1974 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 OTS Roadster

This 37,000 mile E-Type has been the recipient of substantial mechanical modifications, though it remains visually nearly stock in appearance. Its current owner purchased the car after having owned another Series III E-Type Roadster, a silver example purchased in 1976 and owned until 1988.

In July of 2009, TME had the pleasure of going to Washington state to collect the car for its new owner, and driving it back 800 miles along the West Coast, back to the San Francisco Bay Area.

In the previous owner's garage.

Engine modifications:

• Fully rebuilt engine, bored to 6.5 liters
• Carillo connecting rods
• Venolia high compression forged pistons
• 6 40mm Weber 2-barrel IDF carburetors
• Performance camshafts
• Ported and polished cylinder heads
• Chrome moly head studs
• Ceramic coated headers
• High flow full stainless exhaust system
• High performance ignition system
• Lightweight gear reduction starter
• Dynoed at 471hp and 460 ft/lb of torque

Transmission:

• 5-speed Borg Warner/Tremec T5 with lightweight aluminum flywheel

Suspension and brakes:

• Adjustable Spax shock absorbers
• Adjustable sway bars
• Heavy duty torsion bars
• Heavy duty rear springs
• Solid steering rack mounts
• Adjustable power steering assistance bypass
• Chrome moly front axles
• Heavy duty adjustable ball joints
• Solid brass outer fulcrum bearings
• Dayton wire wheels with stainless spokes
• Wilwood front calipers with vented front rotors

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