Location: Santa Monica, California

$88,000 USD | Sold

After the brilliant first-series Jaguar E-Type debuted at Geneva in 1961 with inline six-cylinder power, the car’s basic design progressively matured through 1971 with a switch to the smoother, turbine-like V-12. Known as Series III cars and offered through 1974, they also featured a larger bonnet bulge, larger, flared wheel openings, a slightly wider track, a revised grille, and updated bumpers. The convertible now rode on the longer 105-inch wheelbase. The interior was also entirely new, including the seats and door panels. The center console was redesigned with a smaller, dished, leather-rimmed steering wheel fitted.

With power brakes and steering, a 272 horsepower V-12, and a fully synchronized four-speed manual gearbox, the final-series cars are very capable and refined Grand Touring machines, while also retaining the sensuous lines of their predecessors. Today they rightly continue to captivate legions of collectors and marque enthusiasts and are ever growing in popularity.

The XKE offered has only 12,887 original miles, matching engine and chassis numbers, and was ordered with the appealing color combo of Pale Primrose paint with Biscuit interior. Included with the sale are the tool kit, top boot cover, optional hardtop, owner’s packet, and other documents are included in the sale. The desirable optional wire wheels and 4-speed manual transmission give it the classic, nostalgic look and feel of the original XKE while still having creature comforts such as air conditioning and more cockpit room. This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire an exceptionally low mileage, last year of production E-Type that is ready to be thoroughly enjoyed.

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