Registration - 33 XNE

Chassis No. - 1S50381

M.O.T. - October 2024

Odometer - 29,000

‘33 XNE’ is an early Series III model that’s finished in the special order colour of Pale Pearl Metallic Silver. Unlike most E-Types that have been restored by now, this beauty remains remarkably original, and has covered a mere 29,427 documented miles at the hands of just five keepers. The first of the owners was Bernard Cargill, the proprietor of hauliers D&M Cargill near Penrith, whose wife had spotted the Jaguar in Appleyards’ Newcastle showroom. Though little used, it remained in the Cargill family for no less than 26 years. By the time the vendor acquired the 2+2 Coupe in 2017 it had still only amassed 23,703 miles and been the subject of remarkably few repairs or replacements aside of a refresh of that special edition paintwork. More recently the E-Type has been treated to a thorough rust proofing and new clutch (2021), and a set of a set of Gaz adjustable dampers (2022) and replacement brake master cylinder, and nowadays rides on a relatively fresh set of period Dunlop SP Sport Super D7 tyres. The subject of a number of magazine articles (including a very enthusiastic nine-page cover feature in Classic Jaguar), the sale car also won ‘Best in Show’ at a club meeting this spring. The vendor, a former official of his local branch of the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club, presently regards the V12 engine, four-speed manual gearbox, bodywork, paintwork and red leather upholstery as all being in ‘excellent’ order. He is now offering the car complete with woodrim steering wheel, Philips push-button radio and a history file containing a selection of paperwork and photos, plus a letter from the original owner’s grandson. We understand there will also be a new MOT by the time of the sale.

By 1971, Jaguar's jaw-dropping E-Type had been in production for a decade. Despite continual improvements, new emissions legislation in the all-important American market threatened to strangle the big cat's performance. Jaguar responded by giving it fresh claws in the shape of a 5,343cc V12 engine developed from the stillborn XJ13 Le Mans car. The new engine was both effortlessly powerful and eerily refined. With some 272bhp and 304 lb ft of torque on tap, the E-Type once again had 150mph in its sights. A revised wheelbase yielded better cabin space, while a wider track front and rear, anti-dive front suspension geometry and fatter tyres improved the road holding. A more muscular stance resulted from flared wheelarches, re-profiled wings and larger grille. The newcomer also benefited from vented disc brakes and a restyled interior.

In summary:

• A remarkably original manual gearbox Series III example
• Just 29,427 MOT-backed miles and five keepers from new
• Comes with Moto-Lita steering wheel and Philips push-button radio