One previous keeper; showing only 50,610 miles; dry stored patiently waiting on a new custodian to bring it gently back into the world.The Series 3 E-Type, launched in 1971, marked the final evolution of Jaguar’s most celebrated sports car.

Powered by the smooth and charismatic 5.3-litre V12, the S3 offered effortless performance, long-legged touring ability and a more refined driving experience than its predecessors.

The 2+2 Coupe, with its longer wheelbase and improved cabin space, became the grand-touring choice of the range, combining the E-Type’s unmistakable silhouette with genuine usability.This example was first registered in 1972, finished in Carmen red with a black leather interior and is now showing only 50,610 miles.

Remarkably, it remained with its original owner until the vendor acquired it in 2014.

Since then, it has been lovingly dry-stored, frozen in time rather than used, and now awaits a new custodian to bring it gently back into the world.A wholly original car, ...