1969 Jaguar E-Type Series II 4.2 Roadster, Lefthand Drive

Production of the Series II Jaguar E-type started in August 1968 and continued through to October 1970. It is often regarded as the best driving E-type derivative. The most notable differences being the larger air intake, open headlights and new tail lights. The interior became more comfortable with fully reclining seats and revised switch gear. The Series II was now the most developed, reliable and rewarding driver's car to date and satisfied the market for refinement without diluting the classic E-type design. Braking efficiency was improved with larger calipers all round. On offer here is a Series II E-Type finished in the timeless combination of Silver Grey with black interior. It is also one of the best restorations to factory specification that is ever likely to come to the market unused. It was the personal project of well-renowned restorer who wished to execute the most exacting rebuild for himself with the knowledge gained from several previous customer build examples. The result is truly stunning with a depth that could only be achieved by a craftsman with aspirations of lifetime ownership. Originally supplied to American businessman and financier, Saul Steinberg, founder of Leasco and best remembered for his attempted takeover of Walt Disney Productions in 1984 and his gift of Rubens's 1614 masterpiece, 'Death of Adonis' to the Israel Museum. This E-Type had been in the possession of our restorer since 2004, but the restoration was only completed in 2011. This most comprehensive of restorations took approximately two years to arrive at the standard we see today. The history file contains a complete record of the in-house restoration. The interior is by Suffolk and Turley, the world-class Jaguar trim specialists. It has recently had a final engine tune and the geometry checked together with an MoT. Also accompanying the car is the original jack, a wheel spinner tool and hide hammer. With six-figure prices regularly quoted now for E-Type restorations of this quality the guide is surely very realistic. The E-Type has now gained a second breath on values post the 50th Anniversary and Series II values are aligning accordingly.