pros: extremely low mileage (less than 40k), it looks to be entirely all there, just in need of some tlc and probably a boatload of body work.

cons: its been sitting so long there's weeds growing into it, the drivers side door is smashed shut, there is rust EVERYWHERE and the interior probably needs totally redone.

With these facts in mind, plus that i didn't actually speak to the owner, whats the ballpark price range i should be paying for this project? What sort of costs am i lookin at in terms of parts? and any other relevant data you think would be worth knowing?

Thanks all in advance. I am in lust with this car. I must have it!

 

I'm no expert on these years but you can bet that a complete restoration will cost more than the car will be worth. Best to price it at parts value I have no idea what that is but a guess would be $3,000

 

You could find a much more reasonable project car for less than 10k here:
CarsOnline.com: Jaguar Cars For Sale

 

Dont buy a S3 buy a S1 the real E-Type