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Jaguar E-Type S2 4.2 Roadster

Jaguar E-Type S2 4.2 Roadster

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Lot number 69
Hammer value £43,000
Description Jaguar E-Type S2 4.2 Roadster
Registration BOU 54H
Year 1970
Colour Old English White
Engine size 4,235 cc
Chassis No. 1R13265
Engine No. 7R11872/9

Although die-hard E-Type aficionados will always claim that the Series 1 is the car to have, in the real world there is no doubt that the Series 2, launched in October 1968, is the better car to drive.

Visually distinguished by its slightly higher, uncowled front headlights, wider front grille and different tail lights, it had twin fans for better cooling, an all-synchro gearbox, better seats, improved switchgear and slightly more room in the cabin. Under the bonnet the S2 can also be readily identified by the ribbed cam covers which aided cooling and were stronger than the old smooth type.

Power still came from the same magnificent 265bhp 4.2-litre triple-carb XK engine (twin Strombergs for the USA market) which endowed the car with a top speed in excess of 130mph. During the lifespan of the Series 2, 8,628 were produced as open top roadsters, all but 776 in left-hand drive (although many have subsequently been converted to RHD), before it was replaced by the V12-powered Series 3 in late 1970.

As the accompanying Heritage Certificate confirms, this left-hand drive Roadster was built in early April 1970 and despatched to British Leyland, New York, the following month. Originally British Racing Green with a black interior, it has long since been resprayed in Old English White by a previous American owner. Imported from California in September 2013, it has had just one registered keeper since.

Recently fitted with a new mohair hood, it has also been fitted with new old stock Irvin seat belts for a period look. A very sound, straight and unmolested car, it was fitted with a pair of new floor panels as a consequence of an MOT advisory in 2013 but is otherwise thought to be largely original following many years of light use in sunny California. The original black leather interior is in excellent shape, as are the chrome wire wheels, and the whole car presents very nicely.

Recently treated to a full service (including changing the gearbox and diff oils) and a new waterpump, it also shows clear signs of recent brake and suspension refurbishment. It is said to drive beautifully and does not suffer from oil leaks so your garage floor will remain clean! Only very reluctantly offered for sale due to a change in circumstances, it looks good value at the sensible guide price suggested given the way that E-Type values have marched relentlessly upwards in recent years. Another one to buy now while you can still afford to, perhaps…

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