1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Coupe

Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire 45000 - 55000 Registration No: LNF 804G Chassis No: 1R20559 MOT: Exempt � One of just 1,071 RHD Series II Fixed Head Coupes made � Notably early Series II E-Type, registered just two months into production � In current ownership for twenty-four years � Highly desirable 'home market' example At launch, the Malcolm Sayer-penned E-Type was the fastest production car of its time � its 3.8-litre straight six engine allowing a 0-60mph acceleration time of a whisker over seven seconds and a top speed of c.150mph. Despite this, the engine size was increased from 3.8 to 4.2 litres in October 1964 and, with the change, came a sweeter all-synchromesh gearbox, better brakes and more comfortable seats. Introduced in August 1968, the Series II version of Jaguar�s immortal E-Type sported redesigned bumpers and lights. Less noticeable was its enlarged front air intake which in conjunction with dual cooling fans made the newcomer better behaved in hot weather and heavy traffic. With its 4235cc DOHC straight-six engine developing a quoted 265bhp/283lbft, the Jaguar was reputedly capable of nearly 150mph and 0-60mph in 7.5 seconds. Available in open two-seater, Fixed-Head two-seater and Fixed-Head 2+2-seater guises, the American market accounted for the bulk of Series II production, with the fixed-head two-seater being the rarest of the three variants. More information following shortly.