2025-11-12 20:26:15 | pauls writes:

Car at auction 11/25

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1970-jaguar-e-type-series-2-42-fhc-4m7Gzg

Auction description:

1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 4.2 FHC

Colour Red

Odometer 56,177 Miles

Engine size 4235cc

Transmission Manual, 4 speed

Steering position Right Hand Drive

Seller Type Private

County London

Country United Kingdom

Classic Signal Red paintwork with black leather

Only five previous keepers

Current keeper since 1993

Believed to be a matching numbers car

Complete car with scope to improve

This Signal Red 1970 car was built at the end of 1969 and has been with the current keeper since 1993. He is just the sixth keeper since it first hit the road 55 years ago. It has been dry stored and little used since the last advisory-free MOT expired in 2020. It is believed to be a matching numbers example with the torquey 4.2L straight six XK motor.

The car is complete and in fair condition for its age. Due to the lack of use, it may be wise to give it a check over and perhaps treat it to a service before hitting the road. There is scope to improve the bodywork, giving the buyer the option to use and enjoy whilst adding value.

History and Paperwork

First registered 7th April 1970

Factory built in late 1969

Chassis number 1R20569

Believed to be a matching numbers car with correct ‘7R’ prefix engine

Five previous keepers

Current keeper since June 1993

V5C in current keeper’s name

Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt

Dry stored as shown

Last MOT expired 22nd August 2020 with no advisories

56,155 miles showing on last test and 56,177 miles showing in photos

Five digit odometer so displayed mileage is not verified

The Condition

Signal Red paintwork in fair condition

Some areas show micro blistering, which is captured in photos

Areas of paint cracking to top of the driver’s door

Bodywork is presentable with some localised areas to note up close

This includes edges of bonnet by arches and front and rear arches

Underside shown in photos with points to note

Sits on wire wheels showing some tarnish

Older tyres with one tyre appearing to be deflated

Matching spare wheel with older Pirelli tyre and tarnish to note to wire finish

Chromework appears to be complete and generally well kept for original features

Supplied with factory tool kit inset to spare wheel as shown

Black leather interior appears to be largely original and well kept

Some age to note to the driver’s bolster and other trim items but is light and patinated

Three-spoke Moto Lita wood-rimmed steering wheel

Classic-style radio fitted

Auxiliary switches fitted to right-hand edge of dashboard

The Mechanics

4,235cc XK straight six engine

Triple SU carburettors

V5 confirms car has correct 7R prefix engine

4spd manual gearbox

Very little use since the last MOT expired

Due to long-term storage some recommissioning may be required

2025-11-29 15:49:27 | Brian H writes:

Dam, missed it, that looked a cheap car.