Sold for £55,125
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: YYT 107H
Chassis No: 1R20593
MOT: Exempt
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 circa 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. The Series 2 models introduced in 1969 are distinguished by their lack of headlamp covers, enlarged front air intake, repositioned front indicators and taillights, wrap-around rear bumper, twin-electric fans, uprated brakes and refashioned facia and seats. Just 1,071 RHD Series 2 FHCs are thought to have been made.
According to its accompanying Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, chassis 1R20593 was completed on 16th December 1969 and despatched to Henlys Ltd of London some four weeks later. Originally finished in Primrose Yellow with Black upholstery, the two-seater was first registered as ‘YYT 107H’ on 10th March 1970. The V5C Registration Document on file shows just four former keepers one of whom commissioned a well-known motorcycle Tourist Trophy engine builder to carry out an extensive cosmetic and mechanical restoration during the mid to late 1990s. The work was documented via a collection of photographs which remain with the car and resulted in it winning various awards. Thought to have covered less than 10,000 miles since its rejuvenation including a trip to the Le Mans 24-hours race, the E-Type remains highly presentable. Nicely detailed with a wood-rim steering wheel, period Radiomobile 8-track player and underbonnet HR Owen Ltd sticker (the latter might well have been the supplying dealer), ‘YYT 107H’ has recently been treated to new wire wheels all-round plus replacement wheel bearings and fresh hub seals. As impressive underneath as it is on top, the Jaguar pleasingly retains its original factory fitted engine (7R9706-9). Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, Heritage Certificate, old MOTs, restoration photographs and sundry invoices.
For more information, please contact:
Damian Jones
damian.jones@handh.co.uk
07855 493737
Auction: Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire, 14th Jun, 2023
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