1974 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster, Just 19,500miles from new

The Jaguar E-Type is a British automobile legend that was manufactured by Jaguar between 1961 and 1975. Its success was due to a combination of stunning looks, high performance and competitive pricing - the equivalent Ferrari of the day cost three times more and delivered less horsepower.

The derivative offered here is the final execution of the fabled "E', the Series III with a V12 powerplant that delivers the most thrilling drive when mated to the five-speed manual gearbox as is the case here. Having travelled fewer than 20,000 miles from new and offered in largely unmolested condition, this is a rare treat. Mix-in to the equation its sublime original colour scheme of Azure Blue with a contrasting Cinnamon leather interior and we're hooked!

Sold new in May 1974 to Trutite Fasteners Ltd of Stourport-on-Severn, this coveted E-Type travelled 14,000 miles before passing to Northern Irishman and popular veteran racer, Tommy D. Reid in June 1976. Tommy was a racing car collector who started in Formula Junior and raced and hill climbed sports cars extensively in Ireland. He kept "BNP 33M' until 2008 being largely home maintained but little used amassing just 4,000miles in his ownership from 1976 to 2009 when it was sold to UK & Irish Jaguar specialist dealer, Robert Hughes. A full pre-sale inspection by highly respected engineer K.J.C Bell was undertaken in May 2009, Ken Bell being the Technical Adviser for Jaguar Enthusiasts Club and International Technical Adviser on all pre 1984 Jaguar cars, and he concluded that the mileage was likely indeed genuine.

On acquisition in 2009, Robert Hughes conducted a full bare-metal repaint to a high standard with photographic evidence amongst the substantial history file, and this was only carried out because of mild fading and a few chips. Upon completion, and still retaining its original Cinnamon interior and carpets, the car was sold to our vendor, a fastidious collector who in turn has used the car lightly for fewer than 1,500 miles yet kept it well maintained by Jaguar specialists, E-Type UK. in Kent.

Service records for this special V12 include Robert Hughes in April 2009 at 18,069 miles upon sale to our vendor, before E-Type UK in April 2011 at 18,974 miles, again in May 2012 at 19,095 miles, again in May 2013 at 19,158 miles and once more for a full service, replacement discs and pads, plus an MOT in May 2014 at 19,386 miles. Immediately prior to cataloguing, this coveted car was presented once more to E-Type UK for an annual service at just 19,420miles and is offered with a current MOT valid until May 2016.

This special E-Type is offered with a very extensive history file including all the original owners manuals, book pouch, two sets of keys, some MOTs, and photographic evidence of the car's repaint in 2009. Not to be missed....