2014-06-09 11:00:34 | Lofty writes:

For auction at Barons on 24th June

www.barons-auctions.com/details.php

Manufacturer
Jaguar Cars
Model
E-type S2 FHC
First Registered
1970
Registration No
GWX 817J
Engine No
7R13618-9
Chassis No
1R21005
MOT
May 2015
Colour
Opalescent Silver Bl
Guide Price: £37500 to £42500

Offered here is a 1970 example of the Series 2 FHC, which has benefited from a bare shell restoration. After being stripped of all paint the shell was then acid primed to rid it of any hidden corrosion before the full repaint could begin. We are advised that the received around 30 coats of primer, top coat and lacquer in order to achieve the finish, while the underside of the car was also treated to the same finish. The car was then reassembled using new parts where required with all original parts being cleaned and repainted before being fitted.

Finished in Opalescent metallic blue with new cream leather interior, which was retrimmed by Pipers using top grade materials and Wilton carpets, the car sits on a set of new chrome wire wheels and is presented in quite outstanding condition.

2014-07-14 15:39:38 | pauls writes:

Lot No: 138, not sold.

2014-09-17 15:17:02 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 9/14
classiccars.brightwells.com/viewdetails.php

Auction description:
Lot number 124
Estimate £40,000 - £45,000
Description Jaguar E-Type S2 4.2 Coupe
Registration GWX 817J
Year 1970
Colour Opalescent Light Blue
Engine size 4,235 cc
Chassis No. 1R21005
Engine No. 7R13618-9

As the accompanying Heritage Certificate confirms, this S2 Coupe was made in August 1970 with light blue paint and a dark blue interior. It was supplied via the Leeds Automobile Centre to first owners Yorkshire Forklifts with the registration number GWX 817J, although curiously it was not registered until 2nd December 1970.

Not much is known of the subsequent history of the car but the V5 records six further keepers, the fifth of whom kept it from 2009 until earlier this year and treated it to a total nut-and-bolt restoration with the results that you see here.

Virtually every part of the car has been renewed or restored as necessary and it is as good underneath as it is up top. Although the bills for all this work have sadly been mislaid, the condition of the car speaks for itself and there are various photographs documenting the restoration.

Supplied with the aforementioned Heritage Certificate, photos and current V5C, there are also three old MOTs from 1980 - 1984 (when the indicated mileage rises from 61,411 to 62,114 - the clock now showing 63,149 miles). Currently MOTd until May 2015 (with no advisories recorded) and taxed until next April, this is a fine example of a somewhat under-rated E-Type model.

2014-09-26 03:44:40 | Anonymous writes:

Sold for £46,000 plus commission