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Jaguar E-Type
SERIES3 - E-Type Series 3
1972 Jaguar E-Type
1972
Manual
Petrol
£18,000 – £22,000
Estimate range
Bidding starts 24 Oct at 10:00
Listing Source
WB & Sons
Auction
Auction Date
Saturday, 24 October 2026
Starts at 10:00
30 days until auction
Estimate
£18,000 - £22,000
Location
United Kingdom
Buyer notes
- Includes a Jaguar Heritage Certificate, US import documents, and parts receipts.
- Features a bare shell respray in original Dark Blue and re-trimmed leather interior.
- Re-imported from the US to the UK in 2019 prior to restoration work.
- Offered as an unfinished restoration that runs but does not drive.
- Brake and clutch pedals are currently not connected.
- Inclusion of all parts required to complete the project is unconfirmed.
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Description
VIN:UC1S73317BW Supplied new in New York, USA in September 1972 this series 3, two plus two coupe was imported back to the UK by the owner in 2019 before starting a full bare shell restoration. The car has had a full respray in its original Dark blue colour, the interior re-trimmed in its original light blue leather colour, engine work, new chrome work plus much more work. Being sold as a partially completed restoration with a huge amount of work already completed and the vendor advises all par...
About the E-Type V12 OTS
The E-Type V12 OTS (1971-1975) is the Series 3 V12 Roadster - the ultimate open E-Type with the magnificent V12 engine. Values from £100k.
Known Issues to Watch For
Engine: XK six (S1/S2) - oil leaks, cooling critical, timing chain, head gasket if overheated. V12 (S3) - generally reliable but complex carburettors (some converted to EFI), overheating if coolant neglected, head gaskets expensive, distributor issues. Cooling: Critical on all E-Types - modern fans recommended. Gearbox: All-synchro from 1965. Earlier Moss box synchros wear. Brakes: Discs all round but inboard rears (S3) can seize. Servo issues. Body: Monocoque steel - rust in sills, floors, inner wings, bonnet frame, boot floor critical. Bonnet fit notoriously difficult. Electrics: Lucas issues. Budget £8-15k annually.
Desirable Options
Series 1 (most valuable), Flat-floor 3.8, Roadster/OTS body, Matching numbers, Heritage Certificate, Good panel fit, Recent restoration, Good chrome, Original colours
Specifications
Performance
Horsepower272 hp
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine0.0L
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual
Drive TypeRWD
Vehicle Details
Year1972
Body StyleRoadster
VINUC1S73317BW
Production Info
GenerationSERIES3
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Price history: E-Type at auction
21 sold lots
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Listing Source
WB & Sons
Auction
Auction Date
Saturday, 24 October 2026
Starts at 10:00
30 days until auction
Estimate
£18,000 - £22,000
Location
United Kingdom
Price on request
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