2006-09-15 10:21:02 | Lofty writes:

Jaguar 'E' Type. Original UK RHD car (1R20063) with matching numbers. This is the fixed head 2 seater NOT the 2+2.

I have owned the car since 1980. Bought it, drove it for 500 miles and then put it away to do some minor work to sills and general cosmetics! Unfortunately, other projects and life's circumstances meant I was never able to concentrate on getting much done and so apart from removing some of the items for storage and refurbishing one door very little work has been carried out. For most of the time the car has been garaged but for a period of 4 or 5 years until 6 months ago I was forced to store it outside under a tarpaulin. Before this the bonnet, doors, seats/trim/dash, fuel tank, engine, radiator, bumpers, lights, exhaust, etc were removed and stored in the attic/friend's garage so most of these parts are in reasonably good nick. Not unexpectedly the period outside has taken it's toll on the rolling body and the Lancashire weather has given most of the body panels a pasting. I am not an expert but at the least front and rear floors, sills and rear wings will need replacing. However, storage inside has meant that the bonnet and doors are probably re-usable. Nevertheless, this is a MAJOR project and not for the faint hearted but if you're looking for a restoration project where you can decide exactly what you want to achieve and not be susceptible to someone else's (possibly bodged) restoration this could be the answer. There can't be many original UK 'E' types left at this price!

As far as I can tell from my early research with JDC/JEC and Jaguar Cars themselves the car as I bought it was completely original with the exception of the steering wheel, radio and one non-curly hub wheel and all parts are available with the exception of spare wheel and tools.

I strongly recommend that potential bidders come and have a look. You will be able to assess for yourself exactly what will need doing. The car is at Chorley, Lancs. minutes away from M6/M61/M65.

I am selling because now in my sixties I have reluctantly decided it is most unlikely I will ever finish the job and enjoy driving round in one of the best British classics. Hopefully someone else will have that pleasure.

2018-05-25 11:30:41 | Oliver writes:

Hi Lofty, do you still own this car or did you manage to sell it? I realise this was quite some time ago..

2018-05-28 03:15:33 | John S writes:

Lofty is the generic name put on posts that did not have a name added originally.

2018-06-12 08:24:27 | Oliver writes:

Whoops. Thanks John. Does that mean there is no way of finding out who posted this originally?

2022-11-10 06:24:50 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1968-jaguar-e-type-series-2-42-litre-restomod-4XK ..._aaid=a5ce63ed-6419-48b8-adb6-8692f74daf04&bsft_eid=e63dbf22-cfe5-49ad-a64 ...

Auction description:

1969 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 FHC (Series II)

Colour Red

Odometer 323 Miles

Engine size 4235

Town Long Whatton

Auction DetailsSeller Type Private

Location Leicestershire

Country United Kingdom

Recently restored with modern touches

Lots of new parts fitted

Wonderfully modern interior 

Key mechanical upgrades

Low mileage since restoration

Starting life out at Henley’s of London, this Series 2 E-Type went on to live an interesting life

It is more than likely that the car enjoyed the time with its previous 4 owners

But it is the current owner who has put the most amount of work into this wonderful example 

Sending the car to Gibsons Classics receives a lot of attention 

The original car is stripped right back to bare metal and was subsequently dipped

Any panels that were beyond repair were replaced

Along with the bodywork, a lot of work was done to the mechanical and interior elements

Starting with the mechanical components, the front and rear brakes were upgraded to Fosseway brakes, the handbrake was also upgraded

It also now has a 5-speed manual gearbox 

Fuel injection was also fitted to give a more reliable delivery of fuel

A 6-branch big bore exhaust was fitted

Then an aluminium radiator was sourced along with an electric cooling system

The throttle was upgraded and then Gaz shocks were fitted all round

The alternator and starter motor were then upgraded as well

A new, racing-derived, clutch had to be sourced to deal with the extra power

A poly bush kit was fitted along with an anti-roll bar upgrade to the front and rear

The interior also had a lot of work, bespoke was fitted, along with an Alcantara dash and steering wheel, and a full DAB touchscreen radio was fitted as well

On the outside the bonnet was de-seemed and LED headlights were fitted

Since completion just over 300 miles have been completed, meaning that it is still practically box-fresh and ready to go

There is a little bit of paperwork that will come with the car

This includes a heritage certificate, a spec sheet from Gibsons Classics, and several invoices for the parts

The recent work will preserve this E-Type long into the future

With the modern features as well it will be super easy to live with and fun to drive long distances 

A complete no expense spared restoration, costing in excess of £125k, inc. fully rebuilt engine now producing 300bhp

The Interior

Total interior overhaul 

Bespoke trim

DAB touchscreen radio

Alcantara elements

Modern features with a classic feel

Opening the door of this E-Type you are presented with a modern feeling space placed neatly in the heart of this classic icon. The interior of this E type has been skilfully re-trimmed in expensive soft red leather. The original seats have been removed and replaced with some more figure holder leather-trimmed seats sourced from an MX-5. They have been trimmed with some lovely diamond-patterned red leather that matches the exterior colour. You’ll also find a Jaguar logo pressed into the headrest, a nice little feature. Unsurprisingly these seats are in lovely condition, having only completed 300 miles since being fitted, they are pretty much still like new.

