Jaguar: XJ XJE

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Technical specifications

Manufacturer:Jaguar
Model:XJ
Year:1970
Color:Blue
Mileage:39,364
Interior Color:grey
Engine:6
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1970 Series II Jaguar XKE Convertible
Color – Blue
Engine – 4.2 Straight 6
Interior - Grey leather seats, grey carpets
Drivetrain – 4 speed manual
Body Style – Coupe Convertible Roadster
Mileage – 39357 miles
VIN – 1R11382
The vehicle is in generally excellent restored overall condition. A concour level restoration was completed between 1998 and approximately 2001. Respecting the odometer gauge, this vehicle has been driven less than seven thousand miles since the restoration and has been kept in stored in a heated facility for the previous 15 years. Restoration invoices exceed $250,000.00 Cdn with the receipts and restoration history available for inspection. During the restoration process, a new Martin Robey body shell, body panels and underside unibody frame components were used. Martin Robey was established in 1978 and is known throughout the UK as a manufacturer and supplier of quality body shell and frame components.
The body was professionally prepared and painted in a factory available Indigo Blue non-metallic base coat / clear coat finish. The body preparation and paint application is professional quality standards. The non-metallic dark blue exterior paint remains in excellent condition throughout and the exterior steel body panels with few very slight paint chips noted. The front bonnet is in excellent damage free condition. The bonnet assembly opens properly with it’s inside release latches. The vented bonnet assembly is complete with mouldings in excellent condition.
Both steel doors are in generally excellent condition. A single minor body dent was noted on the right door panel. Both doors are excellent in fit with smooth unbinding operation. The doors are fitted with new weather stripping throughout. Chrome plated handle assemblies are in excellent condition.
The lower rear underside pan is in excellent damage free condition. The original rear tail and backup light assemblies are in excellent condition. The wrap-around rear chrome plated bumper and bumper guard assemblies are in excellent condition. The rear trunk lid is in excellent condition. The trunk compartment accommodates the spare tire and jack. The compartment has completed detailing work with excellent grey matting and siding. The underside body floor pans are protected by a gravel guard application and unibody frame components are in excellent condition. The chrome plated windshield mouldings are in excellent condition as are the replacement tinted and shaded windshield and door glass. A canvas convertible top has been fitted to the restored factory original top frame, both in excellent condition.
The front chrome plated bumper, bumper guards and bumper over-rider are in excellent condition. The original amber lensed turn indicator lights are in excellent condition. Fitted are replacement halogen headlights, complete with chrome plated headlight mouldings and surrounds.
Pirelli 205/70R/15 blackwall radials are fitted. They show minimal treadwear by visual inspection and are mounted to reproduction chrome plated wire wheels with 3-prong centre-lock spinners. Some minor pitting has been noted. The interior was re-upholstered using Bas Jaguar Trim Specialities to original specifications. The bucket style chairs were rebuilt and reupholstered in grey leather. The grey vinyl door panels and interior trim panels were replaced. All in excellent condition. The black dash pad is in excellent condition. The dash was restored and fitted with original Smiths instrumentation. The interior floor carpets are in excellent condition inclusive of the rocker panel coverings. The center console, original 4-speed wood shifter knob are in excellent condition. The vehicle is equipped with an aftermarket in-dash Blaupunkt AM/FM Cassette Stereo.
Motive power is by correct 4.2 Litre inline dual overhead camshaft six-cylinder mated to a 4-speed manual transmission and correct jaguar differential. The drivetrain has been completely rebuilt as part of the restoration process. Some mechanical modifications have been noted: The original equipment Zenith carburetors have been replaced with triple Weber carburetors. A new replacement stainless steel exhaust system has been installed. The ignition has been upgraded with MSD components. Girling 4-wheel disc brakes have been overhauled along with the suspension and steering components.
This clean 1970 Jaguar starts right up and idles perfectly. Drives smooth and straight. All the lights, horn and wipers are functioning properly. All the gauges work. There are no tears in the soft top. This car is one of the last 4.2 liter, 6 cylinder E-types built. This car was entered into the first annual Cobble Beach Concour’s D’elegance 2014, hosted in Owen Sound Ontario, Canada and was a fierce competitor amongst its competition. This car could be used as a daily driver or a great show car on the weekends!

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