2014-07-02 09:02:32 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 7/14
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Auction description:
Lot number 40
Estimate £30,000 - £33,000
Description Jaguar E-Type S3 V12 Manual Coupe
Registration TGJ 238M
Year 1973
Colour British Racing Green
Engine size 5,343 cc
Chassis No. 1S51972
Engine No. 7S12631SA

This British Racing Green example has the desirable manual gearbox and has only covered some 39,700 miles from new in the hands of just five owners. As documents in the substantial history file confirm, it was supplied new via HR Owen of London to Roger Caton of Wolverhampton in August 1973 with 9 stamps in the original Passport to Service book up to 30,032 miles in May 2009.

With just two owners since 1990, it has only been very sparingly used by both of them, clocking up less than 1,000 miles in the last five years. In 2009 it received a fair amount of expenditure including a new exhaust fan-tail, a Toad security system, an uprated starter motor and a new carpet set. Other documents suggest that the bodywork had previously received some light restoration in the early 1990s.

In November last year it was treated to a major bout of fettling when many engine seals and gaskets were replaced (so it does not leak oil); all four rear shocks were fitted with new springs to restore the correct ride height; the front wheels were aligned; it was serviced and had new plugs and leads fitted, the bill for this lot being £1,758.

Appearing to be in very smart condition throughout and driving beautifully as we manouevred it for these pictures, it is currently on SORN but has an MOT until August. Fitted with a Webasto sunroof for open air summer motoring, this low-mileage matching numbers E-Type looks excellent value at the guide price suggested.

2014-07-20 04:00:54 | Anonymous writes:

Sold for £29,000 plus commission

2016-09-23 03:56:17 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction 9/16
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Auction description:
Lot number 94
Sale Price £38,500
Make & Model Jaguar E-Type S3 V12 Coupe Manual
Registration TGJ 238M
Year 1973
Colour British Racing Green
Engine Size 5,343 cc
Chassis No. 1S51972
Engine No. 7S12631SA
Documents V5C; due to have fresh MOT; invoices etc

This British Racing Green example has the desirable manual gearbox and has only covered some 40,500 miles from new in the hands of just six owners. As documents in the substantial history file confirm, it was supplied new via HR Owen of London to Roger Caton of Wolverhampton in August 1973 with 9 stamps in the original Passport to Service book up to 30,032 miles in May 2009.

The vendor acquired the car just over two years ago as a retirement present to himself and promptly handed it over to marque specialists XJ Motor Services of Surrey for a thorough going-over to sort out any niggles. Around £4,000 later it was deemed good to go with a new water pump, ReOpus ignition upgrade, new battery plus various other items. Said to run and drive beautifully, it has endured London traffic in the recent sweltering summer with no problems whatsoever, is due to be driven to the Goodwood Revival shortly before the auction and will then be driven from Surrey to Brightwells in time for the sale so the odometer may have just ticked over the 41,000 mark by then.

The history file shows that in November 2013 it was treated to a major bout of fettling when many engine seals and gaskets were replaced (so it does not leak oil); all four rear shocks were fitted with new springs to restore the correct ride height; the front wheels were aligned; it was serviced and had new plugs and leads fitted, the bill for this lot being £1,758. In 2009 it was treated to a new exhaust fan-tail, a Toad security system, an uprated starter motor and a new carpet set. Other documents suggest that the bodywork had previously received some light restoration in the early 1990s.

Fitted with a Webasto sunroof for open air summer motoring, this low-mileage, matching numbers E-Type is due to have a fresh MOT in time for the sale and is ready to enjoy right away.

2016-09-30 18:21:38 | pauls writes:

Sale Price £38,500

2022-02-09 10:20:04 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 3/22

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Auction description:

Wed, 16th Mar 2022 13:00

Imperial War Museum, Duxford

1973 Jaguar E Type Series 3 V12 Coupe

Estimate £40,000 - £50,000

Registration No: TGL238M

Chassis No: 1S12631SA [typo engine no.]

MOT: August 2022

British Racing Green V12 E Type Coupe in excellent condition

Odometer showing only 41000 miles backed up by original service book

Extensive paperwork file including all of the original owners manuals

Numerous receipts for specialist work carried out over the last 60 years

Tailored car cover and service kit included with this matching numbers car

Supplied with a current V5C together and a few old MOTs

This matching numbers British Racing Green V12 Coupe first supplied by H R Owen on the 28th August 1973 has the desirable manual gearbox, a Webasto sunroof and comes with its original owner's manual including the extra wiring diagram and maintenance chart, and even a parts catalogue. The recorded mileage is a credible 41009 miles and the service record shows 11 services suggesting this is correct. The PDI service was carried out on the 30th August 1973 at 180 miles by the supplying dealer H R Owen with subsequent services at 1727 miles, 4173 miles, 7302 miles, 12500 miles, 26407 miles, 28655 miles, 30032 miles, 31850 miles, 39664 miles and 40239 over the next 50 years, all recorded in the original Jaguar 'Passport To Service' book. Also included are 12 MOTs starting in April 2009 at 38768 miles up until the current one at 40811 miles as well as numerous receipts for work carried on the car. In 2009 it was treated to a new fantail exhaust, an uprated starter motor and a Toad security system, 2010 saw a new carpet set and 2013 a £1758 overhaul including 4 new rear springs to correct the rear ride height. In the next few years maintenance was entrusted to XJ Motor services with invoices for almost £5000 worth of work including a new water pump and a RE Opus ignition upgrade. Also included in the sale is a tailored car cover and a spares kit including spark plugs and a full set of hoses. A rare chance to acquire a genuine low mileage E Type with all its documentation in place, supplied with a current V5C and, even though not required by law, a MOT until the 1st August 2022.

