1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3

Synonymous with beauty, sophistication and on defining an automotive era, the Jaguar E-type has been hailed as one of the prettiest cars on the road as well as being a true icon within classic car circles. With almost every car being different in some way, enthusiasts and collectors are often looking for something specific. We are thrilled to offer this completely original and unrestored Series 3 E-type roadster finished in the wonderful, period defining colour of Lavender.

Introduced in 1971, The E-Type Series 3 was a leap forward for driveability and practicality for Jaguar's flagship sports car, with a new 5.3L Jaguar V12 engine, uprated brakes and power steering as standard.

With its four Zenith carburettors, the wonderful V12 power plant gave out a very impressive power figure of a claimed 272hp, increased torque, and could propel the car to a 0–60 mph in less than seven seconds - a true performance car for the time! The short wheelbase FHC body style was discontinued, with the Series 3 available only as a convertible and 2+2 coupé. Fifty Series 3 E-Types were constructed as end of model commemorative cars. They featured black exteriors, cinnamon upholstery and commemorative plaques on the glove box (apart from a single green car that Jaguar painted for a long-standing customer). The final production E-Type OTS Roadster was built in June 1974.

The new longer wheelbase offered significantly more room in all directions, often a bone of contention for taller drivers taking exception to the earlier series E-Types for lack of room. The Series 3 is easily identifiable by the large cross-slatted front grille, flared wheel arches, wider tyres, four exhaust tips and a badge on the rear that proclaims it to be a V12. The first published road test of the series 3 was in Jaguar Driver, the club magazine of the Jaguar Drivers' Club, the only owners club to be officially sanctioned by Sir William Lyons and Jaguar themselves. The road test of a car provided by Jaguar was published ahead of all the national and international magazines.

Summary and Key Features:

• First registered 10th September 1973
• Vehicle shows mileage of 37,461 (which we believe to be genuine), with its history of very low ownership and good overall condition
• Last MOT in 2018 @ 37,269 Miles, and has been in dry storage ever since
• Finished in the very desirable and period appropriate colour of Lavender
• Only 2 previous registered keepers
• Vehicle check clear (report on 25/11/2024)
• Completely original and unrestored car - a very rare find
• Chassis no : 1S2101BW2101BW / Engine no : 7S12650SA
• Optional Automatic transmission car
• Black Soft top, in very nice order
• Black leather interior - showing signs of patina, but structure of seats appears in good condition
• Photographs of underside and engine bay, showing largely original order with clear maintenance carried out throughout the years
• Dry stored for many years
• Folder of history with previous MOTs, as well as as well as book pack and various receipts for maintenance
• Battery Isolator
• In the current ownership of a fastidious collector - this is one of 2 very similar lavender E-type series 3 roadsters available from this collector (the other of which is a manual)

Serious enquiries and inspections are welcomed - strictly by appointment

** PLEASE NOTE: THIS CAR IS LOCATED IN ESSEX **

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