1973 Jaguar Xke 2+2 ... 4-speed ... A/c ... V12 ........ Very Nice on 2040-cars
Jericho, New York, United States
 Once in a blue moon something truly outstanding comes along ... this is that 'something'. If one word could describe this 1973 Jaguar XKE 2+2 it would be 'stunning'. This is no feral cat. The most luxurious of the XKE range, the 2+2 was built for comfort.
Add to that, superior condition and the best color combination available - 'British Racing Green' with 'Biscuit' leather interior - and you've got an investment quality classic car you can be very proud of for years and years. Price trends for all XKEs have been continually rising for years. The consensus among automotive journalist is that they fully expect them to proceed in that direction - UP and UP. In 'Brit Speak' thie Jaguar has been 'well sorted'. An investment that you can take daily pleasure from. This XKE is how you'd like to find one - well cared for, turn-key and ready for your driving pleasure  Through the following photos and descriptions (there are many as there is nothing to hide here), I'll attempt to show what a well cared for vehicle this 1973 Jaguar XKE 2+2 - Series III is. Please view all the photos and read the descriptions ... then decide for yourself if this the vehicle for you. Just 66,074 actual miles to date (only 1,600 miles per year on average) - all well cared for from day one.
 Wouldn't this Jag look good sitting in your driveway?  Interspersed with actual photos of this exceptional XKE 2+2 are a few period adverts ... for both the information they contain and a little British flavor.  With two daughters in college and a recent back surgery that now makes it difficult getting in and out of the Jag ... it just seems like the right time to fine her a new home.  From any angle this Jaguar has the lines that have been talked about in the automotive industry for years. A sense of true style that many have tried to emulate with precious few succeeding. It's a 'benchmark' that's very high ... it set the notion of a true 'sports car' for years and years. An icon of the era and 'British' in every sense of the word.  Compare this Jag with the Audi and Range Rover in the background.
 Well, a refined animal anyway. Like a Swiss watch on steroids.  The XKE was a radical design for its time ... it sort of put the 'swoop' in sports car design.  The interior is well appointed, in great condition ... and, everything works. All of it.  The odometer is in good working order and now reads just 66,074 actual miles (only 1,612 miles / year average for 41 years) Yep, a 'Country Club' car. Low miles with exquisite care. Just how you'd like to find one.  Well appointed in every way.  'Connally' hides throughout ... all in the quite desirable 'biscuit' color.
 4-speed manual transmission - the best. It there a true sports car with an automatic? The 4-speed shifts flawlessly and is in perfect working order.  'Jaguar' OEM rubber mats with the Jaguar logo have protected the floors since new.  This period advert kind of says it all.  All the leather upholstery is in excellent condition and has acquired a gentle, pleasing 'patina' over the years.  Yes, two adults can 'squeeze' in here, just ... 2 children or teens, no problem.  Seat backs are also in fine condition ... no rips, tears, gouges or broken seams.  Lots of good information here.  Another creature comfort of the 2+2 is the rear hatch with room enough for all the luggage for an extended weekend. You can even have custom fitted luggage handmade by a few of the specialty shops that advertise on the web.  A bag of clubs, a bagged sail or two, your eBay purchases ... lots of room for what have you.  Again, all in excellent condition.  You have to love the Enzo Ferrari quote in the upper right of this advert ...
 It's time for a look under the hood ...  Like I said previously, a Swiss watch on steroids.
 This V12 has been meticulously maintained since day one. It's a beautifully designed engine what has been trouble free.
