• Year of manufacture 
    1973
  • Mileage 
    70 325 km / 43 698 mi
  • Car type 
    Other
  • Chassis number 
    1S51734
  • Engine number 
    7S9486SA
  • Lot number 
    345
  • Drive 
    RHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Exterior brand colour 
    Primrose yellow
  • Location
    United Kingdom
  • Exterior colour 
    Other
  • Gearbox 
    Manual

Description

Lovely Series 3 V12 2+2 presenting beautifully in Primrose Yellow over black leatherJust under 69,000 miles indicated and has covered only 500 miles since 2006Restored over a seven-year period at a cost in excess of 100,000UK-supplied, right-hand drivecar described by our vendor as matching engine, chassis and manual gearboxLarge detailed history folders including a photographic record of the restorationA decade after the original Jaguar E-Type arrived, the design progressively matured through 1971 with the introduction of the Series 3. Designed to showcase the new smooth and torquey 5.3-litre engine, originally developed for Le Mans, the Series 3 cars were available as a 'Roadster' (convertible) or a '2+2' Coup. The Series 3 is easily identifiable by its large cross-slatted front grille, flared wheel arches, wider tyres, a larger bonnet bulge, updated bumpers, four exhaust tips, and a badge on the rear that proclaims it to be a V12. It also featured uprated brakes, power steering as standard and a large horizontal scoop added to the underside of the bonnet to assist with cooling. The interior was entirely new in the V12, with more comfortable seating, stylish new door panels and a smaller, dished and leather-rimmed steering wheel. Being slightly larger and altogether much softer in nature, the E-Type in Series 3 form had lost the wildness of its youth but gained the long-legged touring profile, to which it was arguably better suited.The lovely example on offer here is an original UK-supplied, right-hand drive car, factory specified with the desirable manual gearbox and finished in Primrose Yellow with a black leather interior, arguably, one of the best-suited colour combinations for the Plus 2 silhouette. The previous owner purchased the Jaguar in 2012 and, whilst overall it appeared in good condition, some areas of the underbody were suffering from corrosion. Consideration was given to attempting localised repairs but, eventually, the decision was made to commission a total nut and bolt restoration of engine, body, interior and axle. The previous owner was fastidious in keeping track of all his expenditure and, accompanying the car, is a ledger detailing all payments made during his tenure totalling over One Hundred Thousand Pounds. He also recorded the various stages of restoration photographically. Also supplied with the car are a large number of invoices and MOTs dating back to 1985, and other partial history dating back to the 1990s, and viewing of the various document folders is highly recommended.Now offeredfrom a significant private collection, this fabulous E-Type has just been issued a fresh MOT, has had a recent inspection,is in superbcondition, on the button and absolutely ready to enjoy.1972 Jaguar E-Type FHC Series 3https://youtu.be/1FlODIL9IxYfalse


Silverstone Auctions Ltd
The Forge
Harwoods House, Banbury Road
Ashorne
Warwickshire
CV35 0AA
United Kingdom
Contact Person Kontaktperson
Title 
Mr
First name 
Rob
Last name 
Hubbard

Phone 
+44-01926691141