2025-07-30 09:20:40 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
lbilimited.com/offerings/1971-jaguar-e-type-roadster/

Seller's description:
Chassis # P2R13984
Engine # 7R12967-9
2 Owners & 28,284 Miles From New
A Late Production Series II With Power Steering & Air Conditioning
Matching Numbers & Carefully Preserved With Mostly Original Paint and Interior
Offered With Original Books, Tools, Spare, Jack, Service Manuals, Original Transmission and Comprehensive History File
This particular example, Chassis # P2R13984, is a late 1971 Series 2 Roadster. It was built in June 1970 and dispatched in September 1970, finished in Regency Red over a black leather interior. According to the original order on file, this E-Type was optioned with tinted glass, the rare and sought-after factory air conditioning, and an AM/FM power antenna, undercoating and power steering (the “P” in the VIN denoting this option). All totaled, and after a discount the first owner paid $6,880 on March 6th 1971. Its first owner, a Mr. James Brindle, took great care to ensure that this E-Type always ran flawlessly and spared no expense in keeping it roadworthy. Throughout his ownership, which spanned from 1970 to 2011, the car saw numerous service visits at various shops, primarily in South Eastern Pennsylvania. Detailed service history from new shows the vehicle was serviced by the selling dealer, Koch, Inc (AKA Sports Car Forum) of Columbus, OH. Later it was serviced by The Great Britains of Willow Grove, PA.

The 90s and early 2000s proved to be a trouble-free time for the Jaguar, with the next major visit being a three-month mechanical refurbishment at Ragstops & Roadsters of Perkasie, PA starting in June 2007. At thai time the E-Type was treated to a new headlight switch, battery tray, battery hold down, left exhaust hanger, windshield wiper bezel grommets, brake fluid reservoirs, oil pan gasket, transmission mount, clutch master and slave cylinders, and a rear main seal. In July of that same year, the engine and transmission were removed and disassembled in preparation for cleaning and the replacement of all the seals and the thermostat. All of the fluids were replaced, the timing and carburetors were adjusted to factory specifications, the AC was recharged, and a new heater hose and shift boot were installed. Altogether, the process cost a little over $16,000 and an up-to-date example. In March 2008, it returned to Ragtops & Roadsters for new ball joints and bushings as well as engine mounts. In June 2009, the shop replaced the pads for the right side emergency brake. Later, in May 2011, the E-Type returned to Ragtops & Roadsters for a new fuel tank sump gasket, repaired washer nozzles, manifold coolant hose, and an overall wash, wax, and polish in preparation for sale.

Then in the fall of 2011, Mr. Brindle parted with his beloved E-Type after more than 40 years of ownership. The second owner continued the tradition of trusting Ragtops & Roadsters to work on the car and commissioned the replacement of the convertible top and a conversion to a 5-speed transmission in December 2011.

During the next couple of years, the E-Type also received another mechanical refurbishment that included numerous seals and gaskets, like new cooling hoses, new door seals, bumper rubbers, a pinion seal and gasket, control arm bushings, cantrail seals, a header seal, a rear cover gasket, cam cover gaskets, a manifold gasket, and new brake hoses. Mechanical and suspension work was also deemed necessary, as Ragtops & Roadsters fitted a new Pertronix distributor along with its respective cap, rotor, and wires, a new washer bottle bracket, a new power steering rack, new subframe mounts, new radius arms, a new clutch, a slave cylinder, a tensioner pulley, a sway bar end link, front shocks, heater pipes, fan motor, wiper blades, and new belts.

The E-Type was also treated to upgraded halogen headlights, a new exhaust, a new right side door mirror, a new Jaguar trunk emblem, new seatbelts, new floor carpet, repaired door locks, and a new air conditioning system. The steering wheel and aluminum parts of the wheel were refinished, while numerous components under the hood were also cleaned, bead-blasted, and restored to their factory condition. Later on, Ragtops & Roadsters also replaced the clutch and brake master cylinders, the brake booster, and rear trailing arms. All of this work took place over the span of about eight years and totalled over $57,700. It essentially left this Jaguar E-Type mechanically restored, while keeping a majority of the original mechanical and aesthetic components, including the paint and interior relatively untouched as to call this a well-preserved and highly original example.

It is evident from the hundreds of service records and the car’s terrific condition that it was the prized possession of both of its owners, leaving it in a mechanically restored yet cosmetically preserved state. Series 2 E-Types are available on the market, pick a color, and you can own a good car. This however, is a great car, unique and complete in it;s specification, history, care, and originality. A prime candidate to show in the preservation class, but also drive to and from the show with confidence – even if that show is 100’s of miles away. Upon purchase, the new owner will receive the original books and warranty booklet, original transmission, spare tire, jack, tools, BMIHT Certificate, two sets of keys as well as the detailed history file.