1973 Jaguar E-Type Series III 2+2 Coupe

Some of the most significant changes to the Jaguar E-Type range were made when the Series III was introduced in 1971. The old 4.2 litre straight six was replaced with a 5.3 litre V12 producing 272BHP, the brakes were uprated and power steering was fitted as standard. The flared wheel arches and cross-slatted front grille, as well as the V12 badge on the back, signified this E-Type as the Series III and was the last model to roll off the production line

UML 475M was originally registered in August 1973 and was completely rebuilt by XK Engineering in Coventry in 1996, who also changed the car's colour from Blue to its current classic E-Type Red and reset the odometer at this point. The current owner purchased the car in 2002 from Eagle E-Types with a number of upgrades including stainless steel tailpipes, halogen headlights, uprated fans and radiator, electric ignition and cavity wax spray.

This super Series III, 2+2 has been lightly used recently and only covered just over 5,000 miles since 1996. Having had just three owners in total, and freshly MoT'd this cracking Jaguar looks in good shape and presents superbly in Carmen Red with a biscuit interior. These practical 2+2s offer a great route to E-Type ownership.