About this Jaguar E-Type

ONE OF THE LAST V12 E-TYPE ROADSTERS PRODUCED AND ONLY 19,000 GENUINE MILES FROM NEW!!

The 1974 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster was the final-year of these luxury sports cars and featured Jaguar's beautiful 5343cc All-Alloy V12 Engine producing 272 bhp and 304 lbs-ft of torque and it was mated to either a 4-speed Manual Gearbox (as in this car) or a 3-speed Automatic with standard Power Steering, Limited-slip differential and servo-assisted 4-wheel Ventilated Disc Brakes, all designed for smooth, high-speed touring. Performance figures were an impressive 0-60 mph in 6.4 seconds for the Manual car and with a Top Speed of 148 mph.

There were a total of 7,990 E-Type V12 Roadsters produced by Jaguar at their Browns Lane factory in Coventry and over 70% were sold in the USA. Only 1,872 RHD examples were built between 1971 and 1974 with the last V12 Roadster - Chassis No: 1S 2872 being built on 12th June 1974, and this represented the end of an era for the Jaguar E-Type.

This car, Chassis No: 1S 2765 and Engine No: 7S15650 is the 107th car from the end of the E-Type production and it is an original RHD UK 'Matching Numbers' car which was supplied new by Henlys Ltd in Piccadilly, London W1 to Mr John C R Dennis - the Grandson of John Cawsey Dennis who along with his brother, founded Dennis Brothers in 1895 and who produced motor cars, buses and commercial vehicles at their factory in Guildford, Surrey, and the car was registered in his name on 1st January 1975 with the number plate GYM 506N.

This car is is finished in its original factory specification, as ordered by Mr John Dennis and is finished in Signal Red with a Black Leather interior, the more desirable 4 Speed Manual Gearbox, factory Hard Top as well as its standard Black Everflex (vinyl) Soft Top and Chrome Wire Wheels.

This is a completely original example which has not been the subject of any major refurbishment other than servicing and replacement of certain service items, plus some small cosmetic repairs and it is in truly exceptional condition throughout and only covered an extremely low and genuine 19,027 documented Miles from new! 

It was purchased from Mr John Dennis by its 2nd owner - a Mr R A Dodd of Rottingdean, Brighton in 1982 when the car had covered circa 17,200 miles. Mr Dodd kept the car in his heated garage at home and only drove around 700 miles during his 21 years of ownership. We also understand that the car was loaned and on display at the Haynes Motor Museum in Somerset for a number of years, and there are some invoices from them in the history file for works and servicing. 

The car was sold by Mr Dodds to specialist Racing Green in 2003 and they subsequently sold it to the 3rd and current owner in August 2003 who bought the car purely as an investment and to form part of his car collection. It has spent the last 20 years in Tigastor dehumidified secure storage facility in Leighton Buzzard and covered less than 1,000 miles during this time, as it was only taken out and driven by the owner to a few events and shows. Tigastor did carry out oil changes and MOT checks as part of their service during this time.

The car has MOT certificates from 1982 onwards verifying the mileage + a few service invoices, its original Passport to Service Book in John Dennis's name with service stamps from Jaguar Dealer Coombes of Guildford, its original Handbooks, old Tax Discs and much more. We have checked the car on HPi and it confirms the ownership record and it is clear on all registers. A copy of the certificate and HPi check are shown in the Documents folder below.

The car has just been Serviced with a new MOT and it really does drive like an E-Type that has only covered 19,000 miles, and we feel this is unquestionably one of the best V12 E-Type Roadster's currently available for sale!

The vehicle is available for viewing at our Mortlake showrooms in South West London.

NB: Classic Chrome Ltd make every effort to ensure that the information in this advertisement is accurate and all statements as to provenance and condition are given as opinions only. When describing any car that is more than 20 years old, we sometimes have to rely on the car’s history file and any information provided by the previous owner(s). This information in passed on in good faith and is therefore not purported to be a statement of fact. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves as to the condition and fitness for use of the vehicle. This does not affect your statutory rights.