Finished from the factory in Willow Green, the car was repainted in the current shade in 1982 following the repairs to the trunk floor, front floors, and rocker panels. Features include a bright driver-side mirror and trim, a power antenna, pop-out rear windows, polished dual exhaust tips, and chrome bumpers with overriders. Bubbling paint is noted on the passenger door and right-rear quarter panel, a dent is shown on the right-front overrider, and close-up photos of exterior imperfections…
Finished from the factory in Willow Green, the car was repainted in the current shade in 1982 following the repairs to the trunk floor, front floors, and rocker panels. Features include a bright driver-side mirror and trim, a power antenna, pop-out rear windows, polished dual exhaust tips, and chrome bumpers with overriders. Bubbling paint is noted on the passenger door and right-rear quarter panel, a dent is shown on the right-front overrider, and close-up photos of exterior imperfections are documented in the gallery below.
Chrome 15″ wire wheels secured by knock-off nuts are mounted with 205/70 Michelin Symmetry narrow-whitewall tires. A matching spare is stored below the rear floor. The car is equipped with adjustable Spax front shock absorbers and four-wheel disc brakes with inboard rear rotors. The power steering rack was rebuilt, replacement power steering hoses were installed, and the brake fluid was flushed in preparation for the sale.
The front bucket seats were reupholstered in beige leather Connolly leather along with a color-coordinated center console and door panels during the refurbishment. Amenities include air conditioning, a Philips AM/FM push-button radio, a locking glove box, and chrome trim. The leather shift boot and wool carpets were replaced in preparation for the sale. Wear and areas of discoloration are shown on the front seats.
Smiths instrumentation consists of a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 5k-rpm redline, an analog clock, and gauges for voltage, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit mechanical odometer is said to have rolled over and now shows 27k. The total mileage is unknown. The selling dealer notes that the wood-rimmed steering wheel is cracked.
The 4.2-liter inline-six was overhauled in 1982 by Coventry Classics of Orlando, Florida, and is equipped with twin electric cooling fans and dual Zenith-Stromberg carburetors. The spark plugs and valve cover gaskets were replaced, the front carburetor was rebuilt, and an oil change was performed in preparation for the sale.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.
The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate indicates the factory colors as well as chassis, body, engine, and gearbox numbers along with an April 1970 build date.
A tool kit, an owner’s manual, workshop manuals, and service records are included in the sale.