Gateway Classic Cars of Charlotte is super excited to digitally present this 1971 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 4.2L Convertible, a classic British sports car combining Jaguar's unmistakable styling with its legendary XK inline-six engine and engaging four-speed manual transmission.
Finished in Signal Red over a black interior, the car presents the timeless two-seat E-Type roadster configuration and is complemented by a black vinyl convertible top. The vehicle comes with its rear boot, along with a Production Record Trace Certificate Number and a current list documenting repair work that has been completed.
Specifications
Year: 1971
Make: Jaguar
Model: E-Type Series 2
Body Style: Two-seat convertible
Engine: 4.2L DOHC inline-six
Induction: Dual carburetors
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Steering: Rack and pinion
Front Suspension: Independent torsion bar
Rear Suspension: Independent coil spring
Brakes: Four-wheel disc
Exterior Color: Signal Red
Interior Color: Black
Convertible Top: Black vinyl
Included: Rear boot
Documentation: Production Record Trace Certificate Number and current repair-work documentation
Driving & Mechanical Character
The E-Type's 4.2-liter dual-overhead-cam inline-six provides the distinctive performance and character for which Jaguar's XK-powered sports cars are renowned. Paired with a four-speed manual transmission, the drivetrain offers the driver an engaging, traditional sports-car experience.
The chassis features rack-and-pinion steering, independent front suspension using torsion bars, and an independent coil-spring rear suspension. Four-wheel disc brakes provide stopping power consistent with the E-Type's sporting mission.
The Signal Red exterior gives the car a particularly striking appearance, accentuating the long hood, flowing fenders, and low-slung proportions that have made the E-Type one of the most recognizable sports cars of its era. The black interior and black vinyl top provide a classic, understated contrast to the exterior finish.
The included rear boot adds useful period-correct equipment and enhances the car's presentation when displayed or enjoyed on the road.
The vehicle is accompanied by a Production Record Trace Certificate Number, providing an important piece of documentation for its history and provenance. A current list of repair work performed is also included, giving prospective owners a useful record of recent maintenance and work completed on the vehicle.
This 1971 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 4.2L Convertible brings together the essential ingredients of the classic E-Type formula: a 4.2L DOHC inline-six, dual carburetors, four-speed manual transmission, independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and unmistakable two-seat convertible styling.
With its Signal Red exterior, black interior, black vinyl top, rear boot, and accompanying production and repair documentation, it represents an appealing example of Jaguar's iconic Series 2 E-Type and an opportunity to own one of the defining British sports cars of the 1960s and 1970s.
