£19,448
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series II 2+2 Getrag five speed gearbox - History file back to the early 1970's
Historics • UK • 19 Jul 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£19,448
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series II 2+2 Getrag five speed gearbox - History file back to the early 1970's
UK • 19 Jul 2025 • Lot 117
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Jaguar E-Type Series II 2+2, in Primrose Yellow, features a Getrag five-speed gearbox and an engine rebuild less than 10,000 miles ago. While it boasts an extensive history file and numerous MoT certificates, the car presents with a patina and would benefit from cosmetic improvements.
Condition
6
The car has a nice patina but would benefit from some cosmetic attention to bring it to the next level. There are signs of wear and tear with paint scratches and minor dents that require some reconditioning.
/ 10
108,000 miles
P1R35784BW
1970
Auction
Manual
HWC 2H
United Kingdom
£19,448
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series II 2+2 Getrag five speed gearbox - History file back to the early 1970's
Historics • UK • 19 Jul 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Year: 1970 Make: Jaguar Model: E-Type Series II 2+2 Registration: HWC 2H
Chassis No: P1R35784BW
Odometer: 8,497 Launched at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, the Jaguar E-Type was nothing short of a revelation.
With its heady blend of supercar performance, breathtaking styling and low price tag, the newcomer left rivals reeling and customers clamouring.
Early sportscar racing success at the hands of Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori amongst others helped cement its reputation.
Built as a monocoque with a front sub-frame to cradle the engine, the model's combination of all-round independent suspension, rack and pinion steering and four-wheel disc brakes gave it excellent road holding and handling capabilities.
The Jaguar E-Type 2+2 was designed to be a more practical version of the legendary E-Type, with a longer wheelbase and additional interior space. it featured the wonderful 4.2 litre inline-six ‘XK’ engine that produced 265bhp.
This example is presented in the fetching shade of Primro...
Price Analysis vs Other E-Type Series II 2+2s
£8,550
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£29,267
Median Price (Since 2020)
£72,610
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous E-Type Series II 2+2 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 30th Jan 2015
Latest MOT mileage:
7,860 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 23rd Jan 2014, 7,860 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On 16th Jan 2014, 7,860 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On 17th Jan 2013, 7,010 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On 11th Jan 2012, 6,224 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
User Entered:
- n/s/f outer sill has surface corrosion may soon need attention
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