| 1969 Jaguar e-type series 2 roadster |
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VIN: 1R9892
Engine: 7R6021-9
In 1969 the series 2 e-type (aka: XKE) was introduced. Since close to 80% of sales of the e-type were destined to the USA the series 2
was created to meet the needs of the USA market. American demanded cars with better cooling systems, better brakes and more
comfortable seats. The series 2 delivered in all of these areas with a better radiator with twin electric fans, bigger brakes and adjustable
seats. Unfortunately these were also the times where increasing USA regulations forced manufacturers to decrease horsepower in order to
meet emission regulations and to change bumpers and exterior lights.
This particular series 2 is a matching numbers car that was involved some years ago in a minor accident to the right front corner of the
bonnet. The accident seems to only have affected the bonnet as everything else is very straight. The prior owner did try to straighten the
bonnet a little but more work is needed to ft the bonnet properly. The doors and trunk lid fit well. Originally the car was silver with blue
interior, which I find to be a very attractive color combination. At some point in time it was repainted white. The car is currently in primer.
Mechanically the car starts right up and sounds very good. Engine does not smoke nor is it a leaker. Clutch and gearbox feel fine. It has a
new fuel pump, gasoline tank was cleaned, carbs rebuilt, new ignition and the brakes serviced, As mentioned before the engine is original
to the car. One BIG advantage is that the car has been converted to the triple SU carburetors of the earlier series 1 cars. This same carb
setup was used on the European version of the series 2 e-type. Notice in the photos that the conversion included the proper air cleaner
drum and triangular plenum. The car comes with factory air conditioner which will need to be serviced but the components are there. Also
included is a removable hardtop in very good condition. These were made in the 1960s by a company in California. The back plexiglas
was just replaced.
The soft top is blue canvas but has some holes and I would recommend replacing it. Most of the interior can be used; the seats are in good
condition with no tears on the leather. The tires are very old and I would strongly recommend replacing them. The chassis and
undercarriage are straight and solid. There is a rust area about 6 inches long on the trunk floor (under the gasoline tank) that should be
easy fix with a metal patch. There is a photo taken from under the car which shows the hole. The doors are usually the first thing to rust
on a Jaguar and as you can see in one of the photos these are very good.
This is the type of car you can make into a driving restoration. Fix the essentials right now (paint, tires, etc) and make improvements over
time. The extra features of the triple carbs, AC and hardtop will make this car more desirable than a standard series 2 when you are done.
Plus you get to pick whatever color you want for the car.
Included is a Jaguar Heritage Certificate which certifies that the numbers match on the car.
Price: SOLD
Please contact me at ivan@thecarnut.com interested or if you have any questions.
Move the slider to scroll through the photos. Please note that my camera has some internal dirt that sometimes create darker
spots on the photos; they are not paint defects. Click on the bottom right icon to see the photos full screen.
Engine: 7R6021-9
In 1969 the series 2 e-type (aka: XKE) was introduced. Since close to 80% of sales of the e-type were destined to the USA the series 2
was created to meet the needs of the USA market. American demanded cars with better cooling systems, better brakes and more
comfortable seats. The series 2 delivered in all of these areas with a better radiator with twin electric fans, bigger brakes and adjustable
seats. Unfortunately these were also the times where increasing USA regulations forced manufacturers to decrease horsepower in order to
meet emission regulations and to change bumpers and exterior lights.
This particular series 2 is a matching numbers car that was involved some years ago in a minor accident to the right front corner of the
bonnet. The accident seems to only have affected the bonnet as everything else is very straight. The prior owner did try to straighten the
bonnet a little but more work is needed to ft the bonnet properly. The doors and trunk lid fit well. Originally the car was silver with blue
interior, which I find to be a very attractive color combination. At some point in time it was repainted white. The car is currently in primer.
Mechanically the car starts right up and sounds very good. Engine does not smoke nor is it a leaker. Clutch and gearbox feel fine. It has a
new fuel pump, gasoline tank was cleaned, carbs rebuilt, new ignition and the brakes serviced, As mentioned before the engine is original
to the car. One BIG advantage is that the car has been converted to the triple SU carburetors of the earlier series 1 cars. This same carb
setup was used on the European version of the series 2 e-type. Notice in the photos that the conversion included the proper air cleaner
drum and triangular plenum. The car comes with factory air conditioner which will need to be serviced but the components are there. Also
included is a removable hardtop in very good condition. These were made in the 1960s by a company in California. The back plexiglas
was just replaced.
The soft top is blue canvas but has some holes and I would recommend replacing it. Most of the interior can be used; the seats are in good
condition with no tears on the leather. The tires are very old and I would strongly recommend replacing them. The chassis and
undercarriage are straight and solid. There is a rust area about 6 inches long on the trunk floor (under the gasoline tank) that should be
easy fix with a metal patch. There is a photo taken from under the car which shows the hole. The doors are usually the first thing to rust
on a Jaguar and as you can see in one of the photos these are very good.
This is the type of car you can make into a driving restoration. Fix the essentials right now (paint, tires, etc) and make improvements over
time. The extra features of the triple carbs, AC and hardtop will make this car more desirable than a standard series 2 when you are done.
Plus you get to pick whatever color you want for the car.
Included is a Jaguar Heritage Certificate which certifies that the numbers match on the car.
Price: SOLD
Please contact me at ivan@thecarnut.com interested or if you have any questions.
Move the slider to scroll through the photos. Please note that my camera has some internal dirt that sometimes create darker
spots on the photos; they are not paint defects. Click on the bottom right icon to see the photos full screen.