2014-09-06 08:52:28 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 9/6/14
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-CONVERTIBLE-1973-JAGUAR-XKE-SERIES-III-V12-CONVER ...
Opening bid US $20,000 reserve not met no bids 9 days left in auction. Buy it now price $69,000.

Sellers description:
EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A SERIES III XKE 4-SPEED CONVERTIBLE IN #301 SIGNAL RED WITH BLACK LEATHER SEATING AND ONLY 33,255 DOCUMENTED MILES AND ONE OWNER IN THE LAST 36 YEARS.

EQUIPMENT INCLUDES:
- Black Leather Seating
- Black Canvas Convertible Top
- 4-Speed Synchromesh Transmission
- 5.3 Liter V12 Engine
- Chrome Wire Wheels
- AM-FM Cassette Radio
- Air Conditioning
- Power Steering and Brakes
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Fog Lights
- Complete Factory Tool Kit
- All Books and Manuals
- New Coco Floor Mats
- Fitted Car Cover

FEATURING:
- Single Owner For Last 36 Years
- Rust Free Body
- Mostly Original Paint
- New GAHH Canvas Top and Leather Seats
- Extensive Maintenance Records
- Only 33,255 Documented Miles
- Winner of Many Jaguar Club Awards

2014-09-18 07:49:42 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 9/18/14
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-CONVERTIBLE-1973-jaguar-xke-series-iii-v-12-conve ...
Opening bid US $20,000 reserve not met no bids 9 days left in auction. Buy it now price $62,000.

Previous auction ended at $55,000 after 22 bids.

2014-12-12 10:33:43 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 12/12/14
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-XK-XKE-Jaguar-E-Type-XKE-2-owner-documented-from- ...
Car has a buy it now price of $84,995 for 20 days. Car now said to be in Mesa, Arizona. 33K miles. Previous auction ended at $48,400 after 42 bids.

Sellers description:
European Motor Studio is very proud to offer this exceptional 2 owner 1973 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster. This E-Type is finished in a gorgeous shade of Signal Red over Black Connolly leather interior. This E-Type has traveled a mere 33,330 miles from brand new and is documented back to 1977. This car left the Coventry Browns Lane factory in May of 1973 and was invoiced to North America. The car was sold new to its first on in the summer of 1973 and was then sold to its second and final owner of 1977. The car has been exceptionally well cared for seeing only a specialist for any of its needs. The car wears most of its original Signal Red paint (a few touch ups here and there on the paint) and still has an excellent shine. There are some small areas that are just starting to show very light checking (only noticeable up close). The body is in beautiful shape; there are no signs of body work or damage and absolutely no rust anywhere on the car. There is one small scrape in the paint underneath the front grille. The chrome looks to be completely original and shows beautifully with extremely minimal signs of age. The weather stripping on the bumpers are original and do show their age. The original wire wheels are exceptional and look almost new. The convertible top is brand new and fits perfectly on the car. The interior of the car is exceptional. The leather seats have been redone in correct leather and are near perfect, the carpets appear to be original and in excellent condition. The center console, dashboard and trim are all in excellent original condition showing almost no signs of wear. All of the gauges appear to be reading correctly (gas gauge is sometime sticky) including the headlight, choke, ignition and fuel light on the dashboard is all functioning. Even the clock and the radio are still functioning . The windshield wipers are working as designed, the blowers are working on the fan speeds and all of the dash and interior lights are working as designed. Turn signals, brake lights, side marker lights, headlights, interior lights, taillights and reverse lights are all working. This Jaguar starts right up with ease and once warmed up runs superb. The car idles without any issues and does not smoke upon start up or acceleration. It shifts smoothly through all of the gears and has an excellent responsive feel in the clutch. The engine pulls exceptionally strong through all of the RPM range and sounds fantastic through the quad tailpipes. The brakes have an excellent feel and do not show any signs of fade. The suspension feels nice and tight as does the steering. The car does have brand new tires and the brakes appear to be newer. This is an exceptional running and driving V12 E-Type that has been superbly well kept its entire life. The car comes with a very thick receipt binder dating back to 1977 authenticating the miles. The original owners manuals and pouch, warranty manual, radio book, passport to service book, a dealer brochure, wiring diagram and schematic, shop manual, complete original tool roll, knock off tool, original spare, and two sets of keys are all present with this exceptional E-Type. The car does have the original sun visors sitting in the trunk as well as a second chrome bar for the rear bumper which was removed but can easily be placed back on the car. This is a matching numbers E-Type Roadster that has only two documented owners from new.

