2022-04-03 15:18:08 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
www.classicdriver.com/en/car/jaguar/e-type-siii/1973/856708

Seller's description:
1973 Jaguar E-type
Mileage 2 800 mi / 4 507 km
Car type Convertible / Roadster
Chassis number 1S 2216 BW
Drive RHD
Condition Restored
Exterior brand colour red
Interior colour Black
Interior type Leather
Gearbox Manual
Performance 272 BHP / 276 PS / 203 kW
Drivetrain 2wd

The car we have here is quite easily the best driving & fastest series III E-type we have come across. Restored by Phil Leeson Heritage Car Co to such an exacting standard she takes you back to the Jaguar showroom floor in 1973

No stone was left un-turned in the restoration, fittingly therefore she presents as well underneath as she does on top. The engine bay especially is like a work of art with painted rocker covers & exhausts sexing up what was already a beautiful area

Another little design cue we are quite fond of is the four pipe exit on the exhaust which has been left circular as opposed to fishtailed as they usually are, the exhaust makes a fantastic noise too

A lovely Moto-Lita wooden steering wheel was fitted, slightly smaller than they typically are to make getting in and out more easy as well as a mega modern stereo with iPhone connectivity etc etc

Having only covered a few hundred miles since the resto she starts on the button, is in perfect running order & ready for use

In roadster format it could be said that the wider stance, longer wheelbase & flared arches make the series III a prettier car than the I or II, certainly if it's a comfortable & capable open top tourer you're after not much can better it.