2023-08-23 08:42:39 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1972-jaguar-e-type-series-3-v12-roadster-nJQelg

1972 Jaguar E Type Series 3 V12 Roadster

Colour Yellow

Odometer 68,410 Miles

Engine size 5343

Seller Type Private

Town Portsmouth

Location Hampshire

Country United Kingdom

Built in October 1972

First registered in January 1973 as HFL 555L

Sold by dealer F P Holdings, Peterborough

Original Service book shows two stamps 1/1/73 and 19/1/73 at 1.176 miles

Purhased by the second owner in May 1973 at 3,000 miles (letter and receipt on file)

Bought by the Seller, third owner, in 1989 at 47,000 miles (advert on file)

Jaguar heritage Trust Certificate issued in 2018

 Large history folder of invoices for servicing, parts and general maintenance

Most recently maintained by Classic Restoration Services Ltd, Chichester

Last serviced in August 2021 at a cost of over £5,000 with only 189 miles covered since

Plenty of old MoTs on file verify mileage

V5c in current Owner’s name

 Two old V5s from previous owner

 Selection of old tax discs

Original Owners plastic wallet

Original Series 3 Operation, Maintenance and Service manual

Original MW/LW/FM radio guide

E Type Series 3 V12 wiring diagram

E type Series 3 V12 maintenance chart

Two faxes from BBC regarding appearance on Top Gear and Star’s the Car 

Copy of Classic & Sports car magazine May 1998 with this Jaguar featured on the cover and in a four page definitive guide to the E Type Series 3

Quality fitted car cover included

The Interior

Excellent black interior

Correct Series 3 high back seats with minor wear

Tidy black carpets

On the inside the Jaguar is presented in very good order. There are no additional gauges or switches, the LW/MW/FM is the original and comes with its User manual. The black carpets are tidy and undamaged, apart from a small wear hole beside the clutch pedal and a little fading around the transmission tunnel. The seats are in equally good condition although we noticed some minor nicks in the material on the driver’s seat, on the outer side of the backrest. The dash is entirely standard with the correct rocker switches. All the gauges appear to function correctly, holding a steady oil pressure with the engine on tick over.

There is a folding wind deflector behind the seats that helps to keep hats/hair in place when powering along the Peage. The roof fits well, folds and stows correctly. We tried to fit the roof cover but it had not been fitted for many years and would need a little stretching to fit, although it is in tidy and undamaged condition.

Opening the boot reveals a very smart luggage area with tan mat. There are a few minor marks but no damage or stains. Beneath the mat there are lift out wood panels that once removed reveal the spare wheel and fuel tank. Again there is no evidence of damp or corrosion. The spare is a correct steel wheel with an unused Runway Enduro tyre. There is a smart, quality car cover, complete tool roll and jack in their original bags.

Overall the interior presents well, with just a few small details that could be easily improved if desired.

The Exterior 

Superb and mostly original Pale Primrose paint

Excellent panel fit and gaps

Well fitting black hood with hood cover

All original chrome and trim in great condition

The exterior of the Jaguar is just gorgeous. We spent some time examining it during the photo shoot and we could barely fault it. The Pale Primrose paintwork is excellent although if we were being picky it could look even better with a bottle of polish and a couple of hour’s effort. The panel gaps and shut lines are superb, which is rare on the Jaguars with such long doors and bonnet. The bumpers and chrome trim has no pitting or marks and can only be described as superb.

The 15 inch steel wheels are fitted with the correct Jaguar hubcaps all of which have no dents and a good shine. The wheels themselves have some minor marks on the outer rim where the silver paint has flaked away, but no curb damage. Tyres are lightly used Runway Enduro radials with a thin white band. The white bands are discoloured but we know though experience that they will clean up back brilliant white with a bit of effort.

It is obvious that the Seller has cared for the Jaguar well, and he assures us that although it has been driven regularly, it has spent its life covered in a warm garage, and it shows.

The Mechanics 

 5.3 litre V12 with four speed manual gearbox

Fresh corrosion-free underside

 Clean, tidy and impressive engine bay

Just 189 miles covered since £5,000 service

The Jaguar was running perfectly on the day we visited. We followed it to the photo venue and drove well, drawing admiring glances from all who we passed. And it’s quick! Being a veteran of numerous trips across Europe and monthly visits to Jaguar Driver’s Club meetings the E Type has always been dependable mainly due to regular servicing by a Jaguar specialist. Although in recent months it hasn’t been driven quite as much as in the past it has still received the care and attention it deserves, with the most recent service carried out in August 2021. The invoice is on file, and it was then that the Jaguar was also treated to a new stainless exhaust system. The invoice totals over £5,000, and the Jaguar has covered just 189 miles since.

Lift the bonnet, and you can see that nothing is out of place, with no incorrect hoses, clips or cable ties. The stunning 5.3 litre V12 looks as good today as it would have done in 1973 when it was new. No stains, no drips and very little grime.