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Not Sold (Est: £37,000 - £42,000)

1973 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 Manual gearbox & magnificent V12 power

United Kingdom • 30 May 2026 • Lot 131

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AI Listing Summary

This UK-supplied 1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 2+2 V12 manual coupe in Signal Red with Black leather is a rare and desirable example, featuring a documented restoration history and significant recent mechanical servicing. It offers a blend of iconic style and V12 performance, with an attractive patina and potential for further development.

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Condition 

7

The car has undergone a comprehensive restoration in 1989 and has been professionally refinished. The original interior is in place and presents well with an attractive patina. Recent mechanical work totaling over £3,428 has been completed, including timing-belt and water pump replacement. While the car presents exceptionally well and has benefitted from careful dry storage, the restoration was in 1989 and it requires some development to reach concours standard, placing it in the 'Very Good' category.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

1S5 020 BW

Odometer:

55,925 miles

Reg Number:

RLJ 638M

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Having had just seven former keepers, the current owner has enjoyed the car since 2022.

The car is understood to have undergone a comprehensive restoration in 1989, supported by extensive invoices and a detailed photographic record documenting the bare metal renovation and repaint carried out at c.51,000 miles.

Today, the car presents exceptionally well, with a wonderfully honest character and an attractive patina throughout.

Particularly noteworthy is what we believe to be the original Black leather interior, which remains in place and lends the car a level of authenticity and charm that is often lost in over-restored examples.

Mechanically, the car has benefitted from significant recent expenditure totalling more than £3,428 in 2025.

Works completed include routine servicing alongside replacement belts, inspection and refurbishment of fuel lines and pumps, carburettor attention, as well as power steering and exhaust work, ensuring the car remains enjoyable and usable on modern r...

Points of note

£4,788

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£36,425

Median Price (Since 2020)

£170,660

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