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1969 Jaguar XKE Series II Roadster Heads to Auction in Willow Green
A restored 1969 Jaguar XKE Series II roadster, finished in Willow Green over black leather and powered by a 4.2-litre inline-six, is offered on dealer consignment with a Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate and service records.
By George Kensington · 4 min read
A 1969 Jaguar XKE Series II roadster, finished in Willow Green over black leather and retaining its factory 4.2-litre inline-six, is being offered for sale on dealer consignment. The car was built on 26 February 1969 and delivered new to New York through British Leyland Motors, according to a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate that accompanies the sale. It is now presented with service records, the owner’s manual, and a clean Montana title.
The E-Type remains one of the most recognisable British sports cars of the post-war era, and the Series II cars are distinguished by a number of detail changes aimed at improving usability and meeting tightening American safety and emissions rules. This example carries the louvered clamshell bonnet, wraparound chrome bumpers, bright trim, a driver-side mirror, and dual exhaust outlets. A black soft top is fitted, and the car rides on 15-inch wire wheels secured by two-eared knock-offs and mounted with Kumho tyres. Braking is handled by four-wheel discs, with the rear rotors mounted inboard.
Inside, the cabin features bucket seats upholstered in black leather, matched by a colour-coordinated centre console, door panels, and carpets. Equipment includes a locking glovebox, an AM/FM/shortwave radio, lap belts, a wood shift knob, and a heater. The wood-rimmed steering wheel frames Smiths instrumentation comprising a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 5,000-rpm redline, an analogue clock, and gauges for voltage, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 14,000 miles.
Power comes from the 4.2-litre inline-six, which was factory-fitted with dual Zenith-Stromberg carburettors and rated at 246 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque when new. Drive is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. The Heritage Trust certificate confirms the factory colours and equipment as well as the build date of 26 February 1969.
The Series II E-Type occupies a particular place in the model’s history. Introduced for 1969, it brought a revised front end, exposed headlamps, and a larger air intake, alongside interior revisions intended to make the car more comfortable for long-distance touring. For collectors, the combination of a manual gearbox, a limited-slip differential, and documented history makes an example such as this one especially desirable. The Willow Green paintwork is a period-correct colour that suits the car’s long, low proportions, while the black leather interior and wire wheels reinforce the traditional British sports car character.
Documentation is a significant part of the appeal. The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate verifies the original build specification and delivery, while the accompanying service records and owner’s manual provide a paper trail that buyers of classic Jaguars tend to value highly. The car is offered on dealer consignment, meaning the seller is acting through a dealership rather than directly, and it carries a clean Montana title.
With its matching colour scheme, factory specification, and verified history, the roadster represents a well-documented example of a model that continues to attract attention from enthusiasts and investors alike. The sale offers a chance to acquire a Series II E-Type with the desirable manual transmission and a file of supporting paperwork.
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