Highlights

Low-mileage example with V12 engine and manual transmission
In precious ownership from 2003 to 2024
Heritage certificate showing it to be a matching numbered car
Retains original registration

The Appeal

Renowned as one of the most legendary sports cars in the world, the E-Type is about as close to automotive royalty as it gets. Beyond being a simply incredible looker, these sports cars are fast, comfortable and buttery-smooth. They were - and for many still are - the definitive Jag, and it's easy to see why.

Low, rakish lines, a long-nosed profile and a louvred bonnet. It's a design masterclass, fronted by cat-eye headlights and that iconic Sayer grille. Is it any wonder we love the things so much - or that a highly original car garners so much attention? A garage find is the stuff of magic, but with an E-type, it borders on legend.

This fine example is exactly that, having spent much of its recent life safe and sound in a dry garage. Following sale in 2024, it's still in highly original order, and we've no doubt it'll be pride of place in the lucky buyer's collection.

The History and Paperwork

Registered in 1971
The DVLA records 5 previous keepers
In previous ownership from 2023 until 2024
Heritage certificate showing it to be a matching numbered car
Original registration retained

Accompanied by:

V5c document
Original handbooks and manuals
Jaguar-Daimler Heritage Trust Factory Record
A collection of early-2000s invoices

The Condition

Bodywork appears solid and nicely presented
In original factory-record British Racing Green
Highly original 'garage find' condition, having been placed into storage in 2003
Paintwork carries some swirling and scratching
Wire-spoke wheels in good order
Underside carries some areas of surface corrosion
Interior is in fine order with all instruments clear and legible
No sign of any rips or tears to the cinnamon upholstery
Door cards in good condition
Some wear to the headlining - particularly around the visors
We've no reports of any technical faults inside the cabin

The Mechanics

5.3-litre V12
Manual transmission with 4 gears
True-to-factory spec, and believed unmodified
Engine bay in good overall order, with age-commensurate wear
In need of light mechanical refresh due to lack of use
We've no reports of any mechanical issues

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