Rolling off the production line in 1973, this original right-hand drive Series 3 Coupe had lived a pampered life but seen better days. It was brought to E-Type UK with a brief to not only perfectly restore but upgrade to the highest standards. The car’s owner was seeking an example that was reliable with some subtle modernisations, improved driving characteristics yet retained that classic E-Type personality.
Once all the metal work was repaired to original specifications, a bespoke aluminium bonnet was fabricated to reduce front-end weight. Then, it was time for a concours standard repaint in Opalescent Gunmetal. The original engine was fully rebuilt and fitted with a combination of engine upgrades synonymous with E-Type UK: electronic fuel injection with larger throttle bodies, aluminium radiator and header tank and the all-important 12-branch tubular stainless steel sports exhaust system to allow the V12 to sing. Under that now perfect body, the suspension was also heavily revised for improved handling and ride.
