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1974 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster - Manual

Lot Number: 952

1974 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster - Manual

Combining the E-Type's iconic looks and the muscular cruising ability of Jaguar’s silky-smooth V12, this manual gearbox Roadster would make the perfect companion for any grand tour.

  • GUIDE PRICE: £40,000 - £45,000

+ buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) on the first £300,000 of the hammer and 10% plus VAT (12% incl VAT) thereafter

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LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 7th December, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Opalescent Silver

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    AUR 496M

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    70064 Miles

SUMMARY

Combining the E-Type's iconic looks and the muscular cruising ability of Jaguar’s silky-smooth V12, this manual gearbox Roadster would make the perfect companion for any grand tour.

DESCRIPTION

  • First registered in February 1974 (M-Suffix), this Series 3 V12, manual gearbox, Roadster was originally supplied to New York, returning to the UK in 1999 and subsequently converted to right-hand drive
  • Powered by the legendary 272bhp, 5.3-litre V12 engine mated to the desirable manual gearbox offering 0-60 in less than seven seconds and 140mph
  • Still finished in its original colour scheme of Opalescent Silver with a navy blue Interior, it sits on chrome wire wheels
  • Used very little since 2018, with less than 500 miles recorded to date, and just over 70,000 showing in total
  • Supplied with its Heritage Certificate and a file of invoices including one that details a suspension rebuild 2,500 miles ago by Winspeed Guildford, along with numerous other invoices showing how well the vehicle has been maintained
  • This Series 3 V12 is a charming example of the rare late-model Roadster, combining a smooth yet powerful engine, an engaging manual transmission, and the famously iconic silhouette.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
952
Make
JAGUAR
Model
E-TYPE S3
Variant
Roadster
Registration Number
AUR 496M
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Chassis Number
1S24546
Engine Number
7S16038LA
Transmission
Manual
Body Colour
Opalescent Silver

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CONSIGNOR

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SCORE:

92 / 135

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A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 8th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 9th December between 9am and 1pm.

Our transport partner, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.

Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the WEC by 1pm on Monday 9th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £175 plus VAT for a standard size vehicle or £275 plus VAT for a large vehicle (transit van/campervan etc.). Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.

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