1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 Open Two Seater Manual
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1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 Open Two Seater Manual
Highlights
Original UK right-hand drive example
Rare original manual transmission
Only one former registered keeper
Factory hard-top included
Accompanied by a Jaguar Heritage certificate, believed matching numbers
Believed to have covered only 41,000 miles from new
The Appeal
The third and last car in the E-Type lineage was intended as a grand tourer. A V12 engine was fitted for the first time, and most were mated to automatic gearboxes. That's where this Primrose Yellow Open Two Seater differs, sporting a four-speed manual box. UK-supplied E-Types in this specification are rare, and our example has the added distinction of just one former registered keeper.
The first owner is believed to have been a former RAF pilot who served during the Battle of Britain, purchasing the E-Type as a gift to himself in later years. The odometer shows circa 41,000 miles, which is believed to be genuine and supported by a letter from the current registered keeper.
Having been in dry storage since approximately 2012, the car will require recommissioning before regular use. It starts, moves and stops, though mechanical and cosmetic attention will be needed as outlined below. _88A0879.jpg9.92 MB
Key Information
Mileage: circa 41,000 miles (indicated, believed by the vendor to be correct, supported by a letter from the current registered keeper
Pretty OTS variant complete with rare matching hard top
Primrose yellow paintwork in generally presentable order; some microblistering and corrosion are noted by the vendor, but this car could readily be enjoyed as-is
Has been in dry storage since approximately 2012
Starts, moves and stops but will require further recommissioning before use
Clutch judder noted when driving
Evidence of oil leaks
Chrome is pitted in places
Rip in the driver's seat
Carpet shows wear
Underseal applied by the previous registered keeper (prior to 2000) appears to have held up reasonably well
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