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£69,085

1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 - 'Semi Lightweight

Germany • 13 Apr 2025

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This 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 is a 'Semi Lightweight' recreation, featuring a modified 4.2-litre straight-six engine, custom bodywork, and an upgraded interior. While showing some cosmetic wear, it has been recently serviced and is accompanied by documentation.

Condition

6

The car presents well in the photos. It is reported to have been used and preserved since its conversion in the early 90s. There are some stone chips on the front end, and wear and tear on the front seats, this combined with tyres being noted as advisory items needing replacement leads to the rating.

/ 10

Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

85,127 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

KEY FACTS This 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 is a beautiful ‘Semi Lightweight’ E-Type built to evoke the spirit of the E-Type lightweight cars which were used in period racing.

Under the bonnet is a 4.2-litre straight-six with various modifications, fed by triple SU carburettors, and driving the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.

This example has been with its current owner for around six years.

The odometer indicates 85,127 miles, though this is not warranted.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES An attractive ‘Semi Lightweight’ car, this E-Type Roadster features a steel tub, an aluminium bonnet, custom flared wings, and BF-Torino sports seats on the inside.

This example is finished in a tasteful silver hue over a black leather-trimmed interior, and rides on centre-lock Dunlop cast alloy wheels with three-eared knock-off hubs.

Further modifications include larger valves, improved cooling, an aluminium radiator with electric fan, an engine oil cooler, an uprated brake syst...