This early, Series 1, long-wheelbase 2+2 Coupé is a Jersey car from new, having been first registered in September 1966. In the hands of island owners throughout its life, it was acquired by its current keeper in 2012 with 73,000 miles recorded. He embarked upon a comprehensive refurbishment of the car – mechanical, bodywork and interior - with Le Riche Automobile over the following 2 years. The Jaguar has subsequently been very well maintained with relatively light use.
The mechanical work undertaken as part of the general refurbishment has included - cylinder head renovation - with new seats, guides and springs; new timing chains & guides; new water pump; new alternator; refurbished rear axle; new steering rack; new brake servo & master cylinder. A stainless exhaust system is fitted and the E-Type remains in very good driving condition.
Restoration work has seen any bodywork repairs needed being completed, before a full repaint of the car was undertaken. As might be anticipated, the E-Type is solid and smart from every angle – very clean in the engine bay, with a good paint finish to the body, gleaming brightwork and chrome wire wheels.
The original red leather upholstery is in great condition (any necessary repairs having been made) as are the carpets, headlining and the dashboard. The E-Type instrument set is complete and a period radio is fitted.
A very good example of the iconic Jaguar E-Type - "the most beautiful car ever made" according to Enzo Ferrari, with performance to spare - road tested to 150mph at the time. Being the 2+2 Coupe, it has a little more interior room to play with and is equally ready for leisurely island cruising or cross-continent jaunts.