Jaguar E-Type S2 FHC

The E-type Jaguar took the world by storm when it was unveiled at the Geneva show in March 1961. After the first 500 cars were built, the floor pan was changed to accommodate larger (read normal size) drivers. The 3.8 litre engine was enlarged to 4.2 litres in 1964 and a 2+2 joined the range in 1966 with a longer chassis and more vertical screen.

The Series 2 appeared in 1969 and featured a number of styling changes including larger indicators and tail-lights and a larger “mouth” at the front. These cars can also be identified by their ribbed cam covers and rocker switches which replaced the toggles which fell foul of the US safety legislation.

For many, the iconic E-type profile looked at its best as the original Fixed Head Coupe, the lines working better at the rear than the Roadster and the raked screen and lower roofline looking more integrated than the 2+2.

This Series 2 FHC has been in its present ownership for 16 years, with the previous owner purchasing the car back in 1979. As a consequence a file accompanies the vehicle showing all work undertaken since 1976 when the car was just 7 years old!

Reported to drive very well, it has had recent rear discs and pads as well as a stainless steel exhaust. It is fitted with a period Webasto sunroof, Becker radio/cassette and a period wood rim steering wheel and its nicely patinated interior is in keeping with the whole look and feel of the car. It is MOT’d until August 2011.