Lot 018: 1973 JAGUAR E-TYPE V12 COUPE

Finished in red with black leather upholstery, this particular example is variously described by the vendor as being in "all good" (electrical equipment, wheels / tyres), "original / excellent" (interior trim), "excellent" (5343cc engine, four-speed manual gearbox, chassis) or "superb" (bodywork, paintwork) condition. Said to have had just three owners - the first of whom dry stored it from 1984 until earlier this decade - 'ORW 444M' is believed but not warranted to have covered a mere 58,223 miles from new. Once out of hibernation, the Jaguar was reportedly stripped to a bare shell and fitted with new panels as necessary (including a bonnet) before being treated to lead-loaded seams, twenty-four coats of cellulose paint, eighty percent renewed chromework and a replacement headlining. Mechanically overhauled at the same time, it gained a stainless steel exhaust and fresh brake discs etc but retained its original steel wheels, leather upholstery, radio, toolkit and spare key. Apparently little used during the current ownership and kept in an air chamber, more recent work has nevertheless seen the car benefit from a "new fuel pump relay, battery and small service". Boasting an interesting history, this desirable manual V12 E-type is offered for sale with sundry receipts, old MOT certificate (2003), tax disc (1984) and parts catalogue. PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle does not have an MOT.