1969 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 2+2

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION Make: JAGUAR TYPE E COUPE Type: 4. 2 L SERIE 2 (2+2) Chassis number: 1R40810BW Displacement: 4235 cc (195 kW) 1st registration: 01. 06. 1969 Last registration: 18. 09. 2014 Odometer reading: 8 129 Km (18. 02. 2025) VEHICLE DESCRIPTION Mechanical: Engine: 6 L ATM in front longitudinal position. Type: 4. 2 series 2. Engine number: 3139J (checked). Block / cylinder head: cast iron / aluminium. Power: 195 kW at 5400 rpm. Torque: 411 Nm at 4000 rpm. Al x C: 92 x 106 mm. Compression ratio: 8. 0/ 1. Cylinder head: Series 3 (JAGUAR XJ6).
Inlet valves: 48 mm. Exhaust valves: 44 mm. 2 valves/ cylinder. 2 ACT + chain. Crankshaft: 7 bearings. Lubrication: wet sump + oil pump. Fuel: 3 SU-HD8 carburettors. Cooling: liquid, radiator, fan, water pump and thermostat + 2 electric KENLOWE fans.
Battery - alternator: 12 V. Starter: electric. Brakes: dual-circuit hydraulic control + SERVO-BRAKE: 4 DUNLOP solid steel discs. Front diameter: 279 mm. Rear diameter: 254 mm. Fuel tank capacity: 64 L.
Weight: 1275 kg. Front suspension: independent wheels, superimposed double wishbone, longitudinal torsion bar, stabiliser bar, 2 gas shock absorbers, compression-relief adjustment. Rear suspension: independent wheels, superimposed double wishbone, 4 coil springs, 4 telescopic shock absorbers.
Steering: non-assisted rack and pinion. Gearbox: rear-wheel drive. Clutch: hydraulic dry single-plate + self-locking. Type: TREMEC T5: 5 gears + MA. Body: 2-door coupé (2+2). Hull no.: 4R35958. Tinted windows.
Manual window opening. Cognac leather interior. Front seat + headrest. 5 wire wheels (72 spokes). VREDESTEIN SPRINT CLASSIC tyres - 205 70 VR15 (96V) - Replaced in 2022 Exterior colour: navy blue. 1 series rear lights (4. 2 L).
MOTO-LITA wood steering wheel on original hub (15″) - 11/ 2022 2 chrome exterior mirrors. White reversing light on right. Left rear fog light. Black centre plate. Anti-theft device on negative battery terminal. Swivelling rear side windows. Reinforced Eifel tower (engine mount).
Series 1" dashboard conversion - 11/ 2022 Smith rev counter overhaul - 01/ 2025 Complete bodywork restoration - 11/ 2006 Vehicle interior leather trim - 01/ 2016 Work carried out: Engine: - New cylinder head - High lift camshaft.
- Intake and exhaust valve diameters increased. - Hydraulic bucket reinforcement. - Intake and exhaust valve springs. - New block. - Original pistons + new piston ring kit. - Collar sleeve (standard dimension). - Balanced engine bottom end, crankshaft, connecting rod, damper and flywheel.
- New oil pump - Bushings, connecting rods and bearings - Water pump - New clutch - complete kit - Hoses - Oil drain - Overhauled alternator - New NIPPO DENZO starter (HP) - 1-2-3 distributor - Electronic ignition - Complete maintenance.
- Carburettor overhauled - Exhaust manifold matt black - New steering rack - Transmission shaft adapted for mechanical gearbox - Clutch master cylinder - Locking cylinder - Brake servo - New brake master cylinder.
- New front brake caliper + FERRODO RACING. - Brake hose. - Rear calipers and discs. - Rear axle drain. - Oil pressure adjustment on dashboard. - Gearshift knob. - Geometry. - Water thermostat. - Timing chains (lower and upper).
- Chain tensioner. - ARP connecting rod nut. - New silencer block. - Radiator overhaul. GENERAL CONDITION Competitive condition. Only 3100km driven since engine overhauled in 06/ 2022! Vehicle is in excellent original condition.
Perfectly restored to original specification. Top competition and/ or collector vehicle. No faulty parts. No non-original details. Particularly rare in a 2+2. €86, 000 of costs incurred since 2006! Repair file available on request from our premises. June 2022 expert report available and can be consulted on site. The vehicle is still maintained in our premises. For further information: Retro Cars SRL - details above using the button below VISIT BY APPOINTMENT ONLY