Jaguar E-Type Series 2 1969, 1970, 1971

E-Type Series 2

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Stricter North American regulations concerning such items as light position, impact penetration and toxidity of exhaust emissions led to the Series II appearing in October 1968. Obvious changes were the larger "mouth" with fatter decorative bar, headlamps brought forward by 2" and larger sidelights beneath the bumpers. Internally, a snap off rear view mirror was fitted, along with rocker instead of toggle switches and redesigned doors accommodated anti-burst locks. Wire wheels now had smooth centres. With the advent of the Series II there were what accounted to radical changes to the E-Type's appearance. Gone were the slim sidelights and delicate bumpers and although still stunningly beautiful, the car had lost a little of its original charm. In North America, the E-Type's main export market, the edge was being taken off performance from the effects of "enforced plumbing" to control exhaust emissions. It is doubtful if the last of the 117bhp emission cars managed 130mph.

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