Introduction
Alan Stuart
The last incarnation of arguably one of the most beautiful British cars ever made.
The Series 3 E-Type was produced by Jaguar between 1971 to 1975, to keep it fresh Jaguar performed a heart transplant in the form of a 5.3L XK V12, the car also got upgraded brakes, power steering, and four Zenith carburettors. At launch, Jaguar claimed the car would output 272BHP and reach 60MPH in under 7 seconds.
This UK Series 3 FHC E-Type is coming out of 2 years of careful ownership, 3 former keepers, a well documented history and most importantly presents in excellent condition with some significant mechanical expenditure recently.
This auction listing was written from information supplied by Alan after meeting Chris the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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Would you describe the car as an ongoing project? As it seems to have loads of parts missing? I just wonder if there are more than I can see? Lower front scoop chrome edge, heater box valve cover, mesh and foam squares that go against the bonnet when closed, chrome end finishers either end of the dashboard, tailgate hinge covers, rubber and strips behind front wheels, sill rubbers for both doors to name a few…….. what I am trying to ascertain is, although the car is running, are there lots of bits to finish off? I ask because a box of some of the bits I have mentioned comes to a few hundred pounds, and I wish to know if there is more than I can see? I also assume, although mentioned, a complete bare metal respray some years ago, has the car had more recent touch ups? I ask because of areas of overspray I can see in various places? I know every thing is relevant to price, I just want to know from you, what might I be taking on? Regards Geoff.
The car is clearly not concourse nor does it purport to be and this is reflected in the price .
As i am frequently told by those who owned classic cars for years that there is always something that needs money spending. Certainly during my ownership i have spent money on the car as the receipts testify .It sounds to me that you know what you are talking about however spending a few hundred pounds seems a small price in comparison to purchasing the car and the joy of ownership of a wonderful classic .i hope that helps and enables you decide to bid or not.
either way thank you for your interest
So do you know if it has had more recent paintwork? Even within your time of ownership? Does the car leave drips on the garage floor, front or rear?
A scratch on the near side rear wheel arch (caused revering slowly out of the garage )was professionally resprayed and the receipt is available. Some drops of oil seen on the floor of the carcoon towards he rear
I hope this helps your decision making process
Hi Chris. Is the v12 the original engine (I.e. is this a matching numbers car)?
Original engine replaced and supported by receipts in the extensive history file
Thanks Chris, my oversight. Another question, I’ve not participated in a bid on this site before- is there a reserve on the vehicle?
Yes there is a reserve on the car
Are you willing to advise what the reserve is?
Reserves are not disclosed – please see our FAQs – thanks Adam
Hi Chris, fab looking car. What is the mileage?
The documents show a new speedo was fitted at some point after the engine change and this new one as at Feb 2004 showed 39337.
In Nov 2004 the speedo was renovated and zeroed and since then the mileage is as you see on the auction site circa 22300
Hope that helps
HI Chris
How are you doing?
I’d like to ask you about the car from a usage perspective, I appreciate it’s 50 years old.
How does the car run, for example if I were to buy this car and leave your place on that same day and drive it across London in some typical traffic for an hour and then at speed along say the M11 for an hour or so and then across country on A and B roads with some traffic, is the Jag going to arrive in good order after around 4 hours of mixed driving?
Should I be watching out for over heating, does it run warm/hot?
Clutch, how is it after stop start traffic? Does it still bite properly?
Could your car be a reliable daily driver for example? If properly maintained, not the high miles I just described but say 20 miles a day.
I used my 30 year old 964 everyday for 10 years across London and apart from the heavy clutch it was faultless. I still have it incidentally but don’t use it every day. I’m not looking for a garage queen.
Thanks for taking the time, the car looks great, pretty well sorted too.
Tony
I have not used the car everyday as I guess you could say it’s been a bit of a garage queen in the carcoon on a trickle charge .However it happily traveled up and down the M25 on a regular basis while I travelled for treatment on my damaged finger last year and trips to friends ,Jaguar events and the pub .As concerns driving in traffic I guess a good example is last year the car was used in a feature film that will be released later this year which required me to drive from Guildford to East London ( through the Blackwell tunnel ) and then to Silvertown for filming on what was the hottest day of the year .( traffic as you will know was a nightmare) Two days later I drove to Walton on the Naze for more filing and on both occasions the car gauge was never above the three quarter line As you may have read already I have a selection of cars to use but I would be fine to use the E Type locally daily if this were not the case .
I hope this information helps but if you would like to know anything else I would be happy to do my best to answer
HI Chris
Thank you for answering my question so thoroughly, really honest and detailed, very comprehensive, it’s appreciated. I now have some serious thinking to do.
have a good day
Tony
Is this a 2+2 ?
For your clarity .Log book description Jaguar 2+ 2 Coupe 1972.Please review the photos and videos to be clear as to what you are bidding for
Hi Chris, hope you’re well. Your car looks amazing, great job! May I ask the reason fir sale….Thanks , Neil
I am about to buy from a good friend a seven year old low mileage Bentley GTC, However as i also own and old 911 and a SLK something has to go and sadly its the E Type .
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