Jaguar E-Type

Jaguar E-Type V12 Roadster – 1974 Main features • Matching numbers & matching colors • Same owner for 42 years – documented • Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate • Factory version with manual transmission (rare; most were automatic) • Includes the extremely rare British Leyland Passport (original service book), factory Handbook, and radio manual • Restored in England 10 years ago to a high standard – photographic record included • Fully original interior preserved during restoration; new soft top recently fitted • Accompanied by a dossier containing restoration invoices, recent work records, and vehicle history • Features period-correct license plates and is exempt from IUC (Vehicle Tax) Extras • Factory-fitted air conditioning • Chrome wire wheels (standard wheels were steel with hubcaps) • Two exterior rearview mirrors (period-correct optional extra) • Original Blaupunkt Stereo US radio, as supplied with the car when new – includes MP3 adapter; radio manual and warranty included • Full stainless-steel exhaust system • High-performance electronic fuel pump (Facet Red Top) • Original Triplex tinted glass • Factory jack and original carrying bag • Soft top waterproofed • Certified by the Portuguese Classic Car Club (CPAA) Current condition • Recent full mechanical service (including carburetors, coolant hoses, braking system, suspension) – invoices included • Ready for immediate use without restrictions Key strengths of the E-Type V12 • Factory power steering, making it a far more pleasant and comfortable classic to drive • Effective and significantly improved braking compared to the first series: front brakes with 4-piston calipers and ventilated discs, hydraulic brake booster with oil-assisted pump and main brake master cylinder • Extended bodywork (+17 cm; long wheelbase version), with longer doors facilitating easier entry for taller drivers • Electronic distributor, enhancing reliability and ease of use • Very easy and enjoyable to drive