Jaguar E-Type Series III V12

Vehicle Description

This late E-Type coupé, a 1973 model which was imported from the US, presents itself in the classic colour combination of red paintwork and black leather interior. It has the long wheelbase and the 2+2 seater arrangement which all Series 3 E-Types have in common. The mighty and prestigious 12-cylinder engine produces 203 kW (276 hp) from 5.3 litres of displacement. Not many cars of the 1970s were able to run up to 245 km/h – and those that did, hardly matched the graceful elegance of the Jaguar.
This car presents itself in a decent condition for its age. In the rear section, traces of a previous accident damage are visible. The paintwork is by and large still ok with a little rust beginning to show in certain spots, such as the boot lid frame. Some window seals are in need of replacing. The chrome parts are shiny and well-kept. This Jaguar runs on beautiful spoke wheels. On the inside, traces of wear and tear can be seen, with cracks showing on the seats and splits at the seams of the leather dash cover. Air-conditioning and (non-contemporary) radio are on board.
This Jaguar is only conditionally drivable and needs a bit of attention. With regards to the price development of these amazing cars, the investment ought to prove worthwhile.

No other than Enzo Ferrari called the E-Type the most beautiful car ever made, and even if beauty is always in the eye of the beholder, not too many people would have contradicted him since. The debut of the XK-E, called “E-Type”, in 1961 was nothing short of a sensation. Its unrivalled elegant styling was complemented by plenty of power, and all of that at a relatively moderate price.

Over the years, the successful model was modified in several ways: From the spring of 1966 there was a 2 + 2-seater version with an extended wheelbase. In 1967, the headlight covers fell victim to American safety regulations. On the engine side, there were six-cylinder engines with 3.8 and later 4.2 litres, and as of 1971, twelve-cylinder motors to choose from. Production of the compact two-seaters ceased in 1971, the so-called Series III was only offered as a 2+2-seater.

A classic of superlatives, that’s all there is to it.

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