--Dark Blue with Biscuit leather, Tan Wilton carpeting, Tan folding
soft top, 5.3 Liter V12 engine, 4 speed manual gearbox, Collector
owned, Serviced and maintained regardless of cost. Sold
new through British Leyland, New York, USA. Although early history
is unknown, although when purchased by Autosport Designs, Inc.,
March 2021 for its most recent owner, the well-known and respected
selling dealer mentioned its being one-owner from new and upon
inspection, this V12 Roadster certainly seemed as such. This V12
Roadster had certainly been well cared for and cherished from new.
In the era it was common for many of these V12 Roadsters to have
been ordered with automatic transmission, no air conditioning, and
common colors such as British Racing Green, Signal Red, Old English
White, Regency Red (Burgundy), Silver and Primrose Yellow. This
particular E-type V12 Roadster order with 4-speed manual, optional
air conditioning and the rare Dark Blue exterior color. The only
other shade of Blue being Azure Blue metallic which was most
probably the rarest V12 Roadster on the factory color
pallet. Since March 2021 and while in its most
recent ownership, this V12 Roadster received over $65,000 of
sympathetic restoration, servicing and maintenance by Autosport
Designs, inc. to bring this particular E-type to its current,
outstanding condition throughout. All records are available. It has
benefitted from many, many upgrades. These upgrades have included:
European bumper conversion to remove the 1974 USA specification
rubber bumpers that protruded from the body work and which ruined
the E-types lines, a Motolita wood sport steering wheel, Jaguar
classic modern stereo head unit as well as a full ceramic coating.
The result is one enthusiast collectors care and expense over the
last five years to bring this V12 Roadster to absolutely superb
condition throughout. As one of the last of the
breed, this Series 3 E-Type presents in excellent condition in all
areas, cosmetically, mechanically and structurally. It comes
complete with tool roll, jack, hammer, knock off tool, books,
Jaguar heritage certificate, service records and is ready for
immediate use and enjoyment or show. On offer is a very
rare and handsome color combination, not often seen within Jaguar
circles.
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