1973 Jaguar E-Type

E- Type Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

UDIS74674

Clear

Gasoline

You are looking at a unique Jaguar here. It looks to be a typical E-type 2+2 Jag but has a 350 Chevy V-8 installed in it. So you have the style and elegance of the best looking car ever built with the preformance and reliability of the best selling V-8 in American history. I bought this car 3 years ago from a gentleman in Alabama and had it shipped here to me in Colorado. I have since done a few things to it but most of custom work was done by the previous owner. The engine swap was done by a former race car driver and builder there in Alabama. I have temporarily misplaced the file on the builder but he was very well known and well versed in engine modifications. I will add more info on him if possible later. The engine work was done right around 1980. And the car really hasn't been driven that much. The previous owner bought the car for his wife and decided to have this engine installed. Since then he retired and decided to buy a motorhome instead. So the car sat mostly unused for some years. The upholstery was also redone around the same time. Although the paint isn't the best quality it still has a nice shine as does the interior. Details to the best of my knowledge are: Car is completely original with the exception of the 350 Chevy V-8. If I remember right, the previously owner said it came out of a Corvette. Along with the automatic transmission. Air conditioning- Pretty cold but probably needs recharging. Electric thermostatic controlled engine cooling fans. Odometer reads a bit over 48,000 miles- can't guarantee they are original but I beleive they are myself. But possibly could be 148,000 as there is no 6th digit Dual exhaust dumps into 4 pipes at the back for a very cool effect and has a great V-8 sound. Exterior color is British Racing Green with a Tan Interior. Older repaint job. Slight waves here and there but still very nice looking. Signs of small rust areas underneath but pans are in great shape. Rack and pinion front end was gone through by previous owner. New front pads and rotors but are a bit spongy for some reason. All glass is good as is chrome. Nice wire wheels with very good 70 series Dunlop tires. Interior is very good but padding under drivers seat is starting to deteriorate. Radio works but speakers are not the best. V-12 tach has not been converted to V-8 yet so it is not hooked up. Needs a new glovebox lock. No wiper washing motor or nozzle tip. Car also will leave oil spots from time to time but only minor. Now I realize there are a few things that will need addressed and I might be listing too many negative things about the car. But I believe in disclosing as much as possible. With a little TLC these things can be taken care of over a winter easily or a little at a time while you still enjoy the car on the weekends and such. It is very much road worthy and reliable. No flat tires the next morning or overheating problems. Just a few details. This is the funnest car I have ever driven and still drive today. It gets more looks than if you were driving a brand new Ferrari. A real James Bond kind of car. Take it to a car show and park across the street and see how many people cross the street to look at the pretty Jag. It's just that cool. And a great color combination. I get compliments every time I take it out, even if it's down to the store and back. Did I mention how it handles? I live by a very nice windy canyon that is my favorite drive in the Jag. It handles the curves like it's on rails. And with power to burn. All in all this car is a dream and looks like one too. I have a good clear Colorado title in hand also. I really hate to sell her but I must. If the winning bidder is within a reasonable distance, I might be talked into partial delivery, but only after full payment has been received. On Oct-07-10 at 19:50:54 PDT, seller added the following information: Also, car is sold as-is and with no warrany.On Oct-10-10 at 10:28:43 PDT, seller added the following information: Thank everyone for bidding. I have been asked the extent of the rust by a bidder. As I stated in the description, it does have a bit of rust underneath. It's not a rust bucket as my dad would say. But it does have a little. After crawling underneath I took a picture of the worse area. There is a panel behind the right front wheel that has a dent in it. The panel bolts on in the corners and can, I'm sure be replaced. After a person unbolted the panel, you would have to straighten around it before bolting the new panel in, and maybe paint a little. I also didn't mention before that I have the original shop manual and a couple of books to order parts from, included with the car. I have yet to find the missing file I have on the car with info. about the gentleman who did the engine swap. But I have not given up. I believe I am the 3rd owner. The file has some neat info. about the engine builder. I was also asked if it had air conditioning. It does in fact. Judging by the brackets I believe it came with the 350 Chevy engine. I have taken off some of the engine brackets and had the chromed for a touch of pizzaz and they look sharp. One of which was one of the AC brackets. Thanks again and any questions you may have, I will do my best to answer.