U.S. government regulations dictated the first major set of changes to the Jaguar E-type. The cosmetic changes on the Series II cars resulted in the E-type losing its trademark glass covered headlights and gaining a much bigger front air intake. Bumpers grew in size and the tail lights were moved below the rear bumpers. Interiors also became less distinctive with safety switches replacing the aircraft like toggle switches. These changes came gradually, giving rise to the so-called Series 1.5 cars which initially looked rather similar to the Series I cars. On the plus side, the cooling system, always a thorn in the car’s side was upgraded with dual electric fans and the brakes also gained bigger calipers. The Series II Jaguar E-Type was also an improvement ergonomically over the earlier cars. On the minus side, U.S. emission regulations claimed one carburetor and horsepower dropped from 265 hp to 245 hp. Body styles continued as with the Series I with coupe, convertible and 2+2 available. Wire wheels became optional for the first time with chrome steel wheels with disc hubcaps being standard. While not as pure as the Series I cars, Series II cars are more user-friendly with the aforementioned mechanical improvements, plus options like power steering and A/C available.
This US example comes from the last year of production of the second series. It is a sought after two-seat coupe example that was imported to the Czech Republic in 2017. It comes with a full service history, the engine and gearbox were overhauled in 2020. The Primrose Yellow paint is original! There is no corrosion and the last service was done in December 2020.
Production date | 1971 |
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Body Type | Coupe |
Engine | 4.235 ccm, 248 PS, I6 |
transmission | Manual |
Steering | Left Hand Drive |
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Layout | Rear Wheel Drive |
Color - exterior | Primrose Yellow |
Color - interior | Black leather |
Miles/Kilometers shown | 24.884 mls |
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Chassis / VIN | 2R28315 |
Location - Country | Czechia |
Location - City | Hradec Kralove |
• 3-door coupe body type; • RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 4-speed gearbox; • gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 4235 cm3 / 257.5 cui, advertised power: 182 kW / 245 hp / 248 PS (DIN gross), torque: 384 Nm; • characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4453 mm, width: 1657 mm, wheelbase: 2438 mm; • reference weights: base curb weight: 1321 kg; • top speed: 240 km/h (149 mph) (declared by factory); • accelerations: 0-60 mph 7.2 s, 0-100 km/h 7.5 s (declared by factory)
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