1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12

Highlights

• In current ownership for approximately 25 years
• Full bare metal respray carried out in 2007
• Interior retrimmed in red leather in 2017
• Dry-stored when not in use

The Appeal

The Series 3 E-Type represents the final chapter of one of the most celebrated sports cars ever produced. Powered by Jaguar's 5.3-litre V12, it offered a level of refinement and effortless power that set it apart from its six-cylinder predecessors, and it remains a hugely desirable grand tourer today.

This 1973 example has been in the hands of its current owner since 2001, a quarter of a century of dedicated custodianship. Further enhancements include a five-speed Getrag gearbox, a wire wheel conversion, and a full Webasto sunroof. The vendor describes the car as being in very good overall condition, very striking to look at, and driving very well. With a voluntary, advisory-free MOT valid until June 2027, this is a V12 E-Type that is ready to be enjoyed.

Key Information

• Mileage: 4,263 miles indicated (believed to have gone ‘around the clock’)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT-exempt, voluntary MOT valid until June 2027, no advisories
• Technical specs: 5.3-litre V12, five-speed manual (Getrag)
• Paperwork: Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate, V5C, MOT certificates, refurbishment photos

The Detail

• White paintwork over a retrimmed red interior
• Wood-trimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel
• Five-speed Getrag gearbox fitted in place of the original four-speed unit
• Converted to 15-inch wire wheels
• Full Webasto sunroof fitted
• The vendor states the car is in good working order with no known mechanical issues
• Exterior described by the vendor as being in very good condition with a few minor blemishes in places

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