5.3 Jaguar E-Type | Old English White | ||||
Open Two Seater | Russet Red | ||||
Right Hand Drive | |||||
Lex Mead, Weybridge, Surrey | |||||
15 March 1973 | |||||
7S9217SA | |||||
4S3976 | |||||
KL4355 | |||||
25 February 1973 | Great Britain | ||||
1973 | White | ||||
2024 | Russet Red | ||||
Nice Driver | Black | ||||
Bodmin | |||||
Cornwall | |||||
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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.