1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 Roadster

UD 1S 22046roadUnited Kingdom

Engine: 5.3L V12
Colour: British Racing Green over tan

A 1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V-12 roadster reported to have had just two owners from new, spent its life in Arizona and is described as rust-free. It underwent a thorough nut-and-bolt restoration by Farland Classic Restoration costing in excess of $200,000, during which it was refinished in British Racing Green over tan and upgraded to a close-ratio five-speed manual gearbox. Fewer than 500 miles have been covered since the restoration's completion.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$128,800
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
Date unknown
First Arizona owner
partial documentation
One of two reported prior owners; vehicle was kept in Arizona, contributing to its rust-free condition.
Date unknown
Second Arizona owner
partial documentation
Commissioned a comprehensive nut-and-bolt restoration by Farland Classic Restoration costing over $200,000; color was changed to British Racing Green over tan during this work.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

—Restoration
Farland Classic Restoration
Complete nut-and-bolt rebuild costing over $200,000, encompassing a repaint in British Racing Green over tan interior, fitment of new chrome wire wheels with Vredestein Sprint Classic tyres, and refurbishment of the factory hardtop. The factory radio and air conditioning were retained.
Invoices and photographic records of the work are included with the car. Fewer than 500 miles accumulated since completion.
—Modification
Farland Classic Restoration
Gearbox replaced with a close-ratio five-speed manual unit in place of the original transmission, carried out as part of the restoration.
Described as a widely favoured upgrade for improved highway driving comfort.

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