 This big V12 in a small compartment is, at best, hard to photograph. A simple web search will bring up all the specs. of this fine V12 engine if you'd care to delve further.  This 'E-Type' has always been well cared for - a weekend driver as these many photos well show. Its always started with a simple twist of the key and has gone with nary a hiccup for years on end.  Tuned to perfection, it's ready when you are.  Sorry for the blurry photo - the ID Tag showing a build date of 1973 and the VIN # UD1S74461  A period ad from a previous model with the smaller 4.2 liter inline 6-cylinder engine.  Now a look at the interesting bits ... the chassis, suspension and exhaust system.  Up she goes for a good looking over - or under, whatever the case may be.  Beautiful chrome wire wheels with true knockoff hubs. This XKE sports a near new set of 'Michelin - Harmony' radial tires in the correct size of: P215/65R15. They might have a few hundred miles on them at this point. This is a matched set of five 'Michelin' tires - four on the vehicle and a spare located under the boot.  The suspension if in top notch condition throughout. Disk brakes all around, of course.  Rear suspension with new 'Boge' shocks.  Note the mud splatters on the fenders ... promptly taken care of on arrival at home.  Routine maintenance has been performed throughout its 41 year life.
 Stainless steel (read: expensive) dual exhaust with a 4-port exit - and, a sound that will stir your soul.  Custom fabricated upgrade - a highly efficient, all aluminum alloy radiator.
 Two models were available for 1973 - the roadster and the 2+2.  Left rear ...  Right rear.  A close-up of the 'Boge' rear shocks. 
 One of the proud crew that has helped service and maintain this XKE over the years.  As a tribute to these great guys ... You've been fantastic to work with. Thank you.  Another advert from the period. This one looks to be photographed in Scotland.  The following group of photos are various detail shots that need little or no explanation. I truly want you to feel as if you're here 'kicking tires' for yourself.
 The spare is located under the rear deck. Again, just one of the matched set of 5 'Michelins'.  Tool kit included ... Knockoff hammer, jack, tool bag.  Still more detail shots .... I truly want to leave no stone unturned in this eBay offering. 
 From my garage to yours ... it can be simple and easy.  It'd look good in anyone's garage ... it's that good.  Another glamor shot ... 
 'Jaguar Clubs of America' selected this Jaguar for their 2011 calendar.
This and the following image are scans of that calendar with an owner's note.  This and the next image are a brief history of ownership. 
 A scan of the initial contact with the third party used to inspect the XKE before my purchase from a Dentist in southern Virginia who had owner it for 18 years or so.  And a ball park appraisal from 'Southside British Cars' during this inspection period.  A scan of a spreadsheet I've kept on the Jag since my initial purchase.
 This and the following three pages are scans of the detailed inspection I had 'Southside British Cars' perform on the car. 
 And, one last glamor shot to wrap up this eBay ofering for my 1973 Jaguar XKE 2+d Coupe. I hope you've enjoyed the tour and that you found it informative. At the end of the day someone is going to be very pleased with their purchase.
Full disclosure is what I'm after here .... I want you to know what your buying. This 1973 Jaguar XKE 2+2 is not perfect in every way ... it's very close and as fine an example of the model that one could ever expect for a 41 year old vehicle. There are minor imperfections as one would well expect ... very minor indeed. Some very slight paint chips and a few minor scratches that can't possible be shown in photos like these. It's not new but it's very nice, indeed. If there is something I haven't covered please feel free to give a call at 410-310-3543 ... I'll be happy to help in any way I can. This 1973 Jaguar XKE 2+2 accelerates very well, runs flawlessly, shifts crisply and handles quite nimbly.
If your in the market for an excellent example of a Jaguar XKE 2+2 ... then this one is well worth considering. Please have a look at all the photos I've provided here and then decide for yourself if this is the one for you. I will be glad to help in any way I can ... please don't hesitate to ask. I'd like to make your eBay buying experience a pleasant one and will do what I can to make it so. If I've missed anything here, please feel free to drop give me a call at (410) 310-3543. I've done my best to describe this vehicle in an accurate and honest fashion ... if I've missed anything please let me know. You can fly in and drive this one home ... not a problem. I wouldn't hesitate to drive this Jaguar XKE on an extended trip tomorrow ... it's ready ... are you? *********************************************************************** Note: I'll add addendums to this listing as necessary. Please check back for updated information. This 1973 Jaguar XKE 2+2 is located in Jericho, NY (in beautiful Nassau county Long Island ... Zip Code 11753) which is about 1-1/2 hrs. East of New York City. Please consider viewing this 1973 Jaguar XKE 2+2 in person before you bid as your eBay bid is a binding contract. I'll be happy to show you it's many features. There is absolutely nothing to hide here. If you're thinking about shipping this Jaguar XKE home ... I may be able to be of some assistance. I've done this a couple times in the past and can help to put you in touch with a reputable shipper at a reasonable cost and then meet with the driver when he comes to pick the car up. It can be just that simple. Any questions? If so, please feel free to call me at 410-310-3543.
