2020-07-31 13:01:39 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 8/20

www.bonhams.com/auctions/25839/lot/59/

Auction description:

Quail Motorcar Auction 14 Aug 2020, 11:00 PDT Los Angeles

1973 Jaguar E-TYPE SERIES III V12 ROADSTER

Chassis no. UE1S23571

Engine no. 7S14013LA

5,343cc SOHC V12 Cylinder Engine

4 Stromberg Carburetors

275bhp at 5,850rpm

4-speed Manual Transmission

4-Wheel Independent Suspension

4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Single family ownership for 44 years

*Just over 40,000 miles shown on the odometer

*Well-preserved example retaining original interior and factory hard top

*Desirable end-of-the-run V12 E-Type with manual gearbox

Previewing at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California by appointment.

Completed during winter of 1973/74, the well-preserved example of Jaguar's legendary V12 E-Type offered here left the Browns Lane Jaguar Works configured as a left-hand drive Roadster, destined for the US market. The car is believed to have been sold new from San Francisco dealer BMC Motors and retains the period blue and yellow California license plate and dealer frame to this day. The car was purchased from an estate in recent years, whom it is believed to have been retained by for 44 years, while driven just over 40,000 miles. Today it has a very original feel, retaining its original Biscuit-colored interior, and appears to have had just one repaint in Regency Red, which does show some crazing in areas. Desirably optioned with the 4-speed manual transmission and A/C, this lovely California E-Type retains its original chassis tags and decals, and original paint is evident in many compartments. The car is equipped with its factory hard top, and recent service work performed totals about $10,000. The Series III E-Types were the last and most refined of the breed, and the powerful V12 offered a smoothness that was seldom found in other vehicles of the day. Fitted with power steering, comfortable seats and excellent brakes, V12 E-Types became true Grand Touring vehicles.

2021-02-15 12:09:41 | pauls writes:

Car now on ebay 2/21

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1974-JAGUAR-E-TYPE-V12-ROADSTER-MANUAL/254840364041

Classified ad price: £58,500 seller fayreoakclassics

Seller's description:

JAGUAR V12 MANUAL ROADSTER

ONLY 40,000 MILES

SAME OWNER FOR OVER 44 YEARS

UK REGISTERED, REG NUMBER VNP 874L

MOT AND TAX EXEMPT.

RUNS AND DRIVES VERY WELL

GOOD OIL PRESSURE

VERY SOLID AND ORIGINAL CAR, MATCHING NUMBERS IN ORIGINAL COLOURS.

CHROME AND INTERIOR ALL GOOD AND ORIGINAL

PAINTWORK, HAS CRACKING FROM THE DAYS THEY USED A POLYESTER PRIMER, WHICH OVER TIME SHRINKS AND CAUSES THE TOP COAT TO CRACK, USE AS IT IS OR RE-SPRAY.

USA BLACK RUBBER OVERIDERS CAN BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH EUROPEAN CHROME OVERIDERS