2010-11-27 09:22:03 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 12/10
www.coys.co.uk/fpA207.php

Auction description:
TRUE GREATS, Royal Horticultural Halls, London
Tuesday 7th December 2010
Royal Horticultural Halls
Elverton Street, Westminster, SW1P 2PE

1971 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12
Lot 739
Registration Number: FON 867L
Chassis Number: 1S51331
Estimate: £17,000 - £20,000

Originally delivered new to the UK this E-Type is structurally extremely sound and is described as being in excellent ‘A1’ condition. FON 867L was subject to an ‘engine out’ restoration, completed by a Jaguar enthusiast complete with a large photo-album. FON 867L comes complete with UK V5, and current MoT certificate. This 1971, tax free car is finished in the most desirable colour combination of silver with red hide interior. A truly exceptional V12 E-type.

2011-01-22 23:56:23 | pauls writes:

Outcome SOLD
Hammer Price -
Hammer Price (inc premium) £19990

2022-11-12 10:36:56 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 11/22

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/jaguar-e-type-v12-coupe-22-8l6AQn

Auction description:

1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Coupe 2+2

Colour Silver

Odometer 55,681 Miles

Engine size 5343

Town Totnes

Auction DetailsSeller Type Private

Location Devon, previously Warwickshire

Country United Kingdom

Beautifully presented inside and out in a particularly fetching colour scheme

Comprehensive restoration carried out by the previous owner

Further mechanical work has been completed during current ownership

Accompanied by numerous invoices detailing judicious servicing in recent years

Matching numbers, 5.3-litre V12 engine with a manual gearbox

First registered in November 1972, so now celebrating its 50th birthday

Acquired by the vendor in December of 2010

Subject to a full body and mechanical restoration by the previous owner

The current owner has undertaken further comprehensive mechanical and servicing work costing in excess of £10,000

Low mileage

8 previous owners

MOT and road tax exempt

V5C present

Comprehensive history file

Numerous invoices from servicing in recent years

HPI clear

The Interior

Red leather

2+2 seating arrangement

Beautifully patinated

Stepping inside, it becomes immediately apparent that this E-Type’s interior has weathered in extremely nicely. The red leather perfectly complements the silver exterior colour and there is an exceedingly pleasing degree of patination adorning the seats and controls.

There was no damage anywhere we could see and besides a little creasing to the bolsters, the seats appear in excellent condition. The dashboard too looks to be undamaged and the switchgear all functions exactly as it should.

The red carpeting is new and looks especially smart and the headlining, which was replaced along with the door cards in 2012, is perfectly supported and with no staining or marks we could see.

With the exception of a modern radio, there are no aftermarket additions and the interior has a really original look and feel. The flexibility of the higher roof line and extra rear seating makes this a roomy cabin, perfect for grand touring.

The Exterior 

Silver paintwork

Period correct chrome wheels

Smart brightwork

 On the outside, this E-Type presents very well, the silver paintwork really suiting its sleek lines. 

 We would describe the attractive silver paintwork as exceedingly good and while the vendor points out the odd small stone chip here and there, it really does look fantastic from every angle.

 The bodywork appears very straight and we were unable to see any corrosion. All of the brightwork looks to be free from damage and there was no pitting or corrosion to report.

 It sits upon period-correct Jaguar chrome wheels and the vendor reports that the tyres are Pirelli P600's of original specification and have plenty of tread remaining.

The Mechanics 

5.3-litre V12

Manual gearbox

Used sparingly as it is part of a private car collection

The vendor informs us that this Jaguar starts and runs exactly as it should and really is a joy to drive. The vendor purchased the vehicle 12 years ago and has spent considerable time and money to make sure its fantastic looks were reflected in how well it ran and drove.

These V12 E-Type Jaguars are grand tourers in the truest sense and were designed for long road trips. This E-Type is very happy to cruise in top gear, although is equally able to become more playful when conditions allow. With a manual gearbox this is a really engaging machine out on the road and it rides a huge wave of torque generated by that sumptuous V12.

The car has only been driven 2,500 miles with the current owner and only 500 miles have been driven in the last 5 years. Owing to the size of the vendor's classic car collection, they do not have the time to use all of the vehicles as much as they would like. The vendor remarks that the Jaguar is so fantastic to drive that it deserves to go to someone who has the opportunity to use it regularly.