Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at Supercar Fest 2026 on Saturday the 16th of May, Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northampton, NN6 0BN.
Designed to showcase the new smooth and torquey 5. 3-litre engine, originally developed for Le Mans, the Series 3 cars were available as a Roadster or a 2+2 Coupé
They were easily identifiable by a large cross-slatted front grille, flared wheel arches, wider tyres, a larger bonnet bulge, updated bumpers, four exhaust tips and a badge on the rear that proclaimed it to be a V12
The Series 3 also featured uprated brakes, power steering as standard and a large horizontal scoop added to the underside of the bonnet to assist with cooling
The naturally-aspirated, 5, 343cc, 60° SOHC V12 is fuelled through four Zenith-Stromberg 175 CD2SE carburettors and on Lucas OPUS electronic ignition generated around 272bhp when new
UK-supplied and first registered on 10/ 04/ 1973, this example is finished in the rarely seen Azure Blue over a classic Tan leather interior and features a desirable Webasto sun-roof
The history file contains an invoice confirming that the car was converted from an automatic gearbox to manual in 1996
Also within the file is a list of previous owners, receipts and invoices for all works carried out and MOTs showing genuine mileage. The current indicated mileage is 61, 769
The car has been in dry storage since 2003 but has recently been recommissioned to a high standard as can be seen in our images
Benefiting from ongoing care and maintenance throughout its life, the car presents as a well-kept example of one of the final evolutions of the E-Type line combining V12 performance, elegant styling and genuine usability. An appealing entry into classic Jaguar ownership
