Highlights
- Car in excellent condition with complete documentation of the vehicle's maintenance history
- Over €16,000 in mechanical work, brakes, suspension and other work in 2013
- Repainted in December 2025
- A highly sought-after and practical 2+2, equipped with a V12 engine and a 5-speed manual transmission
- Sold with a recent MOT passed in September 2026
- The seller confirms that the mileage of 43,000 miles is accurate
The Appeal
The Series 3 is the E-Type you need if you want to use and fully enjoy your car. Its longer wheelbase offers increased driving comfort and allows for wider doors and a higher roofline, making these later models much more accessible. And of course, there's that exceptionally smooth V12 engine.
This dark blue 1973 car, equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission, is one of the finest we've seen in a long time. This is largely due to its long-time owner, who has spent considerable sums perfecting the car you see in the photos. The work carried out in 2013, totaling over €16,000, included general maintenance, brakes, differential, suspension, air conditioning and electrical system. In December 2025, the car underwent further work, including a fresh paint job.
The elegance of the exterior is enhanced by a beautifully preserved red leather interior. This late-series E-Type, well-equipped and substantially improved, will have strong appeal for enthusiasts. It is sold with a recent MOT and recent independent inspection report.
History and Documentation
- First registered in 1973
- Long-time owner
- French registration documents
- Various invoices relating to recent work
- Sold with a recent MOT
- Protective cover included
- Independent inspection report provided
- 43,000 miles on the odometer, accuracy confirmed by the seller (U.S. version)
Condition
- Presented in careful dark blue with minimal paint wear marks
- Elegant chrome, including four fluted exhaust tips
- Chrome-spoked wheels in good condition, though they could benefit from a cleaning
- Equipped with quality Vredestein tires
- Red leather interior in good condition, showing some light wear such as threshold trim wear
- Equipped with air conditioning that was comprehensively overhauled in 2013 at considerable cost
This is a very carefully maintained and well-presented car in a particularly attractive color combination: blue over red. The history file, as summarized above and illustrated by the photos, documents significant work on the bodywork, paint and interior, with the most recent work dating from December 2025.
A few minor details are noted in the photos, such as some wear to the vinyl threshold trim, which could probably be easily corrected.
Mechanics
- 5,343 cc V12 engine
- Formerly automatic, the car was converted to a 5-speed manual transmission over 20 years ago
- Work on suspension, brakes, electrical system and differential
- Invoices for work visible in the photos
- The car is sold with a recent MOT
For drivers who want to enjoy the smoothness of Jaguar's remarkable V12 engine, the manual transmission is a sensible choice that allows you to fully exploit the engine's exceptional torque. It allows smooth acceleration from 20 mph in top gear.
As shown in the photos and details above, this car has received considerable mechanical attention. The seller has confirmed that the 43,000 miles shown on the odometer are accurate, although this has not been independently verified. It is sold with the recent MOT certificate.
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✓ The seller is registered as a private individual, which means that consumer rights arising from European consumer protection legislation do not apply. However, you remain covered by Car & Classic's standard terms and conditions.
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✓ This vehicle is "sold as seen", "as is and where is", with no warranty whatsoever. Photos and descriptions are provided for guidance only; it is customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle before purchase for your peace of mind.
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