2012-11-11 08:07:20 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in 2012
www.silverstoneauctions.com/jaguar-e-type-series-15-roadster-

Auction description:
CarFest North 'Pride & Joy' Auction
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 Roadster
Lot No.: 124
Registration: TDA 359F
Chassis Number: 1E 2055
Engine Number: 7E 163059-9
Number of cylinders: 6
CC: 4200
Year of Manufacture: 1968
Sold for (£): Unsold
Available at today's auction is a 1968 Series 1.5 Roadster, it should be noted that only the 'external bonnet lock' E-types are rarer in terms of RHD production numbers than this car. Only 319 RHD cars were produced for the home market.

The series 1.5 still retained the slim rear lights above the rear bumper but the previously enclosed front lights were now open and came with a chrome surround. These were even different to the Series 2 replacements. The seats were restyled and provided much greater comfort than the earlier bucket type. The 4.2 engine now had finned rocker covers and the water header tank was repositioned onto the bulkhead. An alternator was fitted which put an end to any issues there may have been in the past with electrical and charging problems.

This E-type was subject to an extensive eight year restoration between 1982 and 1990. The quality of the work is a great testament to the condition it is in today which means that it appears as a very original factory car. The extensive history file contains MOT's back to 1974 and also accounts for the gap from 1982-90. The original buff log book is present and confirms six owners over its 112,000 miles life, two being garage owners. The original handbook is present with the very comprehensive history file

The car is finished in the great combination of Old English white with black leather..

2022-12-13 20:13:05 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1968-jaguar-e-type-s1-roadster-nRGrJ4_aaid=a5ce63ed-6419-48b8-adb6-8692f74daf04&bsft_eid=e63dbf22-cfe5-49ad-a64 ...

Seller's description:

1968 Jaguar E-Type S1 Roadster

Colour Old English White

Odometer 36,775 Miles

Engine size 4235

Town Nantwich

Auction DetailsSeller Type Private

Original UK RHD Example

One of only 319 made

High quality restoration in the 80s 

Driven only c.15k miles since restoration

Previously owned by Attwood Motors

Fantastic history file

Built on 4 April 1968

First registered in May 1968

Rare ‘series 1.5’ right hand drive 4.2 Roadster – one of only 319 built

Historic vehicle status: tax and MOT exempt

36,775 miles indicated (136,775 miles actual, as it has a 5-digit odometer)

Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate confirming matching numbers and build date

7 owners from new, with the current owner being in possession since 2010

Current V5C included, as well as old VE60 logbook

Huge history file, with MOT certificates back to 1975 and numerous invoices

Initially purchased by Attwood Motors of Wolverhampton in May 1968 and used by them for the next year

Strengthening the connection with the Attwood name, the current owner met Dickie Attwood at a Goodwood Members’ Meeting a couple of years ago, and Dickie remembered the car

The car then spent time in Dudley, Leeds, Cambridgeshire, Leicestershire, Oxfordshire before settling with the current owner in Cheshire

The Interior

Highly original and factory correct

Modern remote CD/radio system installed in the boot with Aux connection in the glovebox

Genuine Jaguar upholstery, restored in the 1980s

One of the advantages of the car being restored in the 1980s is that many of the parts and materials – which cannot be acquired today – were still available as genuine Jaguar items. 

As such, the seat covers were replaced with genuine Jaguar parts. All of the upholstery wears a lovely light, natural patina. There’s the odd blemish from use and the passing of time, but this only adds to the character and feel of the cabin. 

Certainly, there are no significant areas of wear and no damage that we could see.

Black carpets run through the cabin, with cream carpet being fitted to the boot area. All the carpets presents well, in good condition with no noticeable damage or staining apparent. 

Looking in the boot, this is where the current owner has installed a modern stereo unit (to preserve the original appearance of the dash). Under the carpet, there is a full-size spare as well as a period jack. The boot floor itself is in excellent condition, with no evidence of corrosion, damage or damp.

Going back into the cabin, the dash is remarkably well preserved and beautifully weathered in. The controls, instruments and switchgear all wear a lovely soft level of patination, while the vendor tells us that everything works as it should. 

Only one item is not working, and this is the period radio/cassette, which is left in place to preserve the originality of the dash but is not connected.

Overall, the cabin is very well preserved and presented in genuine and factory correct condition, with the owner telling us that it even has a lovely ‘classic car’ aroma.

The Exterior

Lovely Old English White cellulose paintwork

Halliwell Engineering wheels

Genuine Jaguar hood, frame and hood cover

Comprehensively restored to a high standard in the 1980s

Correct ‘series 1.5’ open lights

When the car was restored in the 1980s, the owner took a methodical and sympathetic approach, even using period correct cellulose-based paint so that the finish would be correct. 

Original bodywork, trim and panels were preserved and reused wherever possible, with the bonnet, doors and brightwork all being original – although the brightwork was re-plated.

All of the paintwork presents in very good condition, with the odd minor blemish as you’d expect, but overall a pleasant and even finish with delightfully characterful patina. 

Similarly, all of the bodywork looks to be straight, well-gapped and presented in very good order. There were no dents, damage or evidence of corrosion observed by us.

The hood and cover are original Jaguar items, fitted during the restoration in the 1980s and still in exceptionally good condition, with no signs of UV fading, tears or significant wear that we could see. We’re told by the owner that the hood operates very well, with no issues or difficulties.

Maintaining the period correct look of the vehicle, the current owner has fitted lightweight 15” Competition chrome wheels from Halliwell Engineering. These are shod in quality Cooper tyres, with a new and unused tyre being fitted to the spare wheel. The tyres all look in fine fettle, with good tread levels.

Taking a peek under the car, the underside appears to be in excellent condition, straight and clean with no evidence of marked corrosion or damage. 

Clearly, the car has been carefully stored and well cared for.

The Mechanics

Iconic 4,235cc straight-six delivers a hearty 265bhp

4-speed manual transmission

Comprehensively rebuilt mechanicals just 15,000 miles ago

That sonorous straight-six makes the most wonderful burble at idle, with a rising crescendo as the revs increase.

Under the bonnet, the engine bay is immaculately clean, with polished rocker covers and triple carburettors. The original canister oil filter remains in place, as do the original points and condenser.

The vendor tells us that a comprehensive mechanical rebuild was undertaken at 121,500 miles (about 15,000 miles ago). Significant work was undertaken including, but not limited to:

Engine overhaul and check

Front brake service with new Goodrich houses

New rear brake pads and seals

New Koni adjustable dampers to the front, new springs and Koni dampers to the rear

New steering bushes, solid rack and ball joints

Lightweight front torsion bars

New water pump and alternator

Stainless steel exhaust system

Kenlowe cooling fans

We’re also assured by the owner that regular fluid changes have been carried out, as well as regular changes to other service items like spark plugs and filters. 

As the owner is an engineer and the family own an engineering company, you can imagine that all work has been carried out carefully and correctly.

The vendor tells us that they have confidently driven the car from Cheshire to Le Mans and Goodwood, and would not hesitate to do so again. 

Which goes someway to demonstrating how good the mechanical aspects of this car are.