2018-08-24 14:09:54 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 9/18
www.coys.co.uk/cars/1968-jaguar-e-type-series-ii-roadster

Auction description:
ESTIMATE £40,000- £50,000
Auction Thoroughbred & Vintage at Fontwell House
Lot Number 123
Reg. Number UK Registered
Chassis Number 1R7299
Year 1968
Make Jaguar
Model E-Type Series II Roadster

This early Series II roadster was first delivered in October 1968, finished in Willow Green with a black leather interior. The E-Type was acquired early in 1992 by the current vendor, an enthusiast with a small Jaguar collection. The E-Type has been enjoyed in the summer months and dry stored when not in use. Finished in British Racing Green with a Black leather interior, and recently recommissioned and detailed, this is a nice usable E-Type which is ready to be enjoyed on the open road.

2026-03-26 09:28:11 | pauls writes:

Car returns to market 3/26

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1969-jaguar-e-type-series-2-ots-rhd-8bDWbn

Seller's description:

1969 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 OTS RHD

ColourGreen

Odometer86,573 Miles

Engine size4235cc

TransmissionManual, 4 speed

Steering positionRight Hand Drive

Fuel typePetrol

Seller TypePrivate

TownLeeds

CountyYorkshire

CountryUnited Kingdom

Classic British Racing Green over black leather in very good condition 

£76,500 restoration by specialist Malton Coachworks in 2020/21

Earlier extensive restoration in 1998 

Recent inspection, service and ignition upgrades by E-Type experts Hutson

Completed European tour in August 2025

Very early Series 2 factory OTS 

This gorgeous 1969 RHD OTS is car 299 of the run of LHD roadsters, so a very early example. It returned to the UK from the USA in 1991 and has had just five keepers in the intervening years, the current one since 2022. 

The current high level of condition is a testament to the current keeper and a recent extensive and very expensive restoration by E-type specialists Malton Coachworks. It was first restored in 1999, which is recorded in handwritten notes, and then again in 2020 and 2021 by Malton Coachworks. That work covered virtually all aspects of the car and totalled £76,500, which is documented in 18 invoices. More recent work has been entrusted to specialist Hutson Motor Company, including fitting an electronic ignition with a programmable distributor. The same firm also gave the car a thorough check over and service prior to a lengthy European tour in August 2025. Other work includes tuning by AG Classic Tune.

As you would expect of a car that has received so much input, it is in extremely good condition. The sparing use since completion has preserved it, giving the buyer virtually all the benefit of that work. It arrives on the market just in time for the buyer to add it to their own classic touring plans. 

The vendor says:

“It’s great to drive, and I think it's the best colour scheme for a classic E-Type, BRG with black interior and mohair hood. I look at other colours but always come back to BRG. On a sunny day, it looks magnificent. I love the true sports car feel and the straight 6 power output. I think this was lost with the S3 V12.”

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1968 in the USA

Originally sold by Jaguar Cars in New York

JDHT certificate confirms provenance and is shown in photos 

Imported to the UK in 1991 and registered on UK plates

First UK registered 11th March 1991

Five registered keepers since arriving in the UK 

Current keeper since November 2022 

Restored by Malton Coachworks in 2020/21 with 18 invoices totalling £76,496

Inspected and serviced by Hutson Motor Company prior to a European tour in August 2025

The vendor describes the service history as good apart from the early years

Large history file as shown in photos with work by well-regarded model specialists

86,573 miles showing on the odometer, believed by the vendor to be correct

Displayed mileage is not verified 

V5C

Registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT and tax exempt 

Last MOT expired October 2023 with 84,001 miles showing and no advisories 

VIN number 1R7299

Factory handbook, workshop manual and audio manual included 

It has been lavished with money, most notably over £76,000 of work by specialist Malton Coachworks. This work was completed in 2021 and the car has been little-used since. 

In recent years the car has been looked after by marque experts Hutson Motor Company, including full check over and preparation for an August 2025 European tour. The car undertook that trip without fault. 

Since the vendor acquired the car it has been carefully stored using a Carcoon and used on summer dry days. 

The Condition

Classic British Racing Green paintwork in very good overall condition as shown 

One light stone chip but not significant or unsightly 

Bodywork in very good condition following restoration with flush panel fit 

Vendor describes exterior as in very good condition

Underside as shown with evidence of undersealing and appears well-kept 

Fitted with larger diameter chrome wire wheels with excellent Pirelli tyres 

Black fabric hood and frame described by the vendor as in new condition

Exterior chromework presents very well 

Black leather interior is factory-correct and in very good condition 

We are told that the leather trim has been replaced in the past 

Fitted with well-kept good carpets and overmats

Upgraded with burr walnut centre panel

Wood-rimmed factory E-type style wheel, which the vendor says is of the correct diameter

Classic-style DAB radio fitted 

Small scuff where the owner forgot to move the seat forward when operating the convertible roof

Dip headlight reflectors fitted for the European trip will be removed

Tan boot trim in clean and well-kept condition 

The key to any E-Type purchase is to check the quality of the bodywork. If it’s been restored, then the work needs to have been done by experienced people because it is very complex. The photographs of this car are a testament to the work of E-Type experts Malton Coachworks. Buyers will note the flush panel fit, particularly over the doors, and the correct fit to the bonnet and panel alignment around the rear of the car. This car is in extremely good condition and is at a level that will impress even the most fastidious of marque enthusiasts. 

This car’s British Racing Green over black leather combination is one of the most popular for these cars. It is well kept throughout, with only a few signs of age reflecting the fact that the current and previous keepers have owned rather than merely admired it. It is largely standard save for the wider diameter chrome wires, a common upgrade, the walnut dashboard and the classic-style DAB radio. 

The Mechanics

4,235cc straight six XK engine 

Triple SU carburettors 

4spd manual transmission

Stainless steel exhaust fitted

Very well kept engine bay with chromed elements

Ignition upgrade with 123 electronic programmable distributor 

Recent full tune carried out at AG Classic Tuning during current ownership

Vendor describes car as mechanically in very good order

We are told that the car starts and runs well even after winter layup

Described by the vendor as great to drive with a true sports car feel

Recently checked and serviced by Hutson prior to the August 2025 European trip 

This car’s large history file shows that it has been maintained by well-regarded model specialists like Hutson and Malton. Recent work includes a general check and service by the former prior to an August 2025 European trip. Hutson also supplied ignition upgrades, including a programmable distributor and 123 electronic ignition. The car is also fitted with a stainless steel exhaust system. The very tidy engine bay reinforces the sense of an enthusiast-owned and cherished car. 

The joy of the Series 2 is that it is so reliable and usable. This car has been used regularly but sparingly, which points to its reliability for the buyer. 

2026-04-09 22:43:05 | Capt RD writes:

Highest bid £67,500 Reserve not met

Auction ended: 9 April, 14:50