2014-03-27 00:16:02 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 4/14
www.silverstoneauctions.com/jaguar-e-type--series-3--v12-roadster-3414

Auction description:
The Restoration Show Sale
1972 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster
Lot No.: TBA

Registration: PAT 763G
Chassis Number: 1S1588
Engine Number: 7S7938SA
Number of cylinders: 12
CC: 5343cc
Year of Manufacture: 1972
Estimate (£): 24,000 - 28,000

This highly original Series 3 V12 Roadster was manufactured on 23rd October 1972 in its original colour combination of Azure Blue with black interior. It was delivered new to Henlys of London in manual specification to a Miss Margaret Vera Hind of Ruddington. Since then the car has had seven further keepers, the current owner acquiring PAT 763G in 2000 from marque specialists, The E-Type Centre. Since then he has covered 16,000 miles "of most enjoyable motoring." The current mileage is reading 74,500, which is believed to be genuine.

Accompanying the car is a significant history file detailing previous owners, bills, invoices, old MoT certificates and letters between owners. Although not supplied with a hood, the car boasts a rare hard-top, which is also finished in Azure blue. Since purchasing the vehicle, the current owner has carried out a number of major improvements. From 2008-2011 some of the following works were carried out: a new propshaft fitted, differential rebuilt, gearbox rebuilt, new clutch assembly, brake servos and master cylinders replaced and ignition system replaced along with the starter motor. There is a full breakdown of costs since 2000, which total £33,332.

The originality of this car is best demonstrated by the original interior trim and seats, which show a lovely patina and are a rare sight in today's market. This example is an ideal classic car to be used and enjoyed or an incredible basis for a show-winning restoration. Either way, it offers superb value at today's guide price.

2014-04-09 03:37:09 | boxa writes:

This car is being touted as a roadster with superb originality.
Why on earth are there rear seats ? In my opinion, this is a 2+2 coupe which has had the roof removed - clearly, and the lack of a convertible hood confirms it.
Maybe a nice driver for an extensively modified car but certainly not what it is being passed of as.
Buyer Beware !

2014-04-09 09:26:11 | Anonymous writes:

Auctioneer has confirmed the car is a roadster with a rear bench seat added - hence the requirement for the fabric hood to be removed.

2023-02-20 17:54:11 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 2/23

www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2023-25-02/cars/ref-38-1972-jaguar-e-type-se ...

Auction description:

The London Classic Car Show, Olympia

February 25th 2023

Lot Number 123

Registration JKH 968L

Chassis Number 1S1588

Engine Number 7S7938SA

Odometer reading 75,174 miles

Estimate £60,000 - £70,000

Matching numbers, original right hand drive example

Supplied new with manual gearbox and wire wheels

Factory hardtop

his very good 1972 Jaguar E-Type Roadster, fitted with a manual gearbox and wire wheels, has been subject to a lot of work over the last 15 years. According to a previous auction catalogue, it was delivered new by Henly’s of London to a Miss Margaret Vera Hind. In 2000, the car was purchased from marque specialists, The E-Type Centre when it is believed to have covered about 58,000 miles. Between 2008-2011 a number of improvements were carried out which included a new propshaft, the differential rebuilt, gearbox rebuild, new clutch assembly, the brake servos and master cylinders replaced, a new starter motor and a new ignition system fitted. In 2014 and with 74,500 miles on the odometer, this E-Type was auctioned and since then it has only covered a further 1,100 miles. Purchased in 2020 by our vendors husband, he continued bringing the car up to a high standard, this included replacing the interior with new cream leather, fitting a new, complete black carpet set, suppling a full tonneau cover and fitting a new hood frame and black hood cover. Finished in the original colour of Azure Blue, this E-Type Roadster is supplied with a factory hardtop, a V5C registration document and a file of invoices compiled since the purchase in 2020. This example is an ideal classic car to be used and enjoyed as it is or continue the cosmetic restoration by rectifying the paintwork.

Sold - £59,920