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£75,000 - £85,000
1973 JAGUAR E-TYPE ROADSTER V12
REGISTRATION NO: OHP 982M
Manufacturer: Jaguar
Model: E-Type Roadster V12
First Registered: 1973
Registration No: OHP 982M
Mileometer: 46,500
Chassis No: 1S 1926
MOT: May 2019
Colour: White
The E-Type Series 3 was introduced in 1971, with a new 5.3 L V12 engine, uprated brakes and standard power steering. Optionally an automatic transmission, wire wheels and air conditioning were available. The brand new V12 engine was equipped with four Zenith carburettors,and was claimed to produce 272 hp, more torque, and a 0-60 mph acceleration of less than 7 seconds. The short wheelbase FHC body style was discontinued, with the Series 3 available only as a convertible and 2+2 coupé. The newly used longer wheelbase now offered significantly more room in all directions. The Series 3 is easily identifiable by the large cross-slatted front grille, flared wheel arches, wider tyres, four exhaust tips and a badge on the rear that proclaims it to be a V12. It is thought that only 7,990 convertibles and 7,297 Fixed Head cars were produced.
The vendor has privately owned OHP 982M from September 1983 to present, during which time it has only covered approximately 6,000 miles, as verified by the MOTs from 1985 to 2018. For many of the early years of the vendor's ownership it was rarely used and kept in a warm dry garage. Just over 1,800 of this model were produced, with Jaguar numbers starting at 1001 so this one is the 925th one produced.
The original Jaguar 'Operating, Maintenance & Service Handbook' is included still in it's original tan coloured case. All original numbers match and a Jaguar - Daimler Heritage Trust certificate No. 15436 is included. The car was Ziebart undersealed from new and the fully detachable hard top is a rarity.
The car has been very well maintained, including the following work:
2003 - Renewed all water hoses & clips. New fuel pump and Luminition ignition system.
2007 - Uprated starter, a service, new exhaust and new clutch master and slave cylinder
2008 - Reconditioned radiator fitted. All new shock absorbers. £3,800 complete overhaul by a specialist.
2008 - 2 new doors, head lamp panels, o/s sill, disc brakes and pads, 4 new tyres, complete respray by Jaguar specialist.
2016- New water pump, header tank and steering rack
2017- Carb service and balance on rolling road. New clutch & flywheel reface.
The car has never been raced or rallied, it drives beautifully and successfully completed 4 appearances at the Laon International Classic festival in France.
Note: This description is provided by the vendor and unless otherwise stated is 'Not Verified' by Barons or any person employed by Barons. Prospective purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any statements made, whether they be statements of fact or opinion.
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