2018-08-21 15:51:12 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/18
www.bonhams.com/auctions/24811/lot/68/

Auction description:
Lot 68
1969 Jaguar E-Type Series II 4.2 Coupe
US$ 75,000 - 100,000
£ 59,000 - 78,000
To be sold without reserve
Quail Lodge Auction
24 Aug 2018, 10:00 PDT
Chassis no. 1R25369
Engine no. 7R2216-9
4,235cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
2 Stromberg Carburetors
265bhp at 5,4800rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Superb restoration on Jaguar's iconic E-Type
*Beautifully dressed in Dark Blue over Red leather
*Excellent example for shows, rallies and tours
*Matching numbers example, complete with JDHT Certificate

This lovely Jaguar was completed on October 30, 1968, as a left-hand drive American market version of the Series II E-Type and was dispatched three weeks later to Jaguar Cars of New York. Other than the first owner, Richard Bennett, initial provenance is not well-documented. Although, we do know that in February 2015, the consignor discovered the aging, yet preserved car, and purchased it with the intent to orchestrate a full rotisserie restoration.

Over a three-year period, the car was completely stripped back to bare metal, the frame rails were powder-coated, while the body was finished in Jaguar Dark Blue (JA 013). The engine underwent a rebuild, including carburetors, distributor, alternator and starter, and the radiator was re-cored. The E-Type received all new rubber components, and the chrome spoke wheels were dressed in new period-style red-line radial tires. The suspension, transmission, brakes and rear end were rebuilt as well. Chrome surfaces and trims were refinished or replaced, and the instruments rebuilt and recalibrated to concours standard by the renowned Nisonger Instruments. The delightful Dark Blue Series II was then graced with a complete interior, crafted by award winning Baron Upholstery and finished with superb new red leather seats. A prime example in every respect, and fresh from a show-standard restoration, this XKE Series II 4.2-liter Jaguar is ideal for events and rallies and is bound to delight, with its eager performance and eye-candy appeal.

2018-10-22 18:10:16 | J. J. Keig writes:

This vehicle was purchased in October of 2018 by J. J. Keig and resides in McKinney, TX

2020-02-28 17:40:36 | J. J. Keig writes:

I purchased this vehicle in Sept of 2018. After some finishing details my wife and I entered in 5 JCNA concurs, taking one 2nd place and four first place + best in show. This resulted in 2nd place nationally in our class with JCNA. We will be showing again on 2020