To match the new seats, there is a new dash. Trimmed up top in expensive Alcantara, with a racing-esque steering wheel to match, it looks the part. Set into the new centre console you’ll find the usual oil pressure gauge, temperature gauge, and fuel gauge, but unlike many other E-Types, there is a modern touch screen. From here you can control the radio and other features that’ll mean driving this E-Type is very enjoyable in the modern world.

Below the new push-to-start button there are some lovely controls for other vital driving necessities such as the lights and window washers. 

Below, and on either side, of the centre console you find some nice new red carpet has been fitted to the foot wells. Experiencing little use these still look great. This red carpeting carries on from the front and into the boot section. 

Overall, the interior of this Jaguar E-Type is in remarkable condition. It sits today with a better finish than when it left the factory in 1968. Thanks to the modern touches and big boot space this will be an excellent grand tourer for you to take on many adventures throughout your ownership.

The Exterior 

Complete respray

The underside is just as clean 

Like-new wire wheels

De-seemed bonnet

LED headlights

Although the interior of an E-type is nice to look at, it’s the exterior design that has cemented this car into the hearts and minds of car lovers around the world. The long sweeping bonnet and exterior lines are instantly recognisable and with some 21st-century additions, it is ready for the next 50 years on the road.

Starting with the bodywork, this has been thoroughly gone over. Upon delivery to the workshop it was stripped down, had some panels replaced, and sent off to be dipped, then the process of re-spraying could start. Now finished in a beautiful metallic red it stands out from the crowd and will always turn a few heads.

You may be able to spot a few changes to the exterior of this E-Type that make it look the real deal. Most notably the old halogen style headlights have been replaced in favour of the more modern LED lights. This should mean that night driving is a lot safer as you’ll be able to see where you’re going. In between these lights, the series II grille has been swapped out for a V12 SIII grille instead. 

Another large exterior job is the de-seemed bonnet. Now one uniform piece of automotive sculpture the famous clamshell bonnet looks amazing.

All of the exterior chrome trim was also seen to and now returns a better reflection than most mirrors can. 

A smaller detail on the exterior that might be overlooked is the four brand new wider wire wheels. The original skinny rims have been replaced with wider tyres and new rubber. This should make the handling a little better when you wish to push on a little bit. 

The exterior of this E-Type looks stunning from every angle, with some sympathetic modern touches it retains its characteristic looks but is now properly usable on modern roads. 

The Mechanics 

5-Speed manual gearbox 

Racing derived clutch fitted

Fuel injection fitted

Brake upgrade carried out

Extensive suspension work

As you can probably gather by now, this E-Type has been treated to a no expense spared Restomod process. This will be further evidenced throughout this section as we explain all of the mechanical work that has been carried out on this beast.

Lifting the clamshell bonnet reveals the legendary 4.2 litre inline six. Throughout this restoration, a lot of work has been carried out to make sure that this car will always run perfectly. 

Firstly, the original carburettor system has been replaced with a modern, and far more reliable, fuel injection system. The Mangoletsi system provides a reliable source of fuel whilst presented in a classic looking package.

To help the exhaust gases escape quicker, thus giving you more power, a new 6-branch big bore exhaust has been fitted. This also has the benefit of producing a beautiful soundtrack.

To transmit this newfound power to the road it is sent through a heavy-duty, racing-derived, clutch, to the new 5-speed manual gearbox, through the painted rear diff, and to the rear wheels. This exchange of power is effortless and will push you down the road a lot quicker than a standard E-Type.

With all this extra power you’re going to need some extra stop. Thankfully the brake system has been overhauled. Receiving parts from Fosseway Brakes they now perform better than the original system.

Right, we now have extra go, and extra stop, now we need some extra stability. Luckily for you, Super Gaz suspension has been fitted on all four corners with new poly bushes throughout. There have also been some upgrades to the anti-roll bars front and rear.

On the day of the photo shoot, it was required to turn around in its garage space. Starting up and purring away nicely it turned around with ease. It did need to be started a few times and it did this with a press of the button. 

As you can probably tell, the mechanical elements of this car are excellent and should provide you with many happy miles of motoring in the future.