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1970' Jaguar E-Type

€110,000

Published 12 March 2026ID: JYs1vk

Italy
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Information from the owner

Body: Sports Car

Age: 56 years

Mileage: 90000 km

Displacement: 4200 cc

Fuel: Petrol

Transmission: Manual

Exterior color: Red

Seller's comments about 1970' Jaguar E-Type

Car in perfect condition ready to drive** Jaguar E-Type 4. 2 Coupé – 1970**The Jaguar E-Type is universally regarded as one of the most iconic and fascinating cars ever produced. Unveiled in 1961 at the Geneva Motor Show, it revolutionised the world of sports cars with its extraordinary design and exceptional performance for the era. Not for nothing did Enzo Ferrari call it “the most beautiful car ever built”.The project stems directly from Jaguar’s experience in competition, in particular from the legendary ** D-Type winners of the 24 Hours of Le Mans**, and introduced highly advanced technical solutions for the period: a monocoque chassis and front subframe, independent rear suspension, and disc brakes on all four wheels.The example on offer is a ** Jaguar E-Type Series 2 Coupé from 1970**, equipped with ** the famous Jaguar XK six-cylinder in-line 4. 2 litre engine**, capable of developing around ** 265 hp** and pushing the car to about ** 240 km/ h**, performance that at the time placed it among the fastest and most sought-after sports cars in the world.The Series 2, produced between 1968 and 1971, is distinguished by several technical and styling updates, including the enlarged front intake to improve cooling, new lighting assemblies, and further mechanical refinements.An iconic element of the E-Type is the long ** sliding front bonnet**, which integrates flares and front end into a single unit, a solution derived from Jaguar’s competition cars.This car is ** ASI certified (Automotoclub Storico Italiano)** and listed in the historic register, confirming its historical and collector value.Today the Jaguar E-Type represents one of the ** most prized and sought-after English classics by collectors worldwide**, a perfect symbol of the elegance and performance of the sports cars of the sixties and seventies.