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- The Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show Sale 2024
- 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series I.5 4.2-Litre 2+2 Coupé
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series I.5 4.2-Litre 2+2 Coupé
Lot Number: 156
1968 Jaguar E-Type Series I.5 4.2-Litre 2+2 Coupé
A desirable, original, UK-supplied, right-hand drive Jaguar E-Type Series I.5 FHC with less than 55,000 miles indicated and just one former keeper.
- Sold for: £42,750
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 24th March, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Jaguar Dark Blue -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
XTW 803F -
ODOMETER READING
54699 Miles
SUMMARY
A desirable, original, UK-supplied, right-hand drive Jaguar E-Type Series I.5 FHC with less than 55,000 miles indicated and just one former keeper.
DESCRIPTION
- An original UK-supplied Jaguar E-type Series I.5 4.2-litre, 2+2 Coupé with a manual gearbox
- Finished in Jaguar Dark Blue with a grey leather interior
- Specified from new as a standard model with standard wire wheels and 9:1 compression ratio and ordered with front seat belts (£10.00)
- Supplied with its original order form from Lex Garages (13/10/1967) and the Sales Invoice for £2,140 11s 8d (17/01/1968)
- With its original owner from new until 2016 and our vendor to date, so just one former registered keeper
- 54,699 miles indicated which our vendor believes is genuine
- MOT until June 2024 issued with 'No Advisories'. Good history file
- The Series I.5 is undoubtedly the best combination of design and function and certainly the rarest
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 156
- Make
- JAGUAR
- Model
- E-TYPE SERIES 1.5
- Variant
- COUPE
- Registration Number
- XTW 803F
- MOT Expiry
- 07/06/2024
- Chassis Number
- 1E51095
- Engine Number
- 7E540259
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Jaguar Dark Blue
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTSCORE:
87 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Very original car having spent 23 years in storage before being recommissioned in 2001. Good exterior paintwork consistent with age. Beautiful dark blue exterior with grey leather seats and trim. A couple of areas of paint have been damaged and may require touch up, or leave as is depending on your choice. Stainless steel exhaust and Chrome wire wheels.
Interior
Door-Cards:
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Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
The leather seats would benefit from some TLC but again consistent with age.
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Rear cross bulkhead water pipes replaced 2023 with no leaking detected.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Excellent original 4 speed box. A dream to drive, even on modern roads, very comfortable, standard 4 speed gearbox and transmission.
Running Gear
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Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
Front suspension overhall 2023, new bushes, uprated front discs, hubs and brakes. Original parts available.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
All working as should, parts replaced and serviced as required. Starts well with original mechanical distributor.
Vehicle History
Remarks
2 owners from new, garaged and never driven in the wet, extensive history and documentation. Original owner from New till 2016, Current owner 2016 to date. Sales order and invoice with docs shows ordered Oct 67 and delivered Jan 68, so very early series1.5 car with mostly series 1 parts. Off road from 1977 to 2001. MOT’s to 2018 confirming mileage. Also original owners notebook of miles and trips. Invoices showing work completed over many years.
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Due to venue restrictions, all vehicles must be collected on Monday 25th March between 9am and 2pm.
Any vehicles not collected by this time will be transported to a secure storage facility in Northampton by our transport partner EM Rogers, the charges for which are £175 plus VAT for removal and £10 plus VAT per day for storage. We will make contact on Sunday to confirm how you will be removing your vehicle(s). If we do not hear back by 9am on Monday morning, we will arrange collection with EM Rogers on your behalf.
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