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£65,466 (Est: £56,745 - £65,475)

1974 Jaguar E-Type V12 Cabriolet

France • 23 Mar 2026 • Lot 69

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1974 Jaguar E-Type V12 Convertible, originally sold in the US and imported to France in the early 2010s, features a rare manual transmission and a rebuilt engine by Ares. While the English Green paintwork is old, it remains attractive, as does the beige leather interior, suggesting a well-maintained but not flawless classic.

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The car is described as being in 'good overall condition' with 'English Green paintwork, though old, remains flattering, as does the beige leather interior.' This suggests moderate wear and some cosmetic imperfections, like older paint. Therefore, it aligns with a 'Good' condition rating.

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1974 Jaguar E-Type V12 Cabriolet

Serial number: UE1S253848
French collector's registration
- Engine rebuilt at Ares
- Extremely rare mechanical gearbox
The changes made to the 3rd series of E-Types concerned aesthetics as well as mechanical aspects (track widening), but it was above all the introduction of the 5.3-liter V12 engine that characterized this series.

This block was very modern for its time, breaking with the classicism of long-stroke cast-iron 6-cylinders.

Well-maintained, it proved more reliable, running remarkably smoothly and delivering powerful acceleration thanks to its 46 mkg of torque.
This Jaguar Type E V12 Cabriolet was sold new in the USA in 1974.

Imported into France in the early 2010s, it benefited from extensive engine work, including a complete rebuild of the cylinder heads and carburetors.

The gearbox was then checked, the flywheel resurfaced and the clutch replaced by the Ares workshops.

The car is in good overall condition, as evidenced by its valid ...