2015-11-21 10:18:25 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 11/15:
classiccars.brightwells.com/viewdetails.php

Auction description:
Brightwells Classic Vehicles
Wednesday 25th November 2015
Lot number 102
Estimate £23,000 - £25,000
Description Jaguar E-Type S3 V12 FHC Manual
Registration TBC
Year 1971
Colour Primrose Yellow
Engine size 5,344 cc
Chassis No. 1S72006
Documents NOVA import docs; Canadian title

This LHD 1971 Series 3 Coupe has the more sporting manual gearbox and was delivered new to North America, its current Canadian owner purchasing it in 1987 to join his small collection of 'leaping cats'. In 1998 the paint was freshened up with a respray in the original Primrose Yellow and the Lucas Opus ignition system was updated with a more reliable Petronix system.

Within the last 3,000 miles it has been fitted with a new alternator and exhaust system, the car coming with a new set of UK-supplied engine hoses which have yet to be fitted. When last tested, the compressions were within factory tolerance.

Emerging from several years in storage and fitted with a new battery, the vendor advises that the brakes will need recommissioning and that it could do with a new steering rack before being presented for an MOT. He adds that the indicated mileage of just under 43,000 miles is genuine, the car exhibiting excellent oil pressure and pulling well with a smooth drivetrain when driven to take the catalogue photographs.

On offer with its correct NOVA documentation, Canadian Certificate of Title and with all import taxes paid, this attractive low mileage E-Type has the potential to become a fine example with relative ease.