1973 JAGUAR E-TYPE

Few cars combine a sporting pedigree, usability and enduring visual appeal quite like the Jaguar E-Type, and this 1973 Series 3 V12 Roadster is a particularly well-provenanced example. It has formed part of the highly respected Nick Mason / Ten Tenths Collection since 2007, having been acquired from Lord Litchfield, and has consequently enjoyed almost two decades within one of the world’s most celebrated private collections of significant sporting cars.

UK-supplied from new, this Series 3 is a particularly desirable manual gearbox Roadster, finished in Signal Red with a black interior. The registration document records just three former keepers, whilst the odometer currently displays a little over 24,000 miles.

Importantly, this is an E-Type that has been used and enjoyed rather than simply displayed. During its time with Ten Tenths, it has been regularly maintained and exercised on the road, benefiting from the Collection’s attentive in-house care. In 2024, it was taken to Spain where it participated in a Spanish regularity rally, providing an excellent demonstration of its long-distance touring ability and continued suitability for historic motoring events.

More recently, attention has been given to the cooling system, further preparing the car for continued use. This is a particularly relevant consideration for a V12 E-Type intended to be driven and enjoyed, rather than simply admired.

The car retains an older paint finish which contributes to its honest, used character, while the interior remains sympathetic to the car’s original specification. A discreetly retrofitted modern radio with Bluetooth connectivity provides useful contemporary convenience without significantly compromising the period ambience of the cabin.

Under the bonnet sits Jaguar’s legendary 5.3-litre V12, giving the Series 3 a character distinctly different from its six-cylinder predecessors. Combined with the manual gearbox and open-top configuration, the result is an E-Type that offers an engaging driving experience alongside the effortless performance and refinement for which the V12 cars became renowned.

Accompanied by a useful history file documenting its past, this is an unusually appealing example for an enthusiast seeking an E-Type with genuine provenance and a proven history of use. Its nearly two decades within the Ten Tenths Collection are particularly significant, providing continuity of ownership and care that is rarely encountered with cars of this age.

Offered directly from the Nick Mason / Ten Tenths Collection, this 1973 E-Type V12 Roadster represents an opportunity to acquire a highly desirable manual Series 3 with low recorded mileage, long-term collection provenance and a genuine history of being driven and enjoyed.