2022-10-14 10:30:25 | pauls writes:

Car on BAT

bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-jaguar-xke-coupe-37/

Seller's description;

Seller: michaelerwinwc

Location: Concord, California 94519

Chassis: 1R26405

Non-Running Project

31k Miles Shown, TMU

4.2L Inline-Six

4-Speed Manual Transmission

Yellow Paintwork

Black Leather Upholstery

Push-Button AM/FM Radio

Dual SU Carburetors

Four-Wheel Disc Brakes

Chrome 15" Wheels

Manufacturer's Literature

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Lot #88088

This 1969 Jaguar XKE Series II coupe is a non-running project that was reportedly acquired by the seller’s late father in 1976, and is said to have been stored indoors since 1989. The car is finished in yellow over black leather upholstery and is equipped with a 4.2-liter inline-six mated to a four-speed manual transmission. Additional details include a push-button AM/FM radio, dual SU carburetors, four-wheel disc brakes, and 15” wheels. The car is not currently registered and will require mechanical work before it can be driven. This XKE project is now offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of their mother with manufacturer’s literature, and a clean California title.

The car wears faded yellow paintwork and features a louvered hood, a left-side mirror, a dual exhaust system, and chrome bumpers and trim. Yellow-on-blue California plates are included in the sale, and various dents, scratches, paint chips, and areas of corrosion.

Chrome 15” wheels with Jaguar-logo hubcaps are mounted with older whitewall tires that require replacement, and corrosion is visible on the wheels. A full-size spare is found in the rear storage area. Braking is through four-wheel discs with inboard-mounted rears.

The cabin houses seats trimmed in black leather that is worn and cracked, and black carpets line the floors. The car is equipped with a push-button AM/FM radio and an analog clock. The dashboard top is peeling, and the functionality of the under-dash air conditioner system is unknown.

The wood-rimmed steering wheel has a partially removed wrap, and Smiths instrumentation includes a 160-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, and a suite of auxiliary displays in the center stack. The five-digit odometer shows 31k miles, and total mileage is unknown.

The non-running 4.2-liter inline-six is equipped with dual SU carburetors and mated to a four-speed manual transmission. The seller notes that the fluids were not drained from the engine when the car was placed in storage in 1989. Areas of corrosion on the radiator, exhaust manifolds, and various engine components are noted.

Car number 1R26405 is shown on the data plate, and the current California title lists the car’s VIN as J691R26405. The title carries a duplicate notation, and the car is currently registered as Planned Non-Operational.

2022-10-28 09:51:32 | Captain RD writes:

Sold for $32,250 on 10/21/22

Car on BAT

2025-12-31 11:52:33 | Mike D writes:

Car has been sympathetically restored and is now offered by IT'S ALIVE! AUTOMOTIVE in St. Louis, Missouri for $109,900.00 USD.

www.itsaliveauto.com/vehicles/488/1969-jaguar-e-type-series-ii-fixed-head-coupe

2026-06-06 19:49:05 | pauls writes:

Car again offered at above seller:

classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1969/jaguar/e_type/102373687

1969 Jaguar E-Type

$109,900

The 1969 Jaguar E-Type Series II Fixed Head Coupe featured here is finished in its stunning, factory-correct color combination of Pale Primrose Yellow over Black leather interior. According to the accompanying Jaguar-Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, chassis no. 1R26405 was completed at the Coventry Works in May 1969. Dispatched to British Leyland of New York in June of that year, this E-Type was delivered new to California, as evidenced by its original blue-and-yellow license plates and a copy of a previously issued California state title. The title confirms 1970 as the year of the cars first sale, and the registration documents the original plate number: 973 BEX.

This Pale Primrose Series II is believed to have had only three previous owners. The second owner reportedly acquired the car in 1976 from the San Francisco suburb of Concord. For reasons unknown, but likely due to a growing familys need for a more practical vehicle, the car was parked in a garage in 1989. Telltale November 1989 expiration tags on the rear plate confirm how long it sat idle.

