Vehicle Description
Very low mileage V12 Jaguar E-Type convertible with unique
performance and styling upgrades painted in correct Dark Blue with
amazing, original black leather interior that is a testimony to the
care and low mileage of this XKE. According to the two previous
owners this car has only 23220 actual miles and less than 1000
miles in the last 22 years. Nicely optioned with a 4-Speed manual
transmission nice Jaguar wire wheels.
This special car is not your normal series III
277 hp V12,,
5.3L V12, KKE
square rubber bumper Jaguar. This car was low mileage Jaguar
modified by Gordon Tatum of Gaithersburg, MD in the mid-eights with
two Ray Jay aircraft turbos that significantly increased the
horsepower.
The hood was modified for weight and styling and the square rubber
bumpers removed. The car looks amazing rolling on Jaguar wire
wheels.
EXTERIOR
: Very well preserved 23220 mile Series III V12 Jaguar XKE body
Recently painted dark blue with less than 1000 miles Original on
Heritage Certificate confirms Dark Blue color. Slightly modified
fiberglass bonnet to improve lines
Front appearance looks much better without square rubber
bumpers
Nice wire wheels
INTERIOR
: Very nice black leather bucket seats Previously biscuit leather
seats and changed by previous owner Great looking cockpit with nice
original gauges Newer Jaguar wood steering wheel AC vents under
dash Period correct under dash radio
MECHANICS
: 5.3L V12 engine upgraded with dual
Ray Jay aircraft turbos According to builders senior mechanic
turbos produce in excess of 375 horsepower
4-speed manual transmission Disc brakes Factory AC car Recent
rebuilt of cylinder heads with receipts of $6600 Recent rebuilt
brakes, suspension and radiator after sitting and not driving
Predator carburetor updated with the idle option Manifold
intercooler Water/alcohol injection MSD ignition Oil cooler in nose
Spin-on oil filter Manually operated manifold fuel injection Holley
fuel pump INNOVATE exhaust fuel/air ratio sensor with digital
display
UNDERCARRIAGE
: Exhaust is dual straight through with 2 in-line silencers
Original suspension 4 adjustable GAZ shocks addedAmerican Dream
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