1969 JAGUAR E-TYPE 4.2 LITRE SERIES 2 ROADSTER Registration No. TBA Chassis No. 1R1267 Engine No. 7R6342-9 Opalescent blue with dark blue leather interior with a dark blue hood Engine: six cylinder twin overhead camshaft, triple SU carburettors, 265bhp at 5,400rpm, 4,235cc; Gearbox: four speed synchromesh; Brakes: Dunlop servo-assisted discs; Suspension: independent, double wishbones with torsion bars to front, independent rear with twin coil spring/damper units on each side. Right hand drive. To many the Jaguar E-Type is the archetypal British sportscar of the post war years. It appeared in 1961 and quickly changed the perception of sportscar enthusiasts, being faster, more powerful and better sprung than its popular rivals. Two thirds of production were to go to North America whilst the car itself evolved through three series, developing progressively from 3.8 litre to 4.2 and finally 5.3 litre V12. The Series 2 cars carried a number of changes and improvements, many to meet stringent US laws, which included a larger front grille, wrap round bumpers, more raked windscreen and re-designed interior with more use of rocker switches. Open headlamps were also standard. Though we do not know the early history of this particular car, it was first registered in the UK on August 15th 1969 and passed through several owners before acquisition by Seascape Forwarding Ltd in May 1984 when it wore the registration mark 'YJO 25'. They kept the car for three years before it was bought by Hermann Leyenmaar of Walton-on-Thames who commissioned renowned marque specialists Southern Classics of Chertsey in Surrey to carry out a 'nut and bolt' restoration to exacting standards. In October 1989, after completion of the restoration, it was then sold by Southern Classics to a wealthy Greek shipping magnate; John Papandreou at which time it had covered 66,497 miles. It was purchased by the current owner in 1999, initially company registered, it was then transferred to the private residence in 1999. When recently inspected by a Christie's specialist, the vehicle displayed just 69,935 miles on the odometer. As testament to the coveted life it has led, assisted by the climate controlled storage facility it has resided in, it is near impossible to identify that it had been restored some fifteen years ago. Panel fit and paint finish are without fault, the interior is supple, unmarked and only lightly used and the engine bay is extremely well presented. Apart from a 1980s Clarion stereo the car appears original and though not driven, the engine ran very well indeed. Series 2 roadsters are rarely found in this condition and this is certainly one of the finest examples we have ever seen. Included in the history file are some bills, copies of previous V5 documents and a collection of MOT certificates dating back to 1978.
1969 JAGUAR E-TYPE 4.2 LITRE SERIES 2 ROADSTER Registration No. TBA Chassis No. 1R1267 Engine No. 7R6342-9 Opalescent blue with dark blue leather interior with a dark blue hood Engine: six cylinder twin overhead camshaft, triple SU carburettors, 265bhp at 5,400rpm, 4,235cc; Gearbox: four speed synchromesh; Brakes: Dunlop servo-assisted discs; Suspension: independent, double wishbones with torsion bars to front, independent rear with twin coil spring/damper units on each side. Right hand drive. To many the Jaguar E-Type is the archetypal British sportscar of the post war years. It appeared in 1961 and quickly changed the perception of sportscar enthusiasts, being faster, more powerful and better sprung than its popular rivals. Two thirds of production were to go to North America whilst the car itself evolved through three series, developing progressively from 3.8 litre to 4.2 and finally 5.3 litre V12. The Series 2 cars carried a number of changes and improvements, many to meet stringent US laws, which included a larger front grille, wrap round bumpers, more raked windscreen and re-designed interior with more use of rocker switches. Open headlamps were also standard. Though we do not know the early history of this particular car, it was first registered in the UK on August 15th 1969 and passed through several owners before acquisition by Seascape Forwarding Ltd in May 1984 when it wore the registration mark 'YJO 25'. They kept the car for three years before it was bought by Hermann Leyenmaar of Walton-on-Thames who commissioned renowned marque specialists Southern Classics of Chertsey in Surrey to carry out a 'nut and bolt' restoration to exacting standards. In October 1989, after completion of the restoration, it was then sold by Southern Classics to a wealthy Greek shipping magnate; John Papandreou at which time it had covered 66,497 miles. It was purchased by the current owner in 1999, initially company registered, it was then transferred to the private residence in 1999. When recently inspected by a Christie's specialist, the vehicle displayed just 69,935 miles on the odometer. As testament to the coveted life it has led, assisted by the climate controlled storage facility it has resided in, it is near impossible to identify that it had been restored some fifteen years ago. Panel fit and paint finish are without fault, the interior is supple, unmarked and only lightly used and the engine bay is extremely well presented. Apart from a 1980s Clarion stereo the car appears original and though not driven, the engine ran very well indeed. Series 2 roadsters are rarely found in this condition and this is certainly one of the finest examples we have ever seen. Included in the history file are some bills, copies of previous V5 documents and a collection of MOT certificates dating back to 1978.
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