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1973 JAGUAR E-TYPE V12 SERIES III 2+2 FIXED HEAD COUPÉ
EU Registered
Chassis No. UD1S74100BW
Engine No. 7S883ZLA
Burgundy with beige leather interior
Engine: V12, overhead camshafts, 5343cc, 241bhp at 4750rpm; Gearbox: 3 speed automatic; Suspension: independent, double wishbones with torsion bars to front; independent to rear, with twin coil-spring damper units on each side; Brakes: hydraulic disc all round. Left hand drive.
Electrifying performance, sensational looks and unbelievable value for money at £1480 pre-tax, made the E-Type Jaguar the sensation of the 1961 Geneva Motor Show. Jaguar's creator Sir William Lyon's instinct for line, proportion and decoration resulted in a masterpiece of design that was also one of the fastest roadgoing cars of the time. The E-Type derived from the evolution of the C-type's tubular chassis, the D-Type sports-racers central monocoque and the fully independent suspension of E2A, which was raced at the Le Mans 24 hours by Briggs Cunningham in 1960. This classic Jaguar model which was originally powered by a 3.8 litre engine, later upgraded to 4.2 gained even more superior performance in 1971 when the 5.3 litre V12 was made available. This was Jaguar's first new engine since the debut of the XK120. With 241 horsepower and the smooth V12, the Jaguar was a refined yet exciting car. Prior to 1971 only Ferrari and Lamborghini provided this combination, but with less refinement and at a much higher price.
The 'Series 3' E-Type was offered in two body styles, the roadster and the 2+2 coupé. Production ran between 1971 and 1975 and when the final E-Type ran off the production line over 15,000 had been produced. The 2+2 was withdrawn slightly earlier than the roadster with production ceasing in September 1973, this predominantly due to a reduction in demand from the all-important American market.
This US specification model from the final year of production joined the stable in May 1988. A thoroughly original example, it is presented extremely well and, although not verified, it is believed that the odometer reading of just 20,124 miles is genuine from new. Paintwork and brightwork are described as good and the interior is delightfully patinated with only minimal wear commensurate to such low mileage. A great all-round vehicle the E-Type 2+2 offers fast, practical motoring for the whole family and this example is a fine representative of the breed.
EU Registered
Chassis No. UD1S74100BW
Engine No. 7S883ZLA
Burgundy with beige leather interior
Engine: V12, overhead camshafts, 5343cc, 241bhp at 4750rpm; Gearbox: 3 speed automatic; Suspension: independent, double wishbones with torsion bars to front; independent to rear, with twin coil-spring damper units on each side; Brakes: hydraulic disc all round. Left hand drive.
Electrifying performance, sensational looks and unbelievable value for money at £1480 pre-tax, made the E-Type Jaguar the sensation of the 1961 Geneva Motor Show. Jaguar's creator Sir William Lyon's instinct for line, proportion and decoration resulted in a masterpiece of design that was also one of the fastest roadgoing cars of the time. The E-Type derived from the evolution of the C-type's tubular chassis, the D-Type sports-racers central monocoque and the fully independent suspension of E2A, which was raced at the Le Mans 24 hours by Briggs Cunningham in 1960. This classic Jaguar model which was originally powered by a 3.8 litre engine, later upgraded to 4.2 gained even more superior performance in 1971 when the 5.3 litre V12 was made available. This was Jaguar's first new engine since the debut of the XK120. With 241 horsepower and the smooth V12, the Jaguar was a refined yet exciting car. Prior to 1971 only Ferrari and Lamborghini provided this combination, but with less refinement and at a much higher price.
The 'Series 3' E-Type was offered in two body styles, the roadster and the 2+2 coupé. Production ran between 1971 and 1975 and when the final E-Type ran off the production line over 15,000 had been produced. The 2+2 was withdrawn slightly earlier than the roadster with production ceasing in September 1973, this predominantly due to a reduction in demand from the all-important American market.
This US specification model from the final year of production joined the stable in May 1988. A thoroughly original example, it is presented extremely well and, although not verified, it is believed that the odometer reading of just 20,124 miles is genuine from new. Paintwork and brightwork are described as good and the interior is delightfully patinated with only minimal wear commensurate to such low mileage. A great all-round vehicle the E-Type 2+2 offers fast, practical motoring for the whole family and this example is a fine representative of the breed.
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