£78,750
1973 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster ****** accompanied by a manual transmission, accompanied by what could be considered the ultimate cherished registration number
United Kingdom • 8 Mar 2026 • Lot 55
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1973 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster is a restored classic, notable for its manual transmission conversion and the cherished registration number '5 JAG'. Originally dispatched to New York, it has been in the UK for over 16 years and is offered without reserve.
Condition
8
The car has been restored to a high standard and presents attractively. While it's not perfect (as it's a restored vehicle), the description suggests minimal cosmetic imperfections.
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Manual
Transmission:
UD1S22826BW
Chassis No:
Odometer:
82,000 miles
5 JAG
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Registration – 5 JAG MOT – Exempt Few shapes in motoring history are as instantly recognisable as that of the Jaguar E-Type and by the time the Series III arrived in 1971 the model had evolved into a consummate grand tourer powered by Jaguar’s smooth 5.3 litre V12 engine.
Wider arches, a longer wheelbase and significantly improved refinement transformed the final generation into a highly capable high speed touring machine while retaining the elegance and presence that had made the E-Type world famous.
According to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust and XKE data records, chassis UD1S22826BW is an Open Two Seater finished in Silver with black interior and hood.
The car was built on 23 May 1973 and dispatched on 19 June 1973 to British Leyland in New York before being delivered to its first owner in Indiana, USA.
Originally equipped with automatic transmission, the car has subsequently been converted to a manual gearbox, a change widely regarded by enthusiasts as enhancing driver engag...
Points of note
£5,443
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£60,569
Median Price (Since 2020)
£263,835
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 11 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
78,312 miles
Registration Date
1973-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On May 03 2017 with 78,312 miles
Passed
On May 12 2016 with 77,624 miles
Passed
On May 08 2015 with 76,847 miles
Passed
On May 02 2014 with 76,080 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On Mar 30 2013 with 75,541 miles
Passed
On Apr 02 2012 with 74,800 miles
Passed
On Mar 22 2011 with 74,355 miles
Passed
On Mar 12 2010 with 73,705 miles
Passed
On Mar 11 2009 with 73,059 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Mar 11 2009 with 73,059 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Aug 24 2007 with 72,687 miles
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