Jaguar E-Type Series II
Car-ID: OT0117
Vehicle Description
This Series II E-Type coupé, a 1969 model which was imported from the US, presents itself in the colour combination of bright blue paintwork and dark blue leather interior. It features the long wheelbase and the 2+2 seater arrangement which had been introduced in 1966. It also has the 4.2 litre engine installed, which brought a significant power increase compared to the 3.8 litre engine of earlier models.
This car presents itself in a decent condition for its age. The Jaguar was re-painted “à l’américaine” some time ago, the paintwork is by and large ok with an age-related patina with traces of wear and tear. Also the engine compartment shows traces of corrosion and the windscreen has stone chip damage. The chrome parts are shiny and well-kept. This Jaguar runs on beautiful spoke wheels. On the inside, traces of wear and tear can be seen, with cracks showing on the seats. The E-Type features a handsome wooden steering wheel. This Jaguar will require a bit of attention. With regards to the price development of these amazing cars, the investment ought to prove worthwhile.
The essence of automotive beauty
No other than Enzo Ferrari called the E-Type the most beautiful car ever made, and even if beauty is always in the eye of the beholder, not too many people would have contradicted him since. The debut of the XK-E, called “E-Type”, in 1961 was nothing short of a sensation. Its unrivalled elegant styling was complemented by plenty of power, and all of that at a relatively moderate price.
Over the years, the successful model was modified in several ways: From the spring of 1966 there was a 2 + 2-seater version with an extended wheelbase. In 1967, the headlight covers fell victim to American safety regulations. On the engine side, there were six-cylinder engines with 3.8 and later 4.2 litres, and as of 1971, twelve-cylinder motors to choose from. Production of the compact two-seaters ceased in 1971, the so-called Series III was only offered as a 2+2-seater.
A classic of superlatives, that’s all there is to it.
