Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1961, the Jaguar E-Type was the stuff of dreams for sports car enthusiasts. For a relatively modest price, the British manufacturer offered an elegant and aerodynamic coupé or convertible with a 269 hp (265 bhp) six-cylinder engine that even impressed Italian sports car manufacturers. Jaguar continually adapted the E-Type to customer requirements and legal regulations. The flat vehicle floor disappeared early on. In October 1964, the 3.8-litre engine was replaced by a 4.2-litre inline six. At the same time, the partially synchronised Moss four-speed gearbox was replaced by a fully synchronised four-speed gearbox. Finally, American emissions and safety regulations forced the introduction of the Series 1 1/2 in the summer of 1967, in which US models had only two carburettors and had to do without the glass covers over the headlights. According to internal plans, Jaguar actually wanted to present a twelve-cylinder version of the E-Type as early as 1969, but the V12 version was not finally unveiled until 1971. To bridge the gap, the Series 2 was presented in October/November 1968. In the US version with two Stromberg carburettors and preheated intake air, the 4.2-litre engines produced just 171 bhp, while the European models with three SU horizontal carburettors still delivered 265 bhp. The Series 2 Roadster offered here was delivered to the USA and first registered there in July 1969. The available information indicates that the E-Type was acquired in 1971 by a Mr. Sterling Withington, who remained loyal to the Jaguar until 2009. In June of that year, the car was offered for sale as a restoration project and was then sold to Switzerland. In 2015, the roadster was acquired by the consignor and added to his small collection. At the end of 2019, he decided to undertake it to a complete restoration, during which the car was dismantled down to the last screw. The engine was completely overhauled and fitted with new pistons for a 9:1 compression ratio, new valves, new valve seats for unleaded fuel and lightweight titanium push rods. An electronic ignition and three new SU carburettors with a matching intake manifold were installed. The gearbox was overhauled, a new clutch was fitted, and the rear axle was given a new ring gear with pinion in European 3.07 ratio. Of course, the body was completely restored and repainted in gunmetal grey. The interior was also restored and fitted with new red leather upholstery. The suspension and brake system were overhauled or replaced, and a high-performance aluminium radiator with new electric fans and a stainless-steel exhaust system were installed. After more than four years and well over CHF 200’000.-, the E-Type was in almost mint condition. Due to time constraints, the consignor now wishes to part with his beautiful roadster, which is in excellent condition with only 2’500 km on the clock since completion. The Jaguar will be handed over to a new enthusiast with it’s last veteran MOT completed in May 2024 and can be registered immediately in most German-speaking cantons of Switzerland.