Registration No: JMA932K
Chassis No: 1S50576
MOT: Exempt

• 1 of just 2,116 RHD examples made, 'matching' chassis and engine numbers
• 52,000 recorded miles, original Cinnamon leather upholstery, Heritage Certificate
• Subject to an extensive bodywork and mechanical restoration

By 1971, Jaguar's jaw-dropping E-Type had been in production for a decade. Despite continual improvements, new emissions legislation in the all-important American market threatened to strangle the big cat's performance. Jaguar responded by giving its revered sportscar fresh claws in the shape of a 5343cc V12 developed from the stillborn XJ13 Le Mans project. The new engine was both effortlessly powerful and eerily refined. With some 272bhp and 304lbft of torque on tap, the Series III version once again had 150mph in its sights. A revised wheelbase yielded better cabin space which, together with wider tracks front and rear, new anti-dive front suspension and fatter tyres, gave improved road holding. Imbued with a more muscular stance thanks to its flared wheelarches, re-profiled wings and larger grille, it also benefited from vented disc brakes and a restyled interior.

1 of just 2,116 RHD examples made, ‘JMA 932K’ was dispatched on October 28^th 1971 to supplying dealer Ernest W Hatfield of Sheffield with its first keeper being local resident, Dr R Moseley. Originally finished in British Racing Green with Cinnamon leather upholstery, the Jaguar pleasing still retains the same livery albeit the paint is now metallic rather than solid in keeping with the vendor’s preference. Boasting 'matching' chassis and engine numbers, the E-Type displays a highly credible 52,500 miles and shows just five former keepers on its V5C. Subject to an extensive bodywork and mechanical restoration after being bought by the vendor as a true ‘garage find’ in 2017, ‘JMA 932K’ was upgraded with a higher capacity radiator. The V12 engine was also inspected, pressure tested, serviced and fitted with new gaskets. Accompanying paperwork encompasses a collection of old MOT certificates dating back to 1977 at 49,395 miles (hence the seeming correctness of the odometer reading) not to mention a Heritage certificate, operating manual, parts list, numerous invoices and restoration photographs. The vendor currently grades its engine, manual gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, bodywork and paintwork all as ‘very good’.

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760