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1970 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES II 2+2 COUPE
United Kingdom • 13 Apr 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1970 Jaguar E-Type Series II 2+2 Coupe, a matching numbers car originally sold in New York. It features a rare specification of Light Blue with Dark Blue leather interior, factory power steering, and air conditioning. The car has been cosmetically refurbished and presents well, offering a more relaxed driving experience thanks to power steering and an automatic gearbox.
Condition
7
The car has undergone a recent cosmetic refurbishment, including a repaint and retrim with high-quality materials. The chassis, floors, and suspension are described as very clean. While specific mechanical details beyond the matching numbers status are limited, the overall presentation is positive, suggesting it's in very good condition.
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Automatic
Transmission:
P1R44144BW
Chassis No:
Odometer:
88,000 miles
BHY 981H
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Matching numbers car, with rare power steering from new - Recently cosmetic refurbishment The first significant upgrade of Jaguar’s sensational E-Type sports car took shape in October 1964 with the launch of the 4.2-litre 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.
These mainly concerned the cooling and electrical systems, the latter gaining an alternator and adopting the industry standard negative ground, while the interior boasted a matt black dashboard and improved seating arrangements.
The top speed of around 150mph remained unchanged, the main performance gain resulting from the larger engine being improved acceleration.
In 1968 all three versions of the E-Type underwent major revision to emerge in ‘Series 2’ guise minus the original’s distin...
Points of note
£8,550
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£30,120
Median Price (Since 2020)
£72,610
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jan 16 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
87,834 miles
Registration Date
1970-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Jan 17 2023 with 87,834 miles
Passed
On Aug 26 2021 with 87,763 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Wiring around front end insecure in various places
Failed
On Aug 05 2021 with 87,757 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- Central Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wiring loom catching wheel on lock
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