2023-04-05 16:59:11 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 4/23

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Auction description:

Lot 35

1974 Jaguar E-Type Series III Roadster

Selling on Saturday

CHASSIS NO: UE1S24675BW

• An original and unmolested time capsule

• A mere 11,235 actual miles

• Amazingly, just two owners from new

• Accompanied by a Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate

Per its Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, this Jaguar was manufactured on January 23rd, 1974, and would be delivered to the selling United States dealer, British Leyland of New York in February of 1974. This Jaguar’s first owner would be Janet Watson on September 14th, 1974. At the time, Mrs. Watson’s son had just recently acquired his driver's license, so she purchased this V-12 Jaguar with the idea that the two of them could share it. Like many young men who just acquired their licenses, Mrs. Watson’s son had the “need for speed” and found himself getting pulled over for racing and speeding more than they both had anticipated. This should come as no surprise, as this Jaguar has a potent V-12 engine that begs to be opened up and driven. Mrs. Watson decided to sell this Jaguar as a punishment, leading to the current owner acquiring it in December of 1976. After graduating from dental school, the current owner had purchased a four-door Jaguar, but when this particular Roadster came up for sale, he quickly sold his first Jag to acquire this one, as he was captivated by its impressive V-12 performance and unmistakable and unparalleled appearance. Documentation includes a copy of the check he wrote to Mrs. Watson for $9,000 and a copy of its original title. When the current and just second owner acquired this Jaguar, it had just 5,305 miles on the odometer. Today, 47 years later the odometer shows just 11,235 actual miles as this Jaguar has been his prized possession and he has sparingly driven it.

An original and unmolested time capsule, this 1974 Jaguar E-Type Roadster retains its original silver paint and black interior, which both present remarkably well. Always stored in a climate-controlled garage and maintained to a very high standard, the original 272 horsepower 5.3-litre V-12 engine and optional three-speed automatic transmission perform remarkably well and operate without issue. This Series III E-Type features a number of factory options, which include center-locking chrome wire wheels, air-conditioning, power steering, power brakes, Smiths instrumentation, and an AM/FM radio with a cassette player. Purchased shortly after the second and current owner acquired this Jaguar, is a removable black hard top, which gives this Jaguar an additional impressive look. Having only been in the hands of two owners and showing just 11,235 actual miles, this well-documented, proper V-12 British Roadster is a seldom-seen, unmolested, and original Jaguar that presents remarkably well and is sure to impress at prestigious events around the country and certainly in preservation class categories.