2024-06-29 16:51:53 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1973-jaguar-e-type-series-3-v12-nYeEmn

Auction description:

1973 Jaguar E-Type

Colour White

Odometer 31,013 Miles

Engine size 5343

Auction DetailsSeller Type Private

Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Only 31,013 miles from new

Matching numbers

Superb condition throughout

Matching hardtop

The History and Paperwork

First registered in the UK in 1973

Exported to Sweden in 1977

Imported to the UK by the current owner and registered in 2021

Registered as a historic vehicle, making it tax and MOT exempt

Heritage Certificate

V5 present and correct

Owners manual included

Some invoices from the import process available

Document in Swedish indicating very few owners and storage from 1979 to 2002, with the mileage documented throughout

Invoice dated 2022 for bonnet respray

Invoice dated 2022 for new clutch slave cylinder and various parts

Invoice dated 2021 for oil and filter change

The Condition

Old English White paintwork in superb condition

Excellent condition brightwork from bumper to headlights

All five wire spoke wheels in excellent condition

Red leather interior with black dashboard in very good condition

Red carpeting in very good condition

Seats show very light wear on bolsters

Dashboard, controls, dials, and switches present very well

Black mohair hood in superb condition

Talbot bonnet-mounted mirrors

Excellent condition exterior light lenses, trim, and badges

Jaguar mud flaps on the rear

Boot mounted chrome luggage rack with matching wicker basket and leather straps

Matching hard-top comes with the car 

The exterior of this Jaguar E-Type is in superb condition, with its Old English White paintwork a perfect match for the classic E-Type shape. All of the exterior elements from the brightwork to the wheels present in the same superb condition as the paintwork, making for a truly exceptional looking car. 

The red leather interior is equally impressive, offering a luxurious and comfortable ride, with only minor wear visible on the seat bolsters. The black mohair hood appears to be virtually unused, perfectly matching the car's classic look. This car has clearly been cherished and maintained to the highest standard, making it an outstanding example of this iconic model.

The Mechanics

Fantastic original 5,343cc V12 engine

Invoice for new clutch slave cylinder in 2022

Recent oil and filter change

Engine and engine bay present superbly

The owner reports that the car drives beautifully with no known issues

The big V12 starts easily and sounds fantastic through the quad exhaust

The car idles smoothly

The underside appears to be in exceptional condition

The mechanical condition of this E-Type is as impressive as its appearance. The powerful 5.3-litre V12 engine is in excellent shape, starting easily and delivering a fantastic sound through the distinctive four fishtail exhaust. Recent maintenance includes a new clutch slave cylinder and an oil and filter change, ensuring that the car runs smoothly and reliably. The condition of the underside and all of the visible mechanical components is exceptional, it looks like this car has never seen a drop of moisture in its life.