Supplied new by Henlys of London on 03/05/1974, this original UK-market, right-hand drive, Series 3 Roadster is powered by Jaguar's magnificent 5.3-litre V12 and, importantly, is equipped with the desirable manual gearbox Purchased new through his company by the gentleman who remains the current registered keeper, and subsequently transferred into his personal name for private use in December 1976.

Remarkably, the V5C records just one former registered keeper Indicating just 32,804 miles at the time of cataloguing, service books containing 31 service stamps, together with the Operations and Service Handbook, Sales and Service Facilities in the United Kingdom handbook Finished in its delightful factory colour of Lavender Blue, representing Jaguar's push into bold, unconventional 1970s colours alongside shades like Greensand and Turquoise.

Because it was highly polarising at launch, few buyers ordered it, making original Lavender -painted E-Types incredibly rare and highly sought afte...