1971 Jaguar E-Type Series III 2+2 Coupé

Synonymous with the Swinging Sixties, and epitomising the fashion and designs of the time, the E-Type's enduring style continues to make it one of the world's most desirable cars.

"ADE 175J' was built in 1971 and dispatched to New York in August of that year. At some point, it moved to Texas, and it was from there that this E-type was exported back to England.

This left-hand drive, automatic Jaguar E-Type Series III 5.3 litre 2+2 Coupé is presented in striking Metallic Royal Blue with contrasting Dark Blue leather interior. With matching numbers, as confirmed in its Jaguar Heritage Certificate, the speedometer is currently showing 28,634 unwarranted miles.

Since returning to the UK, the car has benefited from around £5,000 of recent expenditure, including work to the suspension and some electrical maintenance carried out by Ken Clarke Motorsport. The interior has also received attention from upholstery expert, Emily Willis, at Northwick Park, who has restored the seats and fitted a new cream roof headlining. A set of new Blockley tyres have been fitted and they have covered less than 50 miles.

This car was first registered in the UK in November 2014 and is presented to Auction with an MoT until 25th November 2016. Described by the vendor as an honest example, which he has been quietly restoring over the past year, however, a new motor racing programme in need of a budget means he would like to pass it on to someone who can get full use out of it. Having lived most of its life in the dry State of Texas until its recent import, the bodyshell is said to be good.

Sensibly guided, this matching numbers Series III E-Type in a fabulous colour only needs a touch or two and some detailing to make it into a fabulous example of an appreciating model.