2007-05-09 21:04:02 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '07
www.motorbase.com/auctionlot/by-id/243808359/

Auction description:
Rebuilt from the chassis upwards in the 1980s, this superb E-Type 4.2-Litre Roadster has appeared in the popular Yorkshire Television series Heartbeat. Finished in Old English White with red leather upholstery, matching carpets and black hood, the car has the desirable four-speed manual transmission while other noteworthy features include a radio and wood-rim steering wheel. ‘MVU 906G’ is offered with Operating, Maintenance & Service Handbook; lubrication chart, a quantity of expired MoTs; current road fund licence; MoT to June 2007 and Swansea V5/V5C registration documents. An opportunity to acquire a well restored and equally well cared for E-Type in arguably its most desirable, 4.2-Litre Roadster configuration.
Lot Details
Auction Collectors' Motor Cars, Cycles & Automobilia
Bonhams, RAF Museum Hendon, London
Type Car
Lot Number 737
Estimate £20000-£22000
Outcome SOLD
Hammer Price £24000
Hammer Price (inc premium) £27600
Year 1969
Condition rating 0
Registration number MVU 906G
Mileage -
Chassis number 1E2169
Engine number 7E-18342-9

2022-01-07 08:56:42 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 1/22

www.carandclassic.co.uk/auctions/1968-jaguar-e-type-series-15-42-litre-roadster- ..._campaign=Targeted%20%7C%20Friday%20Large%20Ending%20Segment%20Email%20 ...

Auction description:

1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 4.2 Litre Roadster

Colour White

Odometer 48,839 Miles

Engine size 4235

Location Northamptonshire

Country United Kingdom

• A lovely 4.2L Roadster with stacks of interesting provenance

 • Very low, MOT verified mileage of under 50,000 miles

 • The subject of previous restorations and many new parts, verified by invoices

This lovely roadster benefits from a full lever arch file of records and provenance. This car was originally supplied by Weybridge Autos to a Cheshire based portable buildings company in August 1968. The car left the factory dressed in Carmine Red paintwork and with a black interior and hood. A certificate of authenticity provided by the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust is included in the extensive paperwork file.

In the early 1980’s the car was acquired by the Yorkshire Car Collection. This was a collection of around 400 cars, many of which were used in films and TV series. It is reported that this particular car has previous appeared in episodes of Heartbeat, The Darling Buds of May and Cutting It.

It is believed that the car underwent its colour change to Old English White during its ownership by the Yorkshire Car Collection. In 2007 the car was auctioned by Bonhams at their RAF Hendon sale and the current owner bought the car privately in 2009.

Having always wanted an E-Type since his childhood, the current owner lavished attention on the car and undertook a rolling program of improvements and enhancements to the car. Sadly, the car is now being sold by his family due to his sad passing.

The Paperwork

Our photographic package includes a photograph of the lever arch file which is packed with interesting history, provenance, MOT’s, and invoices relating to this car. 

We have photographed just a sample of the paperwork included but some key items include the Certificate of Authenticity, the V5, many bills and invoices and a huge collection of MOT’s.

The Interior

One of the bills included above is the £4,000+ invoice for replacement interior parts for this car dating from 2015. The car has covered very few miles since then, so the interior is in an almost factory-fresh condition.

The seats, carpets, hood, and door cards were all replaced at that stage so present very well indeed with no obvious issues or areas of concern. Many dash elements were also replaced during its current ownership, so the interior is a lovely place to spend time. The only areas we noted that may need minor attention to make this interior perfect is a cracked gear knob and some under dash carpet in need of securing.

The Exterior

As mentioned previously, it is believed the car underwent a colour change during its time with the Yorkshire Car Collection. In order to bring the car up to his fastidious standards the current owner had the car professionally resprayed again during his ownership. 

The brightwork and engine bay were also addressed at the same time making the exterior of this E-Type present extremely well. The depth of paint is good, and it gives a lustrous shine even under the dull December skies in which we shot it.

The wire wheels are barely 2,000 miles old so in great condition and the centre spinners have been replaced during its current ownership too.

The Mechanics

Since 2009, or approximately 47,000 miles, a significant amount of mechanical maintenance and updating has been undertaken. This includes replacement brakes, replacement clutch, electronic ignition, new fuel pump, alternator, and battery.

As a consequence, the owner’s family reports that all mechanical systems are in very good working order with no known faults or issues.

Winning Bid (74 bids) £95,500