1974 Jaguar XKE Series III Convertible

Multiple JCNA Concours winner! Gorgeous Series III XKE with automatic transmission and air conditioning! Only 49,566 documented miles on the odometer and a perfect color combination of Regency Red over Biscuit Tan! Superb driver with all the right options, n all numbers matching drive train, eritage Trust Certificate, nd past service documentation! A great find!

The XKE series Jaguar was an instant success from the moment it appeared at the automotive seen in 1961! As each new generation was improved from the last, t continued to offer more and more to the buyers after the prestigious luxury sports car from England! This included improved brakes, etter suspension, uperior interior comfort, ore significant cooling, nd bigger displacement engines! By 1971, he short wheel base offering was long gone in favor of a quality ride, nd power steering was now a standard feature. The Series III was born with a V12 with quad Zenith-Stromberg carburetion under the bonnet, nd only 7,990 convertibles were produced over the entire four year production!

We are delighted to offer this very recently restored 1974 Jaguar XKE Series III convertible finished in Regency Red over all new Biscuit Leather interior and Black soft top! Options include number matching 5.3L V12 engine producing a powerful 272 horsepower, utomatic transmission, ir conditioning, hrome 15” wire spoke wheels with Michelin redline tires, ery rare & working British Leyland AM/FM radio, win tip chrome exhaust, eather wrapped steering wheel, emote outside mirror, nd more! Standard options included a responsive 4-wheel independent suspension with matching disc brakes at all four corners, ront and rear bumper guards, nd full dash instrumentation with electric dash!

This wonderfully restored example is showing just 49,566 miles which is believed to be original from new, ith a documented service history and mileage reading dating back to 1994 when the car had just 29,000 miles at that time. Our example sold new to Bruce R. James in San Francisco, A on July 29th, 974. It stayed in his careful possession in the 1980’s according to service stamps and California registrations. It then made its way to the Dallas, X area by the early 1990’s. It was meticulously shown in Jaguar Club of North America Club events by its proud owners there for many years, nd achieving multiple 1st honors! Three pewter trophy plates and two victory cups will be included.

Honors:

JCNA Concours- October 9th, 994, ustin, X- Champion Class Score-97.56

JCNA Concours- October 22nd, 994, allas, X- Champion Class Score-99.43

JCNA Concours – September 30th, 995 Dallas, exas- Champion Class Score- 99.55

JCNA Concours – September 28th, 996 Dallas, exas- Driven Class Score- 99.64

JCNA Concours – September 27th, 997 Dallas, exas- Champion Class Score- 98.48

JCNA Concours – September 22nd, 001 Dallas, exas- Driven Class Score- 99.96

JCNA Concours – September 17th, 005 Dallas, exas-Driven Class Score- 99.01

Surviving nearly all original through to 2013, t was its previous owner who took the liberty of commissioning a complete cosmetic and mild mechanical restoration. This started with a bare metal repaint of the entire body by Triumph Auto Body based in Scranton, A that was completed in April of 2015. Photos of the rust free, are metal body are included. Upon completion, t was fitted with all new rubber gaskets, ind hoses around bumpers, oor, nd bonnet. In August of 2015, he complete interior to be refinished professionally by Affordable Auto trim also based in Scraton, A. This included new supple leather seat upholstery & foams, ll new floor carpeting, ecovered kick panels and shifter boot, oor moldings, nd new vinyl convertible top. Then it was delivered to Cross Valley Auto in Plains, A for a complete tune up and overall freshening of the mechanicals. The work was performed by a factory trained Jaguar V12 technician. All new spark plugs, oolant, hermostatic switch, askets & plug, ooling fan relay, /c fan relay fuel filter, nd new hood struts were installed. After tuning, t starts, uns, nd drives with great bravado and a pure Jaguar sound from the exhaust! The brakes and throttle are equally responsive for spirited drives or relaxing cruises on Sunday mornings! It comes with original owner’s manual, ervice booklet with original owner ID card, consumer guides inside its original protective case, actory spare, ack, nd tool, oot cover, nd British Heritage Trust Certificate. Please feel free to call with questions or to schedule an opportunity to see this vehicle in person. It’s truly a remarkable example!

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• Price: $99,900
• VIN: UE1S24261BW
• Cylinders: V12
• Title: Clear/ PA
• Exterior Color: Regency Red

• Carfax:
• Engine: 5.3L
• Transmission: Automatic
• Mileage: 49,566
• Interior Color: Biscuit Leather

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