Vehicle Description
Launched at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, the Jaguar E-Type 3.8-Litre
was nothing short of a revelation. With its heady blend of supercar
performance, breathtaking styling and low price tag, the newcomer
left rivals reeling and customers clamouring. Early sports car
racing success at the hands of Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori,
amongst others, helped cement its reputation. In 1968 and due
largely to US regulations, the E-Type underwent several design
changes and improvements. The new Series II Jaguar E-Type can be
identified by its open headlights without glass covers, a
wrap-around rear bumper, re-positioned larger front indicators,
tail lights below the bumpers, better cooling aided by an enlarged
'mouth' with twin electric fans and uprated brakes. The engine is
easily identified visually by the change from smooth polished cam
covers to a more industrial 'ribbed' appearance. The interior and
dashboard were also re-designed, with rocker switches being
substituted for toggle switches. Head restraints, a collapsible
steering column and an all synchromesh gearbox improved safety and
comfort for the occupants.Originally registered on New Year's day
in 1971 and accompanied by a Jaguar Heritage certificate, this
beautifully presented Series II roadster is offered in Piano black
with tan leather interior and the correct black mohair roof. This
example was initially imported by its enthusiastic former owner to
tour Europe in early 2015. Despite plans to tour, when the car
arrived from the USA in 2015, the decision was made to spend a
little more time on the restoration of this example, therefore the
vendor used his SIII E-Type V12 instead. The touring parties loss
was the SII's gain enabling the car to have a raft of mechanical
and cosmetic work which included a left to right conversion and
replacing Stromburg carburettors with triple SU carburettors. All
of this carried out by well respected E-Type specialists Automo of
Taplow, Berkshire. We are now told the E-Type is purring and drives
extremely well and is offered in a stunning colour combination that
certainly attracts attention finished very well. With stunning
chromework including immaculate chrome wire wheels and a
beautifully detailed engine bay, this is a very collectable and
well finished roadster. For sale by auction on Saturday 23
September 2017 with Historics at Brooklands, Brooklands Motor
Racing Circuit, Weybridge, Surrey, Call 01753 639170
