2021-04-08 22:44:02 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 4/21
www.shannons.com.au/auctions/2021-shannons-autumn-timed-online-auction/N8CFOFBCN ...

Auction description:
Lot 142
1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Series 2 2+2 Coupe
$140,000 - $170,000
Location: Sydney
Engine No. 7R35211-9
Chassis No. 1R40068BW
Body Work Coupe
Colour Opalescent Burgundy
Interior Beige

- One of the finest Jaguar E-type Series 2 2+2s in Australia
- Extensive history file dating back more than 30 years
- Ground-up restoration

Supplied with a Jaguar Heritage Certificate, this fabulous E-type is very early Series 2 2+2 Coupe completed on October 1, 1968, the 68th built in left-hand drive configuration. Leaving the factory in dark blue with matching upholstery, the car was equipped with automatic transmission and destined for the American market. The previous Australian owner, a Jaguar enthusiast and highly skilled engineer based in Canberra, imported the car from New York in 1989 (reportedly in very original condition with only 42,022 miles on the clock) and the car then underwent a ground-up restoration over the next 18 years, with no expense spared. Bodywork included a new bonnet, new inner and outer sills, floors, bulkhead panels, door skins, boot floor and rear quarter panels while the engine subframes were sent to a respected Jaguar specialist in Sydney to be crack-tested and expertly repaired as necessary. The engine block was crack tested and the motor rebuilt then balanced with a harmonic balancer supplied by V & A Spiteri, new triple 2-inch SU carburettors replacing the original twin Stromberg set-up. The owner also elected to replace the automatic transmission with a full synchromesh manual Jaguar gearbox with overdrive and the steering converted to right-hand drive using a genuine E-type RHD steering rack, all work being fully engineered. The brakes and suspension were completely overhauled, a new wiring loom fitted, along with electronic ignition and air conditioning. During the restoration the ID plate was re-manufactured but the original plate comes with the car. The current owners, long-time Jaguar enthusiasts from the NSW Southern Highlands with a small stable of E-types, all in outstanding condition, added the 2+2 to their collection five years ago and have continued to improve the car, with marque specialist Graeme Lord responsible for maintaining all their cars to the highest level. Recent work carried out includes a full rear end and differential rebuild by Jaguar specialists V & A Spiteri who are available to discuss details. Notable features include Dayton wire-spoked wheels (including the spare), remote immobiliser, built-in charger plug and Moto-Lita wood-rim steering wheel. Accompanying the Jaguar are two lever-arch folders documenting the car’s history, restoration (with a huge receipt file and CD-Rom/photo documentation) plus an original handbook and spare parts catalogue. Currently registered on non-transferable historic registration in NSW, the car will therefore be sold unregistered and comes with a tool bag containing the jack and hammer.