1972 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Coupé 1S50606
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1972 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Coupé
Registration no. BMS 582K
Chassis no. 1S50606
Engine no. 7S.3562SA
Estimate:
£10,000 - 12,000
US$ 16,000 - 19,000
€12,000 - 14,000

Footnotes

  • Testing a V12 E-Type shortly after its introduction, Autocar magazine remarked that: “The model’s immense performance, its silky smoothness and its utter predictability are just some of the things which make for a driver’s car second to none.”

    One consequence of the E-Type’s long process of development had been a gradual increase in weight, but a good measure of the concomitant loss of performance was restored in 1971 with the arrival of the Series III V12. Weighing only 80lb more than the cast-iron-block 4.2-litre XK six, the new all-alloy, 5.3-litre, overhead-camshaft V12 produced 272bhp, an output good enough for a top speed well in excess of 140mph. Further good news was that the 0-100mph time of around 16 seconds made the V12 the fastest-accelerating E-Type ever. Built in two-seater roadster and 2+2 coupe versions, both of which used the longer-wheelbase floorpan introduced on the Series II 2+2, the Series III E-Type continued the Jaguar tradition of offering a level of performance and luxury unrivalled at the price.
    Previously owned by a member of the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club, this right-hand drive V12 Coupé was purchased by the vendor last year. Benefiting from newly installed electronic ignition, the car comes with eight expired MoTs for the period 1993-2003, numerous bills for servicing/maintenance, Swansea V5 registration document and MoT to February 2007. (Prospective purchasers should note that the handbrake is defective).

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  • Added lot to sale 1972 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Coupe Registration no. BMS 582K Chassis no. 1S50606 Engine no. 7S.3562SA Estimate £ 10,000 - 12,000

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