1971 JAGUAR E-TYPE

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at CarFest 2026 - Sunday on Sunday the 30th of August, The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN.

The Series 3 arrived in 1971 as the final and most muscular evolution of Malcolm Sayer's E-Type, its flagship 2+2 fixed head coupé bringing a V12 engine and a longer wheelbase for genuine four-seat practicality

This home market example, finished in Silver with a black leather interior and a factory-fitted sliding sunroof, was delivered new by Henlys Jaguar of London on 26/10/1971 and shows just three owners from new, including former professional golfer and television presenter, Peter Alliss

Power comes from the 5.3-litre V12, factory-fitted with an automatic gearbox before being upgraded in period to the more desirable manual transmission

While subject to a documented restoration in 1990, a comprehensive recommissioning was carried out in July 2020 by Butlin & Sons, respected E-Type specialists, covering the exhaust, cooling and fuel systems, brakes and tyres. Further work followed in March 2025 with Ed Watson & Co, including a full service, a rebuilt cooling system and an overhauled steering rack with the odometer currently displaying 27,408 miles

The history file includes detailed invoices from both specialists totalling in excess of £12,000, along with MOT Certificates dating back to 1987

In conclusion, offered here is a well-sorted and attractive E-Type in it’s final Series 3 form with the desirable combination of a sonorous V12 and manual gearbox