2013-10-06 18:22:08 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 9/13
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Auction description:
Lot number 41
Hammer value N/S (est. £50,000 - £55,000)
Description Jaguar E-Type S3 V12 Roadster
Registration NRS 924M
Year 1974
Colour White
Engine size 5,343 cc
Chassis No. 1S2545
Engine No. 7S13494SA

This particular V12 Roadster has the desirable manual gearbox and is a quite remarkable example that has covered just 44,000 miles from new backed up by a virtually unbroken run of 25 old MOTs back to 1977 at 14,931 miles.

The current registered keeper acquired the car from renowned Jaguar specialists CMC of Bridgnorth in 2007 but has used it only very sparingly - indeed in the last 10 years it has only covered 1,000 miles. Said to be a highly original car with no signs of any previous significant restoration apart from a high quality repaint, it looks spectacular in white with a nicely preserved black leather interior and a good black soft top.

Taxed until the end of December and MOTd until March 2014, it comes with a good history file right back to the early 1980s to show regular maintenance and still has the original owner's handbook. In 2000 it was treated to a major bout of mechanical fettling including a complete new clutch kit, new steering rack, full brake and suspension overhaul and much work to the engine with a bill on file for some £9,300.

Beautifully preserved and with an ultra-low mileage, it is sure to be of interest to the serious Jaguar collector and looks a shrewd investment at the sensible guide price suggested - just take a look at what some dealers are asking for cars in this condition.