2026-05-25 23:31:03 | pauls writes:

Car at auction 5/26

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1970-jaguar-e-type-series-2-22-nP3Rdg

Auction description:

1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 2+2

ColourGreen

Odometer48,394 Miles

Engine size4200cc

TransmissionManual, 4 speed

Steering positionRight Hand Drive

Fuel typePetrol

Seller TypePrivate

TownSheffield

CountyYorkshire

CountryUnited Kingdom

Engine rebuilt in 2018 at a cost of over £10,000

Overdrive gearbox fitted

Service, parts, and maintenance records dating back to 2008, with a photo record from 1997

MOT valid to August 2026

This example was built in 1970 and originally exported to the USA before being re-imported in 1997, at which point it was converted to right-hand drive, fully recommissioned, and resprayed. A bare metal respray in metallic BRG followed in 2008, and a new interior was fitted in 2010, establishing the fine standard that this handsome car enjoys today.

The inline-six was rebuilt in 2018, and a Jaguar XJ6 gearbox with overdrive was fitted in 2019, complementing the US-spec rear differential to deliver what the vendor describes as great acceleration and road-holding. A number of sympathetic upgrades have been carried out over the years, and the car was checked over by a Jaguar specialist in August 2025. It comes accompanied by a large quantity of spares, the original toolkit, and a detailed history file stretching back nearly three decades.

History and Paperwork

Built in 1970 and originally exported to the USA

Re-imported from the USA in 1997; converted to right-hand drive with full recommissioning and respray

Now registered on UK plates

Photo record dating back to 1997

Service and parts/maintenance record dating back to 2008

Bare metal respray in metallic British Racing Green carried out in 2008

New interior fitted in 2010

Won by the vendor in a competition in 2024

Large quantity of spares included, along with the original air-filter assembly

Original toolkit included

Private registration plate included in the sale

MOT valid to August 2026

The Condition

Exterior reported to be in good solid order, with a few small rust spots that have been treated

The vendor notes that the metallic British Racing Green paintwork perfectly suits the car

Full body Rustbuster internal and external rust-proofing treatment carried out in 2022

Webasto sunroof installed in 2020

Chrome wire wheels fitted in 2023

Underside in great condition following the 2008 bare metal respray

The vendor describes the interior as in very good condition, with slight scuffing to carpets around the driver's footwell

All instruments and switches are reported to be working

Battery cut-off switch fitted in 2024

Modern radio installed

Currently stored in an air chamber

The Mechanics

4.2-litre XK DOHC inline-six engine

Jaguar XJ6 four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive fitted in 2019; overdrive refurbished and new clutch installed at the same time

Engine rebuilt at 23,475 miles in 2018 at a cost of over £10,000, with triple carburettors refurbished

123 Electronic Ignition and High Torque Starter Motor fitted in 2018

US-spec rear differential retained, giving slightly better acceleration but lower top speed; the XJ6 overdrive gearbox fitted to compensate for the speed reduction

Stainless steel exhaust fitted in 2013

Mangoletsi air filter assembly and throttle cable conversion fitted in 2020

Moto-Lita steering wheel, upgraded radiator, oil catch-tank, and modern blade-type fuses fitted

Steering and suspension checked, new universal joints fitted by a Jaguar specialist in August 2025, and engine and gearbox oil changed

The vendor reports the car is in good mechanical condition overall 

The vendor states the car runs and drives beautifully with great acceleration and road-holding

2026-05-26 12:48:36 | Capt RD writes:

Winning bid £27,500

Sold ****Auction ended: 25 May, 15:44

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