1974 Jaguar E‑Type Series III Roadster

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Huntsville, Alabama — or “Rocket City,” as we know it — is home to NASA rocket-propulsion research and development. This special offering is once again a presentation of the unique, with American Muscle, British class, and heavy post war iron from multiple platforms all on offer. These cars are ready for blastoff, and all will be launched to new homes and garages as all lots are presented with NO RESERVE.    * * *

The Jaguar E-Type Series III marked the final chapter of one of Britain’s most iconic sports cars. Introduced in 1971, the Series III brought major changes to the XK-E centered around refinement and power, most notably Jaguar’s new 5.3‑liter V12 engine. This smooth, torque-rich powerplant gave the aging design fresh life and distinguished the final E-Types from earlier, six‑cylinder models.

By 1974, the Series III was available only as a 2+2 coupe and a roadster, both built on the longer wheelbase chassis that improved ride comfort and interior space. Styling revisions included a larger, cross‑slatted grille, flared wheel arches, and updated bumpers to meet U.S. safety regulations.

This Jaguar is finished in dark blue paint with green pinstriping over a dark blue interior with leather upholstered bucket seats. The Jaguar’s V12 engine is mated to an optional three‑speed Borg‑Warner Model 12 automatic transmission. Additional features include a color-matching hardtop, black convertible top, optional chrome wire wheels, factory air conditioning, flared wheel arches, and a bonnet bulge.

This 1974 Jaguar E-Type Series III Roadster is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist in Georgia with a jack, spare hoses and gaskets, and a clean Illinois title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Rocket City Collection

• Finished in Dark Blue paint with custom pinstriping

• Color-matching hardtop and black convertible top

• Blue interior with blue leather upholstery

• 5.3‑liter V12 engine rated at 272 hp and 304 lb-ft. of torque

• Optional three‑speed Borg‑Warner Model 12 automatic transmission

• Factory air conditioning

Factory Equipment

• Larger front grille opening

• Flared wheel arches

• 15x6 chrome wire wheels

• U.S.-spec rubber bumper overriders

• Ventilated disc brakes in front, inboard‑mounted solid disc brakes in rear

• V12 badging on tail

• Power‑assisted rack and pinion steering

• Black leather-wrapped steering wheel

• Smiths dashboard gauges

• AM/FM radio

• The chassis number (UE1S25405BW) decodes as:

  • U – U.S. market

  • E – E‑Type

  • 1 – Roadster (open two‑seater)

  • S – V12 engine (Series III)

  • 25405 – Sequential production number

  • BW – Borg‑Warner automatic transmission

Service & Documentation

• Michelin P205/75R15 tires

Known Imperfections

• Cosmetic imperfections and paint flaws consistent with age, as noted in the provided photos

• Rust and wear behind rear wheels

• Wear on driver’s seat leather upholstery and headrest

• Wear and creasing on interior materials

• Paint is flaking on the convertible frame

• Rust-through on muffler

• Odometer is inoperable

Ownership History

This 1974 Jaguar E-Type Series III Roadster is offered from the Rocket City Collection.

Included Items

• Floor mats

• Jack

• Owner's manual (and disc), service manual, and tuning manual

• Zenith Stromberg carburetor manual

• British Leyland parts manual

• Spare hoses and gaskets

• Motor oil

Additional Information

A Broad Arrow Representative is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this vehicle. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 Email: rpotts@hagerty.com