2026-01-21 13:45:13 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.lesanciennes.com/annonce/jaguar-type-e-serie-3-v12-5-3l-1973-a816680

Seller's description:

Mileage: 43,000 km

Plethore Cars presents this 1973 Jaguar E-Type Series III 5.3L!

Exterior: Red

Interior: Beige Leather

A stunning Jaguar E-Type V12 Series III, 2+2 Coupe version, in a truly captivating configuration: red exterior, mustard beige Connolly leather interior.

This exceptional example has been completely restored to mint condition, both mechanically and aesthetically, and is presented today in pristine condition.

Imported new to the United States in January 1973, it was repatriated to Europe and then meticulously restored in Germany before being imported to France. A full appraisal was carried out in February 2015 by Jean-Pierre Cornu, a certified expert in prestige vehicles, setting the market value at €100,000 including VAT.

Technical Specifications

Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 2+2

Year: 1973 (Manufactured: December 19, 1972)

Chassis: UD1S74286BW

Engine: 7S 9565 LA – V12 5.3L (Matching Numbers)

Transmission: Automatic

Taxable Horsepower: 31 CV (French tax horsepower)

Body: 2-door coupe, factory 4 seats

Exterior Color: Red (No Matching Color)

Interior: Mustard beige Connolly leather

Dashboard: Motolita varnished wood

Steering Wheel: Motolita wood

Wheels: 15" Dunlop chrome wire wheels

Tires: New Vredestein (215/65 R15 front and rear)

General Condition

Mechanical: Original V12 engine, overhauled, in perfect working order, smooth automatic transmission, power brakes, precise rack and pinion steering.

Body: Flawless, vibrant red paint, perfect panel gaps, sound bodywork free of corrosion.

Interior: Leather upholstery restored to its original condition (Connolly mustard beige), new light brown wool carpets, mustard beige fabric headliner, concours condition.

Wood Trim and Chrome: Excellent condition, true to original specifications.

Wheels/Rims: Restored Dunlop chrome wire wheels, like new.

History & Provenance

Vehicle delivered new in the United States (British Leyland New York – January 24, 1973)

Repatriated to Europe and fully restored

Imported to France by CTS Groupe (Châteauneuf-Grasse) in January 2015

Inspected by Jean-Pierre Cornu on February 15, 2015

Jaguar Heritage Certificate confirming the car's authenticity and conformity