1973 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster Manual

- The original distributor was P. J. Evans of Birmingham

- The first owner was an A. R. L. Mirams of Putney, London

- The motor car spent some of its early life in Norway, as part of a collection in a private museum

- It was repatriated to the UK in 2011. The Jaguar’s mileage at that point was a genuine 56000.

- It has been in the current ownership since 2013.

- Sigma Engineering tuned the E-Type on the rolling road in 2016.

- File contains many invoices, an original handbook, a Jaguar Heritage Certificate and the V5C registration certificate.

"Whilst the concept of the Jaguar E Type was without doubt one of the finest pieces of automotive design ever to be put into general production, one of the problems with its continued development was the inevitable weight gain. Throughout the 1960s ever more stringent safety legislation emanated from the USA and, as this market was a major breadwinner for Jaguar, it was perhaps unavoidable that the purity of the original design would be compromised to compete within it. Emissions legislation had forced the adoption of twin Stromberg carburettors on trans-Atlantic bound cars resulting in a reduction in power to 177bhp instead of the quoted 265bhp for European examples breathing through triple Webers.

However, the balance was to be redressed with the introduction of the Series 3 model powered by Jaguar’s new 5.3-litre, overhead camshaft V12 developing 272bhp. This resulted in a top speed in excess of 140mph with 0-100mph taking just 16 seconds, the fastest ever acceleration figures for the model. Revisions to the running gear included anti-dive geometry on the front suspension and ventilated disc brakes. Power steering was standard and flared wheel arches were incorporated to allow fitment of wider rubber to maintain grip. A deeper radiator aperture with chrome grille completed the restyle. With manual or automatic transmission options the Series 3 ensured the immortal E Type would survive into the new decade of the 1970s.

This handsome right-hand-drive Roadster has been with the current keeper for a number of years, being improved over time as desired. In current ownership the bodywork has been refinished in its current shade of dark metallic blue, whilst the car retains its original black leather interior. The convertible roof has been replaced by a new item in black mohair, and five new chrome wire wheels acquired.

Garage kept when not in use, the bodywork presents well with good shut lines and an even paint finish. The black leather interior is nicely preserved, with nice black carpeting, a Moto Lita steering wheel and period fitted radio-cassette.

This is an eminently sound example of the popular Series III variant of E-Type, with accompanying history file."

Auction Date: 12-13 September 2026 - The Castle Combe Autumn Classic Festival