Highlights
- Older restoration in classic OEW with black leather
- Very good condition across body, paint, trim and mechanicals
- Used extensively for continental and international tours
- Regularly used and always reliable
- Sigma fast road spec engine with 123 electronic ignition
- Large history file with significant ongoing investment
- Last serviced less than 200 miles ago
- Voluntary MOT to March 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
Some classic cars are preserved for shows and sunny days. Some, including this car, are thoroughly used and enjoyed. If the latter are properly maintained, that is great news for buyers. They get a reliable, well-maintained car that can be confidently used for virtually any journey.
This is just such a car. Classically finished in Old English White with a black leather cabin following an extensive restoration in the mid 1990s, it is a really good example of the Series 2 E-Type. It began life in the USA, before returning to the UK in 1990. It was converted to RHD during that earlier restoration.
The current keeper acquired it in 2011 and has clearly thoroughly enjoyed it. The car has clocked up 25,000 miles in the intervening years, including several continental and international tours. It sports some useful upgrades that suit regular use, notably a Sigma Fast Road Spec engine, 123 electronic ignition, power steering and even intermittent wipers. There is also a Brantz rally meter if you fancy some regulatory events.
Submitting a Historic Vehicle for voluntary MOT is always a reassuring sign. It also gives buyers extra transparency about the car’s condition. This car has an advisory-free MOT test to March 2026.
Usable and in great order, this E-Type also has some desirable upgrades that make owning and driving considerably more pleasant.
The vendor says:
“Used for many continental and international tours, never "failed to proceed. Engine is fast road spec.123 Electronic ignition. Original four speed box. The car has been maintained as required to keep it in top condition. Large history file.
“Good, reliable, useable E-Type to be enjoyed , leap in and go. I there was anything wrong with the car I wouldn't have kept it for 14 years.”
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 1969
- Imported to Uk and registered here in February 1990
- Six registered keepers since arriving in the UK
- JDHT certificate verifies engine number and current colour scheme
- Current keeper since February 2011
- Restored in 1995 and converted to RHD including respray
- Used for many continental and international tours
- Reported to have always been reliable during current keeper’s tenure
- Thick history file showing regular maintenance and investment
- Factory handbook
- Various invoices as shown
- Old MOTs and tax discs
- 2 set of keys
- MOT to 23rd March 2026 with no advisories
- Serviced at 66,563 miles according to photographs
- Showing 66,723 miles in photographs
- Chassis number 1R10285
The Condition
- Classic Old English White with black colour scheme is very similar to factory specification
- Restored some years ago to a high standard and remains in very good order
- There are some minor blemishes to paintwork but nothing detracts overall
- Panel fit and finish is very good with flush doors, well-fitting bonnet and flush boot lid
- Bodywork appears free from corrosion in usual check areas such as arches and sills
- Underside is very well presented with useful current MOT showing no structural advisories
- Sits on chrome wire wheels which are in good order with no obvious tarnish
- Matching spare wheel in boot
- Quality classic Vredestein tyres all round with good sidewall condition and plenty of tread
- Exterior chromework is bright, complete and appears to be undamaged
- Black roof in very good condition with clear rear window and no obvious tears or scuffs
- Matching tonneau which fits well as shown
- We are told that the windscreen is not chipped
- Lights front and rear in good order with clear lenses and fully operational
- Front and rear chrome bumpers are correct for model and present well
- Smart black leather interior with tasteful upgrades but visually unmodified
- Black leather seats show very light patination but again, this does not detract
- Seats are heated and show no tears or creases
- Door cards, switchgear and dials all in good order and correct for vehicle
- Black carpets through cabin and boot in good condition with protective over mats
- Standard E-Type Series 2 interior with Brantz rally meter discreetly located
- Upgrades include useful intermittent wiper control and power steering
- Fitted with classic Motorola radio which is in good condition
- No reported faults with switchgear, electrics or dials
The Mechanics
- 4,235cc XK straight six engine to Fast Road Spec
- 4spd manual gearbox
- We understand that this car is a matching numbers E-Type
- Useful upgrades include 123 electronic ignition
- Fitted with hydraulic power steering
- Very tidy engine bay
- Limited slip differential
- Used regularly by seller for long tours when it has proved 100% reliable
- Good, reliable, and usable E-type to be enjoyed; ready to drive according to seller
- No reported running or driving issues
- No advisories on current MOT
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