2021-01-31 10:35:44 | pauls writes:

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Auction description:

Lot #42476

Seller: MSCLASSICCARSLLC

Location: Seekonk, Massachusetts 02771

Chassis: UDIS22688

Original Ownership 1973-2020

7,900 Miles Shown

Numbers-Matching 5.3-Liter SOHC V12

Four-Speed Manual Gearbox

Silver Exterior

Closed Headlamp Conversion

Color-Matched Hardtop

Black Upholstery

Air Conditioning

15" Wire Wheels

2020 Mechanical Recommissioning

Recent Inspection by Stew Jones Restorations

Original Sales Documents

Removed and Spare Parts Included

Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate

Private Party Or Dealer: Dealer

This 1973 Jaguar E-Type is a Series III, open two-seater that was manufactured on May 10, 1973 and originally distributed in the US by British Leyland of New York. It was purchased new by a doctor from Bob Owens Sales in Westland, Michigan, and remained with the original owner for 47 years until being acquired by the selling dealer in 2020. Power is provided by the numbers-matching 5.3-liter V12, and additional equipment includes a four-speed manual gearbox, chrome wire wheels, air conditioning, a black convertible top, and a body-color hardtop. Ziebart rustproofing was applied in 1973, and a closed-headlight conversion was carried out in 1974. The car was not driven from 1990 through 2020 and subsequent recommissioning work included servicing the fuel system, brakes, and suspension, as outlined in the listing below. This E-Type now shows just under 8k miles and is offered in Seekonk, Massachusetts, with its original sales paperwork, a tool kit, removed parts, a Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, a recent inspection report from marquee specialist Stew Jones Restoration, and a clean Michigan title from 1973.

Finished in silver from the factory, the exterior was repainted in 1974 following a Series I-style headlight conversion performed by the original selling dealership. The front and top of the car were repainted and lower sides were blended in. The trim was reportedly not removed during the process and the seller notes tape lines on some of the edges of the chrome trim and underneath the rear bumper. The driver-side rocker gasket was replaced during original ownership, and the trim, lenses, and Triplex window glass markings and are visible.

The removable hardtop was acquired by the original owner in 1973 as shown in a receipt. It was painted to match the body according to the original receipts a January 2021 inspection performed by marque specialist shop Stew Jones Restoration. A hardtop stand is included in the sale. The black convertible top is a replacement item and shows a tear on the passenger-side corner. The removed soft top is included along with a black tonneau cover.

Chrome 15” wire wheels are secured with three-lobe knock-offs and are mounted with 205/70 Maxxis MA-1 whitewall tires. A spare wire wheel is located in the trunk and wears a Dunlop tire, and a sixth wire wheel also comes with the car. Work performed in 2020 included rebuilding the brake master cylinder and proportioning valve, as well as replacing the brake fluid reservoir sensor and flushing the system.

The cabin is upholstered in black and features matching-color carpets, door panels, and dashboard surfaces. The car was delivered new with air conditioning and an AM/FM radio, and an alarm system from Sears has been installed. A blank switch on the dash was also converted into an ignition kill.

Primary instrumentation is from Smiths and includes a 160-mph speedometer and 7k-rpm tachometer. Additional gauges are located in the center dash, and the five-digit odometer shows under 7,900 miles.

The 5.3-liter OHC V12 is equipped with four Zenith Stromberg carburetors and produced 272 horsepower from the factory. The engine was started in 2020 for the first time in three decades after the cylinders were soaked with Marvel Mystery Oil over a period of a few weeks. The spark plugs were also changed, the fuel tank was cleaned, and the electric fuel pump was replaced. Additional work included:

Replacing the radiator

Installing a new battery

Adding new carburetor needles and seats

Installing new air filters

Changing the engine oil and filter

Rebuilding the clutch master cylinder

Installing a new clutch slave cylinder, line, reservoir sensor, and fluid

Engine block stamping 7S11486LA is pictured above and matches the engine number shown on the chassis plate and Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate.

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox. Black Ziebart rustproofing was applied to the underside in 1973, as indicated by a receipt attached in the gallery below. Suspension work performed in 2020 included installing new lower ball joints and tie-rod ends as well as new boots for those components.

The Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate outlines the factory specification in addition to build and delivery information. Original sales documents and owner’s manuals are also included in the sale along with a warranty booklet, wiring diagram, and a Series III repair manual.

A notarized letter from the original owner describes his 47 years with the car. Documentation from Stew Jones of Stew Jones Restorations, located in Winsted, Connecticut, is attached in the gallery and outlines the findings from a December 2020 inspection.

The removed Series III headlamps, buckets, and chrome trim pieces are also included in the sale along with a can of silver paint and other extra parts. Videos below include a walk around, vehicle history discussion, engine start, paint meter readings, and in-car driving.

2021-02-04 16:04:38 | Captain RD writes:

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SOLD FOR $230,000 ON 2/4/21