| 4.2 Jaguar E-Type | |||||
| Open Two Seater | |||||
| Left Hand Drive | |||||
| 25 August 1970 | |||||
| 1971 | Bright Red | ||||
| 2026 | Black | ||||
| Work In Progress | |||||
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Record Creation: Entered on 30 January 2026.
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2014-11-07 09:54:29 | pauls writes:
Ebay item 11/7/14
Opening bid US $25,000 reserve not met no bids 3 days left in auction. Cartersville, Geogia, USA
Sellers description:
Car driven for 30 years,
Some rust on side panels and fenders
Need new Seats
All parts come with car but no Head Rests
The car will not run at this time as I have the fuel pump off for repair. The rust was on the car when i Got it 30 years ago and I drove it every day for ten years, them my son drove it.
Car needs to be restored Befor being driven. It is all their has some under the hood damage as I drove it over some rocks But only minnor damage.
2025-09-30 07:01:17 | pauls writes:
Car to be at auction 10/25
www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-76---1970-jaguar-e-type-42-roadster/
Auction description:
15th Oct, 2025 Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire
1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster
Estimate £30,000 - £34,000
Registration No: Un-Registered
Chassis No: 2R 14542
MOT: Exempt
A stalled restoration project with lots of hard work done
A LHD export example dispatched on the 8th September 1970 to British Leyland, New York
Offered with Heritage certificate
Completed to left-hand drive specification on August 25th 1970, chassis 2R14542 was initially despatched to Jaguar Cars, New York early the following month. Since repatriated with all relevant duties paid and NOVA paperwork issued, the Jaguar was stripped in anticipation of a comprehensive restoration which has since stalled. The body tub and associated panels are understood to have been refurbished by marque specialist Swift Engineering of Brockenhurst. A right-hand drive pedal box has been installed and numerous new parts sourced for the project. The 4.2 litre engine has been disassembled but comes with sump, cylinder head, crankshaft and assorted internals. UK specification triple SU carburettors have been acquired as have wire wheels shod with Michelin tyres. The seats and door cards have been reupholstered in Tan by Aldridge Trimming and are ready to be reinstalled together with a new Black soft-top and carpet set. Accompanying parts encompass dashboard centre section, window frames, bumpers, light fittings etc. Offered for sale with assorted paperwork, Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate and the aforementioned NOVA documentation.