2023-04-19 11:38:15 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1969-jaguar-e-type-s2-ots-nAZDE4_aaid=a5ce63ed-6419-48b8-adb6-8692f74daf04&bsft_eid=17ab30b3-a4b0-4e04-a14 ...

Seller's description:

1969 Jaguar E-type s2 OTS

Colour Green

Odometer 12,000 Miles

Engine size 4235

Seller Type Private

Town Burnham on Crouch

Location Essex

Country United Kingdom

Painstakingly restored by the vendor between 2012 and 2016

Matching numbers 4.2-litre straight-six with a manual gearbox

Former dealer demonstrator at Henlys, Chester

Used to tour Scotland, Ireland and the European continent extensively since completed

Tastefully upgraded with a modern satellite navigation / infotainment system neatly integrated into the dashboard

We’re informed that this was one of Henlys of Chester’s demonstrators

Just four previous keepers

Originally painted Primrose Yellow, now British Racing Green

Copy of the original ‘Operating, Maintenance and Servicing Handbook’

V5C present

Exempt from road tax and MOT testing

Jaguar Heritage Certificate - confirming matching numbers

Accompanied by numerous invoices for parts and any of the restoration work that was outsourced

Acquired by the vendor in 2012 as a painted shell with all the parts in boxes

Restored and regularly serviced by the vendor, a retired engineer

The vendor has covered around 12,000 miles since completing the rebuild, so the car is now nicely run in and ready to be enjoyed by its new owner

The Interior

All new and fitted by the vendor

Trim kit sourced from Aldridge Trimming

Tastefully upgraded with a modern satellite navigation / infotainment system

The vendor shows us that the interior was all replaced during the restoration, a task they completed themselves using a kit from Aldridge Trimming. We enjoy how the Suede Green leather upholstery matches the British Racing Green exterior and it has clearly been installed to an exemplary standard.

Having been replaced fairly recently, there’s not a great deal to report when it comes to wear. We noticed some slight patination to the driver’s door handle, but otherwise the leather remains free from cracking or excessive wear. 

The three-spoke wood-rimmed steering wheel looks fabulous and feels great in your hands. The same can be said for the handbrake and gear lever which are very ergonomic. The dashboard appears in great shape and we understand that all the switchgear and instrumentation works correctly including an additional control to override the cooling fan. The vendor points out a neatly integrated modern satellite navigation / infotainment system within a custom made console. Should the next owner wish to remove these, the original trim piece is apparently supplied with the car.

The carpeting presents really nicely throughout, including the inside of the boot where we also find a full-size spare wheel and the necessary tools for changing them.

The Exterior 

British Racing Green paintwork

Very straight bodywork with no signs of damage or corrosion

Attractive chromed wire wheels

New hood and tonneau was fitted by County Coach Trimmers

Rechroming carried out where necessary

We can’t help staring at this car. They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but an E-Type is objectively magnificent to look at. This example has been finished to a very high standard and looks fabulous in British Racing Green. 

The shell was already painted when the vendor acquired it and we can see that the work was completed really well. There are very few blemishes and no visible scratches. We couldn’t see any corrosion and the vendor assures us that it’s incredibly sound underneath. All the panels align nicely and the doors apparently shut as they should.

A new soft top and tonneau were fitted by County Coach Trimmers and the whole assembly looks to be in excellent condition. The badging and brightwork appears smart and without any obvious signs of damage. The wire wheels are chromed too and the vendor informs us that there’s ample tread remaining on the tyres.

The Mechanics 

Rebuilt 4.2-litre straight-six

Rebuilt SU carburettors

Rebuilt four-speed manual gearbox and differential

New clutch fitted

New brake lines, callipers and master cylinder

Rebuilt suspension with new bushes and shock absorbers

Overhauled and partially replaced electrics with a 123 electronic ignition fitted along with a high-torque starter motor

Just about everything mechanical and electrical was rebuilt or replaced during the restoration and much of the work was completed by the vendor. The next owner will be able to enjoy this car in the knowledge that it has been judiciously maintained in recent years and the engine is still very fresh.

The vendor informs us that the 4.2-litre straight-six runs beautifully and produces plenty of power. The four-speed manual gearbox makes for an engaging drive and everything is said to feel tight and responsive.