2014-03-02 13:26:02 | Lofty writes:

Bonhams auction March 8th

www.bonhams.com/auctions/21735/lot/225/

1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2-Litre 'Series 1½' Coupé
Registration no. FNC 223F Chassis no. 1E35461 Engine no. 7E17183-9
£40,000 - 50,000

Manufactured in 1968 during this transitional period, this left-hand drive 'Series 1½' Coupé is finished in its original livery of Indigo Blue with grey leather interior. The vendor advises us that the previous owner claimed that the car had been on display in a Museum in the USA. The bodywork is described as totally solid and the paintwork as superb, while the interior is said to look – and smell – factory fresh. Indeed, the car's overall appearance and driving manners would appear to indicate that the recorded mileage of 29,758 could well be correct. Capable of enhancing any private collection or museum, this top quality E-Type coupé is offered with current MoT/tax and Swansea V5 document.

2014-03-09 05:57:36 | Anonymous writes:

Sold for £48,300 inc. premium

2022-06-16 11:30:04 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 7/22

www.artcurial.com/en/lot-1968-jaguar-type-e-coupe-42-l-4224-138

Auction description:

Sale Le Mans Classic 2022 - 02 july 2022 /Lot 138 1968 Jaguar Type E Coupé 4.2 L

French title

Chassis No 1E35461

Engine No 7E17183-9

- Original engine and exterior colour

- Remarkable original condition

- Superb colour combination

- Rare Series 1 1/2

Introduced at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, the Jaguar E-Type became an "icon" at the very moment its bodywork was unveiled. In 1964, the E-Type inherited a new 4.2L block and before evolving into a Series 2 in October 1968, a "non-official" Series 1 1/2 would emerge. Manufactured on 24 April 1968 and delivered new in dark blue colour with light blue leather interior, this E-Type is part of this particular series. Acquired in 2014 by our collector at an auction in England, it is then described as particularly well preserved, as it was only used occasionally. Indeed, this E-Type has remained several years in the United States, exhibited in a museum. Its mileage of 30,000 miles could therefore turn out to be its original one. With beautiful paintwork in the original colour, highly satisfying alignments and superb light grey leather upholstery, this example is particularly attractive. Matching numbers, the car was recently serviced and fitted with an electronic ignition, it runs pretty well, with stable idling and temperature. Delivered with its Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate and équipped with gorgeous spoked wheels, this 4.2L E-Type Series 1 1/2 is an opportunity not to be missed, of a series produced only for a short period.