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Jaguar introduced their E-Type at the March 1961 Geneva Motor Show. Though elegant, it was not without its shortcomings. The transmission had an unsynchronized first gear; the seat backs were non-adjustable; and the cooling system was marginal in some of the warmer American climates. By 1965, these drawbacks had been addressed - the gearbox was now fully synchronized, and the seat backs were made adjustable. The brushed aluminum trim in the cockpit gave way to molded plastic and leather, and a new brake booster was adopted. The engine was enlarged to 4.2 liters, resulting in greater torque.
The covered headlights were replaced by open lights, and other lighting was relocated and made larger. The switchgear was replaced with rocker-type units, and other revisions were made for convenience and safety, complying with U.S. motor vehicle safety and emission regulations.
This particular car is a Series 2 Roadster that has a fully documented history from its time of manufacture. The car was completed on October 27th of 169 and was shipped to the British Leyland distributor in New York. After being consigned to Raymond Imported Motors in Cincinnati, Ohio, it was sold to Dr. Harold Kelso, of Dayton, Ohio, on February 12, 1970. The car was finished in Regency Red, has a black interior and convertible top and was fitted with the optional Delanair air-conditioning system and factory wire wheels.
The car remained in Dr. Kelso's care for nearly 15 years. It was sold to fellow Dayton resident George Monington in 1984. While in his care, it was given mechanical re-freshening, as well as the brakes and exhaust, and the head and valves were reconditioned. A new, correct black leather interior was also installed, along with a new top.
The current owner acquired the car in 2012.A full body-off restoration soon followed, and re-finished in correct Regency Red paint. Currently, the car shows fewer than 33,000 documented miles.
The covered headlights were replaced by open lights, and other lighting was relocated and made larger. The switchgear was replaced with rocker-type units, and other revisions were made for convenience and safety, complying with U.S. motor vehicle safety and emission regulations.
This particular car is a Series 2 Roadster that has a fully documented history from its time of manufacture. The car was completed on October 27th of 169 and was shipped to the British Leyland distributor in New York. After being consigned to Raymond Imported Motors in Cincinnati, Ohio, it was sold to Dr. Harold Kelso, of Dayton, Ohio, on February 12, 1970. The car was finished in Regency Red, has a black interior and convertible top and was fitted with the optional Delanair air-conditioning system and factory wire wheels.
The car remained in Dr. Kelso's care for nearly 15 years. It was sold to fellow Dayton resident George Monington in 1984. While in his care, it was given mechanical re-freshening, as well as the brakes and exhaust, and the head and valves were reconditioned. A new, correct black leather interior was also installed, along with a new top.
The current owner acquired the car in 2012.A full body-off restoration soon followed, and re-finished in correct Regency Red paint. Currently, the car shows fewer than 33,000 documented miles.
2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $80,000-USD $90,000
Sale Price :
USD $90,750
1970 Jaguar XKE E-Type Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Jaguar XKE E-Type
(Data based on Model Year 1970 sales)
1970 Jaguar Type E V12 Coupé Chassis#: 1S70378 Sold for USD$32,141 2024 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 4.2-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 1R 14119 Sold for USD$145,600 2024 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series II Roadster Sold for USD$82,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series II Roadster to US Specification Chassis#: 1R13134 Sold for USD$113,738 2022 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques a Monaco | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 Sold for USD$36,300 2022 Mecum : Glendale | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series II Roadster Sold for USD$132,000 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1970 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES II 2+2 COUPÉ Chassis#: PIR35920BW Sold for USD$53,572 2021 Bonhams MPH July | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 Roadster Chassis#: 1R13561 Sold for USD$31,840 2021 Silverstone Auctions : The May Sale | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type Convertible Sold for USD$78,100 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series II 4.2-Litre Coupe Chassis#: 1R27391 Sold for USD$44,000 2021 Gooding : Geared Online : Scottsdale Auction | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type Roadster Sold for USD$74,250 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 2+2 Sold for