2023-11-30 09:49:29 | pauls writes:

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Auction description:

Seller: Skboze

Location: River Hills, South Carolina 29710

Chassis: UE1S25280

63k Miles Shown

5.3-Liter V12

Quadruple SU Carburetors

Four-Speed Manual Transmission

XJS-Sourced Limited-Slip Differential

Repainted Black

Biscuit Leather Upholstery

Black Soft Top & Top Boot

15" Knock-Off Wire Wheels

Four-Wheel Disc Brakes

Power Steering

European-Market Bumpers

Air Conditioning

AM/FM Radio

Manuals & Service Records

Collection of Tools

Private Party or Dealer: Private Party

Lot #129952

This 1974 Jaguar E-Type Series III roadster is powered by a 5.3-liter V12 linked with a four-speed manual transmission and was acquired by the seller in 2005. Subsequent work is noted to have involved rebuilding the transmission, adding an XJS-sourced limited-slip differential, installing quadruple SU carburetors, and refurbishing the suspension and brakes as well as repainting the body in black. The car features Biscuit leather interior upholstery along with a Robbins black cloth soft top, air conditioning, an AM/FM radio, power steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and 15” knock-off wire wheels. This Series III E-Type is now offered with an operator’s handbook, a repair manual, a parts catalog, and a binder of service and refurbishment records as well as a collection of tools and a clean South Carolina title in the seller’s name.

European-market bumpers were added in 2006 and the side markers were removed prior to a repaint in black in 2021, according to the seller. A Robbins black cloth soft top was installed in 2019 and is accompanied by a color-coordinated top boot. Uncovered headlights, a forward-hinged louvered hood, and a power antenna are further details.

The 15″ wire-spoke wheels are secured with knock-off spinners and are mounted with Cooper tires measuring 205/70. The Series III E-Type was factory equipped with power steering as well as four-wheel disc brakes with inboard-mounted rear rotors. Work under current ownership is said to have involved refurbishing the suspension and installing a rear sway bar as well as replacing the power steering pump, brake booster, and brake master cylinder.

The cabin features bucket seats upholstered in Biscuit leather as well as color-coordinated door panels. The air conditioning system was modified to utilize R134a refrigerant in 2010, according to the seller. Further interior amenities include an AM/FM radio, a locking glovebox, and three-point seatbelts.

The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames Smiths instrumentation including a tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline accompanied by a 160-mph speedometer. An analog clock along with auxiliary gauges for voltage, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level are mounted in the center stack. The five-digit odometer shows 63k miles, approximately 15k of which have been added under current ownership.

The 5.3-liter V12 was factory rated at 241 horsepower and 285 lb-ft of torque when new. An aluminum radiator with dual Kenlo electric puller fans was fitted in 2008, while Quadruple SU carburetors were installed in 2016. Further additions are said to include a Lucas ignition system, a 70-amp alternator, and a high-torque starter. The seller notes a leak from the rear main seal.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission that was reportedly rebuilt in 2005. An aluminum flywheel is said to have been added in 2008 along with a 2.88:1 limited-slip differential sourced from a later-model Jaguar XJS.

A jack, a knock-off hammer, and other tools will accompany the car along with an owner’s manual, a repair manual, a parts catalog, spare parts, and a binder of service and refurbishment records.

2023-12-07 11:53:37 | Capt RD writes:

Sold for $76,000 on 12/7/23

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