
Not Sold (Est: £38,000 - £42,000)
1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Coupe
United Kingdom • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 64
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Coupe is a rarer, home-market example, notable for its refurbished Webasto sunroof, manual transmission, and believed original color scheme. Displaying approximately 84,000 miles and benefiting from recent mechanical work by Jaguar specialists, it's offered with a large history file, pointing to a well-maintained classic.

Condition
7
The car is described as exceedingly well-maintained with recent mechanical work completed by Jaguar specialists, suggesting it's in good mechanical order. Cosmetically, it's believed to have its original Old English White bodywork and black leather interior, which indicates originality but also potential wear for a car of this age. The presence of chrome wire wheels and the mention of a large history file further suggest care. However, the description also implies that, while well-maintained, minor wear is likely present, meriting a 'Very Good' rating.
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Manual
Transmission:
1S51262
Chassis No:
Odometer:
84,000 miles
NHW 476L
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
“A good V12 Jaguar E-type is a remarkably sophisticated and usable ’70s performance car – and it’s not expensive to keep it that way.” Classic & Sports Car Last of the iconic line, the Jaguar E-type Series III was introduced in 1971.
Longer, wider and more comfortable than its predecessors, the newcomer blurred the lines between sports car and grand tourer.
Powered by a turbine-smooth all-alloy SOHC 5343cc V12 engine allied to either Jaguar four-speed manual or Borg Warner three-speed automatic transmission, the refined manner in which it performed simply blew road testers away; contemporary road tests spoke of 0-60mph in 6.4 seconds and 150mph.
Benefiting from a broader track, ventilated disc brakes, power-assisted rack and pinion steering, and Lucas transistorised ignition, the Series III was visually distinguished by its 'egg-crate' grille, flared wheel arches and purposeful quad-exhaust pipes.
Available in Fixed-Head Coupe (2+2-seater) or Roadster (2-seater) guises, it remained...
Points of note
£4,788
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£36,920
Median Price (Since 2020)
£170,660
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 01 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
83,821 miles
Registration Date
1972-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On May 20 2024 with 83,821 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Failed
On May 20 2024 with 83,821 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Position lamp not working all four (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jun 02 2023 with 83,505 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Passed
On Apr 22 2022 with 83,165 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Apr 15 2021 with 83,119 miles
Passed
On Apr 23 2020 with 82,979 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Passed
On Apr 08 2019 with 81,022 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked outside of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Passed
On Apr 21 2018 with 80,554 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen damaged outside of zone A but not seriously affecting view of the road ahead
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Apr 18 2017 with 78,737 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- uneven tyre wear front
- windscreen cracked n/s
Passed
On Apr 28 2016 with 77,150 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- damage to windscreen in swept area but not in drivers view of the road.
Passed
On Apr 28 2015 with 73,732 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Non obligatory mirror damaged
Passed
On Mar 05 2013 with 69,959 miles
Passed
On Oct 03 2011 with 69,826 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Passed
On Oct 07 2010 with 68,510 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Oct 27 2009 with 68,086 miles
Passed
On Oct 30 2008 with 67,977 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Passed
On Nov 01 2007 with 66,972 miles
Passed
On Oct 31 2006 with 66,690 miles
Passed
On Oct 26 2005 with 65,930 miles

























