2024-09-02 10:07:38 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1972-jaguar-e-type-series-iii-v12-fhc-nQRex4

Sellers description:

1972 Jaguar E-type Coupé (V12)

Colour Brown

Odometer 59,467 Miles

Engine size 5344

Seller Type Trade

Town Janikowo

Country Poland

Auction ends 15 September, 10:20

Very original car with matching numbers

Stylish factory Sable over Biscuit colour scheme

Regularly used and maintained by current keeper

JDHT certificate to confirm specification

History file includes original bill of sale

Great and characterful condition

Valid Polish technical inspection

The Condition

Stylish factory-correct Sable over Biscuit colour scheme in great condition

Paintwork is mainly original with some later renovation noted by seller

There are a few minor marks to note in photographs to paintwork

Bodywork presents very well with good panel fit and well kept arches and sills

Underside in good order and car reported to have current Polish technical inspection

Federal USA specification car with side marker lights fitted

Chromework in good order with bright finish and no notable damage

Sits on chrome wire wheels which are well presented with quality Michelin tyres

Retains factory features like the 1972 model year fluted exhaust tail pipe

USA specification Sundymn glass fitted which appears to be original

Well kept Biscuit leather interior in unrestored, patinated condition

There are light signs of use to the seats and trim elements to note in photographs

These do not detract and arguably add to the car’s character

Fitted with USA-specification air condition system which is untested

All other controls and dials reported to work correctly

Fitted with a period radio and rear seat belts

Headlining and sun visors show some aging but are presentable

Non-matching whitewall spare tyres with matching chrome wire wheel

Dashboard is well kept, good switchgear and factory original leather-rimmed wheel

The Mechanics

5,344cc V12 Jaguar engine

3-speed automatic transmission

Engine and gearbox reported to be matching numbers

Regularly serviced and maintained in Poland by specialist

Vendor reports that the car starts and drives well with no issues

€49,999