2010-12-27 22:52:50 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 6/09

www.osenat.fr/intro/intro2/anglais/vendre-acheter.html

Auction description:

Estimé : 45 000 / 55 000 €

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1970 JAGUAR Type E 4.2

Châssis numéro : 1R9722

Carrosserie numéro : 4R3920

Moteur 6 cylindres en ligne de 4235 cm3

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If there is a car that has become an "icon" it is the JAGUAR type E?!

This car has everything going for it: a racing design with a cell forming a passenger compartment and a tubular trellis supporting the mechanics and running gear, a 6-cylinder XK engine with 2 overhead camshafts, 2 large Stromberg carburettors (original US) to stuff the beast and a breathtaking line.

The convertible or roadster is the most beautiful definition with a body line without breaks, from the front bumper to that of the rear, just underlined by fine chrome moldings and softened by the curve of the fenders. Great art! Not a wrinkle 50 years later.

The type E that we offer was American in its infancy and then crossed the Atlantic in 1997. At that time it benefited from a restoration after complete and free disassembly by customs who did not know how to put everything back together...

Fortunately a professional took care of it, the result is remarkable. The follow-up since the purchase in 2000 by the current owner is justified by a solid invoice file including the hood and a tonneau cover, starter revision, spoke wheel revision, change of the rack and ball joints, transmitter and receiver clutch, radiator overhaul, axle bearing, repair of the self-locking axle, distribution chain and guides, engine pulley...

The counter initially in miles has been replaced by one graduated in kilometers.

The E-type Jaguars are among the "great classics", they always arouse interest, even passion.

Everyone recognizes the timeless beauty of this automobile, a real "collector's" car.