2011-02-01 12:15:07 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction:
www.classic-auctions.com/Auctions/26-02-2011-StoneleighPark-1286/1967JaguarE-Typ ...

Auction description:
1967 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster
Estimate: (£) 65,000 - 75,000
Reg Number: PLU796E
Chassis Number: 1E1796
Engine Number: 7E12807-9
Cc: 4235
Body Colour: Jaguar Racing Green
Trim Colour: Suede Green
MOT ExpiryDate: Nov 2011

The handsomely-presented, 'matching' chassis and engine numbers 4.2-litre S1 Roadster being sold is one of those relatively rare right-hand drive examples and was manufactured in 1967. It is finished in a pleasing combination of British Racing Green coachwork and suede green leather interior and black hood, and rides on chrome-spoked wire wheels. The vendor has owned the car since 1976, during which time we understand it has been kept in a heated, integral garage under dust covers. He also tells us it was treated to a 'ground-up' restoration by a combination of Martin Robey (Nuneaton) and Southern Classics between December 1983 and June 1985. The Jaguar's history file contains the related bills, photos etc for this, plus old MOT certificates and details of the annual services. Apparently it also supports the fact that the E-Type has driven just 3,840 miles in the last 25 years.

The vendor considers the coachwork, cellulose paintwork, engine, gearbox and interior to all be in "very good order". After a recent first-hand inspection conducted whilst the Roadster was being serviced at Southern Classics we would not disagree with his assessment. Indeed, the car's condition belies the age of its refurbishment and is a real testament to the workmanship of Martin Robey and Southern Classics. This charismatic cat is MOT'd into November and taxed until the end of August.

2011-02-11 14:09:21 | pauls writes:

Auction is Stoneleigh Park: 26/02/2011, car is lot #57

2011-03-02 22:06:27 | pauls writes:

Sold For £89,100