2026-07-02 14:32:55 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1973-jaguar-e-type-series-3-v12-ots-nJrQen

1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 OTS

Colour Bronze

Odometer64,500 Miles

Engine size 5343cc

Transmission Manual, 4 speed

Steering position Right Hand Drive

Seller Type Private

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

2019 bare metal respray in light champagne metallic with matching hard top

Highly presented car with well-kept panels, paintwork and underside 

One of 1,872 RHD OTS cars with the desirable manual gearbox

Large history file dating back to 1986, accompanied by a Jaguar heritage certificate

In current ownership for 10 years with regular servicing throughout

Fitted with recent chrome wire wheels and Pirelli tyres

The Appeal

The vendor acquired it in 2016 and quickly set about a full bare metal respray in the current light champagne gold metallic, including that vanishingly rare hard top. He added a set of quality chrome wires and new Pirelli tyres to complete the aesthetic.

We’re told that the car comes with history dating back to 1986. In recent years, the car has been used sparingly but serviced regularly up to August 2025. It is fitted with electronic ignition. 

This is one of the prettiest Series 3s we’ve seen in a while, with condition to match. It arrived in perfect time for sunnier weather. 

The vendor says: 

“This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cars to be produced. The hard top and colour accentuate its sleek lines. The v12 burble from the four fan exhaust is addictive. It drives like a grand tourer and a sports car. This is an original UK RHD car with a manual transmission and a hard top, with low verified mileage for its age. would advise those interested to view the car in the flesh. Then you will understand why Enzo Ferrari called it the most beautiful car ever.”

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1976 in the United Kingdom

Factory built in 1973 and first registered in Northern Ireland in 1973 

Colour change from yellow to silver recorded in August 1980 

DVLA records car as silver which the buyer may wish to update 

Original UK right-hand drive car with manual gearbox and factory-fitted hardtop

VIN number 1S2120 

Current keeper since October 2016 

Large history file of servicing and maintenance dating back to 1986

Previous MOTs substantiate the 64,500-mile odometer reading (unwarranted)

Regularly serviced since 2016, with last service carried out in August 2025

Jaguar heritage certificate included to confirm provenance

MOT exempt

V5C

The vendor says: 

“Large history file going back to 1986. Previous MOTs to substantiate mileage, as well as comprehensive servicing and maintenance records from previous owners, in the past 10 years under my tenure, I have had the car serviced regularly regardless of its limited use. The car also possesses a Jaguar heritage certificate to confirm its provenance.”

The Condition

Bare metal respray carried out in 2017 from silver to its current colour

Vendor reports paintwork retains its lustre with no signs of rust, scrapes, scuffs or dings

Underside appears solid with no telltale signs of welding, we are told 

Original factory chrome hubcap wheels upgraded by the current owner 

Fitted with chrome wire wheels with new Pirelli tyres since 2017

Very rare factory-fitted hardtop included with stand

Vendor describes the hard top as being in stunning condition

Period-correct four-fan-tail exhaust fitted

Black folding fabric roof in good order as shown

Black leather seats reported to be in very good condition with no rips

Black carpets reported to be in great condition

All switchgear works correctly and presents well

Fitted with classic-style digital radio and wood-rimmed steering wheel 

The vendor says: 

“In 2017, it had a bare metal respray from silver to its current colour. This was done only because I did not think silver accentuated the gorgeous lines of this vehicle. The lustre is still there, with no signs of rust. There are no scrapes, scuffs, or dings, and I would advise viewing before bidding again, if possible, to substantiate my claims about its appearance. Underneath appears solid, with absolutely no telltale signs of welding. The car has the period-correct four-fan tail exhaust. When I purchased the car, I upgraded the chrome hubcap wheels to top-quality chrome wheels with new tyres, which still look as new as the day they were fitted. The car comes with a very rare factory-fitted hardtop, which looks stunning.”

“The black leather seats have held up remarkably better than most, with no rips in the seats. The carpets also appear to be in great health. All the switchgear works as it should and presents very well.”

The Mechanics

5,343cc V12 engine

Four-speed manual transmission

Electronic ignition fitted for improved efficiency and reliability

Both fuel pumps have been recently replaced

Serviced regularly since 2016 and recently in August 2025 

Described by the vendor as mechanically in fine fettle following its most recent service

The vendor says: 

“There is a large history file of services going back to 1986. It has been regularly serviced since my ownership, with the last full service carried out in August. 2025. Mechanically, it's as good as it gets, and drives superbly. I have had electronic ignition fitted for efficiency and reliability, and recently had both fuel pumps replaced. The manual gearbox is a delight and has enough low-down power to pull from standing in 3rd gear