Description
Plethore Cars presents this Jaguar E-Type Series III 5. 3L from 1973!
Exterior: Red
Interior: Connolly beige leather
Sublime Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3, 2+2 coupé, in a highly appealing configuration: red bodywork, interior in Connolly beige mustard leather.
This exceptional example has been completely restored to as-new condition, mechanically and aesthetically, and today presents in impeccable condition.
Newly delivered to the United States in January 1973, it was repatriated to Europe and meticulously restored in Germany prior to its import to France. A full appraisal was carried out in February 2015 by Jean-Pierre Cornu, an authorised expert in prestige vehicles, valuing the car at €100, 000 including VAT.
Technical specifications
Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 2+2
Year: 1973 (build date: 19 December 1972)
Chassis: UD1S74286BW
Engine: 7S 9565 LA – V12 5. 3L (Matching Numbers)
Gearbox: Automatic
Fiscal horsepower: 31 HP
Bodywork: 2-door, 4-seat coupé
Exterior colour: Red (no matching colour)
Interior: Connolly beige leather
Dashboard: Motolita varnished wood
Steering wheel: Motolita wood
Wheels: Dunlop chrome-spoked 15” wheels
Tyres: New Vredestein tyres (215/ 65 R15 front and rear)
General condition
Mechanical: Original V12 engine revised, perfect working order, smooth automatic transmission, power-assisted braking, precise rack-and-pinion steering.
Bodywork: Bright red paintwork with no defects, perfect gaps, sound metalwork with no corrosion.
Interior: Reupholstered to original specification (Connolly beige mustard), light brown wool carpets, beige mustard headlining, concours condition.
Wood trim and chromes: Perfect presentation, in line with original.
Wheels / Rims: Restored chrome-spoked Dunlop wheels, as-new condition.
History & provenance
Vehicle delivered new in the United States (British Leyland New York – 24 January 1973)
Repatriated to Europe and fully restored
Imported into France by CTS Groupe (Châteauneuf-Grasse) in January 2015
Appraised by Jean-Pierre Cornu on 15 February 2015
Jaguar Heritage Certificate confirming the authenticity and compliance of the car
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