Vehicle Description
For sale at the St. Louis Car Museum is a very sharp 1969 Jaguar
Convertible that has had only 3 registered owners from new and
currently shows only 44,957 original miles! This well kept Jaguar
is numbers matching and paint code correct. It has also been
restored both cosmetically and mechanically to beautiful condition!
Options include a luggage rack, redline tires, stainless steel
exhaust, and more.
History of the 1969 Jaguar E-Type Series II: The XKE series Jaguar
was an instant success from the moment it appeared on the
automotive seen in 1961! The new model featured monocoque
construction, 4-wheel independent suspension, disc brakes, along
with rack & pinion steering. As each new generation improved, it
continued to offer more features to buyers and, as a result,
becoming known as "the prestigious luxury sports car from England!"
Improvements included improved brakes, better suspension, superior
interior comfort, more significant cooling, and bigger displacement
engines. The Series II of the E-Type Jaguar came about in 1968 that
featured a wrap-around rear bumper, larger repositioned turn
signals & tail lights, a larger grille opening which now featured
twin electric cooling fans for better cooling, open headlamps,
redesigned toggle switches on the dash, as well as twin Strombergs
replacing the triple SU's under the hood.
Description of this 1969 Jaguar E-Type Series II For Sale: We are
proud to offer a superb 1969 Jaguar XKE Convertible finished in
factory code correct Pale Primrose over Black interior and matching
black soft top! This classic Jaguar is powered by it all original,
number's matching drivetrain featuring the 4.2L Inline 6 DOHC
engine and 4-speed fully synchromesh manual transmission. This
classic Jaguar comes highly optioned with power disc brakes, wood
steering wheel, telescoping steering column, 72-spoke chrome
wire-spoke wheels wrapped in 185R15 Michelin X radial redline
tires, dual outside mirrors, Blaupunkt AM/FM radio, windshield
washers, Smiths instrumentation, and a completely polished
stainless steel exhaust system. This gorgeous sports car was passed
down to the daughter of its original owner following his
passing.
It would eventually fall into the careful hands of a local broker
after she sadly passed as well where it would then be purchased by
Lillian, AL resident, and veteran Navy Captain, Vince Cooke. At the
time of the sale, the 1969 Jaguar had only 36,016 miles on the
odometer. He would cherish his acquisition for the next 15 years
with the car's first base coat/clear coat repaint in 2004. After
enjoying his all-original classic Jaguar for about 5 years, he
elected to have the engine professionally overhauled by Ian Brown
who was the Jaguar Technical Representative for North America
Jaguar dealerships. It would be complete rebuild utilizing the
original block, heads, crankshaft, and cams, with the head planed
and the flywheel turned, with a brand new clutch kit installed. All
other components would be fully rebuilt, replaced, or renewed.
After 2,000 miles of enjoyment, Ian Brown and James Bamford would
be asked to entirely rebuild the rear end in 2010, being renewed to
like-new Jaguar standards. The body would finally receive the
deserving attention in 2015 when the Gross Bros of Pensacola, FL
would disassemble this car entirely giving it a proper bare metal
repaint. This included multiple primer/sealer coats, and a stunning
base coat/clear coat finish! A new windshield would be installed
while retaining the original Triplex side glass. New rubber seals
and gaskets would be installed, along with a brand new aluminum
radiator, silver ceramic coated exhaust manifolds and polished
stainless steel exhaust system fitted.
Sadly, Capt. Cooke would pass away in February 2018 at the age of
83 and the gently used Jaguar would sell on to the Belle Meade
Collection in Nashville, TN. Today, the odometer reads only 44,957
miles, of which about 5,500 miles are on the rebuilt engine. A
spectacular classic car for sale that is ready to drive and enjoy!
The St. Louis Car Museum team proudly offers classic and collector
car sales, storage, detailing, and financing services to
enthusiasts around the world! We also work closely with a number of
trusted transportation and shipping companies for our client's
convenience. If you would like to set up a time to view this
convertible Jaguar in person, please contact one of our
representatives at (800)957-5707 or by messaging us today!