2011-09-27 21:14:07 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 9/11
www.bonhams.com/eur/auction/19289/lot/207/

Auction description:
Lot No: 207
1968 Jaguar E-Type 'Series 1½' 4.2-Litre Roadster
Registration no. ONR 927F
Chassis no. 1E2100
Engine no. 7E17547-8

Sold for £58,700 inclusive of Buyer's Premium

Manufactured in May 1968 during this transitional period, this desirable right-hand drive 'Series 1½' Roadster was supplied new via Mann Egerton and delivered finished Primrose Yellow with black interior. The accompanying JDHT certificate confirms that it retains matching chassis/engine numbers. We are advised by the private vendor that the car periodically has undergone extensive restoration at the hands of various specialists over the course of the past 25 years at a total cost of almost £27,000 (bills on file). Finished in red with black leather interior trim, the car is described as in generally 'excellent/A1' condition and offered with the aforementioned restoration invoices, JDHT certificate, recently expired MoT (February 2011) and Swansea V5 registration document.

2025-04-22 11:53:23 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 5/25

www.historics.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-210---1968-jaguar-e-type-series-1-roadster/

Auction description:

1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1½ Roadster

Estimate £85,000 - £97,000

Historics - Farnborough International, Farnborough, UK, 3 May, 2025

Lot 210

Registration: ONR 927F

Chassis No: 1E2100

Engine No: 7E17547S

Mileage: 47,062

UK supplied right hand drive example

Matching numbers

Good history file

Manufactured on 30th May 1968 and despatched to Mann Egerton on 11th June, this delightful E-Type Roadster presents very well in Carmen Red with Biscuit interior. The fastidious vendor has owned this Jaguar for the last 14 years and has enjoyed several long trips into Europe with this open top tourer. Fitted with a five-speed gearbox and A.P. brakes, we are advised by the private vendor this E-Type is a delight to drive. The car periodically has undergone extensive restoration at the hands of various specialists over the past 25 years (bills on file). The Jaguar Heritage Certificate shows the car as being manufactured in Primrose Yellow with black interior, it also confirms this as being a matching numbers example. Currently bearing a cherished number plate, this will be retained by the vendor and the car is expected to go back onto its original plate of ONR 927F. This genuine UK supplied right hand drive E-Type Series I½ is a first class for collectors and driving enthusiasts alike. Consigned by Stewart Banks.