1967 Jaguar E-Type S1.5 2+2

This E Type was purchased by the current owner at the start of last year as an unfinished project. The current owner’s plans were to get the car over that line to being a finished car with the aim to complete the final work as a father/son project. Lots of work had been done on the car from the previous owner including a complete engine rebuild, leaving lots of little jobs that just needed to be tidied up. The whole car has undergone a thorough inspection, significant body and paint work and an intensive clean during the current owner’s time leaving the car looking as good as it does in the photos below. The previous owner had considerable engine work done to the car and the current owner reports that the car is a thoroughly enjoyable drive as a result. The most notable of which is the uprated cylinder head and the completely refurbished carburettor systems. The current owner has decided to move the car on due to health-related issues but has completely enjoyed their time with the car.

The bodywork completed recently on the E Type has left the car looking extremely presentable with the paintwork being brand new. The car was painted due to the bonnet being damaged in transit. Instead of fixing the bonnet, which was beyond repair, the owner managed to find a genuine heritage replacement for the car which was then painted to match the rest of the body.

Now, with old paint being notoriously hard to blend to with a newly sprayed panel, the decision was taken to repaint the entire car to match the bonnet’s new colour. The resulting work saw the car stripped back on the exterior including the underside of the car. The petrol tank was removed and checked for leaks and rust and the area was painted in its absence.

Whilst all the brightwork was off the car, the decision was made to send it off for re-chroming, which further highlights the fantastic job done on the body. The wheels have also been treated to a recondition as they were sent off to be refurbished whilst the car was in the body shop. Rounding off the exterior condition, all electrics work including the lights and the owner reports that the previous owner must have upgraded the headlights due to their admirable performance in the dark. They are now less like candles in jam jars and more in keeping with modern illumination, helpful in the dark wintery months. The only part of the outside that requires mentioning is the very minor chip in the paintwork on the edge of the rear door, it has been filled in with a touch up pen by the looks of it but is worth mentioning, nonetheless.

Climb inside the driver’s side of E Type and you’re met with that huge wooden rimmed steering wheel in all its glory. The wheel is in great condition with no lacquer flaking or splintering and no dulling or damage to the metal sections. The steering wheel sits proud of the dash where you’ll find something very rare, a genuine mileage of 73,496. This is down to the car being off the road since the late 80’s undergoing a slow restorative process back to its former glory.

The dashboard is in great condition with no cracking, all of the dials are in good condition also with all of them working as intended. The black upholstery around the car is part original, part new, with the carpets being new units from the previous owner. Everything has had a thorough clean, and light restore to bring it back up to this fantastic condition.

There is some slight wear on the leather on the driver’s seat, but this should be easily fixable with some leather feed. There are no rips or tears in the seats which is the main plus point and the padding in the seats for the bolsters looks to be in good condition as well. The only thing to mention in the interior is the slight rip in fabric down by the handbrake. This looks like it could be repaired, or the centre console could be re-trimmed should you wish, although it’s not a big enough issue to warrant immediate attention.

The rear seats are in fantastic condition and look as though they have not done much work during their life with very little, if any, wear and tear. The rear luggage space is again in great condition and looks like it might have had some restorative work done if not had parts replaced during its time up on axle stands in the garage during the previous owner’s time with the car. Underneath the luggage space in the rear is the spare wheel well, again in good condition with the full-size spare sat snugly in the space. Lastly in the interior of the E Type, the headlining which was done by the previous owner and to ‘a very high standard’ as reported by the current owner. In summary the interior of this E Type is a wonderful place to be and offers plenty of comfort as well as nostalgia.

The underside of the E Type’s shell as previously mentioned is in great condition which makes sense due to the very low mileage. During the paint and body work however, the underside was treated and painted making sure the condition was as good as the top side. There are clear signs of stone chip/rust prevention being applied and the arches are very good indeed. The components underneath all look to be in great condition with all suspension and drivetrain related mechanics being in great working order. There is minimal, if any at all, surface rust underneath and there is no damage to be seen on the floor, sills or arches.

The car has had a significant amount of work completed during the last few years. Below is a summary of the paperwork presented with the car.

- H float lid gasket – Moss - 15/11/2021

- Needle/seat kit – Southern Carburettors & injection – 16/11/2021

- Brake master – Moss – 09/09/2021

- Lower ball joint gaiters – Stewart Wells – 13/10/2021

- Electric pump – Burlen Ltd – 21/10/2020

- Rear axle renovation, rear suspension renovation, differential overhaul – Nuneaton car crafts – 04/02/1988

- Complete engine strip and renovation including cooling system, strip down and clean/fix then reassemble, complete mechanical system removal, strip and assess then rebuild – Nuneaton Car Crafts – 03/03/1988

- Both doors replaced, new screens, various parts around the car replaced where needed – Nuneaton Car Crafts – 17/06/1988

- Remove cylinder heads, strip and reset valve clearances, reassembled with new gaskets and seals, strip carbs and overhaul, new jets and rings, correct faulty ignition light – Richard Straffen – 20/02/02

- Engine removed, fixed, honed, reset and reassembled – Hi-Teck

- Ball joint gaitor, washers misc – Moss – 19/08/2021

- Bonnet replaced (heritage), car resprayed, petrol tank removed and tested, Resprayed under car, all brightwork re-chromed – March 2021

- Brake master cylinder replaced; brakes tested – Stewart Wells – 10/10/2021

This is a beautiful car which has had significant body and paint work completed recently and a considerable amount of time spent on getting the engine and drivetrain working optimally for driving daily. This is a Jaguar E Type that you could drive daily all year round with very little problem.

Finding a good E Type these days is bound to set you back a whole heap of time and money, but we are certain this example will put a smile on your face when driven and we think it’s definitely one that should be atop your list when considering taking the leap buying a motoring icon like this. Our estimate for this car is £40,000 - £50,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.