1973 JAGUAR E-TYPE

Few British sports cars command the presence and enduring appeal of the Jaguar E-Type, and this outstanding 1973 Series 3 V12 represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of the finest examples of the model. Supplied new to the UK and remaining an original right-hand-drive home-market car, this matching-history example has been the subject of an extensive, no-expense-spared restoration undertaken in Coventry between 2015 and its completion in 2019.

Originally manufactured on 9 August 1973 and dispatched to Clark & Lambert of Eastbourne, Sussex, on 7 September 1973, this E-Type retains its original registration OHC 430M. The accompanying Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Production Record Trace Certificate confirms its factory specification, including its original manual gearbox, making it an especially desirable example of the final and most refined E-Type generation.

Today the car is presented in the timeless and highly desirable combination of Signal Red coachwork complemented by a black interior, a colour scheme that perfectly showcases Malcolm Sayer's iconic design. The quality of the restoration remains immediately evident throughout, with superb panel fit, exceptional paint finish, beautifully detailed brightwork and an engine bay prepared to an equally impressive standard. It is a car that has clearly been restored with longevity and authenticity in mind rather than simply cosmetic presentation.

The restoration was completed to an exceptionally high standard and has been supported by a comprehensive history file documenting the work carried out throughout the four-year rebuild. This extensive file accompanies the car alongside its Jaguar Heritage Certificate, adding further provenance and reassurance for its next custodian.

Adding to its originality and collectability, the car retains its original chassis plate and is supplied with its original operating, maintenance and service handbook, together with its original Jaguar book pack, features increasingly difficult to find with restored E-Types today.

In 2020, respected Jaguar Drivers' Club Midlands Area Chairman Bob Beecham inspected the car and described it as "one of the most perfectly restored cars in the United Kingdom" with the potential to become a major concours winner, reflecting both the remarkable quality of the restoration and the exceptional standard of the finished car.

Combining its UK home-market provenance, manual transmission, outstanding restoration, extensive documentation and highly desirable presentation, this Series 3 V12 is a wonderfully complete example of Jaguar's legendary grand tourer. Ready to be shown, enjoyed on the road or added to a significant collection, it represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire one of Britain's greatest sporting motor cars in truly exceptional order.