2026-08-24 15:21:58 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
www.classicdriver.com/en/car/jaguar/e-type-siii/1974/1122566

1974 Jaguar E-Type SIII
Historics Auctioneers - Pace of Autumn 2026; Ascot Racecourse, 12 September
Estimate USD 68 210 - 75 032
Registration: GCF 420N
Chassis No: 1S2209BW
Engine No: 7S12620A
Odometer: 67,000

This example represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly desirable, late-production 1974 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Automatic Roadster, presented in excellent condition with an outstanding provenance. Registered new on 16th October 1974, this vehicle represents one of the final examples built of this iconic British sportscar. It is beautifully finished in vibrant Signal Red, perfectly complemented by a contrasting Cinnamon Beige leather interior with matching carpets, a refined black Mohair soft top and gleaming chrome wire wheels. The standout feature of this E-Type is its remarkable ownership and mileage history. The vehicle has been cherished by just one owner for the last 40 years, having remained in their dedicated care since 1986. During this four-decade tenure, the car was driven a mere 7,000 miles, bringing the total odometer reading to a highly conservative 67,839 warranted miles from new. Accompanying the Jaguar is a substantial and meticulously kept history file dating back to 7th April 1986, which includes a Heritage Certificate, an old logbook and an old MoT test certificate recording the mileage at 59,553 miles at that time. The archive features a wealth of service invoices, including photographic evidence of a comprehensive bare metal repaint completed circa 1990. Demonstrating a continuous commitment to preservation, the history file also documents a major mechanical recommissioning in 2019 at a cost of approximately £10,000. More recently, in July 2026, the car underwent a fresh service and mechanical tune-up to ensure it runs as beautifully as it looks. Finding a late-series V12 Convertible combining such low mileage, long-term single ownership and a richly documented history is an incredibly rare occurrence. This usable and beautifully maintained investment-grade classic is ready for its next custodian to enjoy on the open road or display at club events. Consigned by James Good