1968 Jaguar E Type S1 4.2 2+2 Coupe

Overview **Overall Comments** The 2+2 Coupe is more spacious than other E-Type models, making it more convenient for touring with luggage and this is a very smart and desirable example with much mechanical refreshment work undertaken and sporting a number of useful upgrades. It starts, runs and drives very nicely. The accompanying history file includes a Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate; near complete MOT history record from 1990 to 2019 and good invoice records from 2011 onwards, which detail the restoration works carried out in 2021-22. The car is currently Jersey registered. We can assist with (international) shipping and importation processes if required. **Body** The recent restoration works included bodywork repairs where needed, a repaint and the fitment of new screens front and rear. The car wears its original Opalescent Silver Grey paint scheme and presents very well today with good panel fit and finish. All brightwork is in good condition and the E-Type has stainless wire wheels fitted. **Mechanical** The list of mechanical work carried out in ’21 and ’22 is considerable and includes: • engine stripped & rebuilt with crankshaft work and rebore (new +20 pistons etc.) • harmonic crank damper upgrade • rear crank seal conversion • new clutch • radiator recored & new coolant hoses • SU electronic fuel pump • new alternator • rear brake calipers overhauled In 2024 the car returned to the UK for a full carburettor overhaul and re-tune; steering rack and column bushes together with track rod ends were replaced. It has subsequently been kept well maintained and runs and drives very well as might be anticipated from the time and expense spent on the car. **Interior** The interior of the car is in a generally good condition – carpets and leather upholstery. The dashboard is complete and functioning, the speedo having been reconditioned and a retro-style radio unit fitted. Asking Price £ 49,950 History On its introduction in 1961, the Jaguar E-Type was swiftly recognized as an outstanding design, boasting both stylish looks and excellent engineering. It has since been acclaimed as an icon of the motoring world and remains one of the most widely recognized and highly regarded classic cars on the planet. The first cars, which subsequently became known as Series 1 vehicles, were available as either a 2-seat Fixed Head Coupé or an Open 2-seater (‘Roadster’) model, powered by the 6-cylinder, 3.8 litre XK engine from the outgoing Jaguar XK150. In 1964 the engine size was increased to 4.2 litres and in 1966 a longer-wheelbase 2+2 Coupé model was introduced, together with an automatic transmission option. The Series 2 models were released in 1968, largely in response to vehicle legislation in the USA, requiring a number of safety-related changes which altered the appearance of the car. Revised bumpers, grille and lighting arrangements mostly, but the update also included power steering and air conditioning options. The Series 3 models appeared in 1971 introducing further, more radical alterations and a new V12 powerplant. This late Series 1 2+2 Coupe left the Jaguar factory in March 1968 finished in Opalescent Silver Grey as a left hand drive export model, destined for Jaguar Cars, New York. We know nothing of its American past but do know it returned to its country of origin in December 1988 and was re-registered with an age-related plate as MCT 100G. At some point soon after it was converted to right-hand drive and the first MOT certificate issued (in 1990) shows the car had accumulated a little over 70,000 miles by that time. Passing through a few hands, the last UK owner acquired the E-Type in 2011 (mileage 85,000) and embarked on some restoration works – bodywork repairs and paint; gearbox rebuild with correct gear linkage – and some upgrades - Gaz rear shocks; Coopercraft 4-pot front brake calipers; poly bush suspension. In 2021 the car passed to the current owner, who undertook substantial specialist restoration work, costing many £1,000s, between February ’21 and September ’22 before importing and re-registering the car in Jersey in December 2022 (89,900 miles).