Vehicle Description
Vehicle to be offered for Auction sale January 19th - 22nd, 2017 at Russo and Steele's 17th Annual Scottsdale Arizona Auction at the Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Please contact us for more information.
From the Arie Luyendyk Auto Collection, this 1971 Jaguar E-Type Series II is titled under his name. 1971 was a split year for E-Type, being the last year for Series II 6-cylinder (only 4,855 built) and the first for the Series III 12-cylinder. This numbers matching 4-owner car includes 37 years under the second owner from 1975-2012. The car has been in CA and AZ for most of its life, extremely well maintained, including excellent panel alignment, a strong engine with good oil pressure, a smooth-shifting 4-speed transmission, and rust-free undercarriage. All chrome and wire wheels are in mint shape, the windshield including molding recently replaced, and all gauges are in good working order including the clock.
Air conditioning was retrofitted professionally for Arizona use. This car was restored to enter shows and provide a great driver for some high-end charity rallies. Full frame-off body restoration approx. 2001, changed exterior color from Willow Green into British Racing Green. Complete interior restoration 2010. Engine restoration incl. 2 Stromberg upgrade to 3 SU carbs and special header.
Freshened up in 2016 with British Racing Green re-spray for a perfect look and replaced windshield with moldings. Comes with Jaguar Heritage Certificate, lots of backup invoices, jack, tool kit and manual.
