Description
Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire
Viewing: Tues 8th April from 12pm
Auction: Wed 9th April from 9am
Location: IWM Duxford Airfield, Cambridge CB22 4QR
1970 Jaguar E-Type 4. 2 2+2
1 of just 1, 040 RHD home-market examples
Estimate
£38, 000 - £45, 000
Registration No: VHJ 461H
Chassis No: 1R35598
MOT: Exempt
1 of just 1, 040 RHD home-market examples built
Matching chassis, engine and gearbox numbers
Extensively mechanically improved while in the vendors ownership to the sum of c.£10, 0000
Pleasingly unmolested and original specification, and finished in its original colour scheme of Signal Red with Black interior
Supplied with a history file including the Heritage Certificate
Triumphantly unveiled at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, the Jaguar E-Type created a furore thanks to its supercar performance, stunning looks and modest price tag. Early racing success at the hands of Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori amongst others helped cement the newcomer's reputation. Built as a monocoque with an engine-cradling front sub-frame, the E-type's combination of all-round independent suspension and disc brakes allied to rack-and-pinion steering resulted in excellent road-holding and handling capabilities. Introduced in 1968, the Series II cars were distinguishable by their revised bumper and light arrangements. Less noticeable was the increased size of the front air intake that in conjunction with dual cooling fans made the Series II better behaved in hot weather and heavy traffic. With its 4235cc engine developing a quoted 265bhp and 283lbft of torque, it was reputedly capable of nearly 150mph and 0-60mph in 7. 5 seconds. The range expanded with a 2+2 derivative joining the Coupe and Roadster and evolved through steady stages until the final Series 3 V12s bowed out in 1975.
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