2025-03-28 11:31:37 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 4/25

cars.bonhams.com/auction/30542/lot/173/1970-jaguar-e-type-series-2-42-litre-auto ...

Auction description:

Goodwood Members' Meeting|13 April 2025, Chichester, Goodwood

LOT 173

1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 4.2-Litre Automatic Coupé Registration no. 11 CDV Chassis no. P1R35977BW Engine no. 7R402199

Estimate: £30,000 - £35,000US$39,000 - US$45,000

Goodwood Members' Meeting 13 April 2025, Chichester, Goodwood

• Two previous owners

• Present ownership since 1986

• Extensive professional restoration circa 2015

• Large history file

This automatic transmission Series 2 E-Type has had only two previous owners and has belonged to the current vendor since 20th December 1986. Circa 2015 the car underwent extensive restoration, including a respray, which was carried out by Falmouth Coachworks (see history file for related invoices for parts). The file also contains the following: V5s and other documents; expired MoT certificates; correspondence (early 1980s) between the previous owner and Gantspeed Engineering; restoration invoices (1983) from Gantspeed; invoices for recommissioning work by G B Ongaro (2009); SNG Barratt invoices for brake and suspension components, stainless steel exhaust, body parts (2011-2015) and tyres (2015); sundry other invoices (2016); bill for alternator reconditioning (2017); and a receipt for a new battery (under warranty until 21st March 2026). In addition the car also comes with parts books and catalogues; an owner's workshop manual; a Jaguar service manual; and various magazines. Having been stored at the vendors home and unused for a period of time, all usual safety checks and servicing would now be advised before returning to the road.

Sold for £28,750

2025-05-18 09:09:51 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1970-jaguar-e-type-series-ii-coupe-n9oxx8

Auction description:

1970 Jaguar E-Type

Colour Red

Odometer 63,361 Miles

Engine size 4200cc

Seller Type Private

Town Coventry

County West Midlands

Country United Kingdom

Three former registered keepers 

Advisory-free MOT until 30 April 2026

Extensively restored around 2015 by Falmouth Coachworks

Large and comprehensive history file

Includes a receipt for a new battery under warranty until March 2026

Private plate II CDV available via separate negotiation with the seller

Registered in 1970 with three former registered keepers

In previous ownership from 20th December 1986 until April 2025

Extensive professional restoration circa 2015 by Falmouth Coachworks

In current ownership since April 2025

Advisory-free MOT until 30 April 2026

Large history file including:

V5s, expired MOT certificates, and various invoices

Correspondence and restoration invoices from Gantspeed Engineering (1980s)

Recommissioning work by G B Ongaro in 2009

SNG Barratt invoices for brake, suspension components, stainless steel exhaust, body parts (2011-2015), and tyres (2015)

Alternator reconditioning bill from 2017

Receipt for a new battery under warranty until March 2026

Parts books, catalogues, owner's workshop manual, Jaguar service manual, and various magazines

The Condition

Bodywork appears in smart condition following the 2015 restoration

No sign of any significant damage or wear

Panel fit is straight and correct with no dents or dings

Brightwork contrasts nicely with only gentle signs of use

Glasswork and lenses in good condition

Wheels and tyres replaced in 2015, appear in good order

Underside appears clean and solid

Interior presents well

Seats are free of any rips or tears

All instruments are clear and legible, and we understand they're working correctly

Door cards and carpets in good order

The Mechanics

4.2-litre XK 6-cylinder engine

3-speed Automatic transmission

Engine bay in good order

Equipped with a superior Lockheed brake servo

Stainless steel exhaust system installed between 2011-2015

Alternator reconditioned in 2017

We've no reports of any mechanical issues

We understand the car is in fine drivable order, which is supported by its advisory-free MOT