2025-11-20 17:30:17 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1973-jaguar-e-type-series-3-v12-ots-automatic-4wV ...

Seller's description:

1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 OTS Automatic

ColourBlue

Odometer 52,048 Miles

Engine size 5343cc

Transmission Automatic, 3 speed

Steering position Right Hand Drive

Seller Type Private

Haddington, Scotland, United Kingdom

Same family owned since 1974

Older full professional respray in original Azure Blue

Fitted with a new roof in 2015

£13,000 of work since 2023, including exhaust, starter motor and gearbox

Large history file including all MOTs and invoices

We’re told that this automatic car has been in the same family since 1974, with the current keeper since 2012. With that provenance, it is a great find for the Jaguar enthusiast. The car is finished in rare and factory correct Azure Blue following a repaint in 2010. The black fabric roof was renewed in 2015. Thanks to very sparing use since, the condition remains little altered. 

We are told that since 2023, £13,000 has been invested in the mechanics, including new exhaust manifold, starter motor and gearbox repairs. The vendor also advises that the car carries a large history file featuring all MOTs and many invoices. Factory paperwork is said to confirm the specification. 

The Series 3 is the sort of E-Type you can use and enjoy. This car’s provenance and recent work set it apart. 

History and Paperwork

First registered 21st March 1974 

Same family owned since 1974 we are told 

DVLA records eight registered keepers 

Current keeper since December 2012 

Private plate fitted to car is not included

2 sets of keys 

VIN number 1S2469BM

The Condition

Rare Azure Blue paintwork in good order following 2010 respray 

Some minor points to note to paintwork, such as a chip to the offside front wheel arch 

Bodywork presents well

Sits on steel wheels with chrome hub caps 

Matching Pirelli tyres fitted

Black fabric roof replaced in 2015 

Biscuit leather interior with matching boot trim in good condition 

We are told that the leather interior is original so some light wear and age are visible 

Interior features period items such as a factory three-spoke wheel and 8 8-track Radiomobile unit