2022-11-21 15:34:05 | Harry Stevens writes:

Lot 646 at Anglia Car Auctions of Kings Lynn sale of Classic Cars on 5 November 2022. Sold for £58,860. Catalogue description below.
www.angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic-auctions/2555-05-Nov-2022/284-1-1971-jaguar- ...;

This E Type was one of the first Series 3 roadsters produced. It was dispatched to Henlys London in September 1971. Finished in its original colour of Regency Red with Black trim, this lovely Series 3 V12 roadster has been subject to an older restoration. It comes with a Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate, original handbook, wallet and wall chart. The mileage is recorded at 51,000. The DVLA registration number is unknown and accordingly the purchaser will need to apply to re-register the Jaguar.

2023-07-14 12:03:36 | Harry Stevens writes:

Sold by Classic Cars of Wirral in June 2023. Seller's description below.

www.classiccarsofwirral.co.uk/vehicle/name/bmw-3-series-convertible-uk-car-manua ...

Here is a very early Series 3 E Type V12 convertible. Right Hand Drive original UK car with the desirable and rarer 4 speed manual gearbox. Finished in Regency Red with contrasting Black leather interior. Chrome wire wheels, Black soft top, bespoke tonneau cover, original book pack and original tools. The accompanying Heritage Certificate states this is chassis number 1S1016, the 16th RHD series 3 to come off the production line on 23rd August 1971.Distributed by Henlys London on 13th September 1971 to H R Owen. At some point the car found its way to Germany where it remained for some time until the owner passed away. Unfortunately during this time the history was lost so when the car returned to the UK the DVLA had no record of the original registration number. We unsuccessfully tried to find the original registration number, so the DVLA have issued an age related number.

As the car was not used for some time we have recommissioned it by cleaning out the fuel tank and lines, fitted a new fuel pump, stripped and rebuilt the carburettors. Also a new high torque starter fitted and the car was prepared for a new MoT. This is a super solid car with no visible signs of rust, panel gaps are excellent, paint is superb with no flaws apart from the odd stone chip. All gauges work correctly except the rev counter which can be eractic at times. Carpets are excellent and the leather, although not new, looks like the original leather with no rips or tears, and is still soft. Seat foams also appear good with the exception of the passenger head rest which sags. Mechanically the car is sound with excellent oil pressure. The cooling fans cycle as they should, the gearbox is precise, and the clutch is good with plenty of feel. The mileage sows 51,816 which is believed to be correct but cannot be authenticated.