb-ft of torque, paired with a four-speed manual gearbox. The odometer currently indicates 3,489 km, though this is not accurate.

First registered in October 1969, this Series 2 E-Type has been cherished by the vendor for nearly four years and is in good order. When the car was offered for sale in Tennessee, US in 2006, the odometer read 59,125 miles. It is believed that the car was briefly in continental Europe in early 2015, which is assumed to be when the kilometre speedometer was fitted, and it was subsequently imported to the UK and re-registered in May 2015. The true mileage figure is therefore likely to be north of 65,000 miles.

Per information recorded on the XKE Data registry from a previous owner, the engine was totally rebuilt in 2004, as well as the manual gearbox. The owner in 2006 also noted that around five years earlier, the car had been owned by country music star, Alan Jackson, who is known to have a substantial classic car collection.

The bodywork of this E-Type is reported to be in sound condition, finished in an elegant silver hue, which shows some minor bubbling around the rear wheel arches, but nothing that would cause concern. There is a soft dent and scratches near the left-side headlight, and a dull patch of paintwork on the boot, and a blemish near the fuel filler cap. Overall though, this is a 51-year-old car that still looks perfectly presentable to drive on the road. The car rides on a set of wire wheels, which have some superficial corrosion, and are capped with the two-eared Jaguar knock-off hubs.

In the cabin, the red leather upholstery is described as being in very good condition, and may even be original. There is some light creasing on the seats, but no rips or tears in the material. The door panels and sill covers also look smart, while the steering wheel and gear knob have minimal wear. Its red carpets have a vibrant appearance, and have most likely been replaced in the past.

The dashboard controls and instrument gauges are in good order, and as mentioned the speedometer unit has clearly been swapped from its original miles-per-hour clock to the kilometres readout. The Sony stereo and speakers are also a later upgrade. There is a loose connection in the ignition, and the air-conditioning system is currently inoperative, but otherwise the electrics are working correctly.

The last service was undertaken in July 2020 at an indicated 3,313 km, where technicians at SR Auto Services changed the engine oil and filter, before fitting the car with a new battery. The vendor reports similar routine maintenance in summer 2019 and 2018 at the same workshop.

The most recent MOT test was on 16 July 2020 at 3,313 miles, which resulted in a first-time pass with two advisories to monitor separate non-excessive oil leaks from the engine and transmission, which is obviously not unusual with a 1960s classic.

This Jaguar E-Type Series 2 FHC is an honest example of a coveted 1960s classic, boasting a handsome colour combination and sound mechanicals. While there are some small cosmetic blemishes that the next owner could attend to in due course, it is eminently usable as-is, and some might say all the better for few signs of use. If you have been seeking an E-Type to take out and enjoy on the road without worrying too much about the odd stone chip or potential scuff, then this is a great opportunity to acquire an example that begs to be driven rather than tucked up in storage.

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