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1969 Jaguar E-Type

$67,995

Vehicle Details

Make

Jaguar

Model

E-Type

Year

1969

Mileage

63,456 miles

VIN

AMS29474

Body Type

Coupe

Transmission

Manual

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Engine

4.2 I6

Description

1969 Jaguar E-Type/XKE Series 2 Coupe w/Parts High-Level Details Chassis: P1R26899 63k Miles Shown, TMU 4.2-Liter Inline-Six Four-Speed Manual Transmission Signal Red Paint Black Leather Upholstery Factory Power Steering Factory Air Conditioning Chrome-Finished 15' Wire Wheels Dual Stromberg Carburetors Wood-Rimmed Steering Wheel Dual Exhaust System Disc Brakes Chrome Bumpers w/Overriders Large Parts Lot Owner's Manual Service and Refurbishment Records This 1969 Jaguar E-Type/XKE is a Series II fixed-head coupe in Signal Red purchased by the current owner from a seller who had recently acquired a lot of Jaguars from a widow. The odometer reads 63,456 miles, which is assumed to be original based on the engine's condition. This vehicle is a 'scruffy' driver or a driving project car for others.

Per the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust, 1,047 LHD E-Type Series 2 produced in Signal Red, of which 202 fixed head coupe were dispatched to the USA; the total is 807, of which there were 153 fixed head coupe. According to historical books, only 577 LHD FHCs left the factory with the 'P' (power steering prefix). These facts, as mentioned earlier, add to the rarity of this gem of a car.

The car has a four-speed manual transmission, a dual exhaust system, chrome 15″ wire wheels, power steering, air conditioning, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, and an aftermarket AM/FM cassette radio. It appears to have been subjected to a mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment circa Summer/Fall 2000 after finding OSJI markings on the door panels dated 09/14/2000. In August 2022, service and repairs included replacing the clutch master cylinder, clutch hose, master-slave, battery, tires, cooling system hoses, alternator belt, fluid flush, and refill.

Also, in April 2019, East Coast Jaguar, Inc. (Wilmington, DE) completed extensive maintenance and repairs. This E-Type/XKE coupe is now offered with an owner's manual, a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate, service records, and more.

Classic Jaguar E-Type Buyer's Guide

Full guide

Sarah Whitfield

Pre-War Classics

1961–1974

~5 min read

Updated Apr 2026

Definitive buyer's guide for classic Jaguar E-Type 1961-1974. Series 1, 2, and V12 generations, monocoque rust hotspots, XK6 and V12 engine identification, and Jaguar Heritage Trust documentation.

This guide covers

✓ 10-point inspection checklist

✓ Common issues & what to avoid

✓ In-person inspection guide

✓ Market pricing by year & condition

✓ 5 FAQs answered

✓ History & fun facts

Read the Full E-Type Buyer's Guide

Jaguar E-Type Market Overview

Based on 10 Jaguar E-Type listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

Listed Now

$80,146

Avg. Asking Price

1963–1971

Year Range

Price Position on Our Site - Average Range

This car: $67,995

Low: $22,000 High: $164,995

Transmission Distribution

Manual 70% ◄

Condition Distribution

Excellent 10%

Fair 20%

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Classic Jaguar E-Type Buyer's Guide

When Enzo Ferrari called the Jaguar E-Type "the most beautiful car ever made" at its 1961 Geneva debut, he was acknowledging what every observer of post-war automotive design has had to concede: this is one of the rare cars that achieves genuine sculpture in production form. Across thirteen years and three series (1961-1974), the E-Type combined competition-derived monocoque construction, the legendary XK6 inline-six (and later the V12), and an aesthetic so confident that the original Series 1 cars are now permanent fixtures of the Museum of Modern Art's design collection. For collectors entering the E-Type market today, the appeal is genuine, but the structural and mechanical pitfalls are equally genuine, and require careful navigation.

What to Check Before Buying

✓

Order Jaguar Heritage Certificate ($200) , Available from Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust via chassis number. Confirms original engine, gearbox, color, options, delivery.

✓

Verify engine number against Heritage Certificate , XK6 stamped on flat pad on right side of block. V12 stamped on bell housing. Mismatch = significant value reduction.

✓

Inspect inner sills under doors , From underneath car with strong flashlight and mirror. Most critical structural rust point on monocoque body.

✓

Lift carpet and check floor pans , Both driver and passenger sides. Floor pans rot from underneath; patch panels welded over rust = future failure.

✓

Inspect rear hatch frame (coupes) , Lift carpet in rear cargo area of fixed-head coupes. Critical structural rust point invisible from outside.

✓

Magnet test bonnet around headlight buckets , Body filler is non-magnetic. Bonnet rust at headlight buckets is universal on driver-quality cars.

✓

Verify covered headlights on Series 1 , Series 1 only feature glass-covered headlights. Replacement assemblies available but costly to source.

✓

Test triple SU carburetor synchronization , Should idle smoothly at 700-800 rpm and pull cleanly through rev range. Out-of-sync carbs cause running issues.

✓

Compression test all six cylinders (XK6) , Should read 145-175 PSI uniformly. Variance >15% = head gasket or worn rings.

✓

Test all electrical and Lucas systems , Original Lucas wiring is brittle. SU electric fuel pumps fail; replace with modern Facet pumps as preventive maintenance.

