2024-06-29 16:51:50 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1971-jaguar-e-type-series-2-fhc-nAKmJ8

Auction description:

1971 Jaguar E-Type

Colour Dark green

Odometer 79,952 Miles

Engine size 4200

Seller Type Private

Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom

Matching numbers example in factory right-hand drive

An original and supremely usable example

One of the last Series 2 XK-engined E-Types

Fitted with a period Tudor-Webasto sunroof

Classically finished in British Racing Green over tan leather

Benefits from copious recent work

The History and Paperwork

Exempt from road tax and MOT testing

Benefits from a fresh 12 months MOT with no advisories valid until 25th June 2025

79,952 miles indicated

Eight former registered keepers

Jaguar Heritage Trust Production Record Trace Certificate

Originally supplied in Sable over Beige by Henlys, London

Collection of old MOT certificates dating back to 1988

Repairs to the sills, floors and footwells detailed in an invoice dated 5th July 1994

Bare metal respray and door skin replacement dated 27th January 1995

Suspension and brake rebuild detailed in an invoice dated 10th October 2003

Major service/mechanical overhaul carried out in February 2005

The Condition

Desirable FHC variant, renowned for its beautiful styling

British Racing Green paintwork in good overall condition

Some small chips, fine scratches and a few blisters

The bodywork appears very straight overall and the panels appear to align well

Lightly patinated homework and wire wheels

The sunroof fabric appears in good shape and the vendor demonstrates that it operates correctly

The tan leather upholstery presents beautifully with minimal wear

Slight marks to the floor of the luggage compartment

The door cards present well, as do the carpets and the headlining

Stunning wood-rimmed sports steering wheel

The instruments and switchgear appear in good shape

A slot has previously been cut for a radio to be fitted

Having undergone some bodywork restoration and a bare metal respray during the mid-1990s, this Jaguar has solid bones. The paintwork and trim have since accrued a light patina as befits a car of this vintage. All continues to present beautifully inside and we understand all the cabin electrics, instruments and controls to be in good order.

The Mechanics 

4.2-litre XK straight-six with three SU carburettors

Four-speed manual gearbox

Well-presented engine compartment

Work completed in April 2024 included:

Cylinder head removal, inspection and replacement of head gasket

New thermostat

Exhaust studs, nuts and sundries

Fresh antifreeze

Replacement of various washers and fuel unions

New damper rod

New ignition switch

The Series 2 was the last E-Type to feature the brilliant XK DOHC straight-six. Make no mistake, the V12 fitted to its successor was a magnificent engine in its own right, but for those seeking the quintessential E-Type experience, the six-cylinder cars are the ones to go for. This car of course features the 4.2-litre version, which in European trim is fed by a trio of SU carburettors while power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox. The vendor informs us that the Jaguar drives very well following the recent work and we’re not informed of any apparent faults or untoward noises.