
Asking Price: £120,000
1970 Jaguar E-Type Convertible
European Classic & Prestige • United Kingdom
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Jaguar E-Type Convertible is a Series II model, originally Signal Red with a black interior. It has been sympathetically restored and comes with a J.D.H.T Heritage Certificate.

Condition
8
Well maintained, sympathetic restoration.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
HHC539H
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The Jaguar E-Type is Legend and this 1970 Jaguar E-Type Convertible is a resplendent example.
It needs no introduction and the motive power, design and accolades heaped upon it are warranted and well known.
This righthand drive 1970 Jaguar E-type Series II with a build date of 3rd December 1969 still holds its original registration number.
Additionally, its original colour scheme of Signal Red with black interior and hood remains.
Available from small private collection, this car was initially purchased through the original dealer, Willets (Eastbourne) by Mr.
I.
Panto of Hove, Sussex on 27th January 1970.
This was midway through the very limited Series II production (1968-1971).
This example comes with a J.D.H.T Heritage Certificate confirming these details.
This is a very original, well maintained and non-modified car.
Furthermore, it was subject to a sympathetic restoration over three years.
These included body and paintwork, a full retrim, new hood and a complete mechanic...
Points of note
£11,232
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£58,939
Median Price (Since 2020)
£220,585
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Feb 10 2021
Latest MOT Mileage
865 miles
Registration Date
1970-05-28
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 11 2020 with 865 miles
Passed
On Apr 25 2017 with 806 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front registration plate loose
- Nearside Front corrosion on outer sill just outside suspension component prescribed area
- Rear exhaust bracket detached but system still secure
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- steering rack rubber mountings soft
Failed
On Apr 20 2017 with 806 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing screen (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory:
- Front registration plate loose
- Nearside Front corrosion on outer sill just outside suspension component prescribed area
- Rear exhaust bracket detached but system still secure
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- steering rack rubber mountings soft
Failed
On Mar 21 2017 with 796 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively all three (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Apr 18 2016 with 768 miles
Failed
On Apr 18 2016 with 768 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Mar 05 2015 with 729 miles
Passed
On Feb 27 2013 with 716 miles
Failed
On Feb 26 2013 with 714 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passed
On Dec 22 2011 with 707 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed
On Dec 21 2011 with 705 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed
On Dec 14 2010 with 688 miles
Passed
On Dec 21 2009 with 541 miles
Passed
On Sep 18 2008 with 513 miles
Passed
On Sep 06 2007 with 368 miles
Passed
On Jun 29 2006 with 11 miles














