1973 Jaguar E-Type

XKE Convertible

SBC 350

Automatic

Clear

Gasoline

1973 Jaguar XKE - Series 3 - Professional SBC Conversion - Factory Hardtop Summary: This is a fantastic daily driver . I feel comfortable driving it anywhere - at night, on the freeway, long drives, short drives, etc. It has been kept in a nice dry garage. I love the automatic transmission. I can let someone else drive the car without the worry that they are going to destroy the clutch/transmission. Professionally installed SBC 350 motor and turbo automatic transmission. My understanding is that the engine was installed at approximately 55k miles and that there are approximately 19k miles on the new engine and transmission. Here's a video of the car: As you can see in the video and pictures, this is a black exterior on biscuit interior car. I believe the car was once a silver on red interior. The car was painted by the previous owner around the time the engine was swapped, so the engine bay and bonnet match the body. The paint looks nice, but you can notice imperfections if you look closely. I would say that it is a 6 or 7. There are the usual chips on the door flanges that have mostly been touched up. There is some paint checking on the bonnet. The chrome is all in very good shape and looks nice and shiny. The hardtop can be removed with the removal of a few bolts and the soft-top can be used (it is on and ready even while the hard top is on). The wiper blades need to be replaced. The seat belts are the Kangol reflex three-points, but the seat belt retractor has lost it's tension and does not retract well. This is something that I would recommend replacing/updating. Highlights: Professionally installed SBC 350 motor and turbo automatic transmission. The engine was installed at approximately 55k miles. There are only 19k miles on the new engine and transmission that runs strong. Cold blowing factory air conditioning. Factory XKE Series 3 Landau style hardtop (extremely rare - try finding one for sale). New tan soft top. This is a black exterior on biscuit interior car. I believe that the car was at one point silver on red. The rear shocks were recently replaced with Koni Special D sport shocks. Front and rear brake pads have just been replaced. Tires in good shape. Sony Bluetooth/USB/CD stereo (Sounds great). 5 speaker setup with amplifier (2 front speakers, 2 rear speakers, and a sub-woofer). The sub-woofer was built to fit and match the interior. Jack, knockoff tool, and spare tire included! Warranty, Terms, and Conditions Please make sure to look at the video and pictures, ask any questions, and/or inspect the car locally prior to purchase as this his car is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty. The car is in Orange County, CA. If you are purchasing from out of state, you will be responsible for shipping, but I will do my best to help to help your shipper load vehicle at an agreed upon time. I do require a $1500 non-refundable deposit within 2 days of auction end. The remaining balance must be received within 7 days of the auction ending. Payment must clear before the car is transferred and possession is given. I will not accept checks or other similar instruments. Bidders please be aware that this car is for sale locally as well and I retain the right to end this auction at any time before the eBay reserve is met. On Aug-03-15 at 11:12:57 PDT, seller added the following information: Updates: 1: Added VIN plate to listing 2: SBC Engine ID is 10066036 On Aug-03-15 at 20:16:47 PDT, seller added the following information: I received a number of suspicious bids by a new eBay member with zero feedback. I've cancelled those bids. Please contact me if you have no or little feedback and would like to bid.