1971 Jaguar E-Type Series III Roadster (Beacham conversion)
- Engine
- 4.2L supercharged V8, ~400 bhp, paired with 6-speed automatic gearbox
- Colour
- White over black
A 1971 Jaguar E-Type Series III originally built as a fixed-head coupé with manual transmission and dispatched to Henlys of London in early 1972, this car was comprehensively transformed in 2013 by New Zealand specialists Beacham into an open roadster. The conversion introduced a supercharged 4.2-litre V-8 and six-speed automatic from a Jaguar XKR, a bespoke new subframe, fully integrated modern safety electronics, and a luxurious bespoke interior, while retaining the E-Type's classic proportions.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$175,000 – US$225,000
- 1972-02-04 →Factory deliveryHenlys London (dealership delivery recipient)full documentation
Vehicle dispatched new to this London dealership; confirmed by Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2013RestorationBeacham
Comprehensive conversion from fixed-head coupé to power-operated soft-top roadster by Beacham, incorporating the drivetrain and running gear from a Jaguar XKR including a 4.2-litre supercharged V-8 and six-speed automatic gearbox. Work included a newly engineered subframe with bespoke engine mounts, rerouted exhaust with stainless-steel cross-balance system, full integration of ABS, traction control and airbags, and a bespoke diamond-stitched leather interior with modern climate control, navigation, and power accessories.
Described as representing five years of development effort; the car had covered approximately 1,200 miles since completion of this conversion at time of cataloguing.
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