Rear wheel drive ; triple SU carbs ; 4 speed manual ; brakes : discs front and rear ; steel front chassis frame bolted to steel centre monocoque ; independent front suspension with wishbones and front torsion bars; independent rear with upper and lower links, coil springs and four telescopic dampers ; 2 seats in fixed head coupe form; adjustable seatbelts - all this and room for a suitcase!
| Jaguar E Type FHC statistics | |
| Capacity | 4235 CC |
| Top speed | 150 mph |
| 0-60mph | 7.2 secs |
| Standing quarter mile | 14.9 secs |
| Cylinders | 6 INLINE |
| Bhp | 265 at 5400 rpm |
| Seats | 2 |
| Length | 14’ 8" |
| Width | 5’ 5" |
| Height | 4’ ¼" |
| Weight | 2749 lbs |
| Miles per gallon | 18.5 |
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The series 2 E type jaguar was developed partly due to legislation in the USA and partly to give the E type a face lift to boost sales. There was a half way house car now known as a series 1 ½ which addressed some issues. The engine was upgraded to a 4.2 litre, open headlights and some interior improvements including rocker switches and better choke/heater controls. But it wasn't until the series 2 was launched that there were significant changes made. There were obvious body differences with raised bumpers and re-positioned indicator clusters which were now positioned under the bumpers. The headlights were moved forward 2 ins which had to be accommodated with a wonderful chrome surround. Other changes were to the mouth of the car which was increased in size by 68% in an attempt to improve cooling and the twin exhaust which now went either side of the number plate. The E type was now better badged with a clear badge on the boot and a 'growler' in the middle of the front bumper. The car was now offered in USA with air conditioning as an option. Jaguar managed to achieve all these changes without re-tooling so the expense was nominal and this was reflected in the still remarkable value for money the E type represented. The E type was cleverly enhanced by the changes, we think the series 2 is the one to have.
Jaguar E Type FHC history
The great motorracing journalist Denis Jenkinson once wrote ' I would be reluctant to motor in anything less than a 4.2 E-type!'. Jackie Stewart said ' It was a representation of the swinging sixties. It was a totally intoxicating car with elegance and daring and speed and smoothness.' Who would argue with them? When it first appeared in 1961 the E-type took the motoring world by storm. It was a giant step forward, offering amazing racing car performance but with relative sophistication and above all clothed in a most sensational body of timeless beauty. Our 1969 4.2 litre Series 2 Fixed Head Coupe spent many years in California before being repatriated and presented here with UK spec triple carbs, new contrasting blue/black interior and simply needs to be driven to be believed!
