28th Sep, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia

 
Lot 3276
 

3276

1969 Jaguar E Type FHC Registration number: BGU 148G Date of first registration: 1969 VIN...

1969 Jaguar E Type FHC
Registration number: BGU 148G
Date of first registration: 1969
VIN number: 1R25759
Engine number: TR4069-5
MOT expires: 15 04 2020
V5C present listing 6 former keepers
Current mileage shown: 49,506
4235 cc
Black

Introduced in 3.8-litre form in 1961, the Jaguar E-Type caused a sensation when it appeared, with instantly classic lines and a top speed of 150mph. Nowadays it would be impossible for a single model to cause such a stir but here was a civilized production sports car that looked like a Le Mans prototype and could outperform just about anything else on the road.

The first significant upgrade occurred in October 1964 with the launch of the 4.2-liter version. Along with the bigger engine came a user-friendlier gearbox and servo brakes. From September 1968 Series II E-Types, incorporating safety upgrades previously fitted only in America, were released worldwide. In addition to revised lighting and switchgear, the front air intake was larger and sat behind a full-width bumper.

Tennants are proud to offer this wonderful example of a series 2 Jaguar E-type. Built and registered in 1969, it has been the subject of a comprehensive restoration. Finished in striking black, the coupe to the purest represents the best lines of any E-type, with lower roofline and shorter wheelbase than the 2+2.

This example also sports the prettier series one bonnet, a conversion often made by the discerning enthusiast with took the lines back to the original couple built in the early 1960s.

On inspection the car has been treated to a full ground up restoration by Philip Welch of Dunnington (see separate condition report), the original car being stripped and professionally painted in deep black to an excellent standard. There is evidence of a comprehensive mechanical overhaul backed up by a large file of receipts and invoices. This includes engine rebuild top and bottom end, rebuilt running gear, clutch and exhaust. The engine bay has been detailed to a high standard and shows many new and refurbished components under the bonnet.
The interior has been treated to a professional re-trim in good quality light tan leather, new carpets, headlining and the chrome work is in wonderful condition.

Buyer's premium of 12% inclusive of VAT @ 20%

Sold for £58,000
Estimated at £60,000 - £70,000


 

. Major overhaul carried out by Philip Welch of Dunnington, York, including new radiator, heater motor and all new silicon hoses. Suspension overhaul with new bushes front and rear. Complete new braking system all pipes, hoses servos and cylinders with copper craft callipers with vented discs, new rear callipers. Fully overhauled limited slip differential. The engine and gearbox were removed and stripped down and completely rebuilt by a known and respected specialist classic car mechanic, fully balanced, recorded with new pistons, new timing chains and tensioners so, new harmonic balancer. The crankshaft was converted to a rear slip seal. Cylinder head and carbs fully stripped down and over hauled. Transmission checked and overhauled as necessary. The original black interior was beginning to show its age and was completely retrimmed. All new wire wheels and tyres instruments overhauled where necessary. The heritage certificate shows the body number and engine number to be original, though the body was restored, and we assume the bonnet was replaced.

 


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