1973 Jaguar E-type Series III Roadster Registration no. VGU 328M Chassis no. 1S 2459BW Engine no. 7S 12022 SA• UK delivered right-hand drive model • Automatic transmission • Present ownership since 1998 • Stored and used sparingly • Requires re-commissioningFootnotesOne consequence of the E-Type's long process of development had been a gradual increase in weight, but a good measure of the concomitant loss of performance was restored in 1971 with the arrival of what would be the final version - the Series III V12. Weighing only 80lb more than the cast-iron-block 4.2-litre XK six, the new all-alloy, 5.3-litre, overhead-camshaft V12 produced 272bhp, an output good enough for a top speed comfortably in excess of 140mph. Further good news was that the 0-100mph time of around 16 seconds made the V12 the fastest-accelerating E-Type ever. Other mechanical changes beneath the Series III's more aggressive looking exterior included ventilated front disc brakes, anti-dive front suspension, Lucas transistorised ignition and Adwest power-assisted steering, while automatic transmission was one of the more popular options on what was now more of a luxury Grand Tourer than out-and-out sports car. Flared wheelarches, a deeper radiator air intake complete with grille, and a four-pipe exhaust system distinguished the Series 3 from its six-cylinder forbears, plus, of course, that all-important 'V12' boot badge. The interior though, remained traditional Jaguar. Built in two-seat roadster and '2+2' coupé versions, both of which used the long-wheelbase floor pan introduced on the Series II '2+2', the Series III E-Type continued the Jaguar tradition of offering a level of performance and luxury unrivalled at the price. Its accompanying JDHT Certificate confirms that this E-Type Series III Roadster was manufactured on 3rd October 1973 and despatched through Henlys, London on 24th October that same year. The car was first registered on 29th March 1974 and has belonged to the lady vendor since September 1998 (the current V5C states three former keepers). Since acquisition the E-Type has spent most of the time in storage as the owner has been living abroad. Mileage totals recorded on MoTs in 1998, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2019 confirm only 9,870 miles on the odometer with no use in between. The last MoT expired on 3rd December 2020. Also on file are various bills and receipts for general upkeep between 1990 and 2017. The car is now offered for re-commissioning and will require thorough inspection before being driven on the road.
1973 Jaguar E-type Series III Roadster Registration no. VGU 328M Chassis no. 1S 2459BW Engine no. 7S 12022 SA• UK delivered right-hand drive model • Automatic transmission • Present ownership since 1998 • Stored and used sparingly • Requires re-commissioningFootnotesOne consequence of the E-Type's long process of development had been a gradual increase in weight, but a good measure of the concomitant loss of performance was restored in 1971 with the arrival of what would be the final version - the Series III V12. Weighing only 80lb more than the cast-iron-block 4.2-litre XK six, the new all-alloy, 5.3-litre, overhead-camshaft V12 produced 272bhp, an output good enough for a top speed comfortably in excess of 140mph. Further good news was that the 0-100mph time of around 16 seconds made the V12 the fastest-accelerating E-Type ever. Other mechanical changes beneath the Series III's more aggressive looking exterior included ventilated front disc brakes, anti-dive front suspension, Lucas transistorised ignition and Adwest power-assisted steering, while automatic transmission was one of the more popular options on what was now more of a luxury Grand Tourer than out-and-out sports car. Flared wheelarches, a deeper radiator air intake complete with grille, and a four-pipe exhaust system distinguished the Series 3 from its six-cylinder forbears, plus, of course, that all-important 'V12' boot badge. The interior though, remained traditional Jaguar. Built in two-seat roadster and '2+2' coupé versions, both of which used the long-wheelbase floor pan introduced on the Series II '2+2', the Series III E-Type continued the Jaguar tradition of offering a level of performance and luxury unrivalled at the price. Its accompanying JDHT Certificate confirms that this E-Type Series III Roadster was manufactured on 3rd October 1973 and despatched through Henlys, London on 24th October that same year. The car was first registered on 29th March 1974 and has belonged to the lady vendor since September 1998 (the current V5C states three former keepers). Since acquisition the E-Type has spent most of the time in storage as the owner has been living abroad. Mileage totals recorded on MoTs in 1998, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2019 confirm only 9,870 miles on the odometer with no use in between. The last MoT expired on 3rd December 2020. Also on file are various bills and receipts for general upkeep between 1990 and 2017. The car is now offered for re-commissioning and will require thorough inspection before being driven on the road.
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