1971 Jaguar E Type

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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.

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