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1969 4.2-LITRE JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES II ROADSTER
Registration No. FP 7951 (UK)
Chassis No. 1R9765
Engine No. 7R5482-8
White with tan trim.
Engine: six cylinder in-line, double overhead camshaft, 4,235cc, 265bhp at 5,400rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: discs all round; Suspension: front, independent torsion bar; rear, independent coil. Left hand drive.
When Jaguar unveiled their stunning E-Type sports car in 1961, it offered utterly sensational looks and performance plus incredible value for money. Using a monocoque chassis centre-section and tubular engine bay subframe, it derived directly from the immortal D-Type sports racing car which had won the charismatic Le Mans 24-hour race three consecutive times in 1955-56-57.
The engine of the original series 3.8-litre E-Type was that developed for the preceding XK150S, delivering a quoted 265bhp on a 9:1 compression ratio and breathing through three SU HD8 carburettors. An enlarged 4.2-litre engine was introduced to the three year old E-Type in 1964, built around a new cylinder block with altered bore spacings. Although power output remained nominally unchanged at 265bhp, torque increased to 283lb/ft. The adoption of this engine was accompanied by the introduction of a new all synchromesh gearbox and an improved brake servo system.
In 1968 the Series II body style was introduced, largely in deference to American export market requirements, with restyled nose and tail and US Federal Regulation lights.
During the 1980s, the American owner of this car kept a log book recording mileage, details of any restoration and events into which the Jaguar was entered. Prizes were won at various concours with the car attaining up to 99.08 points in 1985.
This example has returned from America in recent years and although is no longer in concours winning condition, it is still in very smart order.
Registration No. FP 7951 (UK)
Chassis No. 1R9765
Engine No. 7R5482-8
White with tan trim.
Engine: six cylinder in-line, double overhead camshaft, 4,235cc, 265bhp at 5,400rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: discs all round; Suspension: front, independent torsion bar; rear, independent coil. Left hand drive.
When Jaguar unveiled their stunning E-Type sports car in 1961, it offered utterly sensational looks and performance plus incredible value for money. Using a monocoque chassis centre-section and tubular engine bay subframe, it derived directly from the immortal D-Type sports racing car which had won the charismatic Le Mans 24-hour race three consecutive times in 1955-56-57.
The engine of the original series 3.8-litre E-Type was that developed for the preceding XK150S, delivering a quoted 265bhp on a 9:1 compression ratio and breathing through three SU HD8 carburettors. An enlarged 4.2-litre engine was introduced to the three year old E-Type in 1964, built around a new cylinder block with altered bore spacings. Although power output remained nominally unchanged at 265bhp, torque increased to 283lb/ft. The adoption of this engine was accompanied by the introduction of a new all synchromesh gearbox and an improved brake servo system.
In 1968 the Series II body style was introduced, largely in deference to American export market requirements, with restyled nose and tail and US Federal Regulation lights.
During the 1980s, the American owner of this car kept a log book recording mileage, details of any restoration and events into which the Jaguar was entered. Prizes were won at various concours with the car attaining up to 99.08 points in 1985.
This example has returned from America in recent years and although is no longer in concours winning condition, it is still in very smart order.