1971 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 Roadster
- Engine
- 5.3L V12, 272 hp
- Colour
- Regency Red over beige leather
A Jaguar E-Type Series 3 roadster, powered by the 5.3-litre V-12 introduced in 1971 — the world's only mass-production V-12 at launch. Delivered with an unusually low recorded mileage, the car won class honours at the Orange County Classic Car Show shortly after acquisition in 1981. It subsequently passed through Puerto Rico, where it received a comprehensive, concours-level restoration in 2011 by a Jaguar-authorised specialist, finished in its factory Regency Red over beige leather with a full complement of factory options.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$168,000
- → 1981-12-01Estate in Satellite Beach, Floridapartial documentation
Car reportedly had only 72 miles on the odometer when acquired from this estate, suggesting very little use from new.
- 1981-12-01 → 1989Private salePurchaser from Satellite Beach estatepartial documentation
Owner entered the car in local concours events shortly after acquisition, winning class awards at an Orange County show.
- 1989 →Private salePuerto Rico owner or ownerspartial documentation
Car was reportedly transported to Puerto Rico in 1989 and subsequently changed hands at least once more before reaching the collector who commissioned a full restoration.
- Date unknownPrivate salePuerto Rico collectorpartial documentation
Engaged Kat Kare Motorworks of Puerto Rico in 2011 for a comprehensive restoration, returning the car to its original Regency Red over beige leather specification.
Competition
- 1982Orange County Classic Car Show1st in Jaguar class and 1st in British class
Concours event entered shortly after the car was purchased from the Florida estate; pristine low-mileage condition contributed to the dual class victories.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2011RestorationKat Kare Motorworks
Full restoration commissioned by the then-owner and carried out by a Jaguar-authorised facility in Puerto Rico. The car was refinished in its factory Regency Red exterior over beige leather interior.
Work overseen by shop proprietor Jamie Del Valle, described as a noted Jaguar authority. Result described as concours quality.
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