2011-07-18 19:32:18 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 6/11

www.classic-auctions.com/Auctions/08-06-2011-ThePavilionGardens-1290/1970JaguarE ...

Auction description:

Lot Number: 46

1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster

Not Sold

Reg Number: TNA157J

Chassis Number: P2R14485

Engine Number: 7R39675-9

Cc: 4200

Body Colour: Red

Trim Colour: Biscuit

MOT ExpiryDate: Aug 2011

This very smart 'matching numbers' right-hand drive Series 2 Roadster started life as a left-hand drive export model. Built on August 19th 1970, it was delivered new to British Leyland New York. The relevant customs document shows that it was reimported in February 1989 prior to being restored by Patrick Lacey the following year around a new Martin Robey bodyshell. A file of invoices and photographs of the restoration, old MOTs and valuations accompany `TNA 157T', which has covered only 5,000 miles in the last 20 years. The vendor currently views the bodywork, paintwork, trim, engine and transmission as being in "excellent overall" condition.

2023-10-29 20:10:27 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 11/23

www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-1970-jaguar-e-type-42-roadster/

Auction description:

29th Nov, 2023 13:00

Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire

1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster

Estimate £60,000 - £70,000

Lot details

Registration No: TNA 157J

Chassis No: P2R14485

MOT: Exempt

Fitted with power steering, electronic ignition and S/S exhaust system

Current family ownership since 2011

Understood to have been previously restored by Jaguar Restoration specialist Patrick J Lacey

Maintained in current ownership by the likes of marque specialist Moorland classics

Offered with a collection of invoices

Repatriated from the USA in c.1990 and subsequently converted to RHD

An older, c.20 year-old restoration by Patrick J. Lacey (with some photographs on file), having previously resided overseas in a left-hand drive market, ‘TNA 157J’ has had just 1 former UK keeper since being repatriated to the UK in 1990. In the following years the E-Type was converted to right-hand drive and has seen much expenditure. In current family ownership since 2011, presenting in Signal Red, this iconic-looking 1970 Roadster has a complementing Tan leather interior and a Black soft-top. The accompanying Patrick J. Lacey valuation certificate comments: “Has had full restoration of all aspects of mechanical, interior and trim, engine, transmission and new bodyshell. Restored to the highest standards – mileage registered 76,742.”

In the period c.2011/2012 SNG Barratt supplied plug leads, a water pump and the mohair soft-top it currently wears. Work carried out to the car has benefitted the aesthetics plus mechanicals and has been maintained in current ownership by the likes of marque specialist Moorland Classic Cars. Work carried out by them c.2014/2015, has included; in 2014, a stainless steel exhaust £1902.00, two new chrome wire wheels £613.80, and a power steering conversion kit and an alternator at a cost of £2734.43. Other work by Moorland Classic Cars included Lumenition electronic ignition parts and work on the cooling fans and related switch at 84,733 miles. They also carried out an investigation into a fault in the cooling fan. Their work notes also state “replace fuse box behind the dash, fit loom and relay, test, replace inlet camshaft cover with gasket supplied, strip and balance carburettors and road test.

Atkinson Automotives in Stoke-on-Trent supplied a new battery, swapped tyres and tubes, supplied door handles, OS and NS lower ball joints and five tyres, with a 2022 invoice for £1,715. Also in 2022, invoices document Traditional Old Motor Spares Ltd., Sutton Coldfield, supplied some new window winder handles and an upper ball-joint kit in September 2022. ‘TNA’ is being offered with a box of sundry parts, reproduction service voucher booklet, old MOT certificates and invoices plus a current V5C document.

Sold for £55,125