1971 JAGUAR XKE SERIES III V-12 2+2 SLE PLOW

For sale is a 1971 Jaguar XKE Series III V-12 2+2 with factory Air conditioning. Car has been in same family since 1983 and the late lawyer owner was an avid collector of English cars including Rolls Royce, Bentley, and Jaguar. Various service records and photographs documenting the restoration work on the car are available. Top end of engine was rebuilt in 2002-runs excellent! Virtually a rust free car it was stripped to bare metal and repainted to the original factory Robbins Egg Blue color (over $7000 paint job-show quality) in 2003. The entire interior was completely redone (Carpets, leather Seats, Headliner, all trim COST over $5500.00 alone) during that same time period. The car has 92,000 original miles and has always been stored inside. Over the last 10 years it was driven approximately 700-1,000 miles per year., , This car was recently serviced by a British car specialist mechanic in Chicago and is in top running condition. $1,200.00 was spent on a tune up, the exhaust system, fluids, and other small odds and ends to get it in top running condition., , Overall this is very driveable E-Type 2+2 that is in great condition. It is not a concourse car, but is a really top end-top tiered driver car. In addition to the above mentioned work, the car has various desirable updates and options including original Jaguar wire wheels, European front bumpers (a ton better than the U.S. spec at the time) and hood, quad exhaust, and a tastefully done modern stereo that does not detract from the very original appearing interior., , This is a great driving car that has been restored to appear as original as possible with the factory options and appearance remaining intact. It gets looks and stares on the road and is a hit at local cruise nights and classic car shows, where it has one various awards. This is the car that is rated by many as the most beautiful car ever made. It has the timeless classic style of that British motor cars had in the 60s., , Overall Id rate this car top tiered driver quality. It has a clear IL title that is ready to be signed over. Classic Jaguar that will only increase in value.