For Sale: 1969 Jaguar E-Type in Houston, Texas

1R27025
Engine No. 7R7969-9 (Matching Numbers)
Body No. 4R22527
Gearbox No. KE9493

Date Built: October 8, 1969
Dispatched: October 17, 1969

Beautifully Restored SII 2-Seater Coupe

Well Documented, Limited Ownership from New

Matching Numbers, 4.2 Litre per Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate

Desirably Equipped with Manual Transmission in Striking Colors

Previous Concours Class Winner

Recent Resident of a Prominent New York Collection (since 2015)

Notable 2017 and 2022 Services by Vantage Motors of Stamford, Connecticut

2025 Inspection, Detailing and Scheduled Service

• New battery, Fluids, Filters, Ball Joints, Lubricate Components and Inspect Electrical

Offered with Original Owner's Operating Handbook (in vinyl folio), Jack, Spare Tire, and Thor Knock-Off Hammer

Introduced in 1961, the E-Type roadster proved to be an immediate success. Designed under the guidance of Sir William Lyons, the car was a longer and lower version of Jaguar's D-Type. Manufactured between 1961 and 1975, its combination of good looks, high performance, and competitive pricing established the marquee as an icon of 1960s motoring. On its release Enzo Ferrari called it "The most beautiful car ever made".

1R27025 was completed at the Browns Lane Jaguar works on October 8, 1969 as a US market example, distributed through the British Leyland handler in New York. According to the previous and second caretaker, this E-Type is said to have remained with its original owner, an architect, from 1969 until 2013. Carefully stored in a heated garage by its long-term owner Mr. Robert Halander, clocking about 80,000 miles over the course of its lifetime before deciding in 2004 to commission a ground-up restoration entrusted to two well-known restoration establishments.

Jaguar expert Walt Osborn of Vintage Jag Works was retained for mechanical aspects of the restoration, while body and paintwork was performed by Troy Lundquist Restorations of Sandy, Utah. The Jaguar's original leather upholstery and trim were carefully preserved and highly compliment the exterior's British Racing Green. Brightwork was also re-chromed, while the XKE's matching numbers 4.2-liter straight six engine is said to have been rebuilt. After restoration was complete, the car was driven about 4,500 additional miles by its life-long owner before acquired by the second caretaker, who in 2013 completed a great deal of additional mechanical sorting.

In 2015, DriverSource acquired, serviced and sold the XKE to a longtime client and prominent New York based collector and enthusiast. Offered with its original owner's operating handbook, jack, and Thor knock-off hammer, this Coupe presents as an excellent example of the late six-cylinder XKE.

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