2007-09-13 08:13:35 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 10/07
www.barons-auctions.com/details.php

Auction description:
Lot No:
Manufacturer Jaguar Cars
Model E-Type S3 V12 FHC
First Registered 1972
Registration No WFC440K
Engine No 7S4977SA
Chassis No 1S51015
MOT April 2008
Colour Champagne
Details
This Fixed Head Coupe version is thought to have covered just 56500 miles and is described as being in good to very good condition throughout. It is finished in champagne beige with tan interior, has the 5.3 litre V12 engine and 4-speed manual transmission.

The car has been enthusiast owned and has competed and been shown at many events in East Anglia.

Note: This description is provided by the vendor and unless otherwise stated is 'Not Verified' by Barons or any person employed by Barons. Prospective purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any statements made, whether they be statements of fact or opinion.
Estimate £14000-16000

2024-09-19 20:47:46 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 9/24

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1972-jaguar-e-type-series-iii-v12-coupe-manual-8e ...

Auction description:

1972 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Coupe Manual

Colour Brown

Odometer 50,000 Miles

Engine size5343

Seller TypeTrade

Town Camarthan

County Wales

Country United Kingdom

Low mileage car in rare beige finish 

£21,000 refurbishment to bulkhead, sunroof and interior 

Desirable manual car with ‘Webasto’ roof 

Specialist E-Type vendor says it runs and drives very well

Original RHD UK market coupe

The History and Paperwork

First UK registered 6th April 1972 

Current keeper since March 2013

Only 10 registered keepers in 52 years 

Last MOT expired 21st September 2022 with minor advisories 

61,177 miles on last test and now showing 61,314 miles

We are told the car has been in storage for the last two years 

Various invoices and old MOTs shown in history file 

Overhauled by Lanes Cars in 2016 at cost of £21,000

This work is summarised below 

Factory owners manual 

Original RHD coupe 

Summary of 2016 work by Lanes Cars: 

Bulkhead repairs 

Front seats retrimmed

Carpet and roof vinyl replaced

Radiator rebuilt 

New exhaust system 

The Condition

Finished in beige with generally well kept paintwork 

There are some indications of localised respray work 

Repair work to bulkhead noted above 

Solid and presentable older restoration with localised areas to note in photos 

Bodywork presents well with good panel fit, particularly to doors

Some minor deterioration to note to bodywork in photos 

Underside presents well with evidence of undersealing 

Sits on steel wheels in fair condition with some points to note in photos 

Fluted factory-correct exhaust tail pipe 

Lights and glasswork in good order and appear to be original 

Chromework is presentable with some tarnish to note in photos 

Webasto-style folding sunroof which was refurbished by Lanes in 2016 

Beige leather interior is complete and in generally well kept patinated condition 

Carpets and front seats renovated or replaced in 2016 by Lanes Cars

Some areas of aging and wear to note such as headlining, seats and trim 

Classic-style radio cassette fitted

Beige carpets present well and appear in good order 

The Mechanics 

5,343cc V12 Jaguar engine on carburettors

Four SU carburettors

4spd manual gearbox 

Recently stored for two years 

Very sparing use prior to storage confirmed by MOT history 

Seller advises that the car may require servicing 

Rediator refurbished and exhaust replaced in 2016 

No reported running or driving issues advised