Vehicle Description
1969 Jaguar X-KE 2+2 Series II ?Low production, one of only 5,326
2+2 models made between 1968 and 1971 ?American Market Left-hand
drive model showing only 52,000 miles ?British Racing Green
exterior with black leather interior ?4.2L DOHC straight
six-cylinder engine with dual Zenith-Stromberg carburetors
?Borg-Warner three-speed automatic transmission (Model 12) and 3.54
gearing ?Air-conditioning ?Wire wheels mounted on new tires Jaguar
fans, if you?re looking for an E-type that?s a very original
survivor versus a fully restored car, this might be the Jaguar for
you. Made in Coventry, England, this example is one of 5,326 2+2
models manufactured between 1968 and 1971. The exterior, done in
British Racing Green, is at best in good, original order but there
are places of orange peel and cracking on the hood and in other
places, please see photos. The Jaguar body is straight, the chrome
wraparound bumpers fit tightly to the body and or in good, overall
shape. This big cat rolls on new Firestone all-season radials, size
165/65R15 at every corner that were installed Spring of 2020 and
each tire is mounted on a factory wire wheel. The wheels are in
overall good order. Under the distinctive and large forward-hinged
hood, is a 4.2L DOHC straight six-cylinder engine with dual
Zenith-Stromberg carburetors that the previous owner reportedly had
both carburetors serviced in 2020. The motor is backed by a
Borg-Warner three-speed automatic transmission (Model 12) and a
3.54:1 rear end. Driver convenience features include
air-conditioning but the compressor is inoperable. In the Jag?s
cozy cockpit, the original black Connolly leather is in
satisfactory original shape, as is the corresponding Wilton wool
carpet. The headliner is also black. A three-spoke steering wheel
with a wood rim, along with the inner door panels and instrument
panel and floor-mounted gearshift are all in the same good,
original order but the horn is inoperable. The instrument panel has
a distinctive aircraft appearance, with toggle switches and flat
black paint. A factory AM/FM stereo completes the interior. The
E-type employed what was, for the early 1960s, a novel racing
design principle, with a front subframe carrying the engine, front
suspension and front bodywork bolted directly to the body tub. No
ladder frame chassis, as was common at the time, was needed and as
such the first cars weighed only 2,900 pounds. The Series 2
introduced a number of design changes, largely due to U.S. National
Highway Traffic and Safety Administration mandates. The most
distinctive exterior feature is the absence of the glass headlight
covers, which affected several other imported cars, like the
Citro?n DS, as well. Unlike other cars, this step was applied
worldwide for the E-Type. Safety and emissions regulations in the
North American market resulted in Series 2 and 3 E-Types being
fitted with a larger grille, wider wheel arches, and bigger
bumpers. And they were also fitted with a bigger radiator and
cooling system because the Series 1 were notorious for overheating.
Other hallmarks of Series 2 cars are a wrap-around rear bumper,
larger front indicators and taillights re-positioned below the
bumpers, and an enlarged grille and twin electric fans to aid
cooling. Additional U.S.-inspired changes included a steering lock
which moved the ignition switch to the steering column, replacing
the dashboard mounted ignition and push button starter, the
symmetrical array of metal toggle switches replaced with plastic
rockers, and a collapsible steering column to absorb impact in the
event of an accident. New seats allowed the fitment of head
restraints, as required by U.S. law beginning in 1969. The engine
is easily identified visually by the change from smooth polished
cam covers to a more industrial ?ribbed? appearance. It was
de-tuned in the US with twin two-barrel Strombergs replacing three
SUs. Combined with larger valve clearances horsepower was reduced
from 265 to 246 and torque from 283 to 263. Air conditioning and
power steering were available as factory options. On its release on
15 March 1961, Enzo Ferrari called it ?the most beautiful car ever
made.? In 2004, Sports Car International magazine placed the E-Type
at number one on their list of Top Sports Cars of the 1960s. In
March 2008, the Jaguar E-Type ranked first in The Daily Telegraph
online list of the World?s ?100 most beautiful cars? of all time.
Outside automotive circles, the E-type has featured in the Diabolik
comic series, Austin Powers films and the television series, Mad
Men. Competition to this Jag in 1969 included BMW?s 2800 CS, Lotus?
?lan and Mercedes-Benz?s 280SL. If you?re looking for a Jaguar to
keep you occupied well into the new decade, this one would be a
good place to start. Come by MotoeXotica Classic Cars today to
review this cat in person. VIN: 1R41174BW EIN: 7R36563-9 TIN: 33958
Body #:4R36386? This car is currently located at our facility in
St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 52,503
miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage
exempt Ohio title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!? Note: Please see full
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