The fine print ... Terms and conditions of sale: As with most used vehicles this one is sold as is - where is without warrantee either expressed, implied or otherwise. A nonrefundable deposit is to be paid within 3 days of the close of this auction equal to 20% of the selling price by either Cash in person, a Bank Certified Check or Bank Wire Transfer. The balance to be paid by either Cash in person, a Bank Certified Check or Bank Wire Transfer within 7 days of close of the auction. Pick up of the vehicle to be accomplished within two weeks of the close of the auction or at a mutually agreed upon time between the seller and the winning bidder. If the vehicle is left longer than either the two weeks or the agreed upon time a $10.00 per day storage charge may be assessed. If you don't agree with these terms and conditions or are not serious about purchasing this vehicle (read this "don't already have the money") then please don't bid as I wish to have a real sale at the end of this auction. Persons with negative feedback may have their bids canceled at the seller's discretion. This vehicle is subject to prior sale. Good luck with your bidding.
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Chinese patent filing shows what could be next Royal Limo from Jaguar
Fri, 10 May 2013Someone filed a patent application in China for the Jaguar XJ limousine seen above, but no one's sure who filed it or what the car is for. One camp thinks it's a State limo for UK royals like the Bentley State Limousine, another camp thinks it's the work of aftermarket coachbuilders.
One thing's for sure: Assuming it ever gets made, anyone who buys it wants an XJ in name only; the modifications have removed almost all of the grace of the standard sedan. Estimated to be more than three feet longer than an XJ, the stretched rear doors are backed by an even more stretched rear section that, in losing the trademark XJ C-pillar (the D-pillar on this car), adds all sorts of ungainliness to its backside. What's more, the roof rises from front to rear, we can only assume to make room for people with large hats. Or the NBA player that the Chinese call "Sweet Melon."
Head over to AutoSohu for more photos from the application, if you're sure that's what you really want.
London skyscraper caught melting cars
Tue, 03 Sep 2013A new skyscraper under construction in London is apparently to blame for some mysteriously melting car parts on the city's surrounding streets. The 37-story building at 20 Fenchurch Street, nicknamed the "Walkie Talkie" for how it looks, features a convex side of glass windows that apparently concentrates the sun's rays like a kid with a magnifying glass. Instead of smiting ants, however, the building was caught focusing its sun-sourced laser death beam on an innocent Jaguar XJ parked on Eastcheap street. The intense heat managed to melt a sideview mirror, plastic C-pillar cover and Jaguar emblem (scroll down for an image of the damage).
Fortunately, the construction company, Land Securities, had some scruples and reportedly left a note on the car for its owner reading "Your car's buckled, could you give us a call?" They've also since apologized and agreed to pay for the £946 done - about $1,500 - in damages by their blazing hot building. A joint statement with the Canary Wharf district in which the building's located was also released. In it, the developer acknowledges concerns about the reflected light and says it's looking into the matter. The city has also decided to close a few parking bays that could be in the building's line of fire, so to speak, until a solution can be engineered. Since news of the melting Jag broke, other vehicle owners have also come forward claiming the building, re-nicknamed the "Walkie Scorchie," has damaged their cars, as well.
This isn't the first shiny-new-building-attacks-cars story we've heard - architect Frank Gehry's Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles was built amidst concern that its polished ribbons of stainless steel were blinding motorists and causing accidents, along with raising the temperatures of nearby buildings with its reflected light. The building's surfaces were later given a matte polish.
Jaguar recalls 7k F-Types for two seperate issues with electrical system
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