2011-04-08 14:26:57 | Lofty writes:

Car to be at auction 4/11
www.bonhams.com/eur/auction/19280/lot/312/

Auction description:
Sale 19280 - RAF Museum, Hendon,Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia, 11 Apr 2011
Hendon, RAF Museum
Lot No: 312
1969 Jaguar E-Type 4.2-Litre Series 2 Coupé
Registration no. UAP 710H
Chassis no. 1R20313
Engine no. 7R34049
Estimate: £25,000 - 30,000, € 29,000 - 35,000

This E-Type Series 2 coupé was acquired by the immediately preceding owner, Mr Graham Brown, in November 1986, joining his private collection of classic cars. The recorded mileage at that time was a believed genuine 66,080. Not long after acquisition the E-Type was despatched to Southern Classics, then in Chertsey, for complete restoration, which was finished in January 1988 at a cost of over £18,000. Work carried out included extensive body repairs, panel replacement and rust proofing; repaint in Jaguar Indigo Blue; full re-trim in blue leather/Hardura to correct specification; and a mechanical overhaul wherever necessary. The engine had been rebuilt at 65,000 miles and was not touched. A change in the owner's personal circumstances (starting a family) meant that there was little time to enjoy the E-Type, which remained in heated storage together with the rest of the collection, occasionally started and taken out, until he retired in 2007. At that time it was decided to put the car back on the road and Southern Classics were entrusted with its extensive re-commissioning, which ended up costing a further £16,000. The odometer reading at that time was 66,683 miles, only 603 more than when the E-Type was purchased in 1986!
In September 2008 the current vendor acquired the E-Type from Mr Brown. While in the vendor's possession the car has benefited from further refurbishment and various improvements costing over £6,000. These included a new windscreen wiper motor, clutch master cylinder, high-torque starter motor, original-style door mirrors, power-assisted steering, remote central locking, immobiliser, retro-style radio (with iPod connector), inertia-reel seat belts, smaller steering wheel, and Coolmat sound/fire insulation. In addition, the body cavities have been Waxolyed and neoprene front suspension bushes fitted. Since September 2008 routine servicing has been carried out by experienced Jaguar expert, Roy Martin, the last full service being undertaken in October 2010 when new rubber seals were fitted around both doors. Always garaged and never driven in rain or snow, the E-Type has been used for several trouble-free runs and is only offered for sale because of the owner's ill health. The odometer currently reads 67,878 miles.
Described as in generally excellent condition, this restored yet little used E-Type coupé is offered with sundry restoration invoices, insurance valuation certificate, MoT/tax to September 2011 and Swansea V5. The original steering wheel comes with the car.

2014-09-03 09:11:44 | Harry Stevens writes:

Privately for sale on Pistonheads website. Abbreviated advertisement runs '1969 E type series II 4.2 litre coupe. Indigo blue with blue leather to correct specification. 70,650 miles.
Jan 1984 - Engine, gearbox, clutch, suspension, brakes, carburettors, exhaust all updated at 65,000 miles by GL Motors Finchley
Nov 1985 - Full parts off bare metal respray by Autovalet Harrow
Oct 1986 - Clutch assembly and slave cylinder replacement by Florin Motorcraft London E7
Oct 1987 - New stainless steel exhaust
Jan 1988 - Complete restoration including extensive body repairs, panel replacement and rust proofing, full bare metal respray and interior re-trim, suspension and electric circuits re-conditioned by Southern Classics, Chertsey at 66,250 miles
Sep 2007 - Re-commissioned after storage by Southern Classics Chertsey at 66,685 miles
Aug 2008 - Brake master cylinder replaced, brakes aligned, remote central locking, inertia reel seat belts and locking petrol cap fitted
Feb 2009 - Power steering fitted
Aug 2009 - High torque starter motor, windscreen wiper motor, core plugs, window winding mechanisms, speedometer, Koolmat sound insulation, Koni shock absorbers, neoprene front suspension bushes, Waxoil, retro style radio fitted by Roy Martin Basildon.
Over the last ten years this car has been cared for regardless of cost, consequently it looks and performs beautifully. A stunning classic. £49,250