Highlights

Well-presented car with complete service history
£55,000 restoration in 2008
Over £16,000 of mechanical work, brakes, suspension and other work in 2013
£14,000 of bodywork and paint repairs in December 2025
Desirable and highly usable 2+2 with V12 engine and manual gearbox
Sold with a recent MOT
Seller confirms that 43,000 miles is accurate

The Appeal

The Series 3 is the E-Type to choose if you want to use and enjoy your car. The longer wheelbase offers a more comfortable ride and allows for larger doors and a higher roofline, making these later models much easier to access. And of course, there's that silky-smooth V12 engine.

This 1973 dark blue car with manual gearbox is one of the finest we've seen in a long time. That's largely down to its long-term owner, who has spent considerable sums to deliver the car you see in the photos. Work began in 2008 with a £55,000 restoration covering virtually every area of the car, with further work in 2013 totalling over £16,000, including servicing, brakes, differential, suspension, air conditioning and electrics. In December 2025, the car received further attention, covering bodywork and paint restoration costing nearly £14,000.

The elegant exterior is complemented by a well-preserved red leather interior. This well-equipped and substantially improved late-series E-Type will appeal to enthusiasts. It is sold with a recent MOT and a recent independent assessment.

History and Documentation

First registered in 1973
Long-term owner
French registration documents
Various invoices covering restoration work
Sold with a new MOT
Protective cover included
Independent assessment provided
43,000 miles displayed confirmed as accurate by the seller

Condition

2008 restoration with recent bodywork and paint refresh 2025
Carefully presented in dark blue with minimal signs of paint wear
Elegant chrome including four fluted exhaust finisher tailpipes
Chrome-spoked wheels in good condition but would benefit from a clean
Fitted with quality Vredestein tyres
Red leather interior in good condition with a few minor signs of age such as sill trim wear
Equipped with air conditioning which was refurbished in 2013 at considerable cost

This is a very carefully maintained and well-presented car in a particularly attractive blue over red colour combination. The history file, as summarised above and shown in photos, records considerable work on the bodywork, paint and interior, most recently in December 2025.

There are a few minor points to note in the photos, such as some wear to the vinyl sill trim, which could probably be easily remedied.

The Mechanics

5,343 cc V12 engine
4-speed manual gearbox
Significant restoration work in 2008 and 2013
Work covering suspension, brakes, electrics and differential
Invoices for work visible in photos
The car is sold with a recent MOT

For drivers who want to enjoy the smoothness of Jaguar's remarkable V12 engine, the manual gearbox is a sensible choice that exploits the engine's remarkable torque. It can pull cleanly from 20 mph in top gear.

As shown in the photographs and details above, this car has received considerable mechanical attention. We are informed by the seller that the 43,000 miles shown on the odometer are accurate, although this has not been verified. It is sold with the transparency of a new MOT.

BEFORE YOU BUY

This sale is subject to Car & Classic's terms and conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also accept the following:

✓ The seller is registered as a private seller, which means that consumer rights arising from European consumer protection legislation do not apply. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic's terms and conditions.

✓ We require that non-refundable fees are paid if you are the successful winner of the auction or if your offer is accepted. Please refer to our FAQs and terms and conditions for specific rates.

✓ This vehicle is "sold as seen", on an "as is, where is" basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are provided for guidance only and it is customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle before purchase for your own peace of mind.

✓ VAT is included in the buyer's deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final offer or bid price, as specified in the listing.

✓ We want the transaction to run smoothly, just as you do, and that's why cars and motorcycles registered in the UK and listed for sale on Car & Classic are subject to an HPI check to verify that they have no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and are not subject to a financial charge, allowing you to bid with confidence.

✓ We also check whether vehicles are registered as written off as a result of a total loss claim at the time the listing is placed on Car & Classic and we provide write-off category labels (Cat C/D/S/N) to help you. However, the presence or absence of a label does not guarantee the vehicle's status and it is always helpful to carry out a full vehicle history check before making an offer on it.

✓ Buyers are responsible for collection or delivery of the vehicle. Importing vehicles may incur additional customs duties and import taxes. If you wish, we can recommend a third-party transport company that can assist you. For more details and to speak to the team, email auctions@carandclassic.com.