1971 Jaguar Series 3 E-Type 2+2 Coupe V12

Highlights

Genuine low mileage
Imported from America in 1989 and extensively restored
One owner since 1991

The Appeal

A very desirable and very collectable example of Jaguar’s most famous classic car.

The Series 3 were built on a longer chassis and featured the 5.3 litre V12 Jaguar engine along with improved suspension, power steering, larger disc brakes and a more muscular appearance courtesy of its flared arches.

The V12 delivers greatly increased torque and plenty of acceleration when required which makes it a very useable and capable Grand Tourer.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in 1971 in USA
Re-imported to the UK in 1989 and subject to a full body restoration
by specialist restoration company
Converted to RHD
Purchased by the current owner in 1991, since which time it has been used very sparingly with regular MOTs and maintenance
Full interior retrim by Aldridge Trimming in 2017
MOT and Road Tax exempt
Spare wheel, jack and wheel brace
Receipts for servicing and works through the years:
21/05/2024 – MOT passed with advisories – windscreen damaged/two minor oil leaks/tyre perishing at 60,611 miles
26/08/2022 – MOT passed with no advisories at 60,439 miles
13/08/2021 – MOT passed with no advisories at 60,403 miles
13/12/2017 – Invoice for trim repair/renewal from Aldridge trimming Ltd - £1920.41
07/08/2015 – MOT carried out by A T Automotive, Dudley at 60,340 miles
31/07/2014 – 14 old tax discs present
22/07/2013 – MOT carried out by Motorvating, Upton on Severn at 60,286 miles
06/01/2012 – V5C issued to Timothy Wilson
19/06/2010 – MOT carried out at Motorvating, Upton on Severn at 60,189 miles
05/11/2008 – MOT carried out by Motorvating, Upton on Severn at 60,147 miles
08/11/2006 – Blue V5C issued to Timothy Wilson
28/09/2006 – MOT carried out by Motorvating, Upton on Severn at 59,616 miles
16/06/2005 – Anti Roll bar and level cap indicator purchased from David Manners - £30.08
06/06/2005 – Top cooling pipes from David manners - £41.13
28/09/2001 – MOT carried out by Tolleys Garage, Flyford Flavel at 59,134 miles
05/06/1998 – Invoice for new exhaust from David manners - £522.88
2/06/1997 – MOT carried out by D J Auto Classics, Upton on Severn – 58,682 miles
05/06/1993 – MOT carried out by Area Hurst Ltd, Tipton at 58,581 miles
16/10/1991 – Purchase invoice by Tim Wilson from Earlsway Classics Ltd at 58,191 - £13,000
15/10/1991 – MOT carried out at Treadfast tyres Halesowen - 58,175
02/10/1990 – MOT carried out by Lyttleton Service Station at 57,801 miles
1989 – 1990 - Full bare metal body restoration carried out (many photos available) before being sold on via Earlsway Classics Ltd
20/11/1989 – HM Customs import paperwork for Wednesbury Body Repair Centre.
18/05/1988 – Re registered in the UK as ODH62J
18/05/1988 – Certificate of title, Blue Springs, State of Missouri – original ID 1570112BW – mileage 57,609

The Condition

Excellent Regency Red paintwork
Original steel wheels and hub-caps are all present and in good condition with an advisory on one of the tyres
Few small marks to be found in the otherwise excellent paintwork
Badges and external trim all present with pretty good chrome showing some very light surface pitting and light corrosion
Underneath appears good, clean and solid
Beige leather interior in excellent condition
Excellent perforated leather seats with no rips or tears
No cracks to dashboard
Interior trim in good condition throughout
Wool headlining in good condition with no sagging
Period radio
All gauges and dials work
Door cards all good
Carpets in good condition
All electrics and functions are reported to be working correctly
Lights all work and are free from any cracks or damage
Clean and dry boot area containing the correct spare wheel and jack.

The Mechanics

5.3 litre V12 engine
Automatic transmission
Converted to RHD
Stainless steel exhaust

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