Description
Few motor cars evoke the romance of open-air grand touring quite like the Jaguar E-Type Series 3 Roadster. Combining the effortless torque and unmistakable soundtrack of Jaguar’s legendary V12 with the involvement of the increasingly rare manual gearbox, this beautifully presented example represents everything that made the final E-Type such an exceptional driver’s car. Finished exactly as it left the factory in its wonderfully period combination of Primrose Yellow with Black leather, this matching-colour example is accompanied by its Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Production Record Trace Certificate, confirming manufacture on 19 June 1972, original right-hand-drive specification, manual transmission and dispatch through Henlys, Manchester to Colmore Depot, Manchester. Perhaps most significantly, this E-Type underwent a comprehensive bare-metal restoration during the early 1990s by the highly respected specialists who would later evolve into the company now known worldwide as Eagle E-Types. Even in their formative years, their craftsmanship was recognised as being amongst the very best in the industry, and the quality of the restoration is evident throughout. Photographic records document the car stripped to its bare monocoque before meticulous rebuilding, with the body refinished to an exceptional standard in its original Primrose Yellow. Importantly, the car has been used only sparingly since that restoration, allowing it to retain the integrity and freshness of the work undertaken. The panel fit, presentation and overall condition reflect careful ownership and sympathetic use rather than repeated refurbishment. Mechanically, the car is exactly what enthusiasts seek: a 5. 3-litre V12 paired with the desirable four-speed manual gearbox, delivering turbine-like smoothness, effortless torque and one of the finest exhaust notes of any production Jaguar. Freshly serviced and prepared, it is ready to be driven and enjoyed immediately. Completing the presentation is a brand-new set of MWS chrome wire wheels, perfectly complementing the elegant lines of the Series 3 Roadster while enhancing both appearance and drivability. Today, this is a beautifully restored, highly desirable and wonderfully usable E-Type—one equally at home on European grand touring events, concours lawns or simply enjoyed on a summer’s evening. Combining outstanding provenance, exceptional restoration history and one of Jaguar’s most iconic colour combinations, it represents a superb opportunity to acquire one of the marque’s finest grand tourers.
