1968 Jaguar E Type 2+2 Manual
VIC • Private
16
Odometer5,001km
Body typeCoupe
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the seller
1968 E-Type 4.2L 4 speed manual 2+2 - Opalescent Silver Grey, as it was originally with red interior.
Cherished by me for 22 years, previously with Tim Holden of Hawthorn for 23 years and before that, Stephen Foster of Ferntree Gully for 5. I believe Stephen imported the car in 1975, originally delivered to Howells in Cardiff.
I encouraged my father to help me with a restoration project back in 2001, it had to be something we both admired (and could fit in, being a healthy 6’4”). My Dad, Jim, always had the fondest memories of E-Types rolling into the garage where he worked on the forecourt, fuelling, topping up and cleaning windscreens as a boy. It was an easy choice, little did we know how far (and long) the project would take to get to this point.
The search began the only way you could back at the turn of the century – the newspaper classifieds. It took a while to find the right one, from the right person. Condition was important but more importantly, all matching numbers, unmolested and as little rust as possible were key. The previous owner, Tim, had the car under a cover in his garage for quite some time – the up-keep got away from him and he was looking for the next owner. I was clear with Tim that the car was going to be stripped back and restored to better than new. We agreed on a price and Tim drove it across town on a short-term rego allowable at the time.
We immediately began the strip-down and documentation process. It took months – a surprising number of nuts and bolts in a car! I researched the best professionals to take on the work, made contact and delivered them the parts. Mal Stanton in Pakenham Upper did the engine and gearbox, Wilson Carburettor Service did the S.U’s (when they were in Carlton) and Glenn Olsen of Jag E-Type Restorations took care of fabrication, repair and paint when he was in West Heidelberg.
Glenn Olsen and fabricator Glen were fantastic to work with – I worked in their workshop every Wednesday afternoon until very late into the evening learning what goes into a bare shell, every nut and bolt restoration of an E-Type. I wasn’t let loose with the English wheel or the spray gun, but I did pick up valuable skills that I still use today.
The car was at the shop for about 12 months. At the same time, the IRS was being rebuilt, brightwork being stripped and re-chromed, interior components being re-trimmed, it was a big list. What I thought would be a fairytale ending with a completed car on the road the following year, turned into a long and slow burn to the completed car many years later. Family and work got in the way (actually the car got in the way), and it was some time before I had the car registered in my name, meaning I would finally get to drive what I purchased nearly 10 years before.
Recently, in preparation for the sale, I have had a mechanical inspection completed (a short rectification list taken care of by The Healey Factory), 5 new tyres – period Michelin XWX of course and Melbourne Auto Upholstery took care of some trim to make it better than it ever was. It's travelled about 5,000KM since the full restoration. The clock odo is showing 73,000 miles with no reason to believe it isn't accurate from new.
I cherish this car; it is loved by my family and all those that have accompanied me on journeys. It has become part of me and unusually, I have concluded it is time for it to find its’ next long-term home. With kids (somewhat) grown up, I’m looking for my next project – I’m a process person and as this is now complete, I am ready to move on. Get in contact if you are interested.
Car details
øVehicle description
Series 1 1/2 2+2 Coupe 2dr Man 4sp 4.2
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Grey
Interior colour
Red
Body type
Coupe, 2 doors, 4 seats
Transmission
4 speed Manual
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 4.2L
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
3 months/August 2026
Build date
May 1968
Compliance date
May 1968
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-19372375
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
4235cc
Engine Size (L)
4.2L
Induction
Aspirated
Cylinders
6
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
4
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Single
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Other
Country of Origin
UNITED KINGDOM
Launch Year
1968
Launch Month
5
Generation Name
Series 1 1/2
Series
Series 1 1/2
Badge
2+2
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
4
Body Style
Coupe
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Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
New South Wales
Not Determined
Victoria
Referred
Queensland
Referred
South Australia
Referred
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Andrew is the sellerLocation
Taylor Bay, VIC 3713
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