Jaguar E-Type V12 5.3 Serie 3 Roadster (1974)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Jaguar E-Type V12 5.3 Series 3 Roadster from 1974 in the color silver metallic.

Highlights:

• Extremely good condition
• Classic-Data valuation report from April 2025 with a grade of 2+
• Complete engine overhaul of the 5.3-liter V12 in 2021 at Jaguar Classic for around €49,000 - invoice available
• The seller invested a total of €62,000 in the maintenance of the vehicle
• Original wire wheels and hardtop present

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1974
• First registration: USA, 1974
• Location: 44797 Bochum, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: 3 in Germany, not known before that
• H license plate
• TÜV until 06/2026
• Approved

Model history

The E-Type Series 3 was introduced in 1971 with a new 5.3-liter V12 engine that produced 272 hp and accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h in less than seven seconds. It was only available as a Cabriolet and 2+2 Coupé, while the short version of the Fixed Head Coupé (FHC) was discontinued. It had power steering and improved brakes as standard and could be optionally equipped with automatic transmission, wire wheels and air conditioning.

Facts and figures

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: silver metallic
• Interior: black leather interior in very good condition

Engine and transmission:

• 5.3-liter V12 engine with 268 hp, recently completely overhauled directly at Jaguar Classic for approx. 49,000€
• Automatic gearbox
• Last maintenance service: 2024

Mileage:

• Mileage: 68,700 mi
• Mileage traceable: partially
• No checkbook available

Documentation:

• German vehicle documents

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 85%
• Body: very good condition, almost as good as new
• Underbody: very good condition without rust
• Please have a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further insights into the vehicle condition

Known defects

• There are no known defects.
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle

Summary of the vehicle

For sale is an exceptionally well-preserved Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3 Roadster from 1974 - a classic of British engineering in stylish silver metallic. With a V12 engine completely overhauled in 2021 and a total investment of €62,000, this car is technically and visually at the highest level. The Classic Data report gives it a grade of 2+, which underlines the exceptionally good condition of this car - a real collector's item with original wire wheels, hardtop and H license plate.