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Buying a 1972 Jaguar E Type

Increasing competition and more stringent U.S. emissions and safety standards prompted the release of the new V12 Jaguar engine in 1971 that coincided with the launch of the Series 3 E Types. The new engine was nearly three-inches longer than the previous six-cylinder engine, but most importantly, it was much wider. This was due to two pairs of Zenith-Stromberg carburetors now placed on the outer sides of the engine. This increase in size also lead to some body changes on the 1972 Jaguar E Type and other Series 3 cars, including flared wheel arches, wider tires and a larger, cross-slatted front grille for added air intake. Jaguar also opted to use the longer 2+2 chassis for both the Roadster and Fixed Head Coupe 2+2 models, and eliminated the production of the traditional Coupe. Much like the previous 1971 Series 3 model, the 1972 E Type now offered bigger vented brakes, power steering, air conditioning, and an option for an automatic transmission.

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1972 Jaguar E Type Buyer’s Guide

Whether you’ve been searching for a 1972 Jaguar E Type for years or have recently fallen in love with its classic design and sensual curvature, The Beverly Hills Car Club can provide you with the Buyer’s Tips and Buyer’s Guides needed to find the perfect E Type for your garage. Specializing in the sale of European and American classics of all makes, models and conditions, their team has assisted countless clients in finding everything from unfinished restoration projects to pristine, showroom quality originals. One of the biggest Buyer’s Tips that they can offer is to ensure the engine and chassis numbers match the type of car you are looking at. This may sound like an afterthought, however many Jaguar E Type Coupes have been cut down over the years to look like Roadster convertibles, and many unsuspecting buyers have been taken advantage of in this way. The team of experts at The Beverly Hills Car Club, a renowned California classic car dealership, knows what to look for and can help you verify the car you are looking at is an original.

To learn more about the 1972 Jaguar E Type and the cars currently available to you, please do not hesitate to browse the online inventory on this website today. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Let the team know your specific requirements and they will be happy to assist. They look forward to hearing from you soon!