1971 Jaguar E-Type Series II 4.2 Roadster

4,235cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
3 SU Carburetors
265bhp at 5,400rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Elegant E-Type Roadster in Old English White over Dark Blue
*Much restoration work performed in the past decade, including a new interior
*Excellent example for rallies and tours such as the Copperstate 1000
*Offered with comprehensive history file retaining many receipts, books and manuals


THE JAGUAR E-TYPE

Introduced in 3.8-liter form in 1961, the Jaguar E-Type caused a sensation when it appeared, with instantly classic lines and a top speed of 150mph. Nowadays it would be impossible for a single model to cause such a stir but here was a civilized production sports car that looked like a Le Mans prototype and could outperform just about anything else on the road.

The first significant upgrade occurred in October 1964 with the launch of the 4.2-liter version. Along with the bigger engine came a user-friendlier gearbox and servo brakes. From September 1968 Series II E-Types, incorporating safety upgrades previously fitted only in America, were released worldwide. In addition to revised lighting and switchgear, the front air intake was larger and sat behind a full-width bumper.


THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This beautiful Jaguar E-Type Series II 4.2-Liter Roadster was completed at the Browns Lane Jaguar factory during August of 1970, presumably as a 1971 model-year car. The new Jaguar was most likely delivered new to the US market. The comprehensive history file offered with this elegant Jaguar E-Type Roadster contains hundreds of receipts of professional restoration work, service and maintenance performed on the car, dating back to the 1990s. A new interior and convertible top - manufactured by OSJI and fitted by Goodwin interiors of Reno, NV - was fitted around 2014. The Jaguar specialists at XKs Unlimited of San Louis Obispo, California would carry out various mechanical work on the car around the same time, of which there are receipts for more than $18,000. Although no numbers appear visible on the engine, it carries the correct 4.2-Liter casting number as original to the car. The Zenith-Stromberg carburetors originally fitted has been substituted for the desirable triple SU carburetor set up, as seen on earlier E-Type models. Finished in elegant Old English White over a dark blue interior with matching carpets, the Jaguar looks just right. A classic wood-rimmed steering wheel is fitted, matched by a wooden gear knob. In addition to the aforementioned comprehensive history file, various marque books and workshop manuals are accompanying the sale of the car. With good looks and plenty of power on tap, this is an eminently usable Jaguar E-Type Roadster ideal high-speed touring on events like the Copperstate 1000.