2015-01-02 11:29:22 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 1/2/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-E-Type-XK-XKE-Jaguar-E-Type-XKE-2-owner-documented-from- ...
Car has a buy it now price of $84,995 for 20 days.

Previous listing received no offers.

2017-06-08 11:33:06 | Gary writes:

Recently found this listing. I am the original owner having purchased the car new at Collier Auto Sales in Orlando, Florida. I still have the original window sticker! I sold the car to a dentist in Chicago. The purchase price was $9599.90 plus delivery & handling of 354.10 for a total of $9954.00. I was wonderful to see all the photos! Thanks for the memories.

2026-02-20 14:58:15 | pauls writes:

Car returns to market 3/26

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1973-jaguar-e-type-series-3-v12-open-two-seater-n ...

Seller's description:

1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Open Two Seater

ColourRed

Odometer35,361 Miles

Engine size5343cc

Transmission Manual, 4 speed

Steering position Left Hand Drive

Seller Type Private

Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Two keepers from new until arriving in the UK: one keeper from 1977 until 2014

Just 35,000 miles from new

Single UK keeper since arriving in 2016 

Over £36,000 of work since 2017 

Work to suspension, carburettors, brakes, gearbox and servicing 

Only 2,000 miles covered since 2017 

Attractive Signal Red with black leather interior 

Late model Series 3 with desirable four-speed manual box

Voluntary MOT valid to September 2026 with no advisories

History and Paperwork

First registered in USA in 1973 

VIN number 1S22660 

First keeper in the USA until 1977

Second keeper in the USA until 2014 

UK registered October 2016 

Single UK-registered keeper 

Voluntary MOT valid to 2nd September 2026 with no advisories

35,356 miles showing on MOT and 35,361 miles showing in photos 

Factory tool roll and wheel kit as shown 

04/16 - ETYPE UK - £17,690 - brake, suspension, servicing and other work 

The Condition

Signal Red paintwork that is largely original 

Paintwork shows a few scuffs and marks typical of originality 

Federal specification car that retains USA specification lights, the bumpers have been uprated. 

Well kept bodywork with excellent panel fit as shown 

Bright chromework in very good condition 

Some age to note to front and rear bumper rubbers

Chrome wire wheels present well 

Fitted with matching quality Avon tyres

Underside as shown with no structural issues identified in MOT 

Black fabric roof fitted in 2014 and remains in excellent condition with clear screen 

Matching tonneau included

Black leather interior in very good condition with original features

Black carpets, leather seats and switchgear all well preserved

Features factory three-spoke leather wheel and period Sony stereo 

Key to this well kept 1973 E-Type’s appeal is its high level of originality. We’re told that the bright Signal Red paintwork is largely original. Likely due to this there are a few minor marks and chips to note, but nothing significant or unsightly. The bodywork, a key check on these cars, is well kept and shows good panel fit. There are no structural advisories on the current MOT. 

Inside the black leather interior with its original factory wheel and period radio is very well kept. The matching black fabric roof was reportedly replaced in 2014 and remains in good order. 

The Mechanics

5,343cc V12 engine 

Four-speed fully synchromesh gearbox 

Gearbox rebuilt in 2016, less than 2,000 miles ago 

Aluminium radiator 

Extensive mechanical work detailed above and in photos 

Very few miles since £17,690 overhaul in 2017 

Further ongoing work totalling nearly £20,000 by JAR and ETYPE UK

Regularly serviced despite sparing use, most recently in August 2024

No advisories on MOT 

Since the vendor acquired the car in 2016, it is fair to say he has taken a ‘no expense spared’ approach, using highly respected model specialists to exact an extensive mechanical overhaul to virtually every area of the car. It has covered less than 2,000 miles in that time. 

Key points include a gearbox rebuild in 2016, suspension and brake overhauls at various stages and attention to the cooling system. The carburettors have also been professionally attended to. Despite the very sparing use it has been regularly serviced, most recently in August 2024. The corresponding MOT for this time indicates the car has covered less than 1,000 miles since. 

The current voluntary MOT gives buyers extra transparency around this car’s condition. It runs to September 2026 with no advisories. 

2026-03-21 19:40:31 | Capt RD writes:

Sold £62,000 3212026