Lot 253: 1967 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2-Litre 2+2 Coupé

The first significant up-grade of Jaguar’s sensational E-Type sportscar occurred in October 1964 with the launch of a 4.2-litre version. Along with the bigger, torquier engine came a more user-friendly gearbox with synchromesh on first gear, and a superior Lockheed brake servo. Apart from ‘4.2’ badging, the car’s external appearance was unchanged, but under the skin there were numerous detail improvements, chiefly to the electrical and cooling systems, and to the seating arrangements. The top speed of around 150mph remained unchanged, the main performance gain resulting from the larger engine being improved acceleration. Like its 3.8-litre forbear, the 4.2-litre E-Type was built in roadster and coupé forms, and in 1966 gained an additional ‘family friendly’ 2+2 coupé variant on a longer wheelbase. With the 2+2’s increased length and additional rear seats came greater headroom, more luggage space, improved heating/ventilation and optional automatic transmission.

A left-hand drive example equipped with the optional Borg Warner automatic transmission, this E-Type 2+2 Coupé was sold new in the USA and imported into Europe in 1989, coming into the vendor’s possession in August 2003. The car was completely restored between 1992 and 1993, the work being undertaken by Parisian Jaguar concessionaire Grand Garage d’Aligre and Etablissements Lecoq of St Ouen. A large file of restoration invoices, totalling some 570,000 FF, accompanies it. Finished in classic British Racing Green with black leather interior, the car comes complete with tool kit, owner’s manual and French Carte Grise.

Voiture à conduite à gauche équipée de la boîte automatique Borg Warner (optionnelle), cette Jaguar Type E 2+2 Coupé, vendue neuve aux Etats-Unis et importée en Europe en 1989, appartient à son propriétaire actuel depuis août 2003. Elle a été totalement restaurée entre 1992 et 1993 par les soins du Grand Garage d'Aligre, concessionnaire Jaguar à Paris, et les Établissements Lecoq à St Ouen. Un copieux dossier de factures de restauration (pour un montant de 570, 00 F) sera joint. Peinte dans le classique British Racing Green avec intérieur en cuir noir, la voiture est pourvue de sa trousse d'outillage, de son manuel d'utilisation et de sa “ carte grise ” française. Une rare occasion d’acquérir un de ces modèles en état plus qu’excellent.