Yorktown Heights, NY | USA
Description
ALL ORIGINAL- except tires & battery. Both front seats have small tears. Small rust on quarter panel. Has never seen salted roads. Garaged its entire life. Hemming priced it at $100,000 with new paint job. Asking $70K OBO 19k original miles. See less...
Our Take:
- Let's talk rarity: The 1971 Jaguar XKE, also known across the pond as the E-Type, is not just a car; it's a piece of art that Enzo Ferrari himself once called "the most beautiful car ever made." With only 19,000 miles on the clock, this particular example is practically a time capsule, making it a unique find even among its rare brethren.
- That automatic transmission: While most enthusiasts drool over the manual variants, this automatic version hints at an era when Jaguar was trying to broaden its appeal in the states. It might lack the raw connection of a stick shift, but it offers a smooth, laid-back cruise—perfect for those who appreciate style over speed.
- Condition condition condition: The seller mentions small tears in the leather and some rust, but let's face it—any car that's spent its life tucked safely away from road salt is a gem. A little patina tells the story of its over 50-year journey; it's like character lines on a favorite leather jacket.
- Historical tidbits: The '71 XKE is from the Series 3 lineup, which introduced the V12 engine—although given the automatic transmission detail, this is likely a classic inline-six. This model year marks the farewell to the classic silhouette before safety regulations demanded changes, so it embodies the last of that iconic design language.
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