Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed:
• 279 photos
• Video including engine running
• The last service was performed in 2025
• Odometer reading: 98,762 km

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1974
• First delivery: United Kingdom
• Engine: 5.3-liter V12 engine with 278 hp
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: Gun Grey Metallic
• Interior: Black leather upholstery
• With TÜV inspection, H-license plate
• Special feature: Soft top with glass panel that folds down via a zipper

Condition

Exterior

• The Jaguar is painted in Gun Grey Metallic.
• Completely repainted
• Classic and elegant color combination with a black soft top. The soft top is in good condition.
• The vehicle is in well-maintained overall condition. Only minor, age-related signs of wear are visible.
• The underbody shows visible, age-related surface corrosion and dirt (Image 8)
• Minor dents, dings, and scratches on the front (Photos 75 to 77)
• The rubber seals around the windshield and above the sills appear slightly aged in places or no longer lie completely flush (Image 94, 128)
• Underbody with dirt and age-related signs of wear (Image 255)

Interior

• Black leather upholstery with slight, age-related signs of wear (creasing, localized wear): Images 157, 177)
• Door panels mostly in good condition, with occasional slight signs of wear and minor irregularities visible
• Carpets and floor areas with visible signs of wear and light soiling (Image 133, 134)
• Currently known defect: The right door lock needs adjustment; the door currently opens from the inside only on this side. According to the owner, the defect is to be repaired prior to sale

Mechanics

• The Jaguar is ready to drive immediately and is registered.
• V12 engine with very smooth, vibration-free operation and consistent power delivery; direct throttle response without delay
• Unobtrusive background noise with no mechanical irregularities (no clattering or rattling), clean intake behavior, and a smooth, characteristic exhaust note with no smoke
• Engine bay in well-maintained condition with no visible leaks, clean components, and an overall harmonious visual impression
• There are no known defects in the chassis
• The last service was performed in 2025.

History

Ownership history

• Number of previous owners unknown
• The vehicle was acquired by the current owner from an acquaintance several years ago
• According to the owner, the previous owner used the Jaguar as a summer car for at least 10 to 15 years

Service History

• Last service: 2025
• Maintained for at least 10 to 15 years at a specialist workshop for British vehicles

Documents

• Some invoices available

Summary

This 1974 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 Roadster features a particularly elegant color combination of Gun Grey Metallic, black leather interior, and a black fabric convertible top. According to the owner, this manual transmission vehicle has been regularly serviced over many years and driven reliably. Aside from a right-side door lock that needs adjustment, there are currently no known major defects.

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