1974 Jaguar XKE Series III

This 1974 Jaguar E-Type Series III roadster is powered by a 5.3-liter V12 linked with a four-speed manual transmission. The seller purchased the car in 2012 it was refinished in white and reupholstered burgundy leather during a refurbishment that is said to have been completed in 2018. Additional work reportedly included the installation of stainless steel pistons and the replacement of the cylinder head gasket, fuel tank, hoses and belts, electrical wiring, exhaust system, shocks, and torsion bars. Features include a black soft top, four-wheel disc brakes, power steering, 15” knock-off wire wheels, quadruple carburetors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an AM/FM/8-track stereo, and air conditioning. This Series III E-Type is now offered with a clean Pennsylvania title in the seller’s name. The car was refinished in white following bodywork repairs in 2018. Features include a black soft top, a matching top boot, uncovered headlights, a forward-hinged louvered hood, US-spec bumpers, quad exhaust outlets, and a power antenna. The 15″ wire-spoke wheels are secured with knock-off spinners and are mounted with 205/70 Sprint Classic tires. The Series III E-Type was factory-equipped with power steering, and stopping power is provided by four-wheel disc brakes with inboard-mounted rear rotors. The shocks and torsion bars are said to have been replaced in 2017. The cabin features seating surfaces reupholstered in burgundy leather as well as color-coordinated door panels. Interior amenities include an AM/FM/8-track stereo, wind-up windows, a locking glovebox, and air conditioning. The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames Smiths instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline. An analog clock along with auxiliary gauges for voltage, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level are mounted in the center stack. The five-digit odometer shows 67k miles, approximately 3k of which were added under current ownership. The 5.3-liter V12 was factory equipped with quadruple Zenith-Stromberg carburetors and was rated at 241 horsepower and 285 lb-ft of torque when new. The seller states that the engine was partially rebuilt in 2014 and that stainless steel pistons were installed. Additional work is said to have included the replacement of the cylinder head gasket, fuel tank, hoses and belts, electrical wiring, and exhaust system as well as refurbishments of the radiator, fuel pump, and carburetors. The generator was also rewired. An oil leak is noted and the seller states that the car has been undercoated. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. Filed under: e type, e-type