£97,584
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 ½ 4.2 Roadster
Bonhams • UK • 29 Feb 2024
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£97,584
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 ½ 4.2 Roadster
UK • 29 Feb 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 ½ 4.2 Roadster is a numbers-matching example that was built on December 21, 1967, and left the Browns Lane factory in Coventry just about a month later on the 19th of January in 1968. It features a rotisserie restoration in its original colors of Opalescent Maroon over Black and comes with a Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate.
Condition
8
The car received a rotisserie restoration and presents well. The interior is tidy, and the consignor states that it runs and drives well. There are no mentions of any significant cosmetic or mechanical issues.
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Manual
LHD
United Kingdom
1E16606
1968
Auction
£97,584
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 ½ 4.2 Roadster
Bonhams • UK • 29 Feb 2024
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
4,235cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder
Engine Triple SU Carburetors 265bhp at 5,400rpm 4-Speed Manual Transmission 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Disc Brakes *Recipient of a rotisserie restoration, still presents nicely *Late, open headlight Series 1 1⁄2 Open Two-Seater *Equipped with its original numbers matching engine *Beautiful combination of Opalescent Maroon over Black *Accompanied with Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate THE JAGUAR E-TYPE 4.2 The first significant up-grade of Jaguar's sensational E-Type sports car occurred in October 1964 with the launch of the 4.2-liter version.
Along with the bigger, torquier engine came a more user-friendly gearbox with synchromesh on first gear, and a superior Lockheed brake servo.
Apart from '4.2' badging, the car's external appearance was unchanged but under the skin there were numerous detail improvements.
Detail changes to the cooling and electrical systems improved reliability, the latter gaining an alternator and adopting the industr...
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