2022-10-26 06:48:55 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 10/22

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Auction description:

1973 Jaguar Model E-Type V12

Colour British Racing Green

Odometer 41,040 Miles

Engine size 5343

Auction DetailsSeller Type Private

Location Hertfordshire

Country United Kingdom

Solid and smart V12 E-Type

Genuine low mileage

Substantial file of bills and receipts

Rare manual transmission

UK RHD example with matching numbers

This one is one of the very last examples – a 1973 2+2 Coupé in traditional British Racing Green, and equipped with Jaguar’s wonderful 5.3-litre V12 engine. It’s also unusual in that it’s a manual, a rare find in a 2+2. 

The E-Type comes with lots of history right back to its original owner and has been in the hands of collectors for more than 30 years. It has seen some restoration and repair work throughout its life, but is largely original and comes with a superb tan-coloured interior. 

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

First supplied by H R Owen on the 28th of August 1973 

Huge history file across three folders

Original book pack

Jaguar/British Leyland Passport to Service

Old photographs

Masses of bills and invoices

Invoices back to the 1990s

Lubrication chart

Parts manual

Handbook

Certified TOAD immobiliser

Extensive paperwork file including all original manuals

Believed genuine low 41,000 mileage backed up by service book

Numerous receipts for specialist work carried out over the last 49 years

Tailored genuine Jaguar car cover and service kit

This car’s history file is extensive and appears to back up a genuine mileage of just over 41,000. The PDI service was carried out on the 30th August 1973 at 180 miles by the supplying dealer, H R Owen, with subsequent services at 1,727 miles, 4,173 miles, 7,302 miles, 12,500 miles, 26,407 miles, 28,655 miles, 30,032 miles, 31,850 miles, 39,664 miles and 40,239 over the next 49 years, all recorded in the original Jaguar 'Passport To Service' book. 

Also included are 12 MOTs starting in April 2009 at 38,768 miles up until the most recent one at 40,811 miles in 2021, as well as numerous receipts for work carried on the car. In 2009 it was treated to a new fantail exhaust, an uprated starter motor and a Toad security system, 2010 saw a new carpet set and 2013 a £1,758 overhaul including 4ournew rear springs to correct the rear ride height. In the next few years, maintenance was entrusted to XJ Motor Services with invoices for almost £5,000 worth of work including a new water pump and a RE Opus ignition upgrade. 

Also included in the sale is a tailored car cover and a spares kit including spark plugs and a full set of hoses. Although not required, it had a no advisory MOT until August 2022.

THE INTERIOR

Original tan leather upholstery

Seats in very good condition with minimal wear to driver’s seat

Modern audio upgrade

Original tools and folding rear seat

Webasto sunroof

Inside, the E-Type is in good overall condition with its original beige leather seats in excellent order and matching carpets in good condition. The door cards and headlining are in good order, as is the rear load bay and spare wheel hatch, where the original tools are concealed. 

A particularly appealing feature is the car’s full-length Webasto sunroof – it’s watertight and in full working order.

It has a modern USB radio fitted and all of the dials and controls work as they ought to, while the overall condition of the cabin is generally very good, with a vast bank of switches and a smart three-spoke sports steering wheel. 

THE EXTERIOR 

Repainted in the 1990s

Some underbody repairs

Knock-on wire wheels

Minor pitting to chrome

The upper body was restored in the late 1990s and has stood up well to the past two-and-a-half decades with no major issues. The paint is good other than some fading in areas and some very minor swirls and chips – despite these minor imperfections, it’s a good-looking car and presents very well indeed, sitting on 60-spoke chrome wire wheels and with good tyres all-round.

Some of the chrome is slightly pitted but easily liveable with, but all of the trim in in good order and presents well. Underneath, there are signs of previous welded repairs to the floorpans and rear suspension mounting areas but the repairs appear strong and have been wax-protected for long-term peace of mind.

THE MECHANICS 

5.3-litre V12

Four-speed manual with overdrive

Starts and runs well

Jaguar’s mighty V12 is an impressive engine and this one appears to be a great example, starting on the button and running smoothly, with good oil pressure. It has a full service history to 40,239 miles and the MOT history shows minimal annual milage over the past 16 years. 

2023-02-17 08:58:31 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

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Seller's description:

41,042 miles (indicated)

manual

RHD

British Racing Green

Biscuit leather

5.3L V12

VIN1S51972

private Sale

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Seller Whybird1980

An elegant classic British sports car, finished in a timeless colour combination, presented in smart and solid condition. 

Under the bonnet is a naturally aspirated 5.3-litre V12, delivering around 314bhp and 349lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels through the rare four-speed manual transmission with overdrive.  

An original UK-delivered example, this is a genuine and matching-numbers right-hand-drive 2+2 FHC. 

This E-Type’s low mileage of 41,042 miles is believed to be genuine, and is supported by an extensive history file.