2025-06-06 14:05:39 | Harry Stevens writes:

Sold by Tom Hartley Luxury, Performance and Classic Cars of Swadlincote in Spring 2025. Amended seller's description below.

www.tomhartley.com/used-car-details/used-jaguar-e-type-series-iii-v12-commemorat ...

The first of 50 commemoratives was built on 15th May and E Type production officially closed with the last car one month later on 12th June 1974. A bronze plaque on the dashboard is inscribed with the individual chassis number and William Lyons signature. This incredibly rare car has had only one owner since it was two months old, and has covered a genuine 18,000 miles from new. Driving superbly having had a recent engine rebuild following a period in storage. Fully restored in 2015 to the highest standard having had a full bare metal respray, new interior and full re-chroming of all brightwork at a cost of £132,000. This is a matching numbers car, complete with original manuals, tool roll and jack and the all important commemorative plaque on the glove box cover. The chassis number commenced at 2822, making it the fourth off the production line. These cars are extremely rare with a total production of only 50 units.

2026-07-19 06:08:53 | pauls writes:

Car now at auction 7/26

www.iconicauctioneers.com/1974-jaguar-e-type-s3-rec17227-1-silverston-0726

The Iconic Sale at the BRDC Classic 2026 - Collectors' Cars

1974 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Commemorative Roadster - Manual

One of just 50 right-hand drive Commemorative Roadsters built to mark the end of E-Type production – a matching-numbers, manual example restored without compromise.

ESTIMATE: £200,000 - £240,000

Commemorative Roadster

Registration Number KGV 883N

MOT Expiry Exempt

Chassis Number 1S28268

Engine Number 751539754

Transmission Manual

Body Colour Gloss Black

One of just 50 right-hand drive Commemorative Roadsters built to mark the end of E-Type production – a matching-numbers, manual example restored without compromise.

Finished exclusively in Black with a Cinnamon leather interior, the Commemorative models were instantly recognisable by their distinctive specification, each carrying an engraved bronze plaque bearing its individual chassis number together with the facsimile signature of Sir William Lyons. Just one exception to the colour scheme was produced, a special Green example built for a noted Jaguar collector. Of the 50 cars completed between 15th May and 12th June 1974, only 31 were fitted with the desirable four-speed manual gearbox, making this example one of the rarest and most sought-after production E-Types ever offered by the factory.

Displaying a genuine 18,500 recorded miles from new and benefiting from exceptionally low ownership, this matching-numbers example has enjoyed the sort of custodianship that its rarity deserves. Acquired by the current owner some 12 years ago, it was immediately entrusted to Cheshire Classic Cars for a comprehensive, bare-shell restoration, undertaken with the singular objective of returning the car to a standard befitting its significance. A detailed photographic record of the restoration accompanies the history file and illustrates the remarkable attention paid throughout the rebuild.

The programme of works extended well beyond the body restoration, encompassing a complete strip and rebuild of the original V12 engine to ensure that the car performs every bit as impressively as it presents. The interior was subsequently entrusted to the renowned Suffolk & Turley, whose craftsmanship has resulted in a beautifully finished cabin, faithful to the car's original specification and entirely in keeping with the exceptional quality of the restoration.

Equally impressive is the accompanying factory hardtop, itself fully restored to an equally exacting standard. Please note that the hardtop will require collection from the vendor in North Yorkshire following the sale.

Accompanying the car are its original owner's manuals, tool roll, jack, factory hardtop and, of course, the all-important Commemorative plaque mounted on the glovebox lid - features that further reinforce its originality and desirability.

The opportunity to acquire one of only 31 right-hand drive manual Commemorative Roadsters is one that rarely presents itself. Combining remarkable originality, exceptionally low mileage, matching-numbers integrity and an uncompromising restoration, this is an E-Type of genuine collector quality and one that would sit comfortably amongst the finest Jaguar collections anywhere. We welcome and encourage your inspection to fully appreciate the quality, provenance and rarity of this remarkable final-edition E-Type.

Sold for: £191,250