At a time when you may have been getting your first glance at the new sports cars being offered in 1971; Jaguar was convinced that you would be giving the Series III E-Type a second look. It is, now more than ever, deserving of that second look. This is an exclusive machine that ran the only other V-12 engine available outside of Ferrari and Lamborghini, but in favor of the Jaguar, the other two marques’ cars were about double the price.

The smooth-running 5.3-liter V-12 is taken through the gears on this example by an optional automatic transmission, and the wider track was ideal for even better road-holding. Anti-dive front suspension provided greater control and ventilated disc brakes at all four wheels made for even safer braking than its predecessor. The standards of comfort and quietness would have been readily accepted in most luxury sedans of the era.

Meticulous in its presentation from a high-quality restoration, this Platinum E-Type has elegant Buckskin leather upholstery, a three-spoke steering wheel, full Smiths instrumentation and a bank of toggle switches that are reminisce of an aircraft cockpit. An AM/FM radio and air conditioning add to the travelling comforts, while chrome wire wheels are the height of style for 1972 era British sports cars. The undercarriage is also tidy in keeping with the balance of the cars presentation. The Jaguar is accompanied by its owner’s manual, Jaguar Heritage Certificate, and the many compliments that are offered when motoring towards your next destination.