1970 Jaguar E Type Series II 4.2 FHC Manual

Highlights

• Factory correct silver over rare blue leather
• USA car imported to UK in 1990
• Two UK keepers with single keeper from 1990 to 2025
• Engine and gearbox rebuilt
• Upgraded with Weber carburettors and a stainless steel exhaust system
• New wire wheels fitted with matching spare
• Well presented car ideal for classic touring

The Appeal

As the last of the original SWB E-Types before the revised Series 3, and a car that incorporates all the improvements Jaguar made since 1961, the Series 2 is the choice for enthusiasts who want the original style but still want to get out and use their cars.

This very tidy silver metallic LHD FHC is a good choice for European classic touring and comes to market with a long list of recent mechanical investment. It is a USA car that spent its life in dry Texas before being repatriated in 1990. It remained with the same keeper until 2025, when the current keeper acquired it. The factory colour scheme, including a lovely cabin recently retrimmed in correct blue leather, is retained and verified by the JDHT certificate.

The mechanical work is documented via invoices, notes and photos in the large history file and includes rebuilding the engine and gearbox and upgrading the clutch. Other work is listed below and includes sympathetic upgrades. The vendor describes the bodywork as straight with nice paintwork, the interior as very clean, and the mechanical condition as top class. MOT exempt, this is presented as a well-sorted, usable E-Type with meaningful mechanical upgrades already carried out.

Key Information

• Mileage: 43,380 miles indicated (stated as correct by seller)
• Country of origin: USA (from 1990 registered on UK plates)
• Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
• Technical specs: 4.2-litre six-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
• Paperwork: large history file, invoices, V5C, handbooks, JDHT certificate, photos of rebuild work, handwritten notes
• Registration: sold on plate OFL74J, private plate YOD48 shown in photos not included

The Detail

• Very tidy silver metallic Federal-specification car in good overall condition
• Ivory Lipstick on the front of car around air intake
• Flush panel fit with good door lines as shown
• Some areas to note in photos such as nearside rear wheel arch
• Underside as shown in photos
• Recently fitted chrome wire wheels in good condition with matching spare
• Quality classic Michelin tyres fitted all round
• Smart blue leather interior recently retrimmed and in very good order
• USA specification car with additional ventilation docs below dashboard as shown
• Retains E-Type-style wood rimmed wheel and fitted with classic-style radio/cassette
• Vendor states the panels are in very good condition and straight

List of recent work advised by seller:

• Engine rebuild
• Gearbox rebuild
• Replacement clutch
• Upgraded Weber carburettors
• Tubular stainless steel manifold and exhaust system
• Steering rack mounts replaced
• UJs replaced
• Cooling system rebuilt
• New wire wheels
• Seats retrimmed

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