JAGUAR Type e cab V12 Lot n° 3

The most beautiful car in the world The model We're all familiar with the phrase attributed to Enzo Ferrari when he first saw the E-Type, "the most beautiful car in the world". In 1961, it replaced the XK series. As well as being a visual knockout, it was also technically very accomplished, having been designed from the outset as a competition car, using elements from the Type D. It features four independent wheels, four disc brakes, an all-new rear suspension with four telescopic shock absorbers with integrated springs and inboard brakes. Its 6-cylinder engine, first 3781 cm3 then 4235 cm3 , develops 265 bhp, and enables the car to reach a VMax of 240 km/h. Throughout its career, the car underwent a series of evolutions to meet the commercial and regulatory constraints of its first market, the USA. The 1 Series established this iconic sports car, less expensive than its direct rivals but just as powerful. It was offered as a coupé or cabriolet, then as a 2+2 from 1966. The Series 1 can be identified by its glass-covered headlamps, rear and front half-bumpers, and aviation-style dashboard switches. Series 2 appeared in 1968, with a number of technical and aesthetic modifications to meet US anti-pollution and safety standards. The Series 3 appeared in 1971 and introduced a new V12 engine, which necessitated changes to the design. This 5.3-liter engine delivers 272 hp and, above all, 412 Nm of torque at 3,600 rpm. It can be mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox as standard, or an optional 3-speed Borg Warner automatic. This series also introduces improved roadholding, particularly when changing course in fast curves. It is now available only as a 2+2 coupé and roadster. The model This is a 1973 Jaguar Type E V12 cabriolet with 33,274 km on the 5-figure odometer. This Jaguar Type E V12 was restored some twenty years ago in Germany. The vehicle has been regularly maintained, as its history testifies. The vehicle is generally well presented and in used condition. Identification is in accordance with the elements presented (registration document, VIN). The paintwork has been refurbished. Note the presence of a few appearance defects in various areas of the bodywork (blisters, grains, visible repairs). There is also yellow paint in some areas. The upper structure of the vehicle is free of any visible damage or deformation. No perforating corrosion is visible. The front hood has been repaired. The front grille and shields are slightly deformed. We note the presence of surface corrosion in various areas: bodywork, engine block, boot at the spare wheel location. The soft top is in standard condition, with a few traces of wear. The interior and instrumentation are complete and show some signs of wear. The steering wheel has been trimmed in leatherette. The interior upholstery and carpets are in fair condition. The black leather upholstery is in standard condition. We note the absence of the passenger seat tilt control. The most beautiful car in the world The model We're all familiar with the phrase attributed to Enzo Ferrari when he first saw the E-Type, "the most beautiful car in the world". The year was 1961, and it replaced the XK series. As well as being an eye-catcher, it is also technically very advanced, having been designed from the outset as a racing car using elements from the D-Type. There are four independent wheels, four disc brakes, a brand new rear suspension with four telescopic shock absorbers with integrated springs and inboard brakes.Its 6-cylinder engine (3781 cm3 then 4235 cm3 ) developed 265 bhp, enabling the car to reach a VMax of 240 km/h. Throughout its career, the company has evolved to meet the commercial and regulatory constraints of its first market, the USA. The 1 Series established this iconic sports car, which was less expensive than its direct rivals but just as powerful. It was offered as a coupé or cabriolet, then as a 2+2 from 1966.The 1 Series can be identified by its glass-covered headlamps, rear and front half-bumpers and aviation-style dashboard switches. Series 2 appeared in 1968, with a number of technical and aesthetic changes to meet US anti-pollution and safety standards. The 3 series appeared in 1971 and introduced a new engine, the V12, which necessitated changes to the car's lines. This 5.3-litre engine produced 272 bhp and, more importantly, 412 Nm of torque at 3,600 rpm. It can be mated to either a 4-speed manual gearbox as standard or an optional 3-speed Borg Warner automatic.This series also introduces improved roadholding, particularly when changing direction in fast bends. It is now only availabl