2006-07-15 07:32:40 | pauls writes:

4/26/05 Listed among inventory that had formerly been in the possession of Georgia enthusiast www.jaguarjames.com

2023-11-15 07:08:58 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1971-jaguar-e-type-convertible-45VJX8

Seller's description:

1971 Jaguar E-Type Convertible

Odometer 92,528 Miles

Engine size 4200

Auction Details

Seller Type Private

Town Normandie

Country France

4.2L powerplant with manual transmission

Extensively restored in 2022 with only light work remaining

Impressive Primrose Yellow paintwork with black leather interior

Sadly we know very little about the history of this car

First registered in 1971

The certificat d’immatriculation is dated 2007

Currently indicates 92,528 miles from new

In 2022 the car underwent substantial restoration by SAS Culbu, Carbu & Cie

Invoices for this work are included in the sale

The car also comes with the certificat d’immatriculation

The Condition

Repainted into period-accurate Primrose Yellow last year

Extensively rebuilt and restored with no dents or dings

We note some rough edges around the wheel arches

Some light wear to the car’s lower extremities

The car is sitting on its original wire-spokes

Full set of Vredestein tyres

Black fabric soft top

The car’s interior is in good order

Original instruments with only light signs of wear

Wood-trimmed steering wheel and gearstick

Soft sagging to the seats 

Some wear to the carpets

Underneath is in good, solid order with clean suspension and exhaust

The Mechanics

4.2L Jaguar powerplant

Manual transmission

Engine rebuilt in 2022

Jaguar head is clean and proudly on display

The vendor notes that the cylinder head may need tightening in the next 1000kms

We’re also informed that the carbs still require restoration

We understand that the car is in very good working order 

No leaks, knocks, bangs or smoke have been reported to us