{"id":14008,"date":"2018-09-01T15:54:39","date_gmt":"2018-09-01T19:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.monocoque-metalworks.com\/main\/?p=14008"},"modified":"2021-01-25T11:07:47","modified_gmt":"2021-01-25T16:07:47","slug":"1973-e-type-v-12-with-manual-gearbox-available","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monocoque-metalworks.com\/main\/2018\/09\/1973-e-type-v-12-with-manual-gearbox-available\/","title":{"rendered":"1973 E-Type V-12 with Manual Gearbox \u2013 SOLD!"},"content":{"rendered":"

1973 E-Type 2+2 \u2013 SOLD!<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Call to discuss! \u2013 Chuck Hadley \u2013 (443) 907-2287<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

This is a 1973 Series 3 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 – it is an incredibly well-preserved \u201cvirgin\u201d car – with only 34,000 original miles!\u00a0 This E-Type is 100% original from top to bottom and has been lovingly cared for by the same owners since it was 2 years old. \u00a0Built in mid-October of 1972, it is an original manual gearbox (4-speed) car, and all numbers match, with clear title paperwork.<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>The current owners of the car purchased it in 1975, as a 2-year-old \u201cused\u201d car with less than 2,000 miles on it – when they were 38 years old and had small children. \u00a0They have enjoyed and lovingly cared for this car for the past 43 years, but as they are now 81 years old, they are reluctantly ready to pass her on to another good home.<\/h3>\n

Other than a well done re-spray of the original Primrose paint (a period color that I have found women especially ADORE on an E-Type…), the car is absolutely 100% original! \u00a0From the numbers-matching original engine and gearbox, to the original black leather interior, and even right down to the last nut, bolt and screw\u2026. \u00a0The engine and gearbox have never been out of the car, so important little brackets and fasteners are all intact. \u00a0Aside from one or two coolant hoses and clamps, brake pads, etc. (all typical replacement items…) – this E-Type is in the same condition as it was when it left the factory 45 years ago – it is an absolute TIME CAPSULE!<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>The ride quality of a V-12 powered Series 3 E-Type is simply second to none in the world of British sports cars. \u00a0With a longer wheelbase, a 2+2 has a much smoother ride than the short-wheelbase cars, and allows you to take the kids (or grandchildren) with you! \u00a0The all-aluminum Jaguar SOHC V-12 produces strong torque throughout a wide RPM range, but more smoothly than any other powerplant of its era.<\/h3>\n

This E-Type has been driven regularly without any major issues throughout its life – and has ALWAYS been stored indoors. \u00a0Currently, the car starts and runs smoothly – as it always has – and was driven into the garage without issues. \u00a0Due to the current age of the couple who owns the car, it has not been driven in 3 years, and needs a few days of attention, fluid changes, etc. \u00a0For example, both the brake and clutch hydraulic reservoirs have drained down, and need to be refilled and the systems bled. \u00a0You would also probably want to drain and refill the fuel tank, etc.<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>The current owners are primarily interested in seeing the car go to a new, good home where their exemplary stewardship of the car will be continued. \u00a0Their asking price is very fair as a result – please contact me directly to discuss.<\/h3>\n

Because of it\u2019s originality, coupled with its impeccable preservation – this is an investment-grade E-Type that will continue to appreciate.<\/h3>\n

I have said it before and I will say it again \u2013 a 4-speed 2+2 is the BEST KEPT SECRET of the E-Type world \u2013 and the BIGGEST BARGAIN!\u00a0\u00a0My copyrighted quote on these cars is, \u201cIt\u2019s 100% of the E-Type experience at less than 50% of the price!\u201d\u00a0 And this one is an EXCELLENT example \u2013 making that statement even MORE true! \u00a0This is another E-Type that I would LOVE to own personally – I will probably regret not doing so in the future – but my family is absolutely in LOVE with our own 2+2, and it is not for sale at any price!<\/h3>\n

Take a look through the additional photos below and you’ll agree – this is a GREAT E-Type – Don’t miss it!<\/h3>\n

1973 E-Type 2+2 \u2013 AVAILABLE!<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Call to discuss! \u2013 Chuck Hadley \u2013 (443) 907-2287<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n