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1972 Jaguar E-Type Series III Roadster
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 17r
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a genuine UK-supplied, right-hand drive 1972 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12. It features a white exterior, black leather interior, automatic transmission, and benefits from an engine overhaul prior to lockdown.
Condition
7
Well cared for, minor reconditioning needed
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
1S1339BW
Chassis No:
Odometer:
61,172 miles
GHH 398L
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Genuine UK supplied right hand drive example
A low mileage and thoroughly useable E-Type
One consequence of the E-Type’s long process of development had been a gradual increase in weight, but a good measure of the concomitant loss of performance was restored in 1971 with the arrival of the sensational Series III V12.
Weighing only 80lb more than the cast-iron-block 4.2 litre XK six that it replaced, the new all-alloy, 5.3 litre, overhead camshaft V12 engine produced 272bhp, an output good enough for a top speed well in excess of 140mph.
Further good news was that the 0-100mph time of around 16 seconds made the V12 the fastest accelerating E-Type ever.
Other mechanical changes beneath the Series III’s more aggressive looking exterior included ventilated front disc brakes, anti-dive front suspension, Lucas transistorised ignition, and Adwest power-assisted steering, while automatic transmission was one of the more popular options on what was now more of a luxury Grand Tourer than out...
Points of note
£5,443
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£60,652
Median Price (Since 2020)
£263,835
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 24 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
61,150 miles
Registration Date
1972-09-26
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 25 2025 with 61,150 miles
Failed
On Jun 18 2025 with 61,144 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Minor:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jun 29 2015 with 60,420 miles
Passed
On Jun 13 2014 with 60,320 miles
Passed
On Jun 06 2013 with 60,267 miles
Passed
On Jul 23 2011 with 60,242 miles
Passed
On Jul 26 2010 with 60,184 miles
Passed
On Jul 24 2009 with 60,007 miles
Passed
On Jul 21 2008 with 69,859 miles
Passed
On Jul 09 2007 with 59,689 miles
Passed
On Jul 03 2006 with 59,602 miles
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