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For Sale: 1972 Jaguar XKE in Macedonia, Ohio

Vehicle Description

Matching numbers. 4-speed. Factory A/C. California car. 3 owners from new. Full service records. Tools, jack, and books. Two tops plus tonneau cover. Recent $3500 service. Need we say more?

If you're still reading and not picking up the phone at this point, I'm going to assume that you don't want the car, because, quite frankly, this is as good as Series III E-Types get. Totally sorted, runs and drives beautifully, rust-free, and with a bulletproof pedigree. If you want more, well, you'll need a time machine to go back to 1972 and buy a new one (and I bet it wouldn't be this nice anyway).

The car was in California until the third owner purchased it in 2002. Just prior to his purchase, it was treated to a full repaint in the original British Racing Green, and it's exactly right: just a bit of olive and yellow in the finish, but lustrous and shiny as you'd expect from a Jaguar. That was 14 years ago, so there are obviously some signs of use and age, but they're quite minimal and the car still looks striking from any angle. Panel fit is excellent, which is a testament to the fact that it has never, ever been rusty so it's 100% factory-installed sheetmetal. And I have to say that the early Series III cars with their slender bumpers are more attractive than the later cars—I doubt anyone will argue that fact.

The seat covers have been replaced at some point, but the rest of the interior appears to be excellent original equipment, including the neatly tailored carpets. It shows only the most minor signs of use and it's hard not to feel like a celebrity when you slide behind the thin-rimmed steering wheel. The big, round Smiths gauges are a traditional British sports car look and they're all fully functional, including the clock, which reliably ticks away. The only real demerit is that the A/C needs a charge—the system works, the compressor energizes, but it's cool, not cold. Overhead there's a recent black convertible top, and it includes a matching black vinyl boot as well as a full tonneau cover. And for the ultimate in cool weather comfort, there's an accessory fiberglass hardtop, which is a very rare find all by itself. The trunk is neatly outfitted with correct carpets and mats, and underneath you'll find what appears to be the original Dunlop spare tire and wire wheel assembly as well as a jack and knock-off tool.

Thanks to a recent service, this cat purrs like it should and makes the most scintillating exhaust sounds this side of a Ferrari V12. The 5.3 liter V12 is a little grumpy when it's cold, but once it's running and warmed up, it's faultless in operation. There are no humps or hesitations in the power curve, no stumbles, no flat spots, just effortless power that hurls the 2-seater forward like it weighs 500 pounds less than it does. Thanks to a recent service, which includes all new fluids, it's ready to drive and enjoy without a second thought. Yes, it looks complex under the hood, but this 1972 model carries far less emissions gear and other controls, so servicing is easier than its younger siblings and a talented hobbyist will find that keeping it in tune is not so difficult after all.

It also includes a 4-speed manual gearbox, which really is the only way to enjoy your OTS. Out back, it's got 3.07 gears so it's a superlative highway cruiser that never gets tired. Or, you know, you could run it to redline in every gear and enjoy the sonorous song of the exhaust, which has several new components. You'll also find that this is one quick cat, and it's a serious mistake to dismiss these later cars as posers, because this one has the power to hurt some very serious machinery. Of course, the suspension is just the right balance of competence and comfort, and the big Jag never puts a tire wrong, regardless of the pavement. And I would be remiss if I didn't mention that the floors are in excellent condition, with evidence of its California heritage visible throughout. A little grunge and dirt, but exactly zero cancer. This is a car you can own with confidence. Finally, it's fitted with chrome wire wheels and brand new 205/70/15 Dunlop radials which have less than 100 miles on them.

If you've made it this far, it might already be too late. Series III E-Types just don't get any better than this. Wonderful to drive, gorgeous to look at, and still a smart investment (Series I prices have peaked, but Series III cars are going up), this is the XKE you've been waiting for. Just don't wait too long, because cars this good just don't sit around. Call now!

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Vehicle Details

  • 1972 Jaguar XKE
  • Listing ID: CC-911823
  • Price: $74,900
  • Location:Macedonia, Ohio
  • Year:1972
  • Make:Jaguar
  • Model:XKE
  • Exterior Color:British Racing Green
  • Interior Color:Tan Leather
  • Transmission:Manual
  • Engine Size:V-12
  • Odometer:75950
  • Convertible:Yes
  • Stock Number:113079
  • Trim Level:OTS
  • VIN:1S20331
  • Title Status:Clear
  • Restoration History:Partially Restored
  • Exterior Condition:Excellent
  • Seat Material:Leather
  • Air Conditioning:Yes
  • AM/FM Radio:Yes
  • Bucket Seats:Yes
  • Power Brakes:Yes
  • Power Steering:Yes
  • Engine History:Original
  • Engine Condition:Running
  • Drive Train:Rear-wheel drive
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