Highlights

One of the few Series IIIs still available for restoration
Florida car in silver with black leather interior
Relocated to UK and ready for improvement
NOVA reference and copy of ex USA title included in the gallery

The Appeal

Sustained, buoyant demand for Malcolm Sayers’ pivotal E-Type means that there are few opportunities left for enthusiasts to restore one to their exact requirements. This late-model OTS provides exactly that: a chance to build a Series III to the buyer’s precise colour, specification, and detailing.

Finished in silver over black, this V12 automatic appears to have spent much of its life in Florida, before being imported to the UK. It retains its Florida registration, so will require UK DVLA registration on completion. It is clearly a restoration project that will require mechanical, structural, paint and trim work. We understand that the car is currently not running, so will need to be trailered away.

This is the kind of car that requires a buyer with vision. For them, we suspect the process of getting it back on the road will be as enjoyable as driving the finished car.

Key Information

Mileage: 26,208 miles indicated (total mileage may be higher)
Country of registration: USA
Technical inspection status: exempt
Technical specs: 5.343cc V12, 3spd automatic
Paperwork: Taxes for importation were paid and documents available

The Detail

1974 car for restoration
Silver metallic paintwork requiring respray
Some evidence of previous poor quality respray visible
Panels show age such as base of doors and arches
Underside as shown with evident deterioration to note
Sits on steel wheels with matching spare and matching white banded tyres
Chromework shows tarnish including rear luggage rack
Black leather interior showing age
Fitted with factory three spoke leather-rimmed wheel and a/c system
Black folding roof in poor condition
Car does not run and should be treated as requiring full restoration

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