I know of a 1970 etype currently for sale in very similiar condition to this one. and he is asking 70,000 and its only a 2 owner car, tools, books and such.
4.2 motor quite a bit better, as well (as I'm sure you're aware, there are some series 1 4.2's) But, regardless of improvements along the way, IMHO it well accepted series 1 are the desired e-types.
Series 2 has a few "improvements" but the Series 1 is far more desireable. The Strombergs and "XJ6" cam covers alone are a disappointment, as are the open headlights and big taillights. $100K seems optimistic even for a perfect car, especially in today's market.
If only I were made of money! I LOVE E-types! All of these pictured are AMAZING cars too! Just beautiful! James
that navy with grey, wow! the black one is sweet too..the grey 'racecar' very nice... I wish I was made of money too, I would have all three...
Correct - it's debatable whether the 3.8L S1 cars (1961 - 1964) are more desirable than the 4.2L S1 cars (1965 - 1967), but for sure the S1 range is the way to go. The 4.2L S1 cars added adjustable seats, improved interior materials, and of course the engine, which had more torque - same HP rating. So you get all the "purity" of the original car with some improvements. S2 cars had open headlamps, different tail lights (ugly IMHO), redesigned interior, and switched to Stromberg carbs instead of the triple SUs. They had less horsepower, so the performance suffered quite a bit. Still a pretty car, but the purity of the design was compromised by more restrictive US standards. There are some so-called "series 1.5" cars - they have open headlamps, but the same interior as the 4.2L S1 cars, but these are nightmarish as they differ greatly during the model run (different carbs, tail lights moved, etc). Some are converted to covered headlamps, so you have to know your stuff. I am no expert, but I haven't seen many S2 cars go for $70K. It's the early S1s that get top dollar, then the 4.2L S1s follow. Generally, a convertible in top condition will get $100K+
