1971 Jaguar E-Type

Extremely rare unrestored Jaguar E-Type Roadster, Series II in 100% original condition

First delivery January 1972 to Greensboro, NC / USA; Sale due to offspring, 3,000 miles.

The second owner bought the car in August 1972 and sold it in July 2004 with original 33,000 miles. During this time, the E-Type was driven exclusively by him, regularly serviced, and always parked in a garage.

Two collectors (the car is said not to have been registered) then owned the E-Type and sold it to Germany in May 2005.

The first owner in Germany owned the vehicle from 2005 to 2011.

The E-Type has been in second German hands since 2011.

Original 43,000 miles.

Complete history

Matching numbers

Original colors

Original paint

Original hood

6-cylinder in-line engine with double overhead camshafts, 4.2 liters

Transmission 4-speed fully synchronized

Spoke wheels

Disc brakes all round

Luggage bridge on trunk lid

Classic car registration

Heritage Certificate.

Classic Data Certificate: 2+

Warranty: ask us about options and durations.

We offer the vehicle on behalf of the customer.

The mileage has been read; the actual mileage may vary.

Brief history from the second owner, written and signed by him on July 7, 2004

This automobile was purchased new by John Penland in early summer, 1972 at the Jaguar dealership in Greensboro, North Carolina. At the time I purchased it he had moved to Roanoke, Virginia and had accumulated less than 3,000 miles. Discovering that his young wife was pregnant, and the need that presented for a different type of vehicle, he advertised it for sale in the Roanoke Times newspaper. Visiting with my parents in Roanoke I saw the ad and contacted him on a Saturday afternoon. He had only one other possible buyer at that time. I offered to buy it, saying I needed an answer no later than noon on the following day. I took possession of the automobile on Sunday afternoon in early August 1972 and drove it to my home in Richmond, Virginia.

The automobile has been in my continuous possession since that date, driven only by me and continuously garaged.

It has never been involved in any type of accident, major or minor. This car is just about totally original. It has the original paint, carpet, and interior. Except for routine maintenance and the changes outlined in the most recent work done in April of this year (2004) it is pretty much unmolested. It was maintained at the Richmond, Virginia Jaguar dealer – Mooers Motor Company - during the first several years of ownership, with work performed by Dick Pilcher and Wally Groom. In later years, after he had left Mooers, Wally Groom performed the maintenance independently.

In the following years I have lived in eastern, central, and northern Virginia for various periods of time in connection with my employment. The auto has been regularly inspected and serviced at intervals suggested by the manufacturer. I have personally performed small tasks (oil and filter changes, air filters, carburetor servicing, etc.).

When delivered, the automobile was equipped with Dunlop tires, which I replaced at about 20,000 miles with Bridgestones. The vehicle sat idle for nearly two years in my garage until recently. A complete mechanical reconditioning was performed by Bruce Woodson (Mercer and Woodson, 6901 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, Virginia) in April 2004. As part of a job to place it excellent condition the tires were replaced with Michelin Red Lines in April 2004. (An invoice of these extensive repairs is included with the title.) The mileage shown on the odometer of 33,000 miles is correct as of this date. I have always had at least 3-4 cars in my possession at all times and this car was only used for pleasure and social events.

To the best of my knowledge there are no known problems with the vehicle in its current condition, other than minor items. It’s being sold, as is, with no warranty expressed or implied.

James M. Trent, July 7, 2004