2019-12-18 14:12:08 | Harry Stevens writes:

For sale at Bure Valley Classics of Buxton with Lamas for £34,995. Abbreviated seller's description below.
www.burevalleyclassics.co.uk/listings/e-type-series-2-22/

1970 Series 2 E Type 2+2. Automatic. LHD. 90,000 miles, original body and paint. Previously sold by us as a project car, this remarkably original 1970 Series 2 2+2 is now up and running. The car still wears its original Willow Green paint and is a very genuine car throughout. It was imported from California by us about 3 years ago and has since undergone a sympathetic refurbishment retaining as much originality as possible. The car has been unused but dry stored for a number of years before making its way to the UK in a non running condition with all necessary NOVA paperwork.

The engine was compression tested prior to attempting to start it. New oil, replacement core plugs, spark plugs, points, oil and filter fitted. Carburettors stripped and rebuilt, replacement starter motor fitted with new battery. Following this the engine runs sweetly with good oil pressure. The automatic gearbox was refreshed with new fluid and functions as it should. The radiator was flushed clean and runs at correct temperature.

The willow green paint is mostly original. There is no rust although the paint is thin it presents reasonably well and could be retained in this condition. A new front screen and rubber surround were fitted. Replacement UK lighting lenses are fitted and the side wing lights are fitted as flasher repeaters. The original wire wheels have been refurbished. The electrics have been overhauled.

It has an MoT and has been registered with the age related number ANM811H. Shakedown mileage has revealed no issues. It is remarkable to find such a well preserved original example. Nigh on 50 years old and as they say 'Its only original once'!

2020-03-28 06:19:03 | Anonymous writes:

For sale at ebay: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184224365664

Price: GBP 30,000.

2021-05-30 09:37:38 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 6/21

themarket.co.uk/listings/jaguar/e-type-s2-22/3426ea50-d695-485f-b760-839809b4e8d ...

Auction description:

Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Odometer Reading: TBC

Chassis Number: P1R43854BW

Engine: 4200

Gearbox: Auto

Colour: Green

Interior: Black

This US market Jaguar E Type - known Stateside as the XK-E - was built in March 1970, making it a Series 2 2+2 Coupé. It was shipped out to British Leyland New York the following month. Powered by the 4.2-litre XK 6-cylinder engine, this car is fitted with a 3-speed automatic transmission (only available on the 2+2) and is left-hand-drive.

In early 2017, it was imported from California (where it had been at least since 1980) to the UK by Bure Valley Classics of Norfolk to be sold as a project car for restoration. It is a matching numbers car and understood to be complete with its original paint.

The first UK owner - an architectural designer also from Norfolk - did some work on it in 2019, mostly to make sure it would start, go and stop, and got it through an MOT and registered with the DVLA.

He sold it a year ago, for reasons unknown, but the second UK owner appears to have done little with the car since and it is now looking for someone with a passion to restore or preserve this running and driving, solid-bodied car.

On the Outside

Whilst the bodywork is pretty solid throughout, with no rust that we could see and nicely aligned panels and doors, the Willow Green paintwork appears to have barely been touched since new.

The paint finish is very flat looking - unlike the bonnet which has a number of gentle undulations in places there shouldn’t be - and is at times pitted, crazed, scratched and patchy across every part of the body.

The chrome around the car is mostly intact - with just a few dents in the front right overrider - but all of it is pitted to a greater or lesser degree. The lower nose below the front bumper is also a little misshapen.

The rubber seal around the windscreen was replaced a couple of years ago but the visible rubber elsewhere - particularly around the window and bumper at the rear - are perished and in need of replacement.

The 15-inch wire wheels were refurbished in March 2019 and therefore look in very good order - although one or two of the knock-off spinners have begun to dechrome in places. All corners are fitted with matching Bridgestone Insignia tyres dating from 2005.

On the Inside

Whilst those of us who reside in the UK can only dream about living in the hot sunshine of California, it can be a nightmare for classic car interiors. What looks to have once been Cinnamon coloured leather upholstery has dried out completely, cracking and peeling, and is probably beyond salvation.

The carpets and overmats don’t appear to be in bad condition and the steering wheel and period radio look good too. The dash top has cracked at either end but the vinyl trimmings like the door cards have fared a little better. We’re not sure what the headlining was originally made from but right now what is there resembles and feels like a large and very dry Ryvita.

Realistically, the cabin would benefit from being fully retrimmed, but at least this car provides an original and complete interior as a starting point.

Underneath

Under the front hinged clamshell bonnet, the engine bay appears a little scruffy, with surface rust over most of the ancillaries, but otherwise it looks solid and in good order mechanically. Being a US model, the engine has twin Zenith Stromberg carburettors rather than UK-spec triple SU carbs which, along with changes to the valves, reduced power to 246bhp.

The underbody appears to be very solid with nothing more than surface rust that we could see on any of the sub-structures like the bulkhead and nothing required in the way of welding. There’s clearly still some work to be done refurbishing the suspension and steering components and replacing some bushes, but otherwise all appears intact underneath.

The luggage space behind the +2 seats is in a similar condition to the rest of the vinyl-lined areas inside the cabin, a bit tired looking but otherwise intact, along with its runner strips - one of which has detached. Under the floor is a space for a spare wheel and the fuel tank, which has seen recent attention along with a new fuel line and filter. The rubber seal around the hatch door also looks like a recent replacement.

Take some time to scrutinise the gallery of detailed photos to determine for yourself the level of work and cost required to restore this E Type. We have the car at The Market HQ in Oxfordshire during the sale, so if you’d like to inspect it in person just use the ‘Contact Us’ feature to arrange a visit.

History Highlights

The car passed its one and only UK MOT in June 2019, which - thanks to the COVID extension - expired back in December 2020. It was a first time pass with no advisories, which speaks volumes about the underlying strength of the car - the test not being concerned about aesthetic appearance.

Although exempt by virtue of its age, we would strongly encourage the new owner to have it re-tested at the earliest opportunity. The cost of an MOT is a small investment when offset against the purchase and upkeep of any classic car, and it gives an independent, third-party assessment of the car’s condition, which not only provides reassurance to the owner and any subsequent purchasers but is also invaluable in the event of a bump when negotiating with the police and any interested insurance companies.

The documents file with the car includes the last California title, correspondence with the DVLA for registration, and a number of invoices for the wheel refurbishment and various parts purchased during the spring and summer of 2019.

There’s also a Jaguar Heritage production trace certificate giving the factory build data and initial destination market information.

The current odometer reading of 90,871 is believed to be genuine - although without any history from the US it clearly cannot be warranted.

The car comes with a small crate of parts removed from the car, including the head rests and a seat swab as well as some replacement parts not yet added and a maintenance manual.