2025-10-23 12:28:06 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 12/25

www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-1968-jaguar-e-type-42-litre-fixed-head-coupe/

Auction description:

3rd Dec, 2025 The Millbrook Sale | Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire

1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 litre Fixed Head Coupe

1 of just 374 'Series 1.5' RHD cars made

Estimate £50,000 - £60,000

Registration No: TYT 12F

Chassis No: 1E21837

MOT: Exempt

A notably late, 'Series 1.5' example that was supplied new to the home market

Formerly the property of Flying Officer Mavis E Moralee and retained by its last keeper for thirty years (1983-2013)

Extensively restored since entering the current (believed fourth) ownership and subsequently featured in an advertising campaign

Matching chassis and engine numbers

Exensive history file dating back to the 1970s

First registered in London on May 15th 1968 (or so its original ‘TYT 12F’ number plate would imply), chassis 1E21837 belonged to Flying Officer Mavis E Moralee some nine years later whilst she was stationed at RAF Wittering outside Peterborough. Purchased from her by Michael Tait Esq of Welwyn during October 1983, the Jaguar remained in his possession for thirty years. Benefiting from a rustproofing treatment (1989), stainless steel exhaust (1991), new radiator (1998) and rear brake overhaul (2003) etc during his tenure, the E-Type was nonetheless something of a project when the current - believed only fourth - owner acquired it in 2013. Found to pleasingly retain its factory-fitted engine (number 7E17263-9), the two-seater underwent various mechanical, structural and cosmetic works before returning to the road. Entrusted to EMP of Melton Mowbray and Classic Car Services Ltd of Thurmaston during 2015 for new Gunmetal Grey Metallic paintwork and a fully retrimmed interior respectively, ‘TYT 12F’ also gained new wire wheels shod with Michelin tyres and period looking ‘bullet’ door mirrors. Deemed smart enough to grace the front cover and internal pages of The British Belt Company’s brochure the following year, the Jaguar has predominantly been enjoyed for visits to the races over the past decade. A reluctant sale prompted by the vendor’s wish to rationalise his collection, this rare, home market, matching chassis and engine numbers, Series 1.5 Fixed Head Coupe comes with a copy of the aforementioned British Belt Company brochure, V5C Registration Document and history file.

Sold for £59,625