LOT 52
1973 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster Chassis no. UD1S21689BW Engine no. 7S9789LB
Sold for US$67,200 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 52
1973 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster
1973 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster
Chassis no. UD1S21689BW
Engine no. 7S9789LB
Chassis no. UD1S21689BW
Engine no. 7S9789LB
5,343cc SOHC V12 Cylinder Engine
4 Stromberg Carburetors
275bhp at 5,850rpm
Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*Stunning color-combination of Sand Green over Olive Leather
*Highly original and superbly preserved example with just over 29,000 miles recorded
*Retained by one custodian for nearly half a century
*Matching numbers example per the Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate
*The final evolution of the legendary Jaguar E-Type
THE SERIES III JAGUAR E-TYPE
It was in 1971 that Jaguar introduced the Series III of their 20th Century classic E-Type, with the Walter Hassan/Harry Mundy-developed 5.3-liter SOHC V12 engine which became an industry standard for its combination of smoothly unobtrusive torque and power. With the large cross-slatted radiator grille – described by Motor Sport magazine as "a decorative birdcage" – flared wheel arches accommodating wider track and bigger tires, plus V12 nomenclature adorning the tail, these Series III cars continued all the American Federal Regulations features of the preceding Series II models while also adopting uprated brakes and power steering as standard. From the new Series launch in 1971 to the end of production in 1975, some 15,200 were manufactured.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
Completed in January of 1973, the sensational example of Jaguar's legendary V12 E-Type offered here left the Browns Lane Jaguar Works configured as a left-hand drive car, destined for the US. It was finished as it appears today, in the stunning, period-appropriate Sand Green exterior color, and trimmed in neatly contrasting Olive-colored leather interior. The E-Type Roadster is known to have been cared for by one single owner for nearly half a century, and today presents in highly original and superbly preserved condition inside and out. Just over 29,000 miles was recorded on the odometer at the time of cataloging, a figure believed to be original looking at the preserved condition throughout. Original lights and lenses remain intact, as does chrome and brightwork. The car is fitted with air conditioning, and a black convertible soft top is available on a rainy day. With its stunning Sand Green over Olive color-combination, this end-of-the-run E-Type looks delightfully 1970s indeed and offers silky-smooth V12 open-top cruising in style.
4 Stromberg Carburetors
275bhp at 5,850rpm
Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*Stunning color-combination of Sand Green over Olive Leather
*Highly original and superbly preserved example with just over 29,000 miles recorded
*Retained by one custodian for nearly half a century
*Matching numbers example per the Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate
*The final evolution of the legendary Jaguar E-Type
THE SERIES III JAGUAR E-TYPE
It was in 1971 that Jaguar introduced the Series III of their 20th Century classic E-Type, with the Walter Hassan/Harry Mundy-developed 5.3-liter SOHC V12 engine which became an industry standard for its combination of smoothly unobtrusive torque and power. With the large cross-slatted radiator grille – described by Motor Sport magazine as "a decorative birdcage" – flared wheel arches accommodating wider track and bigger tires, plus V12 nomenclature adorning the tail, these Series III cars continued all the American Federal Regulations features of the preceding Series II models while also adopting uprated brakes and power steering as standard. From the new Series launch in 1971 to the end of production in 1975, some 15,200 were manufactured.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
Completed in January of 1973, the sensational example of Jaguar's legendary V12 E-Type offered here left the Browns Lane Jaguar Works configured as a left-hand drive car, destined for the US. It was finished as it appears today, in the stunning, period-appropriate Sand Green exterior color, and trimmed in neatly contrasting Olive-colored leather interior. The E-Type Roadster is known to have been cared for by one single owner for nearly half a century, and today presents in highly original and superbly preserved condition inside and out. Just over 29,000 miles was recorded on the odometer at the time of cataloging, a figure believed to be original looking at the preserved condition throughout. Original lights and lenses remain intact, as does chrome and brightwork. The car is fitted with air conditioning, and a black convertible soft top is available on a rainy day. With its stunning Sand Green over Olive color-combination, this end-of-the-run E-Type looks delightfully 1970s indeed and offers silky-smooth V12 open-top cruising in style.
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