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• Auction House:
  Mossgreen
• Sale Name:
  Collectors' Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia
• Sale Date:
  14 Aug 2016 ~ 12noon
• Lot #:
  51
• Lot Description:
  1970 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES 2 4.2 OTS ROADSTER
  Chassis No: 1R 1721; Engine No: 7R 12721-8
• Notes:
  Jaguar entered the swinging sixties with the ultimate object of desire, the highest in performance and the car destined to become an icon of the era. The sensational Jaguar E-Type was developed as a racing car as well as a road car and has heralded a position in automotive history since it appeared in 1961. In 1996, the New York City Museum of Modern Art recognised the significance of the E-Type by including a blue roadster in its permanent design collection, one of only six motor cars to receive the distinction. It really all began with the genius of one man, the fascinating and charming Malcolm Sayer - arguably one of the two foremost aero-dynamists of the 1950s and 1960s along with Frank Costin. Sayers success, his many contributions to these advancements and the direct opposition he posed to Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz with the Jaguar C-type and D-typeÑneed only to be considered. At around 500lb (227kg) lighter than the XK150, the E-Type's performance had been more than satisfactorily gained by Sayer's and Jaguar's racing and passenger car experience. These technological advancements came together to create one of the most stylish and dexterous shapes ever in original motor car design and the light Series 1 E-type Jaguar changed the sports car world forever. As the marque progressed, October 1964 saw the launch of the 4.2-litre model, offering a gearbox with synchromesh on first gear together with the bigger, torquier engine. The Series 2 E-Types underwent a number of design changes that were phased in during 1967, largely due to U.S. design legislation. From 1969, major changes were made to the bodywork with a more raked windscreen; the most distinctive feature being the absence of the aerodynamic glass headlight covers. Mechanical improvements included power steering, bigger brakes and optional air-conditioning for the first time. Improved engine cooling was achieved thanks to an enlarged air-intake and twin electric fans. Other characteristics of the Series 2 include the wrap-around raised rear bumper, larger front indicators and a new collapsible steering column was fitted. An improved ignition switch incorporating a steering lock was also introduced. New seats were fitted with head rests (as required by U.S. law beginning in 1969). Rocker dash switches replaced the earlier toggle switches giving an asymmetrical layout. The engine is easily identified visually by the change from smooth polished cam covers to a more industrial ribbed appearance. Hailed by journalists as one of the world's most outstanding performers, this 4.2-litre roadster still boasts its comfortable ride, low noise level and a useful boot for touring in the best GT tradition. This fine example being offered at auction has been held in its current ownership since 1999 having belonged to a fellow family member for 20 years before that. The car underwent a back to bare metal restoration, including the hard-top and interior re-trim in 2002, by Victory Panels of Brisbane. The engine was rebuilt by Jaguar Specialist R. C. Grieve of Fortitude valley that same year. Importantly, being one of only 14 Open Two-Seater Series 2 models delivered to Australia in 1970, (Jaguar E-type, The Definitive History by Phillip Porter) this beautiful car holds the auspicious Jaguar Trust Heritage Certificate authenticating it as a matching numbers, right hand drive, manual, open-two-seater with the date of manufacture being 13th May 1970. It sports all its original livery colour scheme of signal red with black interior and black soft top. It comes with its original tool kit, service books and manuals. The original distributor was British Leyland, Australia and the date of dispatch was 22nd June, 1970. The car is believed to have been a South Australian delivery originally but the first ownership is unknown. It runs on non-standard MWS stainless steel wire wheels, slightly over-sized. With an odometer reading at a very low 51,500 miles, this car has travelled approximately 4000 miles since it last changed ownership in 1999. This well presented Australian delivered factory RHD example going to auction offers a discerning collector a valuable opportunity to acquire a low mileage, well presented and well maintained, desirable Series 2 Jaguar E Type. This vehicle will be sold unregistered.
• Estimate:
  A$95,000 - 115,000
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Automobiles & Accessories

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