2026-09-21 14:25:26 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1974-jaguar-e-type-ots-convertible-53l-v12-automa ...

1974 Jaguar E-Type OTS Convertible 5.3L V12 Automatic LHD Series 3

Winning bid £13,900

Colour Silver

Odometer 26,208 Miles

Engine size 5343cc

Transmission Automatic, 3 speed

Steering position Left Hand Drive

Seller TypePrivate

Ripley, Surrey, United Kingdom

One of the few Series IIIs still available for restoration

Florida car in silver with black leather interior

Relocated to UK and ready for improvement

NOVA reference and copy of ex USA title included

Finished in silver over black, this V12 automatic appears to have spent much of its life in Florida, before being imported to the UK. It retains its Florida registration, so will require UK DVLA registration on completion. It is clearly a restoration project that will require mechanical, structural, paint and trim work. We understand that the car is currently not running, so will need to be trailered away.

This is the kind of car that requires a buyer with vision. For them, we suspect the process of getting it back on the road will be as enjoyable as driving the finished car.

Mileage: 26,208 miles indicated (total mileage may be higher)

Country of registration: USA 

Technical inspection status: exempt

Technical specs: 5.343cc V12, 3spd automatic 

Paperwork: Taxes for importation were paid and documents available

The Detail

1974 car for restoration 

Silver metallic paintwork requiring respray

Some evidence of previous poor quality respray visible 

Panels show age such as base of doors and arches

Underside as shown with evident deterioration to note 

Sits on steel wheels with matching spare and matching white banded tyres

Chromework shows tarnish including rear luggage rack 

Black leather interior showing age

Fitted with factory three spoke leather-rimmed wheel and a/c system 

Black folding roof in poor condition 

Car does not run and should be treated as requiring full restoration