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1973 Jaguar Xke 2+2 Coupe on 2040-cars

Year:1973 Mileage:58000 Color: is Indigo
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United States

United States

The decade of the 1970’s forced all auto manufacturers to adhere to stringent US Federal safety emissions legislation. Jaguar’s answer was the production of the V12 engine based on a 5.0 liter concept used in the XJ13 racing prototype.  The all aluminum 5.3 liter engine with single overhead cams on each bank of cylinders was capable of launching the E-type to 100 mph in 15.5 seconds.  Auto enthusiasts all over the world deem the Jaguar V-12 as “one of the world’s greatest engines.”

A total of 15,287 Jaguars were produced in 1973. Only 7,297 2+2 coupes were produced, thus making this a very rare car.

This 1973 Jaguar XKE 2+2 is in excellent condition. A California car, this XKE was in the same family of doctors until the third owner, also a doctor, purchased the car. It now resides with a serious collector in the South.

Exterior is Indigo (Dark Blue) and the paint is in excellent condition.  All chrome and trim still looks showroom new.  The interior is a red leather bucket seat interior. No wear or tear, it is in new condition.

Engine is the original V-12 5.3 liter with automatic transmission.  Factory options are power steering, power brakes, AC, and Kelsey wire wheels with a full wire wheel spare tire.

This 1973 Jaguar XKE 2+2 has always been garaged and was not driven in inclement weather. Miles are 58,000 original miles.  This Jaguar is located in Louisiana.

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