Description
With just 97, 000 km to its name, this 1973 Jaguar E-Type V12 is an undisputed automotive icon that perfectly embodies the alliance between British refinement and raw power. With its 285bhp 5. 3L V12 engine, elegant bodywork restored to its original Signal Red colour and Biscuit leather interior, it offers a driving experience that is as captivating as it is authentic. Come and see it in Alsace. No direct sales to internet hobbyists ;)
Description Mileage : 97, 000 km Strengths Can be driven all distances. Reliable vehicle - Ignition / Cooling. Front and rear running gear dismantled then rebuilt with new salent-block and shock absorbers + paint. Original power steering dismantled then rebuilt with new seals + paint.
Low mileage - Although nothing can guarantee it, the original condition of the interior and the engine compressions prove that the vehicle has never been abandoned and that it has been used properly and very well maintained. Car with normal registration document. Maintained by Ateliers Klughertz in Obberroedern. Recent bodywork. History and documents First registration 1973 Original gearbox and engine California origin - Alsatian since 1996 - Perhaps before?
Current owner since 01/ 2014 Original colour Old invoices and receipts from parts supplier SNG Barratt from 1996 2015 - Front axle - Rear axle - Rack, column and driveshaft : removed, disassembled, cleaned, painted - Kit of Ball joints, Silentblocks, Seals, Shock absorbers 2015 - Replacement of complete ignition system 2017 - New bodywork and paintwork and upgrading of vehicle to European standards 2019 - New exhaust system and headers Numerous ancillary works have been carried out over the last 10 years - invoices available Condition The bodywork was restored six years ago, which is confirmed by the condition of the car. It has been stripped bare for a full restoration. Very recent paintwork in very good condition, in its original Jaguar "Signal Red" hue. No visible damage to the paintwork, free from chips, dents or scratches. The fit of the panels is perfect. The chrome is perfect.
Spoke wheels in perfect condition with matching spare.
Vredestein tyres in very good condition. The windscreen was changed in 2017 and the lights are well maintained, with no fogging or cracks. Factory tool kit in the boot. The Biscuit leather interior is original. The front seats, which have been used more often, have a nice patina. The rear seats, which have been used less, are in perfect condition with no defects. The seatbelts are original and in perfect condition. The rear boot is in very good condition. The dashboard is as new. The electrical equipment is also original and shows no signs of age or use. Only the rear window defroster is not connected. The beige carpets match the seats and are well presented. Factory three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel with only minor marks. A period BlauPunkt car radio works perfectly with a modification made to allow a smartphone to be connected. Electric outside radio aerial. The air conditioning is original - old generation compressor no more gas available (to be changed).
The door panels are in very good condition. The roof lining is original and in perfect condition and sums up the condition of the car since leaving the factory. The mechanical aspects Jaguar V12 5. 3 litre engine developing approximately 285 bhp. Excellent compression - ratio supplied. 4 new SU carburettors. Borg Warner 3-speed automatic gearbox. The exhaust system was replaced in 2019.
