1974 Jaguar XKE - $64,900 - Bedford Heights, OH - The Jaguar E-Type, also known as the XKE, brought style and performance together to create a mass produced supercar. This road going sports car was conceived in 1956 as a replacement for the D-Type. In March of 1961 the E-Type was officially introduced to the world at the Geneva, Switzerland Motor show.
The car’s design was created by an aerodynamic engineer named Malcolm Sayer. The front engine, rear-wheel drive vehicle featured a moncoque body and a tubular front chassis. The six-cylinder double cam engine had three SU carburetors and produced 265 horsepower. The suspension was independent with disc brakes on all four wheels. It brought together the best of aerodynamics, coupled with the latest technology and propelled by a potent engine. The vehicle was not only fast; it offered excellent performance and handling.
1974 was the 3rd series for the beloved E-Type. By the 60's the covered lights were gone but the styling was still received as one of the sexiest cars on the road. For the series 2, HP was diminished due to US emissions but by 1974 the new 5.3L V12 was able to propel Jaguar to over 145mph again.
This Jag is the finest we have seen for a long time. The car has just over 24,000 original miles. The engine has never been down and has just benefited from a complete tune up including all new fluids by Jaguar expert Earl Gibbs. This car drives as if it were new. Everything is original except for a new soft top and excellent re-spray with never any bodywork. The leather interior is near perfect as are the original carpets and mats on the carpets. The pedals show no wear whatsoever. The dash is perfect as are the gauges. The Goodyear radial tires have lots of good tread. It has its original white hard top as well as its original blue jack in the trunk. The spare tire looks to be original with minimal wear. The chassis is untouched and is totally original with no sign of rust leading us to believe it has never been driven in bad weather. The inside of the bonnet and trunk are in remarkable original condition. Original owner’s manual and service manual are with the car.