2012-06-22 08:51:30 | Ian Cross writes:

I owned this car from approx: 1974/1990 many photos and information on this car

2015-07-22 14:19:00 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 7/15
www.classic-auctions.com/Auctions/29-07-2015-ThePavilionGardens-1391/1971JaguarE ...

Auction description:
Sale Date: 29th July 2015
Lot Number: 34
1971 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster
Estimate: (£) 40,000 - 50,000
Reg Number: RNC 9J
Chassis Number: 1R1659
Engine Number: 7R121909
Cc: 4235
Body Colour: O.E.W.
Trim Colour: Red
MOT ExpiryDate:

- 1 of just 776 RHD Series II Roadsters

- Extensively restored by its previous keeper and less than 1,000 miles since

- Original engine, Red leather trim, hardtop, MOT'd till July 2016


One of just 776 right-hand drive E-Type Series 2 4.2 Roadsters made, chassis 1R1659 was first registered in Manchester on 12th March 1971 (or so its 'RNC 9J' number plate would imply).

Acquired by previous keeper James Small Esq of Southport during Summer 1988, the Jaguar was subsequently treated to an extensive restoration: bodywork refurbishment, respray, interior re-trim and mechanical overhaul.

Not long back on the road by the time it entered the current ownership in December 1998, the two-seater is understood to have since covered less than 1,000 miles.

Finished in Old English White with Red leather upholstery, the E-Type is described by the vendor as being in 'good' (electrical equipment, interior trim), 'very good' (bodywork) or 'excellent' (4.2 litre engine, four-speed manual gearbox) condition.

Riding on wire wheels, the Jaguar is said to pleasingly retain its original powerplant plus a factory hardtop. Showing an unwarranted 39,000 miles to its odometer, this tempting Roadster is offered for sale with numerous restoration photos, Heritage Certificate and MOT certificate valid until July 2016.

2023-06-15 12:25:11 | pauls writes:

Car returned to auction 6/23

www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-128---1970-jaguar-e-type-42-litre-roadster/&so=0&st=jaguar&sto=0&au=527&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd ...

Auction description:

14th Jun, 2023 13:00

Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire

Lot 128

1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Litre Roadster

An older restoration

Estimated at £60,000 - £70,000

Registration No: RNC 9J

Chassis No: 1R1659

MOT: Exempt

Original UK supplied RHD Roadster

Showing 17,000 unwarranted miles on the odometer

Just three former keepers recorded on the V5C

JDHT Certificate confirms all matching numbers for chassis, engine, gearbox and body

Full bare-metal restoration and overhaul of suspension and drivetrain while retaining the original interior

According to its accompanying Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate, chassis 1R1659 was originally finished in Cream with a Red leather upholstery and a Black hood; the same combination it pleasingly sports today. Completed on 22nd April 1970, ‘RNC 9J’ was sent to Jaguar dealer Parkers on the 5th May and delivered to its first owner in March 1971. Having had only a few owners in its life, the decision was made to embark on an extensive restoration in 2015. This included, but was not limited to, a full body-off bare-metal repaint with replacement panels being sourced where needed, together with a full engine, gearbox and suspension overhaul, which is evidenced in the history file. Furthermore, in recent years the car has been regularly looked after by marque specialists. Retaining its original and nicely mellowed Red leather interior, and an odometer showing 17,000 unwarranted miles, ‘RNC 9J’ has much to recommend it. Reportedly as sound underneath as it is on top, this tempting E-Type Roadster, said by the vendor to sound and drive as well as it looks, is offered for sale with a V5C Registration Document together with a large History File containing invoices and photographic records of the full restoration in 2015/2016, a JDHT Certificate, assorted invoices and MOT certificates dating back to 2015.