2026-04-10 13:30:30 | pauls writes:

Car at auction 4/26

www.tradeclassics.com/auctions/jaguar/1972-jaguar-e-type-s3-fhc/

Auction description:

1972 Jaguar E-Type Series III Coupe

Trade Classics - Online, UK

9 - 23 April, 2026

Lot 3547

1972 Jaguar E-Type S3 FHC

At a Glance

Well Presented | Low Recent Mileage | ~19 Year Ownership | Restoration Works Completed | 1988 Californian Import | Keen Reserve

Mileage~69,794 on clock

TransmissionManual

Engine5.3-litre

LocationLambeth, S.E London

The E-Type’s bodywork is in very good condition for its ~54 years on the road, with the underside reflecting the same standard; looking around the car, there are no apparent dings or dents that we noted on our visit.

Door shut lines are visually equal and matching, as is the bonnet, and both doors, and bonnet opened and closed well.

When we looked over the car, we didn't see any major visual signs of corrosion or marks to the body panels, although we noted a small sign of age to the rear window seal edge.

Restoration works were completed in 2004, covering off rear wheel and front arch works. The car has been rarely used in wet conditions, especially over recent years, contributing to the quality.The paintwork on the E-Type has excellent coverage and quality across all the panels and is finished in a smart coat of Maroon. A full bare metal respray was completed in 1990, and the original colour was reinstated.

The glass and Perspex panels on the Jaguar look really smart and are in line with the age. During our visit, we didn't notice any chips, cracks or discolouration.

The window seals also look great and align with the overall condition of the car. The roof shows in excellent condition, having been replaced in 2001, and we didn't observe any issues during our visit.

The body trim is in good shape throughout and is all intact, no significant concerns were noted.

Cream leather seats provide a great amount of support in the cabin. The seats appear in lovely condition to the front and rear, with no real concerns noted, only some minor sagging to the front headrests. These were re-trimmed as part of the previous restorative works in 2004.

The carpets show well without any major concerns. Door cards match the rest of the interior, in great condition on both sides. A very smart, stylish and classic cabin space.

The Jaguar performed without issue when starting up, running and out and about, feeling connected and confident during the drive.

Works have been carried out over the years on the Jaguar, with engine head gasket removal and machining, water pump and new housing in 2004. Overall, the car drives very well and performs without issue. We worked our way through the gears on the journey out.

We noted no knocks, bangs or other issues from the suspension when we were on the road, and it gave us no concerns in its performance or handling.

The brakes felt to have no pull or vibrations that stood out to us when on the journey, and brought the car to a stop without a problem. Brake disc and replacement pads were actioned in 2004, under ~15k miles ago. Overall the car performed as to be expected with no concerns at all.