The Jaguar E-Type is a car that needs no introduction, having been voted as both the most beautiful car of all-time, as well as one of the most important.
Whether a flat-floor 3.8 or a last-of-the-line V12, the iconic Jaguar sports car is an all-time classic. And this one is an absolute gem – a 1971 V12 2+2, it has been with its current owner for the past 15 years, in which time he’s carried out a huge amount of work on the car – mechanical, structural and cosmetic – to bring it up to the wonderful standard in which it is currently presented.
But with an earlier E-Type taking up his time and this one pretty much as good as it’ll ever be, it’s time for the car to find a new home. front.jpg890.25 KB
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
UK V5C
MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
Large file of invoices and paperwork going back to the 1970s
Old MOT certificates dating back to the early 1980s
Copy of previous V5 from long-term London-based owner
Cherished registration included
Substantial overhaul and restoration work carried out by current owner
The original tools comprise of the jack and ratchet plus the wheel brace only
Webasto sunroof
Inside, the E-Type is in beautiful overall condition with the seats have been restored with new sponge bolsters and rubber diaphrams but retain original leather covers.The door cards and headlining are in near-perfect order, as is the rear load bay and spare wheel hatch, where the original tools are concealed.
A particularly appealing feature is the car’s full-length Webasto sunroof – it’s watertight and in full working order.
It has a modernised radio fitted and all of the dials and controls work as they ought to, while the overall condition of the cabin is stunning, offset by a vast bank of switches and a smart three-spoke leather-rimmed sports steering wheel. int.jpg730.87 KB
THE EXTERIOR
Fully repainted to exceptional standard
New floors and underside repairs carried out by owner
Beautifully refurbished original steel wheels
Superb chrome and trim
This is an absolute stunner of a car, having been professionally repainted to a very high standard by a body shop after the vendor carried out structural repairs. The paint finish is blemish-free and looks incredible, with the colour being a slightly darker hue than the Leyland era British Racing Green that the car originally wore and all the better for it – it’s the original 1960s BRG instead.
The vendor has fitted new floors that have been repaired as necessary and the drivers side front section renewed to a very good standard over a long period of time – it has been a long-term project and it has clearly been finished with perfectionism front of mind.
The chrome is original and nicely patinated and the bumpers and over riders are newly fitted, as is the roof canvas, and the wheels have been power-coated and refurbished to a wonderful standard, with a matching set of Pirelli P4000 tyres all-round. back.jpg836.14 KB
THE MECHANICS
5.3-litre V12
Three-speed automatic
Suspension, braking system and steering completely overhauled
Fully checked over and mechanically recommissioned by vendor
Jaguar’s mighty V12 is an impressive engine and this one appears to be a great example, starting on the button and running smoothly, with good oil pressure. The engine has been dismantled and rebuilt with new seals and gaskets, replacing any worn parts as required and new hoses fitted to cooling system.
He has also renewed or refreshed the entire braking system, front and rear suspension components and steering parts to ensure it’s as good as it possibly can be. It’s a fabulous car that genuinely wants for nothing. eng.jpg745.37 KB
SUMMARY
This is a stunning example of the V12 E-Type 2+2 – beautifully presented inside and out and finished to a wonderful standard by an owner who has gone over the entire car and repaired and replaced anything it needed over 15 years of ownership – a project he has thrown himself into as a labour of love.
It’s a truly gorgeous car in equally wonderful condition, and a terrific example of an early V12 E-Type that deserves to be cherished and preserved.
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