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1968 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
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The body is very straight and the panel fit and gaps on the car are excellent. The panel operation, often an issue on E-Types, especially restored cars, is excellent, which gives an impression of uncommonly good integrity. An inspection of the undercarriage confirms that this car has an unusually nice body. The paintwork is glossy and attractive, and was done to attractive driver level, though close inspection reveals some imperfections. The chrome presents well with minor blemishes such as surface scratches and very light pitting in certain places. The glass is in very good shape, with light road wear on the windscreen consistent with the indicated mileage. The lights are excellent including the Lucas headlamps. The top fits well and is older, giving an impression that it may very well be original.The interior is almost certainly original and has a particular smell and feel that will be familiar to anyone who has spent time in a Jaguar of this period that has never been retrimmed. The leather is in surprisingly good shape, with minor wear and some loss of suppleness, but impressive integrity. The door panels are similarly well-preserved, as is the dash board. The carpets are in good shape as well, and there is an even-ness to the interior that is impossible to reproduce in a car that has been partially restored.The engine compartment has a similar feel to the rest of the car. There are no modifications to speak of, and it appears that the components are in excellent unrestored condition rather than having been recently refinished. Some areas are showing age such as the heater blower box, but overall, the engine compartment is impressively clean for an unrestored car. The trunk has its original and correct tan upholstery in very good condition (all E-Type roadsters had tan trunk upholstery regardless of interior color).
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