1973 Jaguar-XKE XKE Series III 5.3 OTS

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Description

(SOLD) This 1973 Jaguar Series III, V12 Roadster is a Texas car and was well maintained and cared for. It is Silver Gray Metallic with Black interior. It was restored to a show/driver level by Jaguar professionals. The car received a complete new paint job color sanded and buffed as well as all systems, cooling, hydraulics and electrical were gone through. Most of the chrome was replaced or restored, the interior and top is also new as well as the tires and wheels, and exhaust system, etc. This car comes equipped with A/C. This is a beautiful example in a very rare color combination making this a very desirable car to own, drive and show as well as very collectible.

History

Launched in 1961 at the international motor show in Geneva, the E-type, or XKE, echoed the sensation of the XK-120, perhaps even more. An astonishing performance package, with amazing speed and handling, the XKE’s brand new 4-wheel independent suspension system was so well conceived, it was used by Jaguar for over thirty years. In 1971, a new 5.3 liter 12-cylinder Jaguar V-12 engine was introduced, with upgraded brakes and standard power steering and was available only as a convertible and a 2+2 coupe. This is the second to last year that Jaguar produced the E-type.