Lot 240: Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Fixedhead Coupe

A direct descendant of the XK120 and competition C and D-Type models that so dominated fifties sports car racing, the E-Type shared its 265bhp 3.8 litre twin-cam straight-six engine with the XK150 'S', mated to a Moss four-speed gearbox with synchromesh on the top three ratios. Beneath the Sir William Lyons/Malcolm Sayer-styled body, available in either coupé or roadster form, the steel monocoque sported all-independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes, mounted inboard at the back. The model underwent its first major change in 1964 when it was endowed with a 4.2 litre version of the immortal XK engine. This was coupled to a far superior 'synchro' gearbox which much improved the cars 'drivability'. The example on offer here today is a 1970 fixedhead model which benefitted from a full restoration between 1989 and 1993, including a bare-metal respray, rebuilt suspension, rebuilt brakes, new leather interior, new wheels and tyres, new bright chrome work, and a comprehensive engine overhaul. Since then, the car has been well maintained and had numerous maintenance works carried out on it, most of which are included in the comprehensive service history file which accompanies the car. Finished in red with black leather interior and complete with heritage certificate, this car is offered at no reserve. An excellent chance to acquire one of these classic icons of British automotive design.