Vehicle Description
This car is everything you want in a 1969 Jaguar E-Type Series II
coupe. It has an interesting color, great options, and the original
motor. And this is a well-documented true survivor that is being
offered for the first time outside of the original family in its
over half-century history!
The E-Type (ok, XKE if you stick to the USA designation) is the
icon that tops many lists of the most beautiful cars ever produced.
Jaguar wanted to utilize the strength of the racing-inspired
monocoque chassis. Today you can see that on this example that
remains quite exceptional, right down to doors you can still shut
with authority. The reason why this one is so well preserved is
that it has been treated like an heirloom. The consignor's great
uncle purchased this car new only about an hour from our showroom.
And the low odometer on this desirable southern car even represents
the actual mileage. It's a true survivor that has only been
maintained to make sure it can always be enjoyed. With this kind of
lineage, we love the Willow Green paint. The color captures the era
perfectly, and this shows all signs of being the original
application. It has an aged appearance that will get people asking
about its unique history, and so while such a complete E-Type is
always great for restoration candidates, it's hard to recommend
changing a thing. After all, it's a desirable Series II car that
comes with all those delicate touches that made it an icon - the
petite oval opening at the front, thin chrome bumpers that hug the
body, and wire wheels with genuine center hubs. This one lets you
appreciate all of that so much more because this one has earned
respect.
The coupe has one of the best wind-cheating designs around, and it
also makes it quite nice for the grand tour. An airy cabin and a
wide door for the cargo area make this ready for the grand tour (so
just think about all those survivor shows you want to attend.)
Aside from the seat upholstery, you'll be hard-pressed to find
anything replaced. This includes details like the AM/FM radio and
dome light that greets you when the doors open. It even has
provisions for air conditioning (it will likely need servicing and
a compressor belt to restore the function.) And of course, this
Jaguar loves to keep you focused on the road. It feels great when
you grab the iconic wood-rimmed steering wheel, and the column is
adjustable for the ideal position. Beyond this is a full set of
Smiths gauges to keep you focused on those trips down the
backroads.
Tilt the clamshell hood (bonnet) forward, and check out this Jag's
original motor. For drivers, the Series II cars are really the ones
to own. The larger 4.2-liter inline-six provides deep reserves of
torque that are very friendly for U.S. roads, and the recently
rebuilt dual SU carburetors keep this a ready powerhouse. In fact,
because this one is all about being both a survivor and a driver,
that's why there have been other recent investments in components
like the coil, fuel pump, fuel filter, and water pump. The
suspension is an unsurpassed combination of handling and ride
comfort and the E-Type benefits from the innovative independent
rear suspension with inboard disc brakes for reduced unsprung mass.
The dual exhaust system sounds spectacular, and the four-speed
manual transmission puts you in the center of it all.
This has a terrific paperwork file that includes the original bill
of sale, previous registration cards, maintenance records from over
the years, and the original owner's manual. You know how valuable a
numbers-matching true survivor XKE is worth. That's why you know
how good a deal this one is and how quick you're going to need to
be to grab it. Call now!
