2015-08-28 20:40:13 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 9/15
www.silverstoneauctions.com/1974-jaguar-e-type-series-iii-v12-roadster-just-1900 ...

Auction description:
The Salon Privé Sale 2015
1974 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster, Just 19,500miles from new Lot
No.: 252
Registration: BNP 33M
Chassis Number: 1S2267
Engine Number: 7S13290SB
Number of cylinders: 12
CC: 5434cc
Year of Manufacture: 1974
Estimate (£): 95,000 - 115,000

The derivative offered here is the final execution of the fabled 'E', the Series III with a V12 powerplant that delivers the most thrilling drive when mated to the five-speed manual gearbox as is the case here. Having travelled fewer than 20,000 miles from new and offered in largely unmolested condition, this is a rare treat. Mix-in to the equation its sublime original colour scheme of Azure Blue with a contrasting Cinnamon leather interior and we're hooked!

Sold new in May 1974 to Trutite Fasteners Ltd of Stourport-on-Severn, this coveted E-Type travelled 14,000 miles before passing to Northern Irishman and popular veteran racer, Tommy D. Reid in June 1976. Tommy was a racing car collector who started in Formula Junior and raced and hill climbed sports cars extensively in Ireland. He kept 'BNP 33M' until 2008 being largely home maintained but little used amassing just 4,000miles in his ownership from 1976 to 2009 when it was sold to UK & Irish Jaguar specialist dealer, Robert Hughes. A full pre-sale inspection by highly respected engineer K.J.C Bell was undertaken in May 2009, Ken Bell being the Technical Adviser for Jaguar Enthusiasts Club and International Technical Adviser on all pre 1984 Jaguar cars, and he concluded that the mileage was likely indeed genuine.

On acquisition in 2009, Robert Hughes conducted a full bare-metal repaint to a high standard with photographic evidence amongst the substantial history file, and this was only carried out because of mild fading and a few chips. Upon completion, and still retaining its original Cinnamon interior and carpets, the car was sold to our vendor, a fastidious collector who in turn has used the car lightly for fewer than 1,500 miles yet kept it well maintained by Jaguar specialists, E-Type UK. in Kent.

Service records for this special V12 include Robert Hughes in April 2009 at 18,069 miles upon sale to our vendor, before E-Type UK in April 2011 at 18,974 miles, again in May 2012 at 19,095 miles, again in May 2013 at 19,158 miles and once more for a full service, replacement discs and pads, plus an MOT in May 2014 at 19,386 miles. Immediately prior to cataloguing, this coveted car was presented once more to E-Type UK for an annual service at just 19,420miles and is offered with a current MOT valid until May 2016.

This special E-Type is offered with a very extensive history file including all the original owners manuals, book pouch, two sets of keys, some MOTs, and photographic evidence of the car's repaint in 2009. Not to be missed....

2016-04-28 14:15:17 | Harry Stevens writes:

For sale at E Type UK of Hadlow. A superb UK RHD series 3 V12 OTS presented in azure blue with a cinnamon leather interior. Having only just covered 19,000 miles since 1974, this E Type could be considered one of the finest examples available. It has been extremely well maintained with no expense spared. It has many original Jaguar features including the original trim and carpet.

It has only had three owners from new with the second owner owning it for 33 years. There is an extensive history file including all the original owner's manuals, MOT's and the heritage certificate. It had a professional bare metal re-spray a few years ago. The work was carried out due to mild fading and chipping and in an endeavour to maintain future value. Maintained by E Type UK for the past few years, it has been serviced annually and covered less than a 1,000 miles since 2009. £130,000.