Common Issues

E-Type rust is the structural killer for any car that has lived in salt-belt or coastal climates. The monocoque body construction means rust isn't merely cosmetic, it's structural. Critical rust zones include the inner sills (under the door frames), the floor pans, the rear hatch frame on coupes, the front bonnet (especially around the headlight buckets), the rear bulkhead behind the seats, and the tail panel. Series 1 cars are particularly vulnerable because they pre-date any galvanization or rust-proofing protocols. Mechanically, the XK6 inline-six (3.8L on 1961-1964 cars, 4.2L on 1965-1971 cars) is exceptionally durable when maintained. The triple SU carburetors require careful synchronization but work brilliantly when set up correctly. The Moss four-speed gearbox (1961-1964) is non-synchronized on first gear and feels archaic; the all-synchromesh four-speed (1965+) is dramatically better. The V12 (1971-1974) is the more controversial engine, magnificent when running correctly, but expensive to maintain and prone to overheating in stop-and-go traffic. Electrical issues are the well-known Lucas concerns: original wiring is brittle, the SU electric fuel pumps fail (replace with modern Facet pumps as preventive maintenance), and the dashboard gauges read inconsistently. Original Lucas distributors with mechanical advance can be rebuilt to better-than-new specification by specialists, but ignition systems on neglected cars are a common source of running problems.

What to Look For

Jaguar Heritage Trust documentation is the gold-standard verification for any E-Type. The Heritage Certificate ($200 from the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust) confirms the original specification of the car: chassis number, engine number, gearbox number, paint color, interior color, and delivery destination. For any E-Type priced over $80,000, the Heritage Certificate is essential. Monocoque structural inspection is the first non-negotiable. Lift the carpet at the driver and passenger footwells. Inspect the inner sills with a flashlight from underneath the car (particularly difficult to see, bring a mechanic's mirror). Inspect the rear hatch frame on coupes (lift the carpet in the rear cargo area). Inspect the front bulkhead and the rear bulkhead. Perforation in any of these areas is structural and expensive, proper repair on an E-Type with significant structural rust runs $30,000-$80,000. Engine and gearbox number verification is the second-tier authentication. The XK6 engine number is stamped on a flat pad on the right side of the block (passenger side on left-hand-drive cars). The V12 engine number is stamped on the bell housing. Cross-reference both against the Heritage Certificate. Matching numbers (chassis, engine, gearbox, body) is essential for any E-Type priced over $120,000. Series 1 cars (especially flat-floor 1961-1962 cars and outside-bonnet-latch cars) command significant premiums when fully matching-numbers. Cars with replacement engines or gearboxes should be priced 20-35% below comparable matching-numbers examples. For flat-floor cars (1961-1962), verify the original specification details: outside bonnet latches, welted seats, and external bonnet hinges. These details add 15-25% premium when present and original.

Price Guide

Series 1 (1961-1968) is the most desirable E-Type generation. Driver-quality 4.2L Series 1 roadsters run $120,000-$220,000. Flat-floor 1961-1962 cars (the rarest production variant): $220,000-$420,000 for documented examples. Documented Series 1 coupes are dramatically more affordable than equivalent roadsters, $95,000-$160,000 for solid drivers, with the trade-off being slightly less practical interior space. Series 2 (1968-1971) cars are the bargain entry into E-Type ownership. Federal regulations brought taller, less-attractive bumpers, larger taillights, and emissions-restricted engines. Driver-quality Series 2 roadsters run $80,000-$130,000; coupes run $60,000-$95,000. Series 3 V12 (1971-1974) cars are the most controversial. The 5.3L V12 makes 272 hp and produces a magnificent sound, but the cars handle slightly less well than the lighter inline-six cars and require significantly more maintenance. Driver-quality Series 3 roadsters run $70,000-$120,000; the rare 2+2 coupes run $45,000-$80,000. Documented original V12 cars in concours condition: $140,000-$220,000. Project cars (running but rough) start around $35,000 for Series 2 cars and $55,000-$90,000 for Series 1 cars. Stripped roller candidates can be had for $20,000-$40,000, but rust restoration on an E-Type typically runs $40,000-$120,000 in body and structural repair alone before paint. Buy finished cars from competent specialists.

Did You Know?

The E-Type was developed from the D-Type Le Mans race car that won at Le Mans in 1955, 1956, and 1957. The monocoque construction, the front double-wishbone suspension, and the rear independent suspension all derive directly from racing engineering, making the E-Type the rare production car that genuinely traces its lineage to a Le Mans winner. The 1961 Geneva launch was a near-disaster for Jaguar. The press demonstration roadster (chassis 850008) had been driven non-stop from Coventry to Geneva by test driver Norman Dewis, arriving with no preparation time before Enzo Ferrari and other journalists arrived for press demonstrations. Dewis later said he was "so tired I could hardly remember my own name" but the car performed flawlessly and the launch became one of the most celebrated automotive debuts in history. The Series 1 4.2L cars (1965-1968) are widely considered the optimum E-Type from an engineering and driving standpoint. The 4.2L XK6 produces more torque than the original 3.8L, the all-synchromesh gearbox is dramatically better than the original Moss gearbox, the cooling system was redesigned for better hot-weather operation, and the brakes were upgraded. They are also approximately 5-10% cheaper than equivalent 3.8L Series 1 cars in the current market.