2008-06-20 00:58:53 | jagman writes:

31,892 MILES, ON EBAY 06/08, DEALER WRITES: Offered for your consideration is this lovely 1974 Jaguar E-type Series III OTS. It is a stunning silver car that has only 31,800 original miles. Beginning collectors and serious collectors alike should consider acquiring one of these rare 4 speed V-12 E-type convertibles while they are still affordable. Good examples with proper maintenance and best options are very hard to find. This car is a wonderful color combination of bright silver exterior with original red interior. This E Type was fully serviced in our shop. This Jaguar performs as it should and looks fantastic. Fitted with chrome wire wheels this car turns heads everywhere. It sounds and drives as only a well-prepared V-12 can. Enjoy it. Drive it and watch it appreciate in value.

Paint & Body

Excellent damage free body has had one high quality repaint in the original attractive bright silver color. Paint has excellent gloss and depth. The top has been replaced and upgraded to a high quality black cloth. The chrome is in good condition showing only slight wear.

Interior

A very nice interior that completely original, complete with leather seats and has been well maintained. The unique red compliments the silver exterior very nicely. This is one of the best color combinations and ads to the elegance of the V12’s appearance. The dash is in excellent condition with all the gauges and functions working normal. The seats have dried some and have some cracks. They still look hansom, but could stand a re-trim at some point in the future.

Engine & Engine Compartment

Our technician rebuilt all four of the carburetors, resealed the cam covers and performed a major tune to insure the engine runs wonderfully and pulls hard and strong all the way through the RPM range. Most V-12 Jags are not set up correctly and it makes a difference in the experience. Clutch engages smoothly and transmission is a pleasure to shift. This one runs, drives and sounds, as it should. Car retains all its factory air conditioning but will need will need a Freon charge if you are going to utilize it.

The Bottom Side

As indicated by the photos, this car is original and shows the care that this E has experienced. Clean, accurate, completely original and correct.

Driving Impressions

Starts and runs smoothly and the exhaust makes those sounds only a V12 can generate. The clutch engages smoothly and transmission shifts nicely. The suspension is tight and absorbs bumps nicely. This particular Jaguar accelerates quickly as these vintage cars can, with 0-60 times are in the 7 sec range. This is a car that is very easy to drive has excellent brakes that stop it true and straight. The V12’s longer wheelbase gives a great ride quality and allows a longer door that makes entering and exiting the car much easier. Easy to drive around town, but really comes into its own on long tours where the power and torque can be fully explored. I have owned one of these cars and used it to take 650 mile trips to Canada multiple times in a year. The V12 was always a pleasure to drive and I looked forward to the trip due to the excellent road manners of these vintage sports cars.

Summation

This is a wonderful E-type Series III OTS 4 speed. Only 6119 lhd V12 E-Type convertibles were ever built and a large number of those cars were fitted with the pleasure robbing automatic transmission. The Series III E-Types are undervalued and have just now started to take off in the market. Finding cars that have been well taken car of thru their entire life and are equipped with the best options are the key to maximum enjoyment and future value. V12 cars always have had an allure and engine sound that guaranties future desirability. With the rise of all the Series 1 E-Type values will bring these overlooked V-12 cars back to forefront. Purchase a V12 E-Type while they are still at Austin Healey 3000 prices. This would be a great addition to any collection.

Sports Car Shop

Eugene, Oregon 97401

www.sportscarshop.com

2008-06-20 07:50:26 | pauls writes:

URL for above:
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-1974-Jaguar-E-Type-Roadster-4-Speed-AC_W0Q ...

2008-08-01 07:19:43 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 8/1/08
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-1974-Jaguar-E-Type-Roadster-4-Speed-AC_W0Q ...
Current bid $15,601 reserve not met, 8 bids, 9 days left in auction.

Previous auction ended at $37,100 reserve not met after 25 bids.

2008-08-29 08:20:57 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 8/29/08
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-1974-Jaguar-E-Type-Roadster-4-Speed-AC_W0Q ...
Car has a buy it now price $55,250, available for 9 days.

Previous listing has no offers.

2015-02-27 23:36:12 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 2/27/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-Other-XKE-Classic-1974-Jaguar-E-Type-XKE-/191524158855
Car has a buy it now price of $94,500 for 20 days. Car now said to be in Liberty Hill, Texas. 32k miles.

Sellers description:
This car has been in the same family since it was purchased new Original sales documentation from Dealer purchased from. Documented by family including ACTUAL DOCUMENTED LOW MILES Rare V12 with 4 sp and factory AC. Paint & Body - The body is in very good condition and the great color combination of the bright silver exterior (one repaint in original laquer silver, and original red leather interior is still in to good of condition to replace, shows some fading from the past 46 years(It is only original ONCE), the color combination truly highlights this fine rare XKE. This Jaguar performs as it should and looks fantastic, and with its fitted with the original chrome wire wheels this car turns heads everywhere. Excellent damage free body; the paint has excellent gloss and depth. The top has been replaced and upgraded to a high quality black cloth. The chrome is in good condition showing only slight wear. Interior. The dash is in excellent condition with all the gauges and functions working normal. Engine & Engine Compartment - The two carburetors have been rebuilt, the cam covers have been resealed and a major tune-up was performed to insure the engine runs wonderfully and pulls hard and strong all the way through the RPM range. The clutch engages smoothly and the transmission is a pleasure to shift. This one runs, drives and sounds, as it should. Car retains all its factory air conditioning but will need will need a Freon charge if you are going to utilize it. This car sounds and drives as only a well-prepared V-12 can. The Bottom Side - As indicated by the photos, this car is original and shows the care that this E has experienced. Clean, accurate, completely original and correct. Driving Impressions - Starts and runs smoothly and the exhaust makes those sounds only a V12 can generate. The clutch engages smoothly and transmission shifts nicely. The suspension is tight and absorbs bumps nicely. This is a car that is very easy to drive has excellent brakes that stop it true and straight. The V12's longer wheelbase gives a great ride quality and allows a longer door that makes entering and exiting the car much easier. Easy to drive around town, but really comes into its own on long tours where the power and torque can be fully explored. Summation - This is a wonderful E-type Series III OTS 4 speed. Finding one owner cars that have been well taken of thru their entire life and are equipped with the best options are the key to maximum enjoyment and future increasing value. V12 cars always have had an allure and engine sound that guaranties future desirability.

2015-03-12 10:10:03 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 3/12/15
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-Other-Classic-1974-Jaguar-E-Type-/191534529461
Car has a buy it now price of $94,500 for 20 days.

Previous listing had no offers.

2023-06-20 20:20:36 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.lesanciennes.com/annonce/jaguar-type-e-series-3-v12-5-3l-1974-a603996&q=Jaguar

Seller's description:

Mileage: 33,564 km

Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3 Convertible

This E-Type belongs to the last series of the E-Type, namely the 3 series.

This Series 3 E-Type is equipped with the powerful 5.3 liter V12 engine mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox.

In addition, the car has the original air conditioning. Also the color combination really splashes this car, original lacquered silver with original red leather interior, a great combination.

The car is in good overall condition, the mounting seams are neat, the chrome is nice and everything works properly.

The car currently has a Dutch registration and is the ideal summer cruiser with the roof open.