Jaguar E-type 4.2 litre Coupe
Overview
| Produced: |
1964-1968, 7770 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,2 seats |
Jaguar introduced an improved E-type Coupe in
Apart from these mechanical changes the E-type Coupe remained largely unaltered. Despite the refinement of the 4.2, purists still prefer the original 3.8 cars, although the 4.2 E-types are today much sought after classics.
Buyers Guide - Jaguar E-Type (1961-1974) featured in Practical Classics June 2011 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4235cc | S6 DOHC | Jaguar XK | 92.07mm x 106mm | 9 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU | 3 |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic | 4 |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 mph | 7.1 s | 18 mpg | 265 bhp 5400 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc |
Auction Sales History
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
1967 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Series 1 |
42 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics August 2011 | |||
| 1967 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Series 1 - Not many people would choose an E-Type as their first restoration attempt, but then Dan Hawes isn't like most people. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer Guide - Jaguar E-Type (1961-1974) |
116 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics June 2011 | |||
| Buyer Guide - Jaguar E-Type (1961-1974) - It's over 50 years old this year...and this is how to go about buying one. | ||||
| Article |
50 years of the E-Type - "We knew it was good, but we didn't expect it to become a legend" |
10 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics Spring 2011 | |||
| 50 years of the E-Type - "We knew it was good, but we didn't expect it to become a legend" - To celebrate the Jaguara E-Type's 50th anniversary Matt Jones drives the original test route with Norman Dewis - the original test driver - in the 18th car off the line. | ||||
| Article |
Project guide - 1961-1975 - Jaguar E-Type |
110 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2010 | |||
| Project guide - 1961-1975 - Jaguar E-Type - A job for the restorer with skills and patience. | ||||
| Article |
Buy your E-Type now |
40 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars September 2008 | |||
| Buy your E-Type now- As values of its rivals rocket out of reach, Britain's sexiest sports car looks better value than ever. Which one's for you? | ||||
| Article |
The E-Type Files |
41 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars February 2006 | |||
| The E-Type files - Part two - The seductive Jaguar E-Type offered race car perfomance and catwalk style to the man in the street. In this in-depth look at the E-type. | ||||
| Article |
Chalk & Cheese - Minor vs E-Type |
38 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics January 2005 | |||
| Chalk & Cheese - Minor vs E-Type - Britain’s favourite classics were poles apart when new but in today’s market, top-drawer Moggie money will buy a slightly moth-eaten big cat. Now there’s food for thought... | ||||
| Article |
Buying Guide - Jaguar E-Type (1961-74) |
132 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars June 2002 | |||
| Buying Guide - Jaguar E-Type (1961-74) | ||||
| Article |
Type cast |
34 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics April 2002 | |||
| Type cast - Jaguar's E-type started as a slinky guided missile and finished with middle-aged spread. Blame the Americans and creeping regulation, says John Simister. | ||||
| Article |
Practical Classics March 2001 pg 126 |
126 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics March 2001 | |||
| Restoration Series 3 Jaguar E-Type V12. E for Encouragement. The last E-Type ever made is starting to look like a car again. Simon Goldsworthy watches the rebuild. | ||||
| Article |
Objects of Desire |
52 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics January 2001 | |||
| Objects of Desire - No car has stirred more emotions that the E-Type Jaguar. Still awestruck, Russ Smith tells its story. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars February 2000 pg 90 |
90 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars February 2000 | |||
| First among Eagles. When the E-type V12 was launched, buyers expected a sports car, but got a grand tourer. Now Eagle E-types has produced a re-engineered, sporting V12. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Jaguar E-Type |
128 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics September 1999 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Jaguar E-Type - Often called the most beautiful car ever built, but how pretty is it beneath the skin? Russ Smith takes notes as one is laid bare in front of him. | ||||
| Article |
Beauty and beast |
88 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 1998 | |||
