
£40,000 - £50,000
1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Fixed Head Coupe
United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 6P
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 Fixed Head Coupe, originally British Racing Green, was treasured by its second owner for 30 years. It has undergone significant enhancements including a RHD conversion, engine overhaul, partial re-trim, and benefits from a recent new clutch and wider wheels.

Condition
7
Solid condition, minor reconditioning needed
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
2R28217
Chassis No:
Odometer:
111,000 miles
EKH 527J
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Factory colours, original engine recently overhauled.
Registration No: EKH 527JChassis No: 2R28217MOT: Exempt
Treasured by its second owner, R.
Page Esq of Washington State, for thirty years (1972 - 2002)
Imported to the UK by Northern Jaguar in 2014 and sold to collector P.
Otterburn Esq the following year for £38,500
Enhanced by Mr Otterburn including conversion to RHD, much mechanical fettling and a partial re-trim
Entered from a private collection and credible c.111,000 miles from new
Recently treated to a new clutch, engine overhaul and wider 6 x 15 wire wheels
Matching chassis and engine numbers
Introduced in August 1968, the Jaguar E-Type Series 2 shared the same swooping silhouette as its predecessor; a car which none other than Enzo Ferrari had proclaimed the most beautiful in the world.
American safety legislation meant that the newcomer did without glass headlamp covers which while less aesthetically pleasing did make nighttime driving more relaxing.
Engine cooling wa...
Points of note
£6,696
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£42,555
Median Price (Since 2020)
£124,062
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Aug 21 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
94,843 miles
Registration Date
1971-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 22 2023 with 94,843 miles
Failed
On Jun 23 2023 with 94,806 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Failed
On Jun 08 2023 with 94,789 miles
There were 8 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Aug 27 2020 with 94,752 miles
Passed
On Apr 20 2017 with 93,671 miles
Passed
On Apr 21 2016 with 92,197 miles
Passed
On Apr 24 2015 with 92,038 miles
Passed
On Apr 02 2014 with 92,031 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Failed
On Mar 19 2014 with 92,003 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

