1974 Jaguar Other for sale $71,995
| 1974 Jaguar Other $71,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $71,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | La Vergne, TN |
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The British have a way of combining luxuryand#44; V12 performanceand#44; and style in a way that is completely unique in the automotive worldand#44; and the E-Type is the ultimate expression of their craft. This shining blue 1974 Jaguar XKE Series III open two-seater delivers everything that its looks promise in a fashion that could only come from Britain. 1974 was the final year for the E-Type in America (okand#44; XKE if you stick to the USA designation.) By then it had fully matured into a grand touring machine. It retained the breathtaking design that has the car top the list of the most beautiful cars in the worldand#44; and it also continued with the strong monocoque chassis. But now it was a car built to go longer distances and make the weekend getaway feel more comfortable. All of this you already know for Jaguar historyand#44; so what you really want to know about this example is its level of quality. You can already see that the gaps look straight and correctand#44; which helps the sunlight roll evenly off the professional application of the Cobalt-like blue. This is the product of having two careful owners since the late 70sand#44; and staying under the same mechanics care this whole period. The folding black roof adds some distinction to the front and rear ridersand#44; and the iconic wraparound chrome bumpers look so good wed guess theyre new. And of courseand#44; it wouldnt be a true sporting Jag without single-hub wire wheels. Only the British can make the blue-on-blue setup look this nice. The dark blue interior centers around buckets that are firmand#44; supportiveand#44; and have the high-backed design for all-day comfort. You get the classic three-spoke sports steering wheeland#44; and ahead of that are two large Smiths gauges for the speedo and tach. More E-Type charm comes from the center stack with an array of rocker switchesand#44; secondary gaugesand#44; and an upgraded AM/FM/CD stereo head unit mounted down low. And while the Series III convertibles are the ones known for providing the most interior space and comfortand#44; there is one feature that truly lets you know this is an anytime roadster. The air conditioning is still blowing ice coldand#44; which means you can take the top down on this one any time of year. The 5.3-liter V12 was designed with Americans in mindand#44; and its long legs and effortless torque make the E-Type an ideal long-distance cruiser. Theyre also surprisingly easy to maintain (a skilled hobbyist could tune those side-draft carburetors.) Its no problem for this big cat to maintain normal highway speedsand#44; but jabbing the accelerator results in a massive rush of torque and the most spine-tingling exhaust note this side of a Ferrari. The three-speed automatic transmission is a Borg Warner model that has the robustness to handle all this power. But more than just a proper setupand#44; this roadster has been properly maintained. Besides just the knowledge of it being under the same care nearly all its lifeand#44; you can see the level of quality in the presentation of the engine bay and the condition of the undercarriage (including the newer stainless steel dual exhaust.) This is the kind of care that gives you confidence to enjoy the fully independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes (yesand#44; the rear ones are still inboard) to their fullest on your favorite road. An E-type is an experience every enthusiast must have once in his or her life. To have a turnkey V12 roadster with the A/C keeping everything comfortable means you get the best of British luxury and performance all in one car. Call today!!! |