2025-12-20 08:08:12 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1973-jaguar-e-type-v12-22-manual-41edy4

Seller's description:

1973 Jaguar E-Type V12 2+2 Manual

Odometer 73,773 Miles

Engine size 5343cc

Transmission Manual, 4 speed

Steering position Right Hand Drive

Seller Type Private

Nelson, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Highly original car in attractive Lavender Blue 

Substantial history file documenting the car's life

Sparingly used in recent years and dry stored 

Increasingly desirable 2+2 Series 3 with manual box 

“This 1973 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 manual is a lovely example that has been carefully stored in a garage and properly maintained. It’s a classic British GT that’s genuinely enjoyable to drive, with the manual gearbox making it feel engaging and characterful on the road. With its elegant lines, practical 2+2 layout and extensive history file documenting the car over the years, it’s a well-looked-after, usable classic that’s ready to be enjoyed by its next owner.”

History and Paperwork

First registered 1st August 1973 

Vendor states that he acquired the car 14 years ago 

DVLA records the last keeper change in May 2020 

Large history file with highlights shown in photos 

Old MOTs and invoices from the 1970s included in the file 

JHDT certificate shows engine numbers and colour scheme 

MOT exempt due to age

Dry, secure garage and only used sparingly during current ownership

Well looked after and properly stored throughout current ownership we are told

MOT history shows car has been very little used since 2009 

Factory handbooks 

VIN number 1S51880

The Condition

Attractive Lavender Blue paintwork is factory correct and in very good order

Vendor reports no notable marks, scrapes or damage

Panel gaps appear even, and everything sits straight

No obvious issues on the bodywork or visible areas underneath, according to the seller

Due to the age of vehicle buyers should be realistic about exterior condition and check photos

Sits on factory steel wheels with optional chrome rim embellishers

Matching spare wheel 

Factory supplied with dark blue leather interior according to JDHT certificate

Interior in photographs appears to be black 

Interior is in good, honest condition for its age, with light wear as shown 

Vendor says interior has largely original feel with no obvious non-period modifications

Seats, carpets and trim are all tidy with only light wear consistent with age, we are told

Dash, instruments and switchgear are present and reportedly functional

Fitted with a Hitachi radio cassette 

Leather-rimmed E-Type three-spoke steering wheel 

Auxiliary switches below the dashboard as shown 

Two-branch fluted rear exhaust trim 

The Mechanics

5,343cc V12 engine

Four SU carburettors 

Four-speed manual transmission

Largely factory-standard specification we are told 

Well cared for during 14 years of current ownership, says the seller 

Engine starts and runs correctly with no obvious issues in normal use according to the seller

Vendor states that gearbox, clutch and brakes all operate as they should for a classic of this age

Good file of paperwork covering work and maintenance carried out over the years

2026-01-02 23:50:30 | Capt RD writes:

Winning bid

£28,500 Sold

Auction ended: 2 January, 15:21

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