1969 Jaguar E-Type Series II Roadster

1969

47,500 miles

Manual

Petrol

No estimate provided

Listing Source

Charterhouse Auctioneers

Auction

Location

United Kingdom

Auction Venue

Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford

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Description

Registration number UBD 241G Red with a cream interior Left hand drive 47,500 recorded miles Fully restored by Gibson Classics Ltd Ex-Florida car Matching numbers Owned since 2021 Original E-Type steering wheel will be sold with the car Well maintained by the owner Invoices for £8,500 for past five years

About the E-Type Series III Roadster

The Series III V12 Roadster (1971-1975) offered the ultimate E-Type open-top experience with V12 smoothness. The most desirable Series 3. Values from £100k.

Known Issues to Watch For

Engine: XK six (S1/S2) - oil leaks, cooling critical, timing chain, head gasket if overheated. V12 (S3) - generally reliable but complex carburettors (some converted to EFI), overheating if coolant neglected, head gaskets expensive, distributor issues. Cooling: Critical on all E-Types - modern fans recommended. Gearbox: All-synchro from 1965. Earlier Moss box synchros wear. Brakes: Discs all round but inboard rears (S3) can seize. Servo issues. Body: Monocoque steel - rust in sills, floors, inner wings, bonnet frame, boot floor critical. Bonnet fit notoriously difficult. Electrics: Lucas issues. Budget £8-15k annually.

Desirable Options

Series 1 (most valuable), Flat-floor 3.8, Roadster/OTS body, Matching numbers, Heritage Certificate, Good panel fit, Recent restoration, Good chrome, Original colours