1966 | Jaguar E-Type 4.2

EU Registration. Matching numbers with historical certificates. Directly from the restorer.

The car was concours restored in 2023/24. After the restoration, the vehicle was inspected and tested over a total of 200 km.

Finished in Opalescent Gunmetal with a full Italian red leather interior, it features a rebuilt, dyno-tested engine, upgraded electronic ignition, stainless steel exhaust, and enhanced cooling and electrical systems. Inside, it includes restored gauges, a handcrafted Sapelli steering wheel, and a custom luggage set. The suspension, brakes, and drivetrain have been completely renewed with period-correct and upgraded components.

The following work was carried out:

BODY

• Finished in Opalescent Gunmetal with red leather interior (UPGRADE) Full leather interior is an upgrade, from factory these models came with only Leather seats, we’ve even applied leather to upper dash panel (Nappa leather from Italy)

• All original chrome parts re-chromed to mirror finish 

• New engine frames - All body surface was media blasted, cleaned and epoxy primed

• Factory pattern coated undercarriage

• Heated rear window (FACTORY OPTION)

INTERIOR

• Full Italian leather interior – seats, door cards, boot floor and dash (UPGRADE)

• New Wilton carpet (UPGRADE)

• New original headliner

• All chrome parts are mirror finish

• All gauges with dials have been restored to new condition.

• Restored original switches with data stampings

• Handcrafted original Sapelli steering wheel (UPGRADE)

• Equipped with exclusive custom luggage set (UPGRADE)

• New old stock car jack

• New set of glass with green tint

ENGINE

• Completely Rebuilt Engine with sleeved block and new pistons (UPGRADE)

• Fully Rebuilt Original SU Carburettors

• New oil and water pump

• New valves and valve springs

• Hold down tappets (UPGRADE)

• New chain kit

• New bearings, gaskets etc.

• Stainless steel exhaust system

• New improved alternator with better charging (UPGRADE)

• Engine is dyno tested

• Rebuilt original 4-speed gearbox with all new bearings, seals and gaskets

• New fuel tank

• Fuel sender unit (FULLY CALIBRATED)

• New fuel lines

• Engine is equipped with improved custom electronic ignition system. Fully tested before fitted on engine (UPGRADE)

SUSPENSION

• All new brake system:

• new brake servo

• new master cylinder

• new GIRLING brake pistons with stainless steel cylinders (UPGRADE)

• Stainless steel coolant lines (UPGRADE)

• New Bushings

• New splined hubs 4x

• Limited slip differential from factory

• Adjustable reaction plate (UPGRADE)

• Girling shocks

• New set of period correct Pirelli Cinturato tires

• New wire wheels

ELECTRICITY (UPGRADE)

• Improved charging system (upgraded new alternator)

• New custom wiring harness

• Improved “negative ground” points to body

• Improved headlight electrics with relays

SPECIAL UPGRADES

• Aluminum cooling radiator

• Electric high-flow cooling fan

• Oil cooling system with radiator and dual fans

• Spin-on oil filter

• High flow oil pump

• Viton valve seals

• High torque starter

• Lucas uprated alternator 70amps

• Custom electric ignition

• Improved instrument panel lightning

• Stainless Steel exhaust system

COOLING SYSTEM

• New expansion tank

• Restored radiator (new core, sanblasted brass parts)

• Restored heater radiator

• New coolant hoses

• New heater valve

• Upgraded cooling fan with automatic switch (UPGRADE - bigger, lighter and more powerful fan)