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1974 Jaguar E-Type Siii V12. Registration No. Tbc. Chassis No.…
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Sydney
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3-May-2009
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1974 Jaguar E-Type Siii V12. Registration No. Tbc. Chassis No. 1S2726. Engine No. 7S15874SA. One consequence of the E-Type's long process of development had been a gradual increase in weight, but a good measure of the concomitant loss of performance was restored in 1971 with the arrival of the Series III V12. Weighing only 80lb more than the cast-iron-block 4.2-litre Xk six, the new all-alloy, 5.3-litre, overhead-camshaft V12 produced 272bhp, an output good enough for a top speed in excess of 140mph. Further good news was that the 0-100mph time of around 16 seconds made the V12 the fastest-accelerating E-Type ever. Other mechanical changes beneath the Series III's more aggressive looking exterior included ventilated front disc brakes, anti-dive front suspension, Lucas transistorised ignition and Adwest power-assisted steering, while automatic transmission was one of the more popular options on what was now more of a luxury Grand Tourer than out-and-out sports car. Flared wheelarches, a deeper radiator air intake complete with grille, and a four-pipe exhaust system distinguished the Series III from its six-cylinder forbears, plus, of course, that all-important 'V12' boot badge. The interior though, remained traditional Jaguar. Built in two-seat roadster and '2+2' coupe versions, both of which used the long-wheelbase floorpan introduced on the Series II '2+2', the Series III E-Type continued the Jaguar tradition of offering a level of performance and luxury unrivalled at the price. First registered in Singapore to one Lian Chwee Ong on 13th June 1975, this original right-hand drive example represents the V12 E-Type in its ultimate and most desirable form: an open roadster equipped with the manual gearbox, wire wheels and factory hardtop. In November 1981 the car was sold to Michael Eagle, of Grindlay Brands Insurance, Singapore, by which time the odometer had recorded 40,239 kilometres. By November 1982 the total had risen to 46,937km and in January '83 the E-Type was shipped to Sydney where it was registered to Michael Eagle. In February 1985 the car was sold to Bill Hunter, of Toowoon Bay. While in Bill Huinter's ownership, the E-Type was despatched to Tony Bayliss, of Bayliss Auto Restorations, Barkley Vale for total restoration, a four-year process completed in February 1997. Although too lengthy to reproduce here, a full list of works carried out is available for inspection. With 52,205km showing, the car was reregistered by Bill Hunter as a 1973 model to circumvent any potential emissions problems. The current vendor purchased the E-Type from Bill Hunter in September 1998. Offered with Jaguar/Daimler Heritage Trust certificate.
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