Registration – 5 JAG
Chassis – UD1S22826BW
M.O.T. – Exempt
Odometer – 82,000
Few shapes in motoring history are as instantly recognisable as that of the Jaguar E-Type and by the time the Series III arrived in 1971 the model had evolved into a consummate grand tourer powered by Jaguar’s smooth 5.3 litre V12 engine. Wider arches, a longer wheelbase and significantly improved refinement transformed the final generation into a highly capable high speed touring machine while retaining the elegance and presence that had made the E-Type world famous.
According to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust and XKE data records, chassis UD1S22826BW is an Open Two Seater finished in Silver with black interior and hood. The car was built on 23 May 1973 and dispatched on 19 June 1973 to British Leyland in New York before being delivered to its first owner in Indiana, USA. Originally equipped with automatic transmission, the car has subsequently been converted to a manual gearbox, a change widely regarded by enthusiasts as enhancing driver engagement and desirability.
The car has since been restored to a high standard and today presents attractively in silver with black leather interior and black hood, a colour combination that suits the model’s elegant lines particularly well. The vendor informs us that the car has covered approximately 82,000 miles and has been in current ownership for over 16 years, with just one former keeper recorded prior to the vendor following its return to the United Kingdom.
The Series III introduced Jaguar’s famed 5.3 litre V12 producing around 272bhp, providing smooth and effortless performance together with the unmistakable soundtrack unique to the marque’s twelve cylinder engine. Combined with improved brakes, wider track and enhanced suspension, the model offered a more refined and capable driving experience while retaining the dramatic styling that made the E-Type one of the most celebrated sports cars of its era. Production ran from 1971 until 1974, marking the final chapter of the original E-Type lineage.
Perhaps most striking of all is the cherished registration number ‘5 JAG’, a plate that needs little explanation and one that greatly enhances the car’s presence. Registrations of this calibre are seldom encountered and represent a significant asset in their own right.
In summary
Manual converted Open Two Seater finished in silver with black interior
Built in May 1973 and originally dispatched to British Leyland New York for the US market
Accompanied by the highly desirable registration 5 JAG and offered without reserve
