Jaguar E-Type Series 2 4.2 Fixed Head Coupe

This October 1970 Series 2 E-Type Fixed Head Coupe has the 4.2-litre straight-six and a well-documented history. It was bought in 1989 from Simon Robinson Classics in Darlington, and the original buff logbook shows it has spent most of its life in the North East of England. During the later rebuild it was found to have been originally finished in light blue.

In 1990–91 it had a bare-metal respray with replacement metal where needed, plus engine, gearbox and suspension rebuilds. The rear subframe was removed for a full brake rebuild. A photographic restoration book records the work, describing the result as concours condition. The MOT issued on completion showed 84,751 miles, and the car now shows 87,381. Only about 500 miles were covered in the following three decades in a private collection, and the current owner has added 2,630 miles since the rebuild.

The present owner bought it in 2021. Recommissioning has included a new galvanised fuel tank, replacement fuel and coolant hoses, a brake system overhaul and a refresh of the clutch hydraulics. A workshop health check and road test have also been carried out. The car is currently listed as under offer.