Highlights

Highly original car in attractive Lavender Blue
Substantial history file documenting the car's life
Sparingly used in recent years and dry stored
Increasingly desirable 2+2 Series 3 with manual box

The Appeal

The Series III finally turned the E-Type into the GT it was always aiming to be. These later cars are popular with enthusiasts who enjoy using rather than merely admiring their classics because the 2+2 body style makes headroom plus access and egress far easier. Plus, of course, they have that superlative V12 engine…

These later cars got some fetching 70s colourways, of which the Lavender Blue of this car is one of the prettiest. The vendor tells us that he acquired it 14 years ago and has used it sparingly, carefully dry-storing it between uses. The MOT records support this. The result is a very well-preserved and highly original car in great condition. It retains neat factory details like the fluted exhaust tail pipe and the steel wheels with chrome embellishers that arguably suit the car so well.

The history file is impressive. It includes invoices dating back to the car’s early life in the 1970s, plus MOTs to support the low displayed mileage. There is also a JDHT certificate. All in, this is a tidy, very usable example of the Series III with a final extra plus - a manual box.

The vendor says:

“This 1973 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 manual is a lovely example that has been carefully stored in a garage and properly maintained. It’s a classic British GT that’s genuinely enjoyable to drive, with the manual gearbox making it feel engaging and characterful on the road. With its elegant lines, practical 2+2 layout and extensive history file documenting the car over the years, it’s a well-looked-after, usable classic that’s ready to be enjoyed by its next owner.”

History and Paperwork

First registered 1st August 1973
Vendor states that he acquired the car 14 years ago
DVLA records the last keeper change in May 2020
Large history file with highlights shown in photos
Old MOTs and invoices from the 1970s included in the file
JHDT certificate shows engine numbers and colour scheme
MOT exempt due to age
Dry, secure garage and only used sparingly during current ownership
Well looked after and properly stored throughout current ownership we are told
MOT history shows car has been very little used since 2009
Factory handbooks
VIN number 1S51880

The Condition

Attractive Lavender Blue paintwork is factory correct and in very good order
Vendor reports no notable marks, scrapes or damage
Panel gaps appear even, and everything sits straight
No obvious issues on the bodywork or visible areas underneath, according to the seller
Due to the age of vehicle buyers should be realistic about exterior condition and check photos
Sits on factory steel wheels with optional chrome rim embellishers
Matching spare wheel
Factory supplied with dark blue leather interior according to JDHT certificate
Interior in photographs appears to be black
Interior is in good, honest condition for its age, with light wear as shown
Vendor says interior has largely original feel with no obvious non-period modifications
Seats, carpets and trim are all tidy with only light wear consistent with age, we are told
Dash, instruments and switchgear are present and reportedly functional
Fitted with a Hitachi radio cassette
Leather-rimmed E-Type three-spoke steering wheel
Auxiliary switches below the dashboard as shown
Two-branch fluted rear exhaust trim

The Mechanics

5,343cc V12 engine
Four SU carburettors
Four-speed manual transmission
Largely factory-standard specification we are told
Well cared for during 14 years of current ownership, says the seller
Engine starts and runs correctly with no obvious issues in normal use according to the seller
Vendor states that gearbox, clutch and brakes all operate as they should for a classic of this age
Good file of paperwork covering work and maintenance carried out over the years

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