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1972 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Coupe Manual
Highlights
- Low mileage car in rare beige finish
- £21,000 refurbishment to bulkhead, sunroof and interior
- Desirable manual car with ‘Webasto’ roof
- Specialist E-Type vendor says it runs and drives very well
- Original RHD UK market coupe
The Appeal
With its more spacious cabin, bigger doors and higher roofline, the Series III E-Type firmly appeals to the head. Then there is that super-smooth V12 and we’re firmly in heart territory.
These cars are such a popular part of the classic scene that it is a surprise to realise that just 2,051 RHD coupes were built. The manual gearbox version, as here, provides the broadest blend of relaxing GT progress with engaging, press-on sporting prowess.
This ‘72 car in beige has just emerged from storage. It has covered few miles since E-Type specialist Lanes Cars did £21,000 of work to it, including the bulkhead, rebuilt radiator, new exhaust system, sunroof refurbishment and interior titivation. The result is a very solid and usable car with what appears to be low mileage from new.
The History and Paperwork
- First UK registered 6th April 1972
- Current keeper since March 2013
- Only 10 registered keepers in 52 years
- Last MOT expired 21st September 2022 with minor advisories
- 61,177 miles on last test and now showing 61,314 miles
- We are told the car has been in storage for the last two years
- Various invoices and old MOTs shown in history file
- Overhauled by Lanes Cars in 2016 at cost of £21,000
- This work is summarised below
- Factory owners manual
- Original RHD coupe
Summary of 2016 work by Lanes Cars:
- Bulkhead repairs
- Front seats retrimmed
- Carpet and roof vinyl replaced
- Radiator rebuilt
- New exhaust system
The Condition
- Finished in beige with generally well kept paintwork
- There are some indications of localised respray work
- Repair work to bulkhead noted above
- Solid and presentable older restoration with localised areas to note in photos
- Bodywork presents well with good panel fit, particularly to doors
- Some minor deterioration to note to bodywork in photos
- Underside presents well with evidence of undersealing
- Sits on steel wheels in fair condition with some points to note in photos
- Fluted factory-correct exhaust tail pipe
- Lights and glasswork in good order and appear to be original
- Chromework is presentable with some tarnish to note in photos
- Webasto-style folding sunroof which was refurbished by Lanes in 2016
- Beige leather interior is complete and in generally well kept patinated condition
- Carpets and front seats renovated or replaced in 2016 by Lanes Cars
- Some areas of aging and wear to note such as headlining, seats and trim
- Classic-style radio cassette fitted
- Beige carpets present well and appear in good order
The Mechanics
- 5,343cc V12 Jaguar engine on carburettors
- Four SU carburettors
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Recently stored for two years
- Very sparing use prior to storage confirmed by MOT history
- Seller advises that the car may require servicing
- Rediator refurbished and exhaust replaced in 2016
- No reported running or driving issues advised
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