2024-07-09 10:44:23 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1974-jaguar-e-type-series-3-ots-automatic-nRrVen

Seller's description:

1974 Jaguar E-Type

Colour Silver

Mileage 60,351 Miles

Engine size 5344

Seller Type Private

Town Sandweiler, Luxembourg

Auction ends 21 July

Comprehensive professional restoration completed in 2017

Detailed renovation across bodywork, interior and mechanicals

Only 7,000kms covered since completion

Always stored in a dry and heated garage since restoration

Only three registered keepers from new

Carefully converted to European aesthetics

Valid Luxembourg MOU technical inspection

Only 60,000ms reported from new

Restoration cost in excess of 55,000 EUR

History and Paperwork

Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate verifies the current colour scheme is original

This also confirms the car was first sold into New York City in 1974

First keeper retained the car for 10 years

Second keeper acquired it in 1984 and moved it to Michigan

Subsequently moved with this keeper to Beverly Hills

Stored for the last 10 years of the second keeper’s ownership

He sold the car in 2014 to the current keeper via a high end classic car dealership

Current and 3rd owner purchased the car in 2015

He repatriated it to Europe and restored it via specialists by 2017

Stored in a dry and heated garage since restoration in 2017

Complete set of maintenance records and invoices available

These are mainly from Jaguar’s Classic Department and SNG Barratt

Current owner will support the buyer with all necessary information on the maintenance of the mechanical parts

Supplied with restoration history and pictures

Reportedly driven less than 7,000 km since restoration

Vendor advises that it has only been used for dry weekends for pleasure and classic car tours

Luxembourgh MOU technical inspection valid to 23rd August 2024 and reported to be clean

2017 restoration summary:

Fully retrimmed interior in red leather

Seats rebuilt including foam

New interior sound insulation

Complete exterior and body-work renovation

New hood and restored frame

New EU front bumpers

Brand new H4 front lights

European specification rear lights,

Complete body conversion to original European specification

Chrome renovated

Complete front and rear brake rebuild

New brake master cylinders

Brake circuit overhauled

New front and rear suspension

Complete set of new rolling parts

Renovated electrics including battery and alternator

Renovated or renewed plastics

Complete new rubber seals across engine and openings

All mechanical pumps renewed

New higher capacity aluminium radiator

Renovated and upgraded cooling circuit and system

Complete new Inox exhaust

Four new Michelin tyres

New Bluetooth hands free vintage style radio

Discreet JBL amplifier and 4 speakers

New alarm system

The Condition

High end professional bare metal bodywork restoration and respray in 2017

Refinished in factory correct Silver over red colour scheme

Complete interior restoration performed during the 2017 restoration

New hood and restored frame in black mohair, all very well kept

Updated to European specification and aesthetics

Exterior chromework renovated

Chrome wire wheels with set of quality Michelin tyres

Vintage style modern Bluetooth-enabled radio

With its Silver metallic over red leather colour scheme, this must be one of the prettiest Series 3 convertibles that we have seen in recent times. The impression is enhanced by the evident quality of that 2017 restoration. It was clearly comprehensive and shines out of the paint finish and panel fit, particularly across the often troublesome doors. Here you will see smooth lines and virtually perfect fit. The vendor tells us that the restoration was planned to balance originality with refreshing parts where needed.

The remote operation door mirrors and fluted exhaust tail pipe are strong hints that this was one of the last Series 3 cars to leave the factory. The distinctive exhaust was only returned for the final few cars.

The retrimmed red leather interior is a delight, showing barely any wear despite 7,000 kms of use and the intervening 7 years since completion. That is testament to its single keeper during that time, an enthusiast who oversaw the work.

Converted to smooth European specification, this is a beautiful example of a car widely regarded as amongst the most desirable in the world of classic motoring.

The Mechanics

5,344cc Jaguar V12 developing around 285bhp

Quartet of SU carburettors which were rebuilt during restoration

3spd automatic gearbox

Matching numbers engine and gearbox according to seller

Original low mileage engine retuned and all main seals replaced

Rolling road test shows linear output

This test also shows very good compression

Extensive overhaul of running gear as outlined above

Alongside the extensive bodywork and cosmetic refresh undertaken during 2017, this car has received a comprehensive overhaul of the mechanics and running gear. You can review a summary above.

The vendor reports that the low mileage original engine and gearbox were in very good condition so only needed a light refresh. However the ancillaries, including carburettors and water and fuel pumps were refurbished or replaced. Many other areas were also touched including the electrics, brakes, exhaust system and cooling system.

A rolling road test confirms the condition, showing linear power delivering and excellent compression. The vendor has used the car sparingly for classic car tours, storing it in a dry heated garage between outings. That means it reaches the buyer in very good condition with no known running or driving issues.

The seller says: “This car is simply an art piece made to be admired and driven. It is an eye-catcher that will turn heads everywhere and every time you drive it. People simply never ignore this car. It generates smiles and admiration and of course a lot of ownership pride for the happy driver.”