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1972 Jaguar E Type 2+2 Auto
VIC • Private
Comments from the seller
This Australian delivered vehicle was ordered through British Leyland by a Melbourne surgeon for his personal use and was prepared, delivered & presented with many optional accessories & features.
When the surgeon was offered & subsequently accepted a senior medical position interstate, the vehicle was fully serviced & securely dry-stored for some time.
Upon his return to Melb in 1983, the car was presented for sale and purchased by the current owner who placed it on permanent display within his extensive & private collection. [The surgeon had by then purchased a Bentley Mulsanne.]
Under both fastidious owners, this immaculate vehicle continued with regular servicing [by the same mechanic for the past 38 years] maintaining it's superb original condition and averaging less than 850 km per year over the lifetime of the car.
With authentic low mileage & very limited use, this desirable & exceptional matching numbers vehicle is Concours prepared & has all the Manufacturers Issued Documents along with the Jaguar Heritage Certificate Confirmation.
Included is the rare Wallet, Owners Manual & Spare Parts Book, Service & Maintenance History, Brochures, & the Complete and Original Tool Kit & Jack.
In addition, this vehicle is eligible for Historic Vehicle Registration offering a significantly reduced Insurance Premium along with approx 90% annual Registration Fee savings in Victoria [check other States.]
If sold for use in Vic this vehicle, currently on Club Plates, will be offered with the much desired & unique Vic No. Plate - V12E.
For interstate & overseas interest where this registration & number plate is not applicable, a discount will be provided.
This vehicle has been driven sparingly and invited to participate at various club and display events including the JCCV, RACV Melb, Healesville & Torquay Heritage Vehicle Displays along with several Melb GP F1 Cavalcade Car appearances.
Sir Stirling Moss, who has known the owner for many years, enthusiastically drove this car during his visit to Melb and subsequently signed and dated the steering wheel & console-box inner-lid during that visit.
Several other Jaguar aficionados and enthusiasts known to the owner, have also on different occasions, signed and endorsed this car including Norm Dewis [Jaguar Test Driver,] Ron Gaudion [Le Mans Jaguar D Type Mechanic,] Raymond Beach [Jaguar V12 Senior Motor Development Engineer,] Alan Jones MBE [F1 World Champion Driver,] Reg Hunt [Aust. Champion Driver.] Photographs of signing available for viewing.
The E Type Series 3 was introduced in 1971 with a new & powerful 5.3L twelve-cylinder V12 engine, which was originally developed for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The curvaceous lines were penned by Sir William Lyons & the legendary aerodynamics engineer & stylist Malcolm Sayer, using the former attributed Le Mans winning D Type as inspiration.
Upon initial release of the Jaguar E Type, it was Enzo Ferrari who commented that he considered the E Type to be 'the most beautiful car ever made!'
Here is a moment to secure an iconic, impeccable & most desirable classic offering P/S, A/C, Heated Rear Window, New Tyres, Immobiliser, S/S Mufflers, Totally Rust and Accident Free History, Garaged & Never Driven in the Wet.
Every aspect of this stunning car has been thoroughly checked, tested & where required, replaced with genuine parts including all rubbers & hoses, along with the authentic wiring loom, to assure & eliminate any concerns.
The current owner has been a continual member of the JCCV since the 1960's & was appointed the initial Aust Rep for the UK based E Type Club, which now sports world-wide membership and founded by renowned author, historian & Jaguar collector - Philip Porter.
By consultation, the successful purchaser will have the option to purchase a Comprehensive Collection of Books & many scarce & rare Factory Press, Publicity, Documents & Brochures, all specific to this model & collected over many years.
Car details
øVehicle description
Series 3 2+2 Coupe 2dr Auto 3sp 5.3 [IMP]
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
White
Interior colour
Dark Blue
Body type
Coupe, 2 doors, 4 seats
Transmission
3 speed Automatic
Engine
12 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 5.3L
Build date
February 1972
Compliance date
Check with seller
Cost of finance
Roadworthy certificate
Cost to transportSponsored
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-6376326
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
5343cc
Engine Size (L)
5.3L
Induction
Aspirated
Cylinders
12
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
3
Gear Type
Automatic
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Single
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Other
Country of Origin
UNITED KINGDOM
Country of Import
UNITED KINGDOM
Launch Year
1971
Launch Month
3
Generation Name
Series 3
Series
Series 3
Badge
2+2
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
4
Body Style
Coupe
Probationary plate status +
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Victoria
Referred
Queensland
Referred
South Australia
Referred
ø Specifications have been sourced from Automotive Data Services Pty Ltd (Redbook) and are based on manufacturer standard features and specifications, some of which may require subscription. Actual features and specifications for this vehicle may differ. Please confirm these details with the seller.
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