Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Series 1.5 FHC

This 1968 Jaguar E-Type is a 4.2-litre Series 1.5 fixed-head coupe, the transitional cars that combined Series One styling, including the smaller lights and mouth-style intake, with some later changes. It was first registered in California, later went to Ireland and was converted to right-hand drive, and has been finished in Signal Red.

It is deliberately far from standard. A specialist rebuild replaced the original automatic with a Tremec five-speed manual, and the engine was stripped and fitted with Piper fast-road cams, a ported head, triple Weber 45 DCOE carburettors, a stainless exhaust manifold and electronic ignition. Brakes are Fosseway four-pot vented units all round, with adjustable dampers, a revised rear spring set-up, power steering, an alloy radiator and a reconditioned driveline with a limited-slip differential. The bumpers have been de-horned and re-chromed.

The dealer describes the body and interior as showing age and patina rather than being mint, with some interior electrics less reliable and a new loom planned. A history file with service and work receipts is included. The car is registered as a Historic vehicle, so it needs no MOT or VED.