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One of only 50 made
1974 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Commemorative Roadster
Registration no. to be advised
Chassis no. 1S.2853BW
Engine no. 7S.16477.SA
Sold for £85,100 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • The rare and exclusive E-Type offered here is one of 50 special roadsters built to commemorate the end of the model's production in 1974. The chassis number sequence commenced at '2822' and ended with '2872', all bar one of the 50 cars being finished in black.
    '2953' was previously owned by a Michael Hanson from Preston, who commissioned a detailed Vehicle Examination Report from David W Bell & Partners in 2005. Dated 22nd June of that year, this document states that the Jaguar was originally registered 'XJV 16' and first owned by one A C Durose of Alford, Lincolnshire. In 1992 at 12,626 miles the car went to auction and was bought by Frank Sytner of Nottingham. It then passed to a Director of the Thames Water Authority, A G Poole of Ringwood, Hampshire. Mr Hanson bought the car from Mr Poole in June 1997.
    The report notes that the service book contained many entries and that there was a sizeable bill dated 1998 from XK Engineering of Coventry where Mr Hanson had works carried out to bring the vehicle up to the manufacturer's specifications or better. Subsequent major works include a new water pump and full service at Dutton Forshaw (2002); new hood fitted (2003); brake overhaul and callipers rebuilt, etc (2003); and carburettors overhauled (2004). The recorded mileage total at time of inspection in June 2005 was 22,780. The report concludes that the car was in excellent condition – A1 in some classifications and 'showroom' in others – and states that it surpassed any of the 'last 50' that the writer had knowledge of.
    Bought by the current vendor circa June 2005, the E-Type has been used regularly but sparingly since then, covering some 3,000 miles in dry weather only. The last of a noble line, this historic E-Type roadster comes complete with hardtop and owner's wallet, and is offered with current road fund licence, MoT to June 2012, Swansea V5C document and a most extensive file of service history, previous owner details, expired MoTs, etc. It should be noted that the cherished registration '2 HCT' is being retained by the vendor.

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  • This vehicle is offered with the factory hardtop and can be viewed today.

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