2019-01-24 07:38:20 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 1/24/19

www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Jaguar-XK/273670044169

Classified ad price: $46,500, seller gullwingmotorcars, Astoria, New York.

Seller's description:

This 1972 Jaguar XKE Roadster is an excellent original matching numbers car with two tops, automatic transmission, and air conditioning. Red with tan interior. A very solid and honest example that could use mechanical commissioning at this point as the motor is seized. A great buy at just $46,500

2021-01-18 00:54:07 | andreas georgiades writes:

The car was sold and exported to the UK.

A NOVA certficate was issued by the UK customs dated June 2019.

It was subsequently offered for sale through EBay UK by the AV1 cars Ltd . Although reportedly sold, its current whereabouts are not known.

Further information as to its current status will be welcome.

2022-08-04 13:46:15 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/22

silverstoneauctions.com/sa080-lot-18920-1972-jaguar-e-type-series-3-v12-roadster&pn=0&pp=0

Auction description:

Lot Number 503

Registration Number FHH 609K

Chassis Number 1S20254B

Engine Number 7S6449SB

Body Colour Red

This left-hand drive, Series 3, automatic gearbox, V12 E-Type was purchased by our vendor in January 2021, having been imported into the UK in 2019 from Astoria in New York State.

Prior to its arrival on these shores, it had enjoyed a fresh coat of Signal Red which still presents well. The Beige leather interior appears sound, although the seats are becoming a little tired and would benefit from a clean and a feed. The engine bay is tidy and the chrome wire wheels look excellent, however, it does not have its hardtop anymore.

With just over 50,000 miles on the odometer, the Jaguar has recently been serviced it is running well. Good history file and handbooks etc. This is a very good looking car and a little detailing would take it to the next level.

2022-09-11 09:48:26 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 9/22

www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/cca033-lot-5156-1972-jaguar-e-type-series-3-v12-roa ...

Auction description:

Lot Number 789

1972 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 5.3-Litre V12 Roadster

Very smart, left-hand drive V12 automatic imported from New York State in 2019.

GUIDE PRICE: £50,000 - £60,000

This left-hand drive, Series 3, automatic gearbox, V12 E-Type was purchased by our vendor in January 2021, having been imported into the UK in 2019 from Astoria in New York State

Prior to its arrival, it had enjoyed a fresh coat of Signal Red which still presents well

The beige leather interior appears sound, although the seats are becoming a little tired and would benefit from a clean and a feed

The engine bay is tidy and the chrome wire wheels look excellent. Good history file and handbooks etc.

This is a very good looking car and a little detailing would take it to the next level

Registration Number FHH 609K

Chassis Number 1S20254B

Engine Number 7S6449SB

Body Colour Signal Red

2024-08-28 08:31:21 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 9/24

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1972-jaguar-e-type-series-iii-ots-v12-nkXwb4

Auction description:

1900 Jaguar E-Type

Colour Red

Odometer 50,468 Miles

Engine size5344cc

Seller Type Private

County Essex

Country United Kingdom

Recent high quality respray in original red

Believed two-keeper car from new 

Well preserved car with original interior 

In good structural and mechanical order

Part of a high end classic car collection 

Very early Series III LHD OTS

The History and Paperwork

First registered in 1972

VIN records show this is car 249 of the run of LHD OTS Series 3 cars

85th LHD OTS car built in 1972 of 1,519 built that year

Reported to have had one registered keeper in USA before vendor acquired it 

Imported to the UK in November 2019 

One registered keeper since returning to the UK 

Part of a high end classic car collection 

Showing 50,468 miles which is believed to be correct 

The Condition

Full bare metal respray in red completed since 2019 

Remains in very good condition across paintwork with few signs of use 

Very minor marks to note such as chip to front valance under grille 

Bodywork presents very well with very good, flush panel fit particularly to doors

Sills, arches, panel edges and under-bonnet metalwork all in very good order

Chromework complete and with bright finish and remote-operation door mirror 

Retains its Federal light specification with side marker lights to each corner 

Sits on chrome wire wheels with ‘classic’ specification tyres, all well kept #

Black vinyl roof in generally presentable and serviceable condition 

There are light creases to the roof and some deterioration to screen stitching to note 

Roof headlining has light staining but not unsightly 

Underside in good order with evidence of undersealing and only light paint flake visible

Classic fluted exhaust tailpipe fitted

Beige leather interior in what appears to be original, unrestored condition 

Cabin presents very well with light patina of age such as to seat bases

Fitted with air conditioning and period radio cassette player

Switchgear and trim well presented with good decals and clear dials 

Three-spoke leather-rimmed factory steering wheel 

The current keeper - a high-end collector - acquired this car in the USA from its first keeper in 2019. He has sympathetically retained the originality whilst rectifying the paintwork condition with a full professional respray. The result is a car that is in very good structural condition but with the gentle patina of its low-owner history. 

It retains the early Series III features like the fluted exhaust tailpipe. Inside there is USA-specification and air conditioning and a period radio cassette. This is a lovely, characterful car that is ready to enjoy. 

The Mechanics 

5,344cc V12 Jaguar engine developing around 285bhp 

Four SU carburettors as per factory specification 

3spd automatic gearbox 

Tidy engine bay 

No reported running or driving issues

Part of a high end classic car collection and maintained accordingly 

The combination of Jaguar’s super-smooth V12 and an automatic gearbox delivers a car that leans into the relaxing, unruffled theme associated with the marque. This car appears to be a low mileage car and is supplied with no known running or driving issues. As part of a classic car collection it has been maintained and serviced accordingly, the photographs of the engine bay indicating this attention.