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2008 Shannons Sydney Autumn Classic Auction
Lot
13

1969 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 Roadster

$75,000

melbourne

Sold

Specifications

Engine In-line six-cylinder, 4235cc
Gearbox 4-speed manual with overdrive
Body Work Roadster
Colour Black
Interior Leather
Wheels Discs
Brakes Discs

Description

This lot is no longer available

There can be few cars more easily recognised than Jaguar's iconic E-Type, the sports car that best represents the Swinging Sixties and all that was great about that period in time. When it was launched to a stunned world in 1961, the E-Type offered genuine 150mph performance at a price well below contemporary Aston Martins, Ferraris and the like. Malcolm Sayer's aerodynamic styling was derived from the streamlined D-Types that dominated Le Mans and the E-Type was soon proving itself on the racetracks of the world. Throughout the Sixties the E-Type underwent several major revisions, most notably the upgrade of the original 3.8-litre engine to 4.2-litres in 1964 and the adoption of an all-synchromesh gearbox. Other changes included improvements to the interior, stronger brakes and better electrics along with the option of automatic transmission and a 2+2 model alongside the classic coupe and roadster. The Series 2 was introduced in October 1968 with minor styling modifications to the nose, new tail light clusters and a new dashboard with rocker switches in place of the toggles to meet new safety regulations. Ownership of an E-Type, particularly the desirable roadster, is a hugely rewarding experience and a nicely sorted car like the example on offer here the best way to live the legend.