Unusually, this handsome E-Type Series 2 cabriolet has been owned by the same collector for the past 27 years, during which time he has clocked up some 10,000 kms on board.
Delivered new to the USA in 1970, like around 70% of Jaguar E-Types, our example found British soil in the early '90s. In the absence of information concerning this period, we assume that it was at this time that she underwent a quality renovation.
In 1996, this handsome Series 2 convertible crossed the Channel when its last owner purchased it. At the time, it was registered in France under the standard carte-grise system.
According to the file at our disposal, various routine maintenance jobs have been carried out on a regular basis, in addition to a rebuild of the cylinder head to ensure the safe use of unleaded petrol. The engine and axle crankcases have also been re-sealed.
The excellent condition of our Type E roadster, both inside and out, is a clear indicator of the car's quality, especially when you consider that no sheet metal or paintwork has been required in almost 30 years.
Perfectly stretched, the paint provides gloss and depth. At most, there's a tiny nick on the boot door.
The alignment of the bodywork, doors, boot and especially the hood is excellent, and the various components, including the floorboards, show no signs of corrosion.
The beige leather upholstery is impeccable. It's so much in keeping with what should be in a Type E Series 2 that one wonders if it isn't original.
The hood is new and has been carefully crafted in black alpaca.
Fittings, chrome, accessories and equipment are original, compliant and in very good condition, as are the chrome wire rims (and the identical spare wheel).
Fresh from a complete overhaul, there's nothing to report on the mechanical front. The XK 4.2-liter 6-cylinder engine starts instantly, emitting that characteristic full, muffled sound.
The steering, clutch and 4-speed gearbox are easy to operate, even for drivers with little experience of vintage cars.
As befits a good E-Type 2 Series, our convertible is smooth and easy to drive, brakes straight and hard, doesn't overheat, and offers acceleration and acceleration that will still surprise other motorists.
Welcome to the myth!
Presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1961, the Jaguar E-Type, as it was known, caused a sensation.
A direct offshoot of racing, in terms of style as much as technique, it marked a break with Jaguar production in its modernity compared with the XK 150s it replaced.
For the competition, it was a wake-up call! For a fraction of the price of a Ferrari or Maserati, the Type E offered comparable performance (240 km/h!), modern independent suspension and rack-and-pinion steering, combined with a sleek semi-monocoque body. Only the old Moss gearbox with non-synchronized 1st gear spoiled the picture a little.
From then on, Jaguar constantly upgraded the E-Type, ironing out some of its early shortcomings and adapting it to the latest technical and regulatory developments.
The 4.2-liter replaces the 3.8-liter in the summer of 1964, with a new modern gearbox, improved brakes and more comfortable seats.
August 1968 saw the launch of the E-Type Series 2, whose headlamps, lights and bumpers were brought into line with U.S. legislation, along with a few safety-related interior modifications (recessed handles, piano keys instead of switches, Neiman, etc.).
These sometimes controversial aesthetic evolutions are accompanied by significant technical improvements designed to provide greater ease of use and driving comfort (Girling brakes with 3-piston front calipers, enlarged water cooler with 2 electric fans, etc.).
Series 2 E-Types destined for the US market (like last year's Series 1s) are fitted with 2 Stromberg carburetors instead of the classic 3 SUs, in order to meet the pollution control standards already in force in the USA. Power output is now 246 hp SAE, compared with 269 hp for the European versions. They are normally equipped with a short axle (3.54/1), guaranteeing excellent acceleration (less than 8 s from 0 to 100 km/h), but with a lower top speed of around 210 km/h, which today seems quite sufficient!
As the journalists of the time pointed out, the E-Type Series 2 offered the charm of the sixties, while already having one foot in the '70s in terms of ease of use.
The E-Type Series 3 replaced the Series 2 in March 1971, introducing Jaguar's new V12 engine and a number of aesthetic changes, giving this latest version a big GT character and a philosophy very different from the previous E-Types.
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