Equipment
Triple carb setup like an SI E-Type, hardtop, wire wheels, red line tires, woodrim steering wheel, original radio, JDHT certificate.
Condition
#4 Fair
Has visible flaws to the naked eye. Runs fine, but could use mechanical or cosmetic attention.
Represented as the matching numbers engine updated with three SU carbs. The possibly original paint is good other than some surface scratches and very small amount of peeling where the edges of panels and doors meet. The chrome wire wheels are excellent with a deep shine. The brightwork, though, is just decent with pitting on most of the surfaces as well as peeling specifically on the rear window trim. The interior upholstery is poor with cracks, fading and tears everywhere except the dashboard which, looks like new. Thoroughly serviced in recent years, but never fully restored. It's a driver.
Market commentary
While better ergonomically than the SI, the open headlight SII E-Type lacks a lot of the grace of the original as well as a bit of the performance. This car at least remedies that with attention under the hood, but its condition leaves some things to be desired and its mixed presentation is a drag. The seller should be overjoyed to get this much for it.