2015-03-16 12:52:30 | Lofty writes:

For sale at Bonhams 21 March 2015

www.bonhams.com/auctions/22718/lot/6/

1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2-Litre Series 2 Roadster
Registration no. J 1186 (Jersey) Chassis no. 1E17202 Engine no. 7E6428-9
£40,000 - 50,000
€56,000 - 70,000

This Series 2 roadster was manufactured in left-hand drive configuration and sold new via Woodie Neil Imports of Keystone, Indianapolis, USA to one Richard Delbauve of Indianapolis. The accompanying original stamped service booklet records his ownership and maintenance up to April 1970 when the recorded mileage total was a mere 8,000. There is then a gap in the car's history until its purchase by Nigel Jagger from Egypt Farm, Trinity, Jersey in June 1996. The lady vendor's deceased husband purchased the E-Type in July 1998.

While in his ownership the car was maintained by Le Riche Automobiles in Jersey. There are bills on file totalling £4,800 for the period 1999 to 2006. Works carried out include machine polish; re-wiring; new tyres, fuel pump, brakes and ball joints; bleeding the clutch; and full servicing. Having covered only 17,500 miles from new, the car still presents very well, the paintwork showing a few minor marks but otherwise good. The interior is original and likewise presents well.

The car was last in active use circa 2007 and should only require relatively gentle re-commissioning prior to returning to active use. It will be presented for MoT testing prior to sale and it is hoped that it will be running. The car is offered with Jersey registration document and its original handbook, service booklet, warranty card and supplementary information booklet.

Should the vehicle remain in the EU, local import taxes of 5% will be applied to the hammer price.