2008-02-28 17:10:44 | John writes:

This car has an H suffix to its engine number. Can anyone tell me what does that mean?

2009-07-14 16:17:25 | Tim B. writes:

Hi John. After Dec 1970 the letters H (High), S (Standard), or L (Low) replace -9 -8 or -7 (compresion ratio) as engine number suffix.

2009-12-30 18:47:49 | John writes:

Thanks Tim. I had figured the meaning of the H, but could not find any information about its use on E Type engines.

2014-07-08 22:41:47 | Clive writes:

Advertised on carsales.com.au 9 July 2014, asking AUS$70,000. Advert' says 99,000 klms. Described as follows: "In excellent original condition inside and out, with sensible improvements, this classic is a joy to own and drive. Improvements include after-market air-conditioning, aluminium radiator, permanent magnet CoolCat fans (runs at normal temperature even at 40 degrees ambient), ceramic coated exhaust manifolds (rather than the flake-prone vitreous enamel originals), stainless steel exhausts (to original pattern), braided stainless flexible brake lines, near new Pirelli Scorpion tyres.
A Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust heritage certificate, workshop manual, some new parts and most of the replaced original parts are available.
First delivered in Cardiff, Wales, the car was imported into Australia early in the 1980s so far as can be ascertained. It has had just three owners since then."

2015-05-07 00:03:42 | Lofty writes:

2015 - NOW IN HOBART, TASMANIA

2020-09-17 07:39:19 | Clive writes:

Advertised for sale on carsales.com.au 18 September 2020, asking AUD$155,000. Car is in Tasmania.

Seller’s description follows:

1. Heritage Certificate - matching numbers

2. Delivered in September 1970 to D.J.Williams, Cardiff, UK

3. Factory right hand example

4. Known history dating back to 1982 in Australia. A past JCCV Club car

5. Repainted in 2007 in it's original colour scheme of signal red - the paint work is still fresh with a strong depth of colour and gloss - (black leather) -

 still presents exceptionally well

7. A fully sorted Jaguar E Type that is ready for it's next custodian to enjoy

2022-01-11 12:45:14 | pauls writes:

At auction 11/21

www.shannons.com.au/auctions/2021-shannons-40th-anniversary-timed-online-auction ...

Auction description:

2021 Shannons '40th Anniversary' Timed Online Auction

Lot 161

1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 4.2 Coupe

Sold: $127,500

Location: Melbourne

Engine4235cc six-cylinder Gearbox Four-speed manual Body Work Coupe Colour Signal Red Interior Black Trim Leather Wheels Chrome wires BrakesDiscs/discs

2022-01-15 02:15:05 | Gary writes:

I was the lucky (?) one that bought the car sight unseen from the Shannon's auction. Sadly the previous owner Christian Willing died in 2021 after a year-long illness, and his widow Helen, although loving the car, has made a clean break from this past. The car is now resident in Glenelg, a suburb of Adelaide in South Australia. The CarSales description is accurate, as was a similar description for the Shannon's auction. but there are numerous things that need to be 'fixed', mostly of a (hopefully) minor nature.

Christian had done quite a lot of research on the car's life in Australia, and I will endeavour to upload that when time permits.

2022-01-17 13:03:32 | Gary writes:

The date that it came to Australia is still uncertain, and I am not sure that the registration plates are totally correctly allocated at the moment. Current indicated mileage is 97,308 (kms) However this MAY be a combination of miles during its UK ownership, and kms in Australia.

? - 1985 Allan Alpass (VIC) purchased from Duttons

1985 - 2007 Jeff Long (VIC) • 0JAG0

2007 - 2014 John & Cecile Collier (QLD) • 351 KLP

2014 - 2015 Gavin Burgess (QLD) • 70 EII

2015 - 2021 Christian & Helen Willing (TAS) • SI 9070 • 94,150km at time of purchase

2021 - Gary Vial (SA) • S772 CNC • 97,029km at time of purchase.

2022-01-17 15:27:57 | Gary writes:

For some reason city is still showing as Hobart, and I can't find a field to change that, which I am sure I could before. Should be 'Glenelg, Adelaide' South Australia.

2022-03-21 05:34:32 | Gary Vial writes:

updating info ...

2023-01-07 13:43:15 | Gary Vial writes:

04Jan23 - Registration changed to JEC-270. Current mileage (kms) 98,652.

2024-11-05 13:35:10 | Gary Vial writes:

The car has been a delight to drive, and the ODO now reads 2,000kms, so 5,000kms in 3 years. First up was new tyres as the originals were time-expired and new battery. Changed the dash and inside lights to LED's. Air-conditioning has been serviced and operates very well making it a pleasant year round drive. LH adjustable side-mirror added. New door lock mechanisms added to both doors. In Oct24, the engine and drivetrain were removed to replace the clutch, universal joints in the driveshaft, new front and rear engine seals, and numerous other seals in the gearbox and engine. SU carbies were reconditioned, and as the battery was underperforming, it too was replaced. New shock absorbers fitted all-round. It drives like a new car.