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1968 Jaguar E-Type Series II 4.2-Litre Coupé
United Kingdom • 12 Sept 2026 • Lot 107
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AI Listing Summary
This 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 Fixed Head Coupé boasts a recently completed mechanical overhaul with £35,000 invested, including triple SU carburetors and a stainless-steel exhaust system. The car presents exceptionally well with good panel fit and largely original paint and interior, making it a well-prepared driver's car ready to be enjoyed.
Condition
8
The car is described as an exceptionally well-preserved example with a largely original interior showing only the lightest patination. It benefits from sympathetic mechanical and detail improvements, with no mention of dents, paint damage, or curb marks. While some paint is believed to remain original, the description emphasizes the quality of the mechanical preparation and overall attractive appearance, suggesting minimal reconditioning needed.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
IR25226
Odometer:
28,000 miles
Reg Number:
VIG 505
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Beautiful LHD, matching numbers example
- c.£35,000 invested in mechanical and cosmetic improvements
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 origi...
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£6,696
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£42,550
Median Price (Since 2020)
£124,062
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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