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1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 4.2-Litre Roadster - Property of Nigel Havers

Lot Number: 356

1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 4.2-Litre Roadster - Property of Nigel Havers

A very attractive Series 2 Roadster owned by Mr Nigel Havers.

  • Sold for: £59,500

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 24th March, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Signal Red

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    DAC 854J

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    16029 Miles

SUMMARY

A very attractive Series 2 Roadster owned by Mr Nigel Havers.

DESCRIPTION

  • An original, UK-supplied, right-hand drive, manual gearbox, Series 2 Roadster on offer from one of the UK's most admired actors
  • Powered by Jaguar's legendary XK-based 4.2-litre, straight-six offering 240bhp and a top speed of 151mph
  • Classically presented in Signal Red with a black leather interior, black soft top and sitting on chrome wires
  • Coming with a lovely history file and fastidiously maintained
  • The decision was taken three-years ago to refresh the paintwork with impressive results
  • Recent attention has included a total rear-end rebuild including the prop shaft UJs and a brake upgrade
  • An E-Type Roadster in Signal Red with chrome wire wheels is right up there on the aspirational chart, however, ownership by a hugely popular celebrity takes it to another level

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
356
Make
JAGUAR
Model
E-TYPE
Variant
Roadster
Registration Number
DAC 854J
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Chassis Number
1R1637
Engine Number
7R36772-9
Transmission
Manual
Body Colour
Signal Red

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Simon.

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SCORE:

95 / 135

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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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