Description
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tues 28th April 2026 from 12pm
Auction: Wed 29th April 2026 from 9am
Location: St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Coupe
Estimate
£30, 000 - £35, 000
Registration No: NHW 476L
Chassis No: 1S51262
MOT: Exempt
Displaying a believed c. 84, 000 miles from new
A rarer, home-market example with a recently refurbished Webasto sunroof
Exceedingly well-maintained with recent mechanical work completed by Jaguar specialists, Fender-Broad Classic Cars
Offered with a large history file and original Owner's Manual and book pack
“A good V12 Jaguar E-type is a remarkably sophisticated and usable ’70s performance car – and it’s not expensive to keep it that way.” Classic & Sports Car
Last of the iconic line, the Jaguar E-type Series III was introduced in 1971. Longer, wider and more comfortable than its predecessors, the newcomer blurred the lines between sports car and grand tourer. Powered by a turbine-smooth all-alloy SOHC 5343cc V12 engine allied to either Jaguar four-speed manual or Borg Warner three-speed automatic transmission, the refined manner in which it performed simply blew road testers away; contemporary road tests spoke of 0-60mph in 6. 4 seconds and 150mph. Benefiting from a broader track, ventilated disc brakes, power-assisted rack and pinion steering, and Lucas transistorised ignition, the Series III was visually distinguished by its 'egg-crate' grille, flared wheel arches and purposeful quad-exhaust pipes. Available in Fixed-Head Coupe (2+2-seater) or Roadster (2-seater) guises, it remained in volume production until 1974 (although a special commemorative run out of forty-nine Black-painted roadsters was released the following year).
A rarer, home-market example with manual transmission and recently refurbished Webasto sunroof, NHW 476L is finished in the believed original colour scheme of Old English White bodywork over the original black leather interior and rides on chrome wire wheels. Displaying a believed c. 84, 000 miles from new, it appears to have been exceedingly well-maintained with recent mechanical work completed by Jaguar specialists, Fender-Broad Classic Cars. Offered with a large history file and original Owner's Manual and book pack, this ‘Ultimate Big Cat’ is said to drive well on the road with a smooth engine and precise gearbox.
