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 Litre Coupe
In current ownership for 36 years
Estimate
£40, 000 - £44, 000
Registration No: YOD 48
Chassis No: 2R28715
MOT: Exempt
One of 3, 785 left-hand drive Series 2 4. 2 Fixed Head Coupes made
Originally distributed via British Leyland New York
Current ownership since 1989 when repatriated to the UK
Formerly concours entrant in Dallas, Texas where it scored 97. 94%
Introduced in August 1968, the Series II version of Jaguar’s immortal E-Type sported redesigned bumpers, lights and enlarged front air intake which in conjunction with dual cooling fans made the newcomer better behaved in hot weather and heavy traffic. With its 4235cc DOHC straight-six engine developing a quoted 265bhp/ 283lbft, the Jaguar was reputedly capable of nearly 150mph and 0-60mph in 7. 5 seconds. The American market accounted for the bulk of Series II production, with the fixed-head two-seater being the rarest of the three variants.
Finished in Silver with Dark Blue upholstery, this particular left-hand drive example was built to left-hand drive specification for the North American market. Distributed via BL New York, the E-Type was seemingly cherished by its first owner, Mr Balusek of Texas, if only because his successor, Mr Roberts, was rewarded with a score of 97. 94% when he entered it for the Jaguar Owners’ Association of the Southwest’s Dallas concours event in 1988. Departing the ‘Lone Star State’ for the UK the following year, the Fixed Head Coupe has belonged to the vendor for no fewer than thirty-six years. Believed but not warranted to have covered just c. 42, 000 miles from new, 'YOD 48' has been subtly uprated with a reconditioned UK ratio rear axle, electronic ignition, stainless steel exhaust and wire wheels. Pleasingly original, this much-loved Big Cat is now looking for its next long-term custodian. Offered for sale with history file and current V5C document.
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