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1974 Jaguar Xke V12 Auto With A/c on 2040-cars

Year:1974 Mileage:35312 Color: in primrose yellow
Location:

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Very Rare low mileage Primrose Yellow Jaguar XKE Convertible (E-Type)

DETAILS:

  • Exterior in primrose yellow 
  • Includes original black hard and soft tops - hard top is in mint condition and has been stored since new
  • Original center knock off wire wheels with all associated original tools in trunk
  • The interior is in excellent condition; no tears! 
  • The suspension is tight and handles great!
  • The exhaust was upgraded to stainless steel
  • The engine has very good oil pressure and compression,  however, it needs a water pump because the bearing is whining 
  • Air conditioning and heat operation are all working to factory specs
  • This car does include a maintenance and repair log that dates from the time it was bought (includes gas amount and mileage!)

This particular 1974 Jaguar Series 3 has been meticulously maintained over the last 39 years by the original first and only owner. It is beautiful and unrestored. The primrose paint is nearly flawless with no notable imperfections to speak of. The same goes for the chrome bumpers that shine like new. The rest of the chrome accents are equally as nice with no imperfection that we have found. The black cloth top and hard top is also in original condition. Inside the black and saddle interior is in great condition with no major wear. The same goes for the carpets, door panels and dashboard. The vehicle does have the original spare, jack and wheel wrench. Under the hood boasts the desired 5.3-liter V 12 attached to an automatic transmission making this vehicle a joy to drive. This vehicle also equipped with A/C making it very collectible and a great investment. The mileage shows 35,312 original miles, and we do have documentation to support it. The car has always been in climate controlled storage and never driven in bad weather! In the last 10 years the car has undergone major preventive maintenance repair including belts, hoses, fluids, and wheel bearing. This is all documented in the log described above. Currently the only known defect is the water pump bearing is starting to make noise and will need to be rebuilt or replaced!

The condition of this vehicle is remarkable with every component functioning in a state of preservation rarely seen in a car of this vintage. This was the last year for the legendary E-Type, and many argue these later cars are the most desirable due to their increased comfort and power over earlier models.

Excerpt from 1961-1974 Jaguar E-Type article by Mark McCourt, Hemming’s Motor News. "The purist sports car morphed into a luxurious, powerful GT with the V-12-powered 1971-1974 Series 3s. The Fixed-Head Coupe didn't return in this generation, and the Open Two Seater was now based on the longer 2+2 wheelbase, which allowed for power steering and its first optional automatic gearbox. Distinguishing features of the final series were the E-type's first engine intake grille, fender flares over 15-inch chromed steel or wire wheels, ventilation grilles in the 2+2's hatch and in the roadster's optional fiberglass hardtop and four (later two) exhaust tips." 

Due to age this auto is sold ‘AS-IS’, that is to say with no warranty. So please ask questions and I will do my best to promptly reply!

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