Lot number | 49 |
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Hammer value | £76,160 |
Description | Jaguar E-Type S3 V12 Roadster |
Registration | ANW 213M |
Year | 1973 |
Mileage | 46540 (Indicated) |
Colour | Azure blue |
Engine size | 5,343 cc |
Chassis No. | IS2241 |
Engine No. | 7512997SA |
Documents | V5C; old MOTs; substantial history file with bills and invoices |
The Daily Telegraph considered it one of the “100 Most Beautiful Cars In The World”, although Enzo Ferrari was less mealy-mouthed, calling it “The most beautiful car ever made”. It was, of course, the Jaguar E-Type and this 1973 example comes in S3 V12 Roadster form.
The colour is Azure Blue, which was an original option, the wire wheels are chrome-plated and the roof comes down - this car was made to be driven in glorious sunshine. This is Britain though, so if the climate is not being conducive to E-Type ownership, the car itself will more than make up for the miserable meteorology. What a stunner!
Its mileage is shown as only 46,450, which is believed to be genuine, although sadly there is insufficient documentary proof. The car is said to be original, with matching numbers and in un-restored condition, its condition is a tribute to its previous owners.
The current vendor has owned the car since June 2014 and has done little more than 1,300 miles in that time, the car having only been used in summer months. It comes with a mass of invoices, two old MOTs and an engineer’s report from 2017 on file. The file shows the car has been well-maintained with the only deviation from standard being electronic ignition.
It is tax-and MOT-exempt, with the last MOT being carried out in April 2017 (around 800 miles ago) when the car passed with no advisories.
This is a rare, unmolested, original example of the Series 3 V12 E-Type in a stunning standout colour. The lucky new owner will have a lot to live up to.