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Jaguar E-Type Series 2 2+2 4.2

1970 · 500 miles · Manual · Opalescent Silver Blue

£84,950

Listed today at Lanes Cars. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1970
Registration: MDR 888H
Mileage: 500 miles
Gearbox: Manual
Engine: 4.2-litre straight-six
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Coupe
Colour: Opalescent Silver Blue
Generation: Series 2

About this car

This is a Series 2 E-Type 2+2, the longer-wheelbase version with room for rear passengers, finished in Opalescent Silver Blue over a Biscuit interior. It is a right-hand-drive UK car with matching numbers and a Jaguar Trace certificate, and it has been rebuilt by the selling dealer rather than simply refreshed.

The work began with a bare monocoque, which was repainted with the inner panels replaced as needed. The brightwork was re-chromed or renewed, the wiring loom is new and the dials have been rebuilt. The 4.2-litre XK engine has been built to fast-road specification with a gas-flowed head and polished cam covers. It keeps its triple SU carburettors, and an aluminium radiator and electric fans now handle the cooling.

It departs from standard in several ways: a five-speed gearbox conversion, Fosseway braking upgrade, accelerator upgrade and chrome wire wheels. The page quotes 500 miles, and a full photographic record of the rebuild is on file.

Written by Vertar from Lanes Cars’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Jaguar's period UK figure: 265 bhp (gross) from the 4,235 cc XK six with triple SU carburettors. US cars with Stromberg carburettors were rated lower. Weight, top speed and 0-60 left null because the widely quoted numbers come from road tests, not Jaguar.).

Power: 265 bhp
Engine: 4,235 cc, 6 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated