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Testing the E-Type Series III back in 1972, Road & Track magazine
reckoned the new V12 power unit, 'a sheer delight, by itself almost worth
the price of admission. The V12 is a lovely piece of machinery, lovely
to listen to and lovely to behold. The exhaust has that hurried sound
characteristic of a multiple-cylinder engine where the many explosions
per revolution make it sound as if it's running faster than an engine with
fewer cylinders. The idle is smooth and quiet with none of the mechanical
busyness one normally experiences from the likes of a Ferrari or
Lamborghini V12. And the smoothness lingers throughout the rev range.'
Finished in black, this Series III E-Type V12 Roadster was originally
supplied to South Africa and returned to the <K in 19 9, since when no
expense has been spared in an effort to bring the car back to its former
glory. The car underwent restoration in the late 1990s, while in 2010 a
complete engine rebuild and five-speed gearbox upgrade was carried
out by renowned Jaguar restorers Classic Motor Cars of Bridgnorth,
Shropshire at a cost of £24,000.
In 2014, the E-Type was acquired by Mr Stephen Jinks of North Cornwall
Motor Cycles, who set about a complete body restoration. Some
£25,000 was spent on the restoration, which included new chrome
trim where the original parts were not restorable" new stainless steel
wire wheels" new glass" new hood" and new full interior trim. Attention
to detail has been paramount" the bonnet, doors, and boot displaying
excellent shut lines. There is no history prior to the engine rebuild and
restoration, and the original service booklet is missing also. There is,
however, a statement on file from the previous ownerrestorer.The current odometer reading is 21,000 miles, and MoT certificates show
that BR< 0K has covered fewer than 1,500 miles since 2009 when a
Mr John Carter acquired the car. We are advised that the E-Type drives
beautifully and looks as new. The car is offered with restoration invoices,
V5C document, MoT to July 2017, and original owner's manuals.
£75,000 - 80,000
€87,000 - 92,000181
1971 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES III V12 ROADSTER
Registration no. BR< 0K
Chassis no. 1S50376
- Delivered new to South Africa
- UK resident since 1989
- Complete engine rebuild 2010
- Complete body restoration 2015
- Five-speed gearbox