Not Sold (Est: £60,000 - £70,000)
1974 Jaguar E-Type Series III Roadster
Dore & Rees • UK • 12 Sept 2026
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1974 Jaguar E-Type Series III Roadster
UK • 12 Sept 2026 • Lot 124
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A remarkably original, low-mileage 1974 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12, owned by the same family for 48 years. This Heather with Burgundy interior example boasts only 23,000 miles and has received regular maintenance and a significant recommissioning in 2018, making it a highly desirable classic.
Condition
8
The car is described as exceptionally original and low mileage (23,000 miles). It has been regularly maintained and underwent significant recommissioning in 2018 and further servicing in 2019 and 2022. While the convertible roof has been replaced, the car is otherwise largely unrestored. This indicates excellent mechanical condition with minimal cosmetic imperfections requiring only minor reconditioning.
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23,000 miles
ALG 700M
1974
Auction
Automatic
RHD
United Kingdom
Not Sold (Est: £60,000 - £70,000)
1974 Jaguar E-Type Series III Roadster
Dore & Rees • UK • 12 Sept 2026
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Description
Exceptionally original low mileage example - One family owner for 48 years
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 wi...
Price Analysis vs Other E-Type Series III Roadsters
£5,443
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£59,789
Median Price (Since 2020)
£263,835
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 14th Sept 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
23,783 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 15th Sept 2026, 23,783 miles
Passed
On 4th Aug 2023, 23,309 miles
Passed
On 16th May 2013, 18,529 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- lock wire broken on nsr suspension bush
Failed
On 16th May 2013, 18,529 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
User Entered:
- lock wire broken on nsr suspension bush
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