Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Coupé (1968)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 183 photos
• Video including engine run and test drive
• The Jaguar underwent extensive restoration from 2001 to 2006; approximately €60,000 was invested, and photographic documentation as well as numerous invoices are available:
• The engine was completely rebuilt with a newly ground crankshaft and Competition pistons (1:9 compression ratio) and actually delivers significantly more power than the original engine
• Triple Weber twin-barrel carburetors installed
• 2-inch stainless steel exhaust system with a header manifold installed
• Limited-slip differential installed
• Internally ventilated front disc brakes with 2-piston calipers
• Adjustable Koni Classic shock absorbers installed
• All bearings replaced (wheel bearings, universal joints, transmission mounts)
• 6.5J rims with tubeless 205 tires mounted (no spoke retensioning required)
• Completely repainted
• A Classic Data evaluation from 2012 is available, condition rating Grade 1-
• The last service was performed in January 2026

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1968
• Engine: 6-cylinder inline engine with 4.2-liter displacement
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: Red
• Interior: Black leather
• TÜV valid until April 2028, H-license plate

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color: Red
• The Jaguar was completely repainted during the restoration
• The paint and body are in very good, nearly like-new condition
• There are no known damages or defects on the body
• There is no known rust

Interior

• The car features a black leather interior.
• The interior is in good condition with slight age-related wear
• There are no known damages inside the vehicle

Mechanics

• The vehicle is ready to drive immediately. There are no known technical defects
• The rebuilt engine runs smoothly and the manual transmission operates flawlessly
• The last service was performed in January 2026

History

Ownership History

• 2001 to present: Current owner
• Number of previous owners is unknown

Service history

• Extensive invoices available since purchase
• Photographic documentation of the restoration available
• Last service performed in January 2026

Documents

• German vehicle documents (Images 9–10)
• Brief appraisals available (Images 179 and 180)
• Invoices and photo documentation of the restoration

Summary

For sale is a 1968 Jaguar E-Type in classic red exterior paint with a black leather interior. The vehicle has undergone a comprehensive restoration, as evidenced by photographic documentation and numerous invoices. Its condition is confirmed by a brief appraisal with a grade of 1-. Technically, the E-Type impresses with a rebuilt 4.2-liter high-performance inline-six-cylinder engine and extensive modifications, including a stainless steel exhaust system with a Y-pipe, Weber carburetors, a modern 123 Ignition system, as well as a limited-slip differential and adjustable Koni Classic shock absorbers. Visually, the car is in very good, nearly mint condition. The interior shows slight signs of wear but is overall in well-maintained condition. With an H-license plate and TÜV valid until April 2028, this Jaguar E-Type offers a rare opportunity for enthusiasts and collectors of classic sports cars.