£47,250
1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 2+2 1 of just 1,040 RHD home-market examples
United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a right-hand drive 1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 2+2, one of only 1,040 home-market examples. It has been subject to an extensive restoration with over £20,000 spent on parts alone. The odometer was reset during the rebuild, and now reads 2 miles, but the car had covered 98,000 miles before restoration.
Condition
6
While the car has undergone an extensive restoration, the odometer was reset, indicating that the car's true mileage is unknown and the restoration was needed. The listing does not specify the quality of the restoration.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
P1R35884
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
EGJ 124J
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Triumphantly unveiled at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, the Jaguar E-Type created a furore thanks to its supercar performance, stunning looks and modest price tag.
Early racing success at the hands of Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori amongst others helped cement the newcomer's reputation.
Built as a monocoque with an engine-cradling front sub-frame, the E-type's combination of all-round independent suspension and disc brakes allied to rack-and-pinion steering resulted in excellent road-holding and handling capabilities.
Introduced in 1968, the Series II cars were distinguishable by their revised bumper and light arrangements.
Less noticeable was the increased size of the front air intake that in conjunction with dual cooling fans made the Series II better behaved in hot weather and heavy traffic.
With its 4235cc engine developing a quoted 265bhp and 283lbft of torque, it was reputedly capable of nearly 150mph and 0-60mph in 7.5 seconds.
The range expanded with a 2+2 derivative joining ...
Points of note
£8,550
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£30,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£72,610
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Oct 16 2009
Latest MOT Mileage
98,211 miles
Registration Date
1970-08-05
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 17 2008 with 98,211 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Failed
On Oct 03 2008 with 98,143 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Feb 15 2007 with 91,290 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Feb 17 2006 with 89,971 miles
Failed
On Jan 24 2006 with 89,928 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- rear drive shaft inner c v joints worn both
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