Sophistication doesn’t have to be dull in order to maintain its dignity. Such is the case with the classy but rebellious 1973 Jaguar E-type Series 3 V-12 Roadster. This cat enjoys getting out of the bag as often as it can.
Of course, once this kitty purrs, you can’t wait to hear it roar. Under the hood is where the deception occurs, you will not find an inline 6-cylinder engine under the bonnet of this E-Type. This particular vintage Jaguar Roadster features the elusive and powerful 5.3L V12 engine from the factory.
Capable of taking you from 0 to 60 miles per hour in only 6.4 seconds, this is not your typical roadster from the early ’70s. North American E-Types with the V12 send 250 horsepower to the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission for your driving pleasure. This V12 engine also produces 283 pound-feet of torque.
After chirping the tires a few times, the real fun begins. Open-air driving in a Jaguar E-Type puts you behind the wheel of one of the most gorgeous classic cars of all time. Everyone will see it.
Best of all, this spotless Jaguar E-Type is available for sale. In fact, this example is from one of the final years of production for the iconic E-Type from Jaguar. It rolled out of the Jaguar assembly line on November 2, 1972, with the white-on-red leather color scheme it still has to this day.
Time always heals all wounds which is why a partial restoration returned this E-Type to near showroom quality about a decade ago. Over the past few years, service and maintenance records show this 1973 Jaguar E-type Series 3 V-12 Roadster is good to go.
Not only will the next owner have access to the service history, they will also receive a body-colored hardtop roof for the E-Type. You will be able to choose from the black soft top, the hardtop, or the open roadster look with this Jaguar.
Driving a legendary Jaguar will not make you Austin Powers but it will make you feel groovy. As long as you do not turn this gorgeous E-Type into the Swinger Shaguar, you shouldn’t run into any trouble from Mr. Bigglesworth. To quote Dr. Evil, “It got weird, didn’t it?”
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