USD$17,719 2020 H & H - Imperial War Museum Duxford | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 4.2-Litre Fixed Head Coupe Chassis#: P1R 28035 Sold for USD$72,800 2020 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 4.2-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 1R 13792 Sold for USD$84,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series II Roadster Sold for USD$99,000 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 2+2 Chassis#: P1R3595BW Sold for USD$42,411 2019 H & H Classic Car | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Coupe Chassis#: P2R28706 Sold for USD$53,982 2019 H & H Classics - Imperial War Museum, Duxford | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type Low Drag Lightweight Coupe Chassis#: P1R43671BW Sold for USD$123,200 2019 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 4.2-Litre Fixed Head Coupe Chassis#: 1R27621 Sold for USD$47,850 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Series 2 Fixed-Head Coupe Sold for USD$85,687 2019 Shannons - Sydney Autumn Classic |
Jaguar XKE E-Types That Failed To Sell At Auction
1970 Jaguar XKE E-Type's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1970 Jaguar E-Type Series II Roadster | p1r11343 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $80,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 |
1970 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 Coupe | 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga | $36,000 | |||
1970 Jaguar E-Type Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Chicago | $80,000 | |||
1970 Jaguar XKE Roadster | 1R13488 | 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |||
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 Roadster | 1R1607 | 2020 Bonhams July Motoring Auction | $90,000 | $120,000 | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster | 1R12151 | 2020 H & H Imperial War Museum Duxford | $38,000 | $42,000 | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series II Roadster (4.2 litre) | 1R11601 | 2020 Historics at Brooklands Ascot Racecourse | $67,000 | $75,000 | |
1970 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES II ROADSTER | 2019 Coys Schloss Dyck | $85,000 | $95,000 | ||
1970 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES II ROADSTER | 2019 Coys Blenheim Palace | $60,000 | $65,000 | ||
1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 2+2 | P1R3595BW | 2019 H & H Classics Imperial War Museum, Duxford | $30,000 | $35,000 | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type Roadster | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | $110,000 | |||
1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Series 2 Roadster | 1R13341 | 2019 Silverstone The Sale of British Marques | |||
1970 Jaguar E-Type Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $90,000 | |||
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series II Roadster (4.2 litre) *WITHDRAWN* | 2018 Historics at Brooklands MercedesBenz World | $55,000 | $65,000 | ||
1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Coupe | 1R20919 | 2018 H & H Auction Imperial War Museum, Duxford | $65,000 | $75,000 | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series Fixed Head Coupe | 2018 Mecum : Dallas | $65,000 | |||
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 Fixed Head Coupe | 1R27859 | 2018 Mecum : Monterey | $70,000 | $90,000 | $115,000 |
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 Roadster | 1R1607 | 2018 Bonhams : Goodwood | $100,000 | $120,000 | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series III 4.2 2+2 | 1W70001 | 2018 H &H Auctions Classics & Motor Sport Hall of Fame | $60,000 | $70,000 | |
1970 Jaguar E Type 2+2 Coupe | 2018 Collector Car Toronto Spring | $30,000 | |||
1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Series 2 2+2 Coupe | 2018 Shannons Sydney Autumn Classic | ||||
1970 Jaguar XKE | 2018 GAA : Spring Sale | $45,000 | |||
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series II Fixed Head Coupé | P2R28706 | 2018 Silverstone Race Retro Classic Car | |||
1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Coupe | 2017 H & H Auctions Duxford Motor Car Auction | $60,000 | $70,000 | ||
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series II 2+2 Coupé | 1R42577BW | 2017 Historics at BrooklandsMotor Museum | $40,000 | $45,000 | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster | 1R12154 | 2017 H & H Auctions Imperial War MuseumDuxford | $100,000 | $120,000 | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 4.2-Litre Roadster | 1R12391E311870 | 2017 RM Sothebys : Santa Monica | $70,000 | $90,000 | |
1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 4.2 Roadster | 2017 Coys : Spring Classics | $70,000 | $80,000 | ||
1970 Jaguar Sll E-Type FHC | 2017 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale Az | ||||
1970 Jaguar E-Type Roadster | 2016 Mecum : Chicago | $64,000 |
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