Jaguar : E-Type 2+2 Coupe

1973 Jaguar XKE 2+2 Series III V12 Coupe 1973 Jaguar XKE 2+2 (Series 3) $36. 00 Three owner 52. 00 miles No rust – Southwest US car its entire life Fully updated. refreshed and ready for touring This car started life in Dallas. TX with its first owner.   It was purchased in 1991 by its second owner (also Dallas) and relocated to the Phoenix. AZ area in 2007.   I purchased the vehicle from the second owner’s collection in January 2012.   The car was in excellent physical and visual condition.   It had been stored indoors for its entire life. but had suffered from lack-of-use … mechanical systems and rubber components required adjustment. tuning and/or replacement.   This work has been performed as an ongoing. rolling restoration during the course of my ownership as I accumulated 2. 00 miles.   At this point in time. the car is a wonderful example that is ready for daily use and I am looking for another vehicle to satisfy my automotive passion.
Before getting to the list of work. I would like to point out some items that I find notable: The car has been repainted once (original color) … I suspect about 15 years ago.   The paint is aging very well with no notable problems … I would call it an 8. 5 on a 10 point scale.   Touch up paint is also included. The interior leather condition is excellent.   I suspect that it was replaced at some point. but I do not have documentation. The car is truly rust-free … even the panel joints within the bonnet and at the bottom of the doors are in truly excellent condition.    Further supporting this fact is that in all the work listed below. all bolts came apart easily with hand tools … even the exhaust. I added the Minilite wheels (new and ordered from the UK).   I personally like the look as they bring back memories of many race cars of the era.   More surprisingly. the wheels significantly enhanced the ride quality and responsiveness as compared to the wire wheels that were on the car when I purchased it. The exhaust system is a brand new. fully stainless-steel system. The air conditioning system is brand new. converted to R134A. and works fantastically. The car passes AZ emissions … yes. AZ (Maricopa county) requires emissions testing for a 41 year old car. Full binder of documentation dating to the mid 2000’s The following is a list of work performed over the past 2-½ years:
Complete engine-driveline fluid and filter service Oil & Filter change (3x) Coolant / Antifreeze Change ATF Change (New pan gasket) Differential oil change Air Filters (2 ea) Fuel filter  
Engine and engine driven accessory refresh Alternator belts x2 Air Pump Belt A/C Belt PS belt New coolant hoses (engine set) Convert OPUS ignition system to Pertronics Ignition Coil Spark plugs (12 ea) Spark plug wires Rebuild / synchronize carburetors Set ignition timing New alternator New throttle cable L&R cam housing to head gasket seal L&R valve cover gasket Digital cooling fan controller Engine mount Full stainless steel exhaust system Stainless exhaust front pieces (90 degree from header) Rear exhaust hanger bracket and rubber Muffler mounts and rubber hangers (4)  
Suspension rebuild New seals rear LCA pivots (8 ea) Rear shock absorbers (4) Front shock absorbers (2) Rear subframe mounts (4) Rear trailing arm bushing (front 2 ea) Rear trailing arm bushing (rear 2 ea) Lower front ball joint (2 ea) Upper front ball joint (2 ea) Steering tire-rod end outer (2 ea) Steering rack boot (2 ea) Front swaybar-to-body bushings (2 ea)  
Brake system rebuild Flush brake fluid and bleed brakes Rear rubber brake line (1) Front rubber brake lines (2) Remanufactured rear brake calipers (2) Rear brake pads Parking brake pads Rear brake rotors (2) Front brake rotors (2) Front brake pads  
Driveline rebuild Tires (4 ea) mount and balance MiniLite alloy wheels (4 ea) Re-seal rear differential Rebuild transmission mount (spring. 2 end bushings. internal bumper)  
Body & Seals refresh Front seat belts (driver & passenger) pillar door gaskets (2 ea) pillar door gaskets (2 ea) Quarter-window gaskets (2 ea) 3 windows (LF. RF. R) Fuzzy strip – inside front windows Outside front window seal (2 ea) Window guides (fuzzy pieces) Hood to body seal  
Climate control system Air conditioner compressor Air conditioner hoses (4 ea) Air conditioner receiver-dryer A/C hose to cabin grommets (2ea) Air conditioner expansion valve Converted to R134A refrigerant  
Overall:  The car is visually beautiful and sorted mechanically.   It drives extremely well and easily blends with modern traffic and highway travel.   It presents extremely well but is not a top-level concours car … you can find those examples selling in the $80-90k range.
 
Other Details: Included are several boxes of serviceable parts that were replaced during the services above.    Included are two new (rebuilt) 4-piston front-calipers from a jaguar XJS.   I understand that this is a near bolt-on upgrade. but have not investigated any further. I have clear AZ title to the car The car is garaged at my home in Mesa. AZ … I can assist with supporting loading of the vehicle if you need to arrange shipment. You are welcome to inspect the vehicle (or arrange inspection at your cost) at my location.  
Legal Items: Payment by cash or verified wire transfer.   Due to fraud. the car will not be released until payment is verified and wire transfer is the best way that I have found to assure both buyer and seller. The car is sold as-is. where-is with no warranty expressed or implied.  

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