Registration: NNB239G
Chassis: 1R26715
Odometer: 67,067
Transmission: Manual
MOT: Exempt
- Jaguar Daimler Heritage Certificate on file
- Left (European market) to right-hand drive conversion
- A wealth of American and UK invoices and bills
- Series 1 headlights and covers with a ‘Jaguar-family’ Mk10 rear light conversion
- Previous 5-speed gearbox conversion and suspension overhaul
A Series 2 E-Type, built on 12th August 1969 in left-hand drive configuration for the European market, and finished from the factory in Signal Red with a Black interior, chassis ‘1R26715’ was bound for distributor Peter Lindner of Frankfurt, Germany, being despatched to a German dealer on 10th September 1969. Coveted by its first owner, Frau Rosa L. Fluke, a resident of Frankfurt, later in its ownership, it was subsequently exported to a collector Mr Dean of Woodbridge Terrace, Palmer, Pennsylvania USA, sometime around 1995 - also being registered in Ohio at some point later. On 2nd June 2001, the Jaguar, then registered as ‘1969 JAG’ scored 999.6 out of a 1,000 maximum at the Jaguar Clubs of North America Concours d’Elegance hosted by the Delaware Valley Jaguar Club. A file from this period is present, including an engine overhaul for some $15,000. A later gearbox overhaul, with a healthy quantity of receipts, show this long-term American owner being quite fastidious about the upkeep.
Repatriated to the UK on 1st July 2014, Moss Jaguar completed the RHD conversion on 25th February 2015 for the sum of £2,220. A partial retrim and other works being completed, also by Moss for some £1,000 followed. Attention was paid to the brakes, and greasing and prep for the MOT was carried out by Auto Classico in Bristol on 4th May 2022 at a cost of £1,940.62. On 26th November 2022 the entire suspension was removed, and overhauled with new bushings, bearings and adjustable gas shock absorbers for £4,597.
Other work has included the fitting of a 5-speed gearbox, a new clutch assembly, the prop-shaft modified and overhauled to suit and a Powerlock 3.058 differential is understood to have been fitted by Simply Performance. All new hoses were recently fitted as well as the oil filter modification, aluminium radiator with twin cooling fans and electronic ignition system. New brake hoses have also been fitted, however, it retains the standard callipers and discs which are reported to be more than adequate. A wealth of receipts and history, too much to represent here, is available for inspection.
Bodywork is good to excellent with subtly mellowed paintwork looking very presentable indeed. Razor sharp lines and some exemplary panel gaps would suggest that it has not suffered any damage over the decades and continents. Front and rear valances and the sills are excellent as are the wheel arches. There is a minor depression on the passenger door which could be assessed and fettled by any competent dent puller to make ‘excellent’. The glasshouse is in superb condition all round with triple windscreen wipers clearing the front screen. Practically new 6.5” chrome wire wheels (the widest to suit this body) are fitted all round with new spinners from SNG Barratt.
The present owner has changed the front lights with much more pleasing, smaller Series 1 units from that distinctive ‘early’ appearance and added the clear covers. At one time a pattern toolmaker and designer, the present keeper has removed the later rear of the standard Series 2 E-Type Jaguar and professionally fabricated steel mounting pods to fit 1960s Jaguar Mk10 tail-lights - for an attractive look and ‘Jaguar family’ appearance. This conversion has been so welcomed by the Jaguar E-Type Club that it has been featured on two full pages of the club magazine.
Inside the iconic interior is in excellent condition in all areas and mostly original except for the retrimmed dash pad and headrests - but quite indiscernible from the original items. It would appear that new seat foams may have been fitted quite recently. As if the sonorous exhaust note of the refined straight six Jaguar engine wasn’t enough, a new technology ‘period look’ radio is fitted to hook up to your music of choice on those long-distance expeditions through the Alpine hairpins or Pyrenees passes.
With a focus more on the aesthetics, performance, European grand touring and reliability in mind, sadly, the owner, has now had a change of heart and wishes to reduce his collection further. Chassis ‘1R26715’ is being offered ready for long distance exploring with a new custodian. Offered with a significant quantity of receipts, some previous MOT and DVLA and Customs paperwork, the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Certificate and the current V5C on file.
