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Highlights
- Very original car with matching numbers
- Stylish factory Sable over Biscuit colour scheme
- Regularly used and maintained by current keeper
- JDHT certificate to confirm specification
- History file includes original bill of sale
- Great and characterful condition
- Valid Polish technical inspection
The Appeal
Some Jaguar E-Types have been restored to ‘better than new’ condition. Some, like this car, have been sympathetically maintained and improved with the priority on preserving the lovely character of age.
A JDHT certificate confirms the provenance of this car. It was sold new in July 1972 in North America - the original bill of sale is included in the history file - and retains its stylish Sable paintwork, which was the preferred colour of Jaguar’s own Sir William Lyons. Inside you will find a very original Biscuit leather cabin.
The car retains its matching numbers specification - including relaxing automatic Borg Warner gearbox - and is in good mechanical health. It arrived in Poland in 2016 and the current keeper has thoroughly enjoyed it, clocking up 30,000kms in the intervening eight years. That regular use means the car has been properly maintained, is well sorted and reliable too.
This is a charismatic and well sorted Series III which, with its V12 motor and auto box, would make a great road trip companion.
History and Paperwork
- JDHT certificate confirms car was built in early 1972
- First registered in USA in July 1972
- Original bill of sale included
- UC chassis prefix confirms this as a USA 1972 car
- Imported to Poland from the United States in 2016
- Nearly 30,000 kilometers covered since import
- Jaguar Trust Heritage certificate confirming matching numbers
- Reported to have a valid Polish technical inspection
- Registered in Poland with white plates
- Vendor reports that the car has been renovated but never fully restored
- Regularly serviced and maintained throughout its life
The Condition
- Stylish factory-correct Sable over Biscuit colour scheme in great condition
- Paintwork is mainly original with some later renovation noted by seller
- There are a few minor marks to note in photographs to paintwork
- Bodywork presents very well with good panel fit and well kept arches and sills
- Underside in good order and car reported to have current Polish technical inspection
- Federal USA specification car with side marker lights fitted
- Chromework in good order with bright finish and no notable damage
- Sits on chrome wire wheels which are well presented with quality Michelin tyres
- Retains factory features like the 1972 model year fluted exhaust tail pipe
- USA specification Sundymn glass fitted which appears to be original
- Well kept Biscuit leather interior in unrestored, patinated condition
- There are light signs of use to the seats and trim elements to note in photographs
- These do not detract and arguably add to the car’s character
- Fitted with USA-specification air condition system which is untested
- All other controls and dials reported to work correctly
- Fitted with a period radio and rear seat belts
- Headlining and sun visors show some aging but are presentable
- Non-matching whitewall spare tyres with matching chrome wire wheel
- Dashboard is well kept, good switchgear and factory original leather-rimmed wheel
The Mechanics
- 5,344cc V12 Jaguar engine
- 3-speed automatic transmission
- Engine and gearbox reported to be matching numbers
- Regularly serviced and maintained in Poland by specialist
- Vendor reports that the car starts and drives well with no issues
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