After the brilliant first-series Jaguar E-Type debuted at Geneva in 1961 with inline six-cylinder power, the car’s basic design progressively matured through 1971 with a switch to the smoother, turbine-like V-12. Known as Series III cars and offered through 1974, they featured a larger bonnet bulge, larger flared wheel openings, a slightly wider track, a revised grille and updated bumpers. The convertible now rode on the longer 105-inch wheelbase, giving the driver and passenger significantly more legroom. The interior was also entirely new, including the seats and door panels. The center console was redesigned and a smaller, dished, leather-rimmed steering wheel was fitted.

With power brakes and steering, a 272 horsepower V-12, and a fully-synchronized five-speed manual gearbox, the final-series cars are very capable and refined Grand Touring machines, while also retaining the sensuous lines of their predecessors. Today, they rightly continue to captivate legions of collectors and marque enthusiasts and are ever growing in popularity.

Classic Showcase of Oceanside, California recently restored this Series III Roadster. During the restoration, they took the car apart, stripped and sealed the body, and completely repainted it from the metal up. All of the parts were carefully removed from the car, painted, and then reassembled. The interior was replaced with correct materials throughout and a powerful Alpine stereo system was added. Its striking Maroon paint is paired with a Biscuit interior with a black top. A Tec III Engine Management System was added during the restoration, giving this E-Type the performance that the model always should have had. Air conditioning, performance upgrades, and its comprehensive restoration make this the perfect E-Type for someone looking for a fun classic that will turn heads everywhere it goes.