Vehicle Description
EXCELLENT RED OVER BLACK COLOR COMBINATIONBEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE
RAREST E-TYPE PRODUCED1 OF JUST 2,392 SERIES II 1969 FHC
Models2015-2017 JCNA 1ST PLACE NATIONAL AWARD WINNERTRIPLE S.U.
CARB INTAKE & 5-SPEED GEARBOX!MATCHING NUMBERS 4.2L DOHC XK
6-CYLINDER ENGINECOMPREHENSIVE AND SELECT MECHANICAL
UPGRADESWONDERFUL DRIVING EXPERIENCE AND SHOW QUALITY From its
landmark introduction at Geneva in March 1961, Jaguars E-Type,
alternatively designated XKE in America, redefined the sports-car
concept at once with its sensuous projectile-like bodywork,
race-bred DOHC engine, stunning performance, and surprising
affordability. Reputedly, it was even celebrated by Enzo Ferrari as
the most beautiful car he had ever seen. Today, the XKE continues
to rank as one of the worlds finest automotive designs and stands
as one of few automobiles on permanent display at New Yorks famed
Museum of Modern Art. Designed much like contemporary racing cars
and built first and foremost to perform on the road, the XKE was
highly adaptable to changing buyer demands and tightening
government regulations throughout the 1960s, culminating in the
comprehensively updated Series II models produced 1969-1970.
Combining the basic styling of the earlier cars with many updates,
the Series II cars provided a foretaste of the final Series II V-12
cars of 1972-74 and enjoy a growing collector and enthusiast
following today.This beautifully presented E-Type is one of the
rarest of all models built throughout the 1961-75 production run,
being 1 of just 4,855 Series II Fixed-Head Coupes (FHC) produced in
all and 1 of only 2,392 produced for the 1969 model year. The
current owner purchased the Jaguar out of California in 2000 and in
addition to a new black interior, it has been mechanically updated
in many ways, including a preferred early-style intake setup with
triple S.U. carburetors and a 5-speed gearbox that further unlocks
the Jaguars drivability and performance. Additional upgrades for
improved performance and reliability include the installation of an
electronic ignition system, stainless steel exhaust headers and
exhaust, and a Ron Davis alloy radiator. Suspension improvements
include installation of new ball joints, bearings, and polyurethane
bushings, uprated torsion bars and sway bar, billet steering-rack
mounts, CJ shock absorbers, and the stopping power of Wilwood
brakes equipped with stainless steel brake lines. From 2004 through
2011, the Jaguar won a succession of Regional- and National-level
awards under JCNA (Jaguar Clubs North America) judging and it also
garnered awards in various concours d'Elegance. While a proven and
consistent show winner, the owner gave the E-Type a bare-metal
repaint during 2011 and during the winter of 2012, the Jaguars
original matching numbers XK engine was removed, totally rebuilt
with select performance upgrades, and reinstalled. As intended,
this rare 1969 Jaguar XKE Fixed-Head Coupe continued its winning
ways on the concours lawn, culminating in one of the ultimate
achievements in Jaguar circles, JCNA 1st Place National Awards
(Class D03) for 3 consecutive years in 2015, 2016, and 2017. Other
recent accolades include the Peoples Choice Award at the 2013
Chicago British Car Festival and the Award of Excellence at the
Milwaukee Concours dElegance earned back-to-back in 2016 and 2017.
Further details of this rare and exceptionally presented, yet
immensely drivable Series II 1969 Jaguar E-Type Fixed-Head Coupe
are available on the excellent XKE Data website favored by marque
enthusiasts and collectors. We are thrilled to offer this
outstanding and very rare Jaguar and we feel you will see what we
mean when you contact us today and experience it for yourself!