More than thirty years later, the widow and son of the second owner offered the car on BringATrailer.com as a non-running project. Quickly labeled a true barn find by the BaT community, the 31,000-mile Series II Coupe fetched over $32,000 in October 2022, selling to a St. Louis based English sports car enthusiast.

When car no. 1R26405 arrived at ITS ALIVE! in November 2022, the new owner had one question: Can she be brought back to life without a full nut-and-bolt restoration? A thorough inspection revealed that while the car no longer wore its original Pale Primrose finish, the body was remarkably solid-free from corrosion, just as one would hope from a lifelong California car with low mileage. The original, numbers-matching 4.2L engine turned freely and passed a compression test, showing promising signs of life. The decision was made to approach the restoration in phases: first addressing the engine and drivability, with cosmetics to follow.

Our in-house technicians began by removing and rebuilding the original Zenith-Stromberg carburetors with new throttle shafts and adjustable jets. The entire fuel system was disassembled, with all hoses replaced and steel lines either cleaned or renewed. A solid-state fuel pump was installed, and the original fuel tank was cleaned, boiled, leak-tested, and reinstalled. The engine received a full tune-up with fresh ignition components-while the original, date-stamped 1969 ignition coil was preserved. The cooling system was serviced with a new water pump and all new hoses and clamps, while the radiator was flushed and tested. With fuel, ignition, and cooling sorted, the numbers-matching engine roared back to life in January 2023-for the first time in more than three decades. It was clear that 1R26405 wasnt just running, it was proud and loud.

In February 2023, phase two began: restoring drivability. The clutch and brake hydraulics were rebuilt, and the IRS assembly was removed, cleaned, disassembled, and restored using our proprietary XK-E IRS process. New rotors, pads, calipers, and stainless-steel braided flex lines were installed, along with a brand-new LHD brake pipe set. The IRS was reassembled with new subframe mounts and GIRLING remote rear caliper bleeders. After final bleeding and adjustments, the car was driven for the first time in nearly 35 years in the fall of 2023.

After investing over $24,000 in parts and labor, the owner reached a crossroads. Though the car was running beautifully, it still needed cosmetic restoration. Rather than doubling down, the owner traded the Series II to ITS ALIVE! in exchange for a Jaguar Mark II Saloon-better suited for their lifestyle. Now in the hands of a premier Jaguar restoration specialist, the coupe received the attention it deserved.

Under our care, 1R26405 was stripped of all chrome, trim, lamps, lenses, and glass in preparation for a full exterior respray in its original Pale Primrose Yellow. The reassembly included new windshield glass, fresh weatherstripping, and new body rubber. All exterior brightwork was either re-plated or replaced, including the bumpers, drip rail moldings, wiper arms, blades, and window trim. To highlight the E-Types motorsport heritage, we replaced the original chrome steel wheels with bolt-on 15 alloy DUNLOP wheels, wrapped in four new VREDESTEIN 185R15 Sprint Classic tires. The iconic California license plates were cleaned and straightened, complemented by a period SCCA San Francisco Region sticker on the rear window. Four removable, magnetic white 12 roundels (referencing the cars model year) add a final motorsport touch.

Inside, the interior was refreshed using materials sourced from Muncie Imports & Classics. Underneath new carpeting lies a layer of Dynamat insulation. Additional new items include seat leather and foam, sill vinyl, center console coverings, and cargo-area inserts. The original suede headliner, matching visors, wood-rimmed steering wheel, 1969-dated KANGOL seatbelts, and a functional period PHILLIPS AM/FM radio remain in place. Under the bonnet, the numbers-matching 4.2L XK engine has been detailed, and the factory-painted frame rails were carefully preserved during cleaning.

Today, 1R26405 presents as a fully restored Series II Coupe with a brilliant finish, refreshed interior, and sorted mechanicals. The detailed engine bay provides a true wow factor when opening the bonnet to reveal the legendary XK inline-six, while thoughtful touches like the alloy DUNLOP wheels help this E-Type stand out-even among other restored examples.

ITS ALIVE! is proud to offer this low-mileage, California-kept, sympathetically restored E-Type Series II Fixed Head Coupe.