Strong points

Car restored in a beautiful colour
Reworked blue leather interior
Bodywork in good condition with carefully fitted panels
Vehicle with matching numbers

The plus

The Series 2 is the last of the 'original' E-Type SWBs, benefiting from countless improvements that make them more comfortable and enjoyable to drive. Its blend of classic looks and great handling makes it a popular choice with enthusiasts who like to drive their cars rather than just admire them.

This is a magnificent example, finished in a lovely medium opalescent blue with a matching blue interior that has been completely reworked. It also has a matching blue soft top. Inside and out, this car is very well presented, with the fit of the panels, particularly around the doors, a testament to the quality of the restoration work. It is also a model with matching numbers.

Few cars rival the presence and impact of a beautiful E-Type. It's ready to be enjoyed by its future owner.

History and documents

First registration in January 1970
Certificate of Registration in the name of the current owner
Chassis records indicate that this car was manufactured in 1969
Model numbers match, with engine bearing correct prefix 7R
Original left-hand drive car

Condition

Attractive medium blue metallic paintwork in very good condition
Restored car with well presented bodywork and paintwork as seen in photos
Bodywork in very good condition with accurate panel fit, particularly to the doors
Solid underbody, floorboards and boot floor as seen in the photos
Chrome wire wheels with white-banded tyres and matching spare wheel
Chrome in good condition with no visible tarnish
Blue fabric soft top in very good condition with clear, undamaged rear window
Chrome luggage rack mounted on boot
Reworked blue leather interior with matching dashboard and console
Well-preserved interior with few signs of age or wear
E-Type three-spoke wooden steering wheel
Dials and controls in good condition with no reported faults
Equipped with a modern car radio with Bluetooth

A trained eye can always spot a well-restored E-Type. Door fit is a key indicator, as this area is notoriously difficult to perfect due to the complex shapes of the car's sides. This car stands out in this area, with well aligned doors testifying to the quality of the bodywork.

Elsewhere, the quality is equally impressive. The paintwork and chrome are well maintained, with few signs of use. The matching folding top is in good condition with clear glass, and the reworked blue leather interior is impressive. The interior remains mostly original, including the wooden steering wheel, but with a modernised dashboard in blue.

Mechanicals

Jaguar XK 4,235 cm³ in-line 6-cylinder engine
4-speed manual gearbox
Well-maintained engine compartment as shown in the photos
Vehicle with matching numbers
Stainless steel exhaust

The 2 Series was the last E-Type - and the last Jaguar sports car - to feature Jaguar's famous XK in-line 6-cylinder engine. Perfected for Le Mans, it's a mechanical gem whose generous torque is one reason why you should buy one of these latest SWB models.

Chassis plates and production records confirm that this is a model with matching numbers, the engine bearing the correct 7R prefix for a Series 2 E-Type. The car is in very good working order, with a well-maintained engine bay and stainless steel exhaust.

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