Highlights
- Professionally converted to right-hand drive
- Upgraded with Lumenition ignition system for improved reliability
- British Racing Green over biscuit leather colour combination
- Recent servicing and rear brake work
- Voluntary MOT to August 2025 with no advisories
The Appeal
The Series 3 E-Type was built as a test-bed for Jaguar’s new V12. In the process it became the car it was arguably always meant to be: a smooth, comfortable and spacious GT.
This OTS was amongst the last built. It spent its life in the USA before returning to the UK in 2018. Classically finished in British Racing Green with biscuit leather and matching roof, it is a very fine example that sporting drivers will note has the 4spd manual box.
The vendor acquired it a couple of years ago. Recent work has included a full service with attention to the wiring in June 2024 and then new rear brake calipers and pads in August. It comes to market with the transparency of a lengthy voluntary MOT to August 2025. There are no advisories.
The Series 3 E-Type is the most usable and comfortable of the many models. This great-looking car is perfect for weekend drives and longer tours.
History and Paperwork
- Factory built in early 1974 as a USA market LHD car
- First registered in 1974 according to DVLA records
- First UK registered on 1st November 2018
- Three registered UK keepers
- Current keeper since August 2023
- Previous keeper acquired the car in 2019
- Professionally converted to RHD
- Now MOT and tax exempt
- Voluntary MOT valid to 20th August 2025 with no advisories
- Serviced with wiring work in June 2024 costing £935
- Rear calipers and brake pads replaced in August 2024 at cost of £1,072
The Condition
- Presented in British Racing Green paintwork that appears in good condition
- Biscuit canvas roof in good condition with clear window panel
- Biscuit leather interior with cream piping showing light patination
- Door cards in good condition with complete furniture and trim
- Dashboard looks smart with correctly relocated switchgear for RHD conversion
- Smiths dials in good condition with some light wear on speedometer and rev counter rims
- Original leather-rimmed steering wheel and gear knob showing light signs of use
- Some wear visible on the centre armrest
- Consistent panel gaps and good shut lines throughout
- Chrome work presents well with minor pitting on screen surround
- Small stone chip on bonnet and touched-in paint on passenger side sill corner
- Fitted with Blaupunkt radio/cassette
- Quality Avon tyres with chrome wire wheels
- Black tonneau cover included
- Underside appears in good condition with light surface corrosion on some components
- No structural advisories on recent MOT
The Mechanics
- 5.3 litre V12 engine developing around 285bhp
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Factory standard engine with four carburettors
- Upgraded with Lumenition ignition system to improve reliability and starting
- Car sits evenly across its axles suggesting good suspension components
- No advisories on current MOT
- Recent service and wiring repairs in June 2024
- Rear calipers and brake pads replaced August 2024
- No running or driving faults advised
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