2004-07-26 07:36:17 | paul writes:

Car was sold at auction in 1995. Auction description and result:

1969 JAGUAR XKE 2+2 COUPE
LOT #416 - RESERVE
1995 WCCAL CCA
SOLD FOR $12,600
COLOR - RED
CYLINDERS - 8
VIN - 1R42778BW

ORIGINAL CAR.

2023-04-15 01:54:46 | Reno writes:

Interesting story as the car is in the UK now and in better condition after a lot of work. The owner writes that he registered the car in Great Britain on 08/01/2018.

car is now on Auction at South Western Vehicle Auctions in Poole (www.swva.co.uk/classic-car/jaguar-e-type-s2-22-1969/)

Description from The Vendor:

I personally imported this car from Los Angeles in the USA back in 2018 (Documents can be seen in file). She is a matching numbers car with a heritage certificate to prove this. Since arriving from the states she has undergone lots of work and new additions including:

Conversion to RHD using all new parts and converted to electric power steering from EASI steer
Glass out bare metal respray in Silver Grey Metallic
New windscreen and door glass
New rubbers and seals throughout
New leather interior
New headlining and wool carpets
Upgraded front seats
New inertia reel seatbelts
New upgraded heater matrix fan
New wood-rimmed steering wheel
Polybushed suspension througout
Sealed for life lower front ball joints
New rear radius arms and bushes
Adjustable gas shocks on front and rear
Adjustable reaction plate
Braided brak hoses
New OE spec lockheed master cylinder, vac tank and servo
New Blockley tyres, tubes and rim tapes
New eared wheels spinners
Electronic ignition
Hi-torque starter
Upgraded alternator
Larger recored radiator
Twin electric Revotec fans
Rebuilt carbs with new pistons and adjustable needles
Spin on oil filter conversion
Evans waterless coolant
Stainless exhaust
Halogen headlights
DAB compatible radio with Bluetooth
Automatic electric aerial
Dateless 6-digit reg number

2024-05-31 19:43:26 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 5/24

www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2024-05-11/cars/ref-62-1969-jaguar-e-type-se ...%C3%A9-42-litre-sb/

Auction description:

Farnborough International Exhibition Centre

Lot Number 150 Registration SHH 256 Chassis Number 1R42778BW Engine Number 7R37670-9 Odometer reading 55,426 miles Result Sold - £65,840

A matching numbers example

Restored extensively from 2018-2022.

Fitted with automatic transmission and power steering.

Despatched from Jaguar Cars on 16th September 1969 this E-Type was distributed to their New York concessionaires, prior to registration in California. Repatriated to the UK in 2018 this Series II coupé underwent a comprehensive restoration over a four-year period, including a glass out respray. A hi-torque starter motor has been fitted, together with electronic ignition, an upgraded alternator, new master cylinder and a stainless steel exhaust. Presenting now in Gunmetal Grey with red leather interior, this E-Type was converted to right hand drive during the restoration. Reported to drive with no known faults this Jaguar, with its automatic transmission and power steering offers ease of motoring. A comprehensive history folder, together with a V5C registration document, Jaguar Heritage Certificate and an MoT test certificate valid until 11th June 2024 accompany this delightful 2+2 coupé. Without doubt this is a Jaguar E-Type that can be purchased with confidence and one that can be enjoyed immediately. Consigned by Stewart Banks.