1972 JAGUAR E-TYPE V12 SERIES III 2+2 COUPE Registration No. GNR 70L Chassis No. S 51454 Engine No. 7S 8089SB British racing green with cinnamon leather interior. Engine: V12, 5,343cc, 272bhp at 5,850rpm, Stromberg carburettors; Gearbox: four speed manual with overdrive; Brakes: four wheel discs; Suspension: front, independent, wishbones, torsion bars, anti-roll bar, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, rear, independent, wishbones, radius arms, fixed length drive shafts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers. Right hand drive. Launched in 1961 the E-Type proudly displayed the superb bodylines of its illustrious ancestory. Built to succeed the XK range with its rounded and non-dating appearance, the new model's sleek and flowing lines were and instant sensation. Offered as a roadster or fixed head coupe, the 2+2 version appeared in 1966 to satisfy the demand of the American market. The 3.8 or 4.2-litre engines were joined in 1971 by Jaguar's final development of the E-Type, the V12 model which produced 272bhp and had a top speed in the region of 150mph. Jaguar were now offering a much more sophisticated package to the driver in comparison with the original 3.8 model, the V12 was aiming at the GT sector of the market. This example on offer was first registered in November 1972 and was first sold through a Leicester dealership to a Mr Slater. The vehicle ownership can be traced through the log book and shows only three from new. The current mileage is 68,690 and this can be verified through the original service dealer book (stamped up to 1980 at 49,000 miles) and the subsequent MoT certificates. There are a number of bills dating from 1990 where work included attention to the rear panels, brakes and suspension amounting to (3,400. The car generally seems a nice original example which reflects its low mileage and only three owners from new. It is finished in a highly attractive shade of british racing green and a former owner was a member of the Jaguar Drivers club. It comes with its original service dealer book and service wallet, a maintenance chart, operating maintenance and service handbook and the Jaguar statement of build.
1972 JAGUAR E-TYPE V12 SERIES III 2+2 COUPE Registration No. GNR 70L Chassis No. S 51454 Engine No. 7S 8089SB British racing green with cinnamon leather interior. Engine: V12, 5,343cc, 272bhp at 5,850rpm, Stromberg carburettors; Gearbox: four speed manual with overdrive; Brakes: four wheel discs; Suspension: front, independent, wishbones, torsion bars, anti-roll bar, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, rear, independent, wishbones, radius arms, fixed length drive shafts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers. Right hand drive. Launched in 1961 the E-Type proudly displayed the superb bodylines of its illustrious ancestory. Built to succeed the XK range with its rounded and non-dating appearance, the new model's sleek and flowing lines were and instant sensation. Offered as a roadster or fixed head coupe, the 2+2 version appeared in 1966 to satisfy the demand of the American market. The 3.8 or 4.2-litre engines were joined in 1971 by Jaguar's final development of the E-Type, the V12 model which produced 272bhp and had a top speed in the region of 150mph. Jaguar were now offering a much more sophisticated package to the driver in comparison with the original 3.8 model, the V12 was aiming at the GT sector of the market. This example on offer was first registered in November 1972 and was first sold through a Leicester dealership to a Mr Slater. The vehicle ownership can be traced through the log book and shows only three from new. The current mileage is 68,690 and this can be verified through the original service dealer book (stamped up to 1980 at 49,000 miles) and the subsequent MoT certificates. There are a number of bills dating from 1990 where work included attention to the rear panels, brakes and suspension amounting to (3,400. The car generally seems a nice original example which reflects its low mileage and only three owners from new. It is finished in a highly attractive shade of british racing green and a former owner was a member of the Jaguar Drivers club. It comes with its original service dealer book and service wallet, a maintenance chart, operating maintenance and service handbook and the Jaguar statement of build.
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