1969 Jaguar Roadster 4.2 liter 6cyl E-Type (Lakewood, CO)

1969 Jaguar Roadster 4.2 liter 6cyl E-Type

1969 Jaguar Roadster 4.2 liter 6cyl E-Type with 47 500 documented miles. This car was found displayed on its own personal lift in an elderly gentleman s personal collection in Florida...when not on its way to Daytona Beach it never even touched the floor With the patina of a preserved not restored example this original Jag is flawless in its lustrous green paint one respray from the original sable brown in a non-stock darker shade of Willow Green chrome and biscuit leather interior. With 47 500 original miles and one documented respray it s been driven 3K miles in 20 yrs. But make no mistake a car displayed as a museum piece requires extensive work to become a dependable driver. This car has just gone through a full sorting from a noted Jag specialist and driven since the summer to test its mettle. It s been fitted with upgrades such as a stainless steel exhaust which gives it just the right throaty exhaust note. Every system has been gone through including the carbs being adjusted to CO altitude. It starts with one turn idles smoothly the 4 speed shifts effortlessly and it tracks as if glued to the road at 90mph. Baby Boomers will find its cushy interior easy on the bottom and back. The working Blaupunkt AM FM makes it further period-correct. The top reclines and reattaches effortlessly and also has 0 wear. The car is stored downtown Denver in a climate controlled facility. This is a thoroughbred of a car requiring upkeep and the care it deserves. Serious and qualified inquiries only. Check the comps it is well under-positioned with current OTS values so appreciation almost guaranteed. Most importantly it is a local car....no long distance blind-buying. All receipts from the 80 s onward. Jaguar Heritage Certificate. Clear CO Title. Includes original Jack and rare original manual in perfect condition Please no brokers solicitation or trades. Car is located in Denver CO Come and experience this car you won t be disappointed Visit nextstepprosales (dot) com for additional information & videos. wikipedia.org wiki Jaguar_E-Type 1969 Jaguar E-Type 4.2. Original 4.2 Liter Hanes XK6 engine with dual Zenith Stromberg carburetors producing 246 horsepower. This engine was designed using highly skilled engineering originally intended for aircrafts and has maintained a consistent track record of reliability from 1949 to 1992. This smooth running 6 cylinder is mated to a 4-speed full synchromesh gearbox and durable Salisbury hypoid rear end that featured a Powr-Lok limited-slip differential. The series 2 E-Types were manufactured from 1968 to 1971 and are considered to be the best and most reliable drivers of the E-Type line. The styling of the E-type proved to be timeless with accolades from the very beginning including a nod from Enzo Ferrari himself who referred to the vehicle as The most beautiful car ever made In March of 2008 it was ranked 1 of the 100 most beautiful cars of all time by The Daily Telegraph. From top to bottom this is a very fine example of a highly sought after Jaguar that is sure to please for some time. In March 2008 the Jaguar E-Type ranked first in a The Daily Telegraph online list of the world s 100 most beautiful cars of all time.[6] In 2004 Sports Car International magazine placed the E-Type at number one on their list of Top Sports Cars of the 1960s. In 2011 when Jaguar E-Type had 50th anniversary. Jeremy Clarkson said the Jaguar E-type is the essence of British brilliance. The E-Type was initially designed and shown to the public as a rear-wheel drive grand tourer in two-seater coup form (FHC or Fixed Head Coup ) and as a two-seater convertible (OTS or Open Two Seater). A 2 2 four-seater version of the coup with a lengthened wheelbase was released several years later. On its release Enzo Ferrari called it The most beautiful car ever made .[7] You Tube Videos 1). youtube.com watch v mCLf-KdDpjg 2). youtu.be uDsF1fIkIvQ 3). youtu.be c-2fKYHxs6E or go to NEXTSTEPPROSALES (dot)COM for additional information.