Description
A rare opportunity to acquire a late-production Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster, presented in its original and highly desirable colour combination of Azure Blue over White, and benefitting from a comprehensive specialist-led programme of mechanical restoration and development with E-Type UK.
Increasingly, the market is focusing not simply on cosmetic restorations, but on examples that have been properly sorted, engineered and developed for genuine road use. This car sits firmly within that bracket — a matching-numbers, UK-supplied V12 that has undergone extensive recent investment addressing the areas that matter most.
The Car
First supplied by Henlys of London in October 1972, this genuine UK right-hand-drive Series 3 Roadster retains its matching-numbers drivetrain and presents as an exceptionally usable and well-resolved V12 E-Type.
Finished in Azure Blue over White leather, the car benefits from strong visual presence while remaining highly period-correct in specification and presentation.
Power comes from the iconic 5. 3-litre Jaguar V12, paired to a manual gearbox and extensively recommissioned to improve drivability, reliability and overall usability in modern conditions.
Unlike many V12 E-Types that remain cosmetically attractive but mechanically unresolved, this example has benefitted from systematic engineering-led development and refinement by E-Type UK.
The car presents as a highly sorted and confidence-inspiring example, featuring:
- Matching-numbers drivetrain
- Genuine UK-market right-hand-drive Roadster
- Original Azure Blue over White specification
- Extensive recent mechanical development with E-Type UK
- Carburettor rebuild and fuelling optimisation completed in 2026
- Bespoke sports exhaust and manifold upgrade
- Significant cooling, ignition and braking system upgrades
This is not a superficially restored car — it is a V12 E-Type that has been properly worked through mechanically and developed for genuine enjoyment.
Ownership & History
- Supplied new by Henlys of London in October 1972
- Matching-numbers example
- UK-market right-hand-drive car
- Strong supporting history file
- Long-term ownership and specialist maintenance history
- Extensive recent investment and development
Importantly, the recent works have focused on resolving the known usability weaknesses often associated with V12 E-Types, rather than simply preserving appearance.
The result is a car that feels properly sorted, confidence inspiring and ready to be used as intended.
Service & Recent Work
Over the past two years, this E-Type has undergone an extensive programme of specialist mechanical restoration and development with E-Type UK.
Key recent works include:
- Full ignition system overhaul including distributor, coil, amplifier and wiring upgrades
- Carburettor rebuild and setup with fuelling and running optimisation
- Cooling system upgrades including radiator, fan system, hoses and water pump replacement
- Brake system overhaul including calipers, discs, hoses and reservoir replacement
- Bespoke exhaust system and manifold upgrade enhancing both performance and V12 character
- Suspension, steering and driveline refinement including gearbox mount, clutch hydraulics and general setup work
- Electrical system rectification removing non-standard components and improving reliability throughout
Importantly, the work has been carried out as part of a cohesive programme, rather than isolated repairs — resulting in a car that feels materially more usable and dependable than many standard examples.
Why It Stands Out
- Matching-numbers UK-market Roadster
- Highly desirable Azure Blue over White specification
- Extensive recent mechanical investment with E-Type UK
- Carburettor rebuild and fuelling optimisation completed in 2026
- Bespoke sports exhaust system
- Properly sorted and engineered V12 rather than superficially restored
- Ready to be driven and enjoyed immediately
The strongest V12 E-Types today are increasingly the cars that have already absorbed the expense and complexity of proper mechanical recommissioning and development. This example represents exactly that philosophy.
Summary
A highly usable and exceptionally well-prepared Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster, combining matching-numbers originality with the benefit of extensive recent engineering and specialist development.
Equally suited to touring, events use or inclusion within a serious Jaguar collection.
Viewing
The car is available to view by appointment at our Kent showroom. Please get in touch for further details or to arrange a viewing.