| Beauty and beast - Ready to sharpen your E-type Jaguar's claws? Russ Smith sorts out the best tools to do the jobwith. | ||||
| Article |
Road Test - Affordable E-Type |
56 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart July 2011 | |||
| Road Test - Affordable E-Type - Can you go E-type motoring without spending a fortune? With top cars now in six figures, we look at a realistic way of getting into the E-type scene. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - British beauty |
70 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart September 2010 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - British beauty - If you're serious about buying an E-type, do it now before prices rise for next year's birthday bash, says Chris Hope. | ||||
| Article |
Jaguar E-Type vs Aston DB5 |
46 |
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| Publication | Octane August 2009 | |||
| Jaguar E-Type vs Aston DB5- These are the ultimate re-engineered cersions of two already-great british classics: both built in 1965, both exciting, powerful and well-balanced - but in so many other ways, remarkably different. | ||||
| Article |
The civil English war |
144 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car May 2008 | |||
| The civil English war- In the '60s there was no bigger battle in the prestige sports GT market than E-type vs DB6, but then - as today - money mattered, reckons Alastair Clements. | ||||
| Article |
E-Type Approval |
122 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car July 2006 | |||
| E-Type Approval - There's little contest over what is the greatest classic car, but which Jaguar is the best buy today? James Elliott puts the case for the 4.2 fhc. | ||||
| Article |
Buying power - E-Type |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 23 February 2006 | |||
| Buying power - E-Type - A legend in its own lifetime, RICHARD GUNN looks at buying the Jaguar that everybody wants, but few are brave or rich enough to actually get. This may help you with the former. | ||||
| Article |
Long live the E-Type |
62 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast December 2005 | |||
| Long live the E-Type - Nigel Thorley finally gets to see the end result of Ray Parrot's labours in building the ultimate E-type. For previous articles on this car, please refer to the February and April 2005 issues of Jaguar Enthusiast. | ||||
| Article |
Battle of the banned |
126 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car November 2005 | |||
| Battle of the banned - Spurned by the office for endless bickering, C&C's sports car owners were dispatched to settle the argument once and for all. AC Ace 2.6, Austin-healey 300, Jaguar E-Type 4.2, Lotus Elan S2,. MGB. | ||||
| Article |
Age before beauty? |
110 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car October 2005 | |||
| Age before beauty? - Everyone's seduced by the sexy E-type but does it do it for Martin Buckley? He pits a Series 1 4.2 against its glorious predecessor, the XK150. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Jaguar E-Type |
102 |
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| Publication | Classics April 2005 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Jaguar E-Type - Carlin Gerbich discovers the art of buying one of motoring’s most iconic cars. E-Type Jaguars have their problems too so choose carefully. | ||||
| Article |
Road Test - Jaguar E-Type |
36 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 11th February 2004 | |||
| Road Test - Jaguar E-Type - Six-cylinder cars built 1961-70. Two-seater coupé, roadster or 2+2. Front engined, rear-wheel-drive. | ||||
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car November 2003 pg 160 |
160 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car November 2003 | |||
| Our Classics - Journalists offer views and updates on their cars | ||||
| Article |
Cats' whispers |
88 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car May 2003 | |||
| Cats' whispers - Alastair Clements compares the sonic delights of Jaguar's V12 in the XJ-S and S3 E-Type. | ||||
| Article |
Jaguar Enthusiast January 2003 pg 40 |
40 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast January 2003 | |||
| An E-stretch. Nigel Thorley checks out an unusual request for a modified E-type. | ||||
| Article |
Jaguar Enthusiast January 2003 pg 26 |
26 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast January 2003 | |||
| How safe are your frames? Graham and Fiona Heritage look into the implication of replacing the front frames on their E-type Series 1. | ||||
| Article |
40 years young |
82 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car March 2001 | |||
| 40 years young - The E-type will never be repeated: as the Jaguar reaches its ruby anniversary, Simon Taylor drives all the road cars. | ||||
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