11th Mar, 2023 13:00
March 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction
1973 Jaguar E-Type Roadster 5.3
Only 12,000 miles since new
Registration - XGU 954M
Chassis No. - 151889
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 12,332
Fresh from our recent success with the Only Fools and Horses Series 3 E-Type, we are now offering another stunning example that has travelled just 12,332 miles from new. Finished in the arresting livery of Primrose Yellow bodywork, black hood and black leather upholstery, it is a matching numbers UK example that came off line at Browns Lane on June 9, 1973. It was despatched 18 days later to the supplying dealer of Fletchers Swansea and then registered to its first keeper, a David Fogden of Bath, on September 30. He retained the Jaguar for four years before selling it to a Brian Dignan on August 1977 for £4,800, by which time it had amassed 10,000 miles. The E-Type then remained a part of Mr Dignan’s car collection until he passed away in 2017 – just 1,500 miles were added during his 40-year tenure; an average of 37.5 per annum!
The roadster has subsequently been recommissioned with some £20,000-£30,000 being invested in the replacement of the manifolds, cooling system, clutch and brakes etc. It is believed the paintwork is totally original and the underside has never needed attention, having been Ziebarted back in the 1970s. The vendor informs us that the interior needed no more than some ‘light cleaning’ and that the seats are ‘as new complete with their original glue’, while the wiring loom retains its original paper build tags’. Unsurprisingly, he presently considers the V12 engine, five-speed manual gearbox, bodywork, paintwork and upholstery to all be in ‘excellent’ order. This very desirable E-Type is now being sold complete with both sets of keys and the original dealer-supplied key ring, handbooks, factory wiring diagram, Heritage Certificate, copy of the advert and bill of sale from Mr Dignall’s purchase, and full photographic history of the recommissioning programme plus various other items of paperwork and old MOT certificates. A unique opportunity for E-Type enthusiasts everywhere.
In summary:
• An extraordinarily original, unmolested, manual gearbox example
• Just 12,332 miles from new
• Recently treated to a c.£30,000 recommissioning programme
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Estimated at £100,000 - £110,000Registration - XGU 954M
Chassis No. - 151889
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 12,332
Fresh from our recent success with the Only Fools and Horses Series 3 E-Type, we are now offering another stunning example that has travelled just 12,332 miles from new. Finished in the arresting livery of Primrose Yellow bodywork, black hood and black leather upholstery, it is a matching numbers UK example that came off line at Browns Lane on June 9, 1973. It was despatched 18 days later to the supplying dealer of Fletchers Swansea and then registered to its first keeper, a David Fogden of Bath, on September 30. He retained the Jaguar for four years before selling it to a Brian Dignan on August 1977 for £4,800, by which time it had amassed 10,000 miles. The E-Type then remained a part of Mr Dignan’s car collection until he passed away in 2017 – just 1,500 miles were added during his 40-year tenure; an average of 37.5 per annum!
The roadster has subsequently been recommissioned with some £20,000-£30,000 being invested in the replacement of the manifolds, cooling system, clutch and brakes etc. It is believed the paintwork is totally original and the underside has never needed attention, having been Ziebarted back in the 1970s. The vendor informs us that the interior needed no more than some ‘light cleaning’ and that the seats are ‘as new complete with their original glue’, while the wiring loom retains its original paper build tags’. Unsurprisingly, he presently considers the V12 engine, five-speed manual gearbox, bodywork, paintwork and upholstery to all be in ‘excellent’ order. This very desirable E-Type is now being sold complete with both sets of keys and the original dealer-supplied key ring, handbooks, factory wiring diagram, Heritage Certificate, copy of the advert and bill of sale from Mr Dignall’s purchase, and full photographic history of the recommissioning programme plus various other items of paperwork and old MOT certificates. A unique opportunity for E-Type enthusiasts everywhere.
In summary:
• An extraordinarily original, unmolested, manual gearbox example
• Just 12,332 miles from new
• Recently treated to a c.£30,000 recommissioning programme
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: March 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 11th Mar, 2023
Our March auction of classic, modern classic and prestige cars and motorbikes will take place at Mavericks in Holywell, North Wales (half an hour’s drive from Chester). Mavericks, 8 Moyston Road Business Park, Llannerch-y-Môr, Holywell, CH8 9DQ
There will be free parking for auction attendees.
Entries are now being invited, and sellers will benefit from Hampson’s unique offering of zero sellers commission for physical auctions, meaning that vendors keep 100% of the hammer price achieved for their vehicles.
If you wish to consign your vehicle to this auction, you can request a valuation here or by calling one of the Hampson Auctions team on 01606 828124
Viewing Days:
Friday 10th March 2pm - 7pm
Saturday 11th March 9am - 1pm
Fill in the form below and one of our team will get in touch with a no-obligation valuation. We will also take you through the consignment and valuation process, to enable you to make an informed decision.
If you prefer to contact us directly please call 01606 828 124 or email info@hampsonauctions.com
