1973 Jaguar XKE V12 Roadster

Numbers Matching | Restoration in 2021 | Rebuilt Engine

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LOT #

23074997

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
UD1S22965
Lot Number:
23074997
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
57,325 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
5.3L V12
Drive Type:
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Azure Blue
Interior Color:
Biscuit
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Florida
  • 1973 MY Jaguar XKE V12 Roadster Restoration
  • Current owner reports full restoration completed in 2021
  • Current owner reports rebuilt engine with less than 7,400 miles
  • Current owner reports rebuilt transmission
  • Current owner reports numbers matching vehicle
  • Engine & transmission rebuilt by Jimmy Smith of Boston, GA
  • Azure Blue paint color
  • Biscuit interior
  • Biscuit color matching convertible top
  • Current owner reports rebuilt carburetor
  • Current owner reports updated electrical system
  • Current owner reports new suspension
  • Current owner reports new fuel tank
  • Current owner reports new clear coat for paint
  • 4-speed manual transmission
  • New clock
  • Added cooling fan override to toggle switch
  • All new Tan leather interior
  • New master cylinder
  • New hoses

Overview of 1973 Jaguar XKE V12 Roadster For Sale by Owner

After the monumental success of the first-series E-Type, Jaguar needed a successful follow-up in the coming decade. Other manufacturers were making catching up, and the perfection that is the E-Type needed a touch of modernity. The XKE was Jaguar's answer. Part of the same family of cars, if the E-Type was the sign of rambunctious youth and vitality, the XKE was a slightly mature, more dignified sibling thanks to the smoother ride and performance of its massive V12. Needless to say, the car was an instant hit, putting Jaguar on the map once again in the sports car world. This particular Jaguar XKE Roadster comes from the 1973 model year and has undergone a complete restoration in 2021, with a rebuilt engine and transmission by none other than Jimmy Smith of Boston, GA, according to the current owner. The current owner also reports that the numbers are matching in this vehicle, a great sign for collectors, among whom this XKE is particularly popular and has a new paint job as well. With a few modern components, this Jaguar XKE has been fully restored to its former glory and has over 57,000 miles on the clock, less than 7,400 of which is with the newly rebuilt engine, proving this car's longevity and making this Jaguar the ideal choice for any enthusiast's garage.

Exterior and Interior

The usual design language of the E-Type still shines through the refreshed look of this XKE Roadster, with the smooth curves that follow it from front to back. Featuring an Azure Blue exterior that is reportedly a new clear coat of paint, this XKE looks sharp and is an absolute showstopper whether it be on the highway, at a stop light, or parked on the side. Stepping inside, you'll find that the biscuit tan leather interior matches the color of the convertible top. The whole interior has been well preserved and has the usual Jaguar opulence to it. The seats are comfortable, and with a new clock and nary a touchscreen in sight, Jaguar's interior is a space you don't feel like leaving.

Engine

This is even more so thanks to its powerful 5.3L V12 strapped to the front. The massive engine delivers power smoothly to the wheels through a four-speed manual transmission, allowing its driver to fully feel the car. The newly rebuilt transmission and carburetor work well, as does the electrical system, fuel tank, master cylinder, and hoses, as well as the suspension system, all of which the current owner reports to be new, confirming that this Jaguar has plenty of life in its tank, and is the perfect car, in every form or manner.

Walk-around Video of this Jaguar XKE

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Miles: 79,022
Estimated: $201.86/mo

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