Description
This car is Lot 111 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at the Goodwood Members' Meeting Sale on the 13th April, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Public Viewing:
Available Saturday 12th April from 09:00 until 17:00 and Sunday 13 April from 09:00, at Goodwood Members' Meeting.
Lot 111
1972 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Coupé
Registration no. HYB 70K
Chassis no. 1S50897
Restored 2012-2014, including an engine rebuild
Present ownership since 2014
Offered from a private collection
Excellent condition
Drives superbly
One consequence of the E-Type's long process of development had been a gradual increase in weight, but a good measure of the concomitant loss of performance was restored in 1971 with the arrival of what would be the final version the Series III V12. Jaguar's new engine could not have enjoyed a more fortuitous parentage, having been designed by Walter Hassan and Harry Mundy, two of the most experienced and respected engineers in the industry. Weighing only 80lb more than the cast-iron-block, 4. 2-litre XK six it superseded, the new all-alloy, 5. 3-litre V12 produced 272bhp, an output good enough for a top speed comfortably in excess of 140mph. Further good news was that the 0-100mph time of around 16 seconds made the V12 the fastest-accelerating E-Type ever.
Beneath the skin, ventilated front discs improved braking power and the front suspension gained anti-dive geometry. Lucas transistorised ignition and Adwest power-assisted steering were now standard, while automatic transmission was one of the more popular options on what was now more of a luxury Grand Tourer than out-and-out sports car. Flared wheelarches, a deeper radiator air intake complete with grille, and a four-pipe exhaust system distinguished the Series III from its six-cylinder forbears, plus, of course, that all-important 'V12' boot badge. The interior though, remained traditional Jaguar.
The V12-engined Series 3 would turn out to be the final edition of this charismatic and most coveted of British sports cars. Finished in blue with off-white leather interior, this E-Type V12 was purchased by the current owner for his private collection in 2014, shortly after it had been restored, including an engine rebuild (see photographic record and various invoices on file).
Since acquisition the car has been kept in the vendor's heated and air-conditioned private garage and is said to drive superbly. Freshly serviced for the sale, and described as in excellent condition throughout, this V12 E-Type is offered with a dating certificate, the 2014 purchase receipt, and a UK V5C Registration Certificate.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.
