1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster Series 1No reserveFrench title Chassis No.

1E16888
Engine No.

7E15749-9- Fitted with a hardtop, matching engin block
- Rare “1 ½” series
- Interesting restoration project
- No reserve


This particular elegant Roadster is from the Series 1 but is unofficially referred to as the Series 1 ½, as it introduced certain design changes from the Series 2, such as non-covered headlights and a new interior, whilst still using Series 1 parts (bumpers, slim indicators, etc.).

This transitional model is quite rare and this particular car comes with a rare hardtop.

As confirmed by its Jaguar Heritage certificate, it left the factory on 29 January 1968 and was subsequently sold by Jaguar Cars in New York on 1 March of that year.

It was painted in Opalescent Silver Blue, with a midnight blue interior and a matching soft top.

It was purchased by the current owners’ father in April 1989 from an enthusiast in the Haute-Marne region who had owned it since 1987.

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