2025-11-20 06:09:07 | John Elmgreen writes:

Car reported by the owner to have been sent from Queensland for delivery to a Newcastle NSW, restorer who turned out to have closed shop and has not responded to communications. Present whereabouts of the car are unknown to the owner.

2026-08-03 06:03:15 | Anonymous writes:

This car has now just been introduced on Car Sales for sale. If you truly think that you lost the whereabouts of this car due to the repairer closing, you should probably contact the police.

2026-08-03 14:38:14 | pauls writes:

Car now offered as mentioned above at the below link. Not they state the model year as both '69 and '68. This car was most likely built in November of '68 not June '68 as stated in the description:

www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1969-jaguar-e-type-manual/OAG-AD-26074368/

1969 Jaguar E Type Manual

VIC • Dealer used

$169,500

1968 JAGUAR SII E-TYPE 4.2 OTS

SN: 4525

VIN N0:1R7667

ENG NO:7R23498-9

4 speed Manual

Exterior colour Red

Interior colour Red

Build date June 1968

To be sold UN-Registered & with Vic RWC.

RECENTLY RESTORED WITH A FACTORY HARDTOP

Between 2022 and 2023 this Series II ‘Open Two Seater’, accompanied by a heritage certificate confirming its matching numbers, benefited from a major restoration including a two pack re-paint in Carmine Red, newly chromed bumpers and over-riders as well as new MWS 72-spoke chrome wire wheels, providing complementary lustre. In addition to the Biscuit vinyl soft-top and black vinyl hood cover, the E-Type is also accompanied by a rare and desirable, colour matched, factory hardtop (incl. stand), perfect for protecting the reupholstered cabin, featuring lovely Deep Red seats, rich red carpets, a Moto-Lita wood-rimmed steering wheel and a period style Bluetooth radio conversion. An extensive mechanical overhaul by both ‘Easy Motors’ of Tuggerah NSW and ‘Mulsanne Classic Cars’ of Somesby NSW was undertaken at the time of restoration, including but not limited to a comprehensive engine rebuild (including new ‘top hat’ liners, boring and decking, new gaskets, bearings, camshafts, timing chain, uprated rear main seal, high comp pistons, oil pump and water pump), a conversion to triple HD8 2" SU carburettors with correct inlet and air filter, fitment of a ‘123 Ignition’ electronic distributor, gear reduction starter motor, new steering rack, suspension rebuilding, reconditioning of the differential, gearbox over haul (including bearings, synchros, layshaft and gaskets) as well as brake and clutch hydraulics. Recently restored, with supporting documentation, the presentation of this Series II will impress. The performance, handling, braking and overall drive-ability of this lovely 60's masterpiece can be truly enjoyed now and for years to come. Priced without Reg, Talk to us about Reg, Club or Other Plate Options. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE: 4,235cc JAGUAR INLINE 6 FUEL SYSTEM: TRIPLE 2" SU CARBURETTORS TRANSMISSION: FOUR SPEED ALL SYNCHRO MANUAL SUSPENSION: INDEPENDENT FRONT & REAR BRAKES: POWER ASSISTED DISC BRAKES FRONT & REAR WHEELS: 15" MWS CHROME WIRE WHEELS