Description
Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster — 5, 400 miles — 30 years of single ownership — Jaguar Heritage Factory Certificate
1972 Series 3 V12 Roadster delivered new to the United States, showing approximately 5, 400 miles (8, 700 km) on the odometer, traceable over thirty years through an unbroken chain of service records. Single owner from 1995 to 2025, Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust factory certificate on file, and independent valuation setting its worth at €135, 000.
The ultimate evolution of the E-Type, the Series 3 features the 5. 3-litre V12 with carburettors producing 272 bhp, smooth and refined, foreshadowing the XJ12's powerplant. This two-seater open roadster rolled off the Coventry production line on 20 June 1972 and was shipped new to the United States via British Leyland New York, as confirmed by its Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust factory certificate, supplied with the vehicle.
Origin and Provenance
Produced 20/ 06/ 1972, delivered new to USA (Heritage Trust certificate no. 77804: original chassis, engine and body numbers confirmed)
Nearly dormant American years: 2, 087 miles on the clock when purchased in 1995
Imported to France in 1994, then purchased on 31/ 08/ 1995 from J. B. Automobiles in Paris (the Lamborghini importer of the era), period invoice on file
Thirty years in the hands of the same Île-de-France owner, who has preserved, maintained and had it professionally valued
Eight service records retained from 1995 to 2025: 2, 227 miles in 1995, 3, 613 in 2000, 3, 809 in 2004, 4, 383 in 2006, 4, 646 in 2008, 4, 777 in 2010, 5, 280 in 2018, 5, 377 in 2025. Approximately 110 miles per annum
Classic car registration (FFVE) since 2020
Condition and Restoration
Independent valuation (approved motor assessor, 2016): overall condition "very good", valued at €135, 000 including VAT
Restored in European specification: navy blue paintwork, beige leather trim and carpets renewed throughout, new black mohair hood
Reconditioned engine, overhauled brakes, stainless steel exhaust system, 15" chrome wire wheels
Favourable classic car MOT dated 29/ 01/ 2025, valid until January 2030
Complete cosmetic preparation by detailing specialist (03/ 2026)
The entire file, factory certificate, 1995 purchase invoice, complete service history and valuation report is available for inspection at the dealership and will be handed to the buyer.
