1971 Jaguar E-Type

Coupe Coupe

6 - Cyl.

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P2R28286

Gasoline

Very rare 1971 Series II E-Type. According to Porter in his book original Jaguar E-Type only sixteen Fixed Head Coupes were produced for the 1971 sales year. The 1970 edition of the Series II is generally considered its final year. The 1971 sales year saw the official beginning of the Series III E-Type on a long wheel base. While this car retains its original short wheel base, it includes some unique features not found on any other Series II. These include the “Leaping Jaguar” emblems at the rear of the bonnet and the chrome surround at the front of the bonnet as well as the wood fascia surrounding a portion of the instrument panel. While not unique to the 1971 Series II it also includes power steering and air conditioning. I am the second owner of this automobile having bought it from the original owner in July of 2009. The original owner purchased it new in 1971 and drove it through 1978 when he parked it in his mother’s garage where it remained until I purchased it an had it shipped to California. While stored in his mother’s garage it appears to been damaged in the passenger door by a car backing out of the garage as well as receiving a small dent in the area above the driver’s side form wheel opening. (see pictures) This car is nearly completely original having had brakes, tires (spare appears to be original), hoses, belts and spark plug wires and filters replaced. The original owner added a cassette player and speaker and a early burglar alarm system installed. The car was repainted by Jaguar,in 1973, due to an imperfection (according to the original owner). When I received the car it had not run in 31 years. I cleaned the gas tank and fuel pump, replaced the battery filters, belts and some hoses and tires as well as the fluids. I also replaced the resonators and exhaust pipes leading into the muffler and leaving it. Once this work was done I inserted the key into the ignition and switched it on. It started right up. I have driven it less than 100 miles and it has been a pleasure to do so. I was surprised to find that I actually liked the power steering, making the car easier to maneuver. This is the fourth E-Type I have owned and it is the most original of all of those except the one I bought new in 1970. It is capable of being a daily driver though my original idea was to cosmetically restore it, which would dramatically increase its value. Due to its unique position in Jaguar history (how many of the original 16 cars is still in existence) it value is sure to grow. I have just finished a restoration of a 1970 E-Type Coupe that has taken nearly 9 years and I just can’t see starting all over. The car has clear title and has just receive its new California registration, good through November 2012.. The car comes with its two original key sets and a key for its after market, non-functional burglar alarm. It also has it original license plates. The interior is in very good condition and all appears to be original. All the floors, sills and boot appear original and in good condition. The only real area of corrosion appears to be the vehicle identification number plate, as shown in the pictures. The numbers do match. A new plate is included, if you want to change it. All the gaps are very nice and the doors open and close flawlessly, even with the cosmetic damage on the passenger door. The radio is original and works. Only the air conditioner (no Freon) and the clock (works some times) do not work. The air conditioner’s fan and magnetic clutch do work. The power steering leaks some fluid but otherwise functions well (may need to have seals replaced). This car is really unique and should preserved in its original condition. I believe right person could make this into a real one of a kind example of Jaguar history.On Oct-27-11 at 07:40:46 PDT, seller added the following information: A question has been asked about the criteria use to support the belief that this car is one of the unique 1971 Series II cars listed by Porter. The evidence includes the prefix on the VIN including P2R and more importantly, that the vehicle information plate is like those found on Series III cars not the customary Series II cars plate. The car has the 1971 emissions plate located on the right inside portion of the bonnet. The instrument panel includes a wooden fascia. The radio is like that found on Series III cars not Series II cars. The car has the Series III car seat belt retractor (Kangol inertia-reel seatbelts), to my knowledge, not found on other Series II cars. The car came with the jack that is found on Series III cars, not the standard jack found on Series II cars. The bonnet has chrome trim surrounding the front opening. Perhaps, most importantly, the car has the Leaping Jaguar medallion on both sides of the bonnet, found on the later Series II cars. Dr. Haddock, in Jaguar E-Type 6 & 12 Cylinder Restoration Guide" shows a car on page 11 with these emblems and states they were found on the "last six-cylinder cars" .