1972
Jaguar V12 XKE Coupe 2+2 Vin: 1S72578
A very nice West Coast car, in a great color,
with four speed manual transmission, wire wheels, and cold air
conditioning. This is the one you have been waiting for.
Current mileage from new: 77,950
It is getting very hard to find nice, quality
Jaguar XKE V12 Series 3 Coupes anymore, particularly in the
condition of this example. A very handsome car, this Jaguar
V12 Coupe has remarkable mechanicals and beautiful cosmetic
details. Recapturing my youth, this is the best looking V12
Coupe I have seen in a long, long time and one to be very proud
of.
A quality “engine out” re-spray in Dark Blue was
applied in October of 1997 at the 60,400 mile mark, which has
held up nicely. The interior is clean and original with grey
leather over navy blue carpets. There are no disappointments
here, as the pictures tell the story for me. While the engine
was out, the maintenance records indicate the clutch and related
components were refreshed - thank God - this of course being
the proper time to complete this maintenance. The clutch and
four speed transmission operate properly and without issue.
The car is comfortable and thrilling to drive, and has a very
nice engine and exhaust note.
With three
owners from new the car was sold by British Motor Car Distributors,
Inc. in Portland Oregon on 6/13/1972 for a total cost of $8,762.00.
The original buyers order lists the options at the time of sale
to be:
| Chrome
wire wheels |
$276.14 |
| Whitewall
tires (now gone) |
$44.35 |
| Air
Conditioning |
$54.67 |
| Tinted
Glass |
$47.24 |
| Heated
Backlite |
$58.10 |
| AM
+ FM Radio |
$230.00 |
| Grill
Guard |
$60.00 |
Interesting dollar amounts…?!
The service and restoration records reveal constant
attention from caring owners. A large sum of money has been
spent over time to keep this car operating optimally and looking
fresh. Everything functions on this car - including the original
German Kienzle electric clock. It does not hold the best time
anymore, but it works! (The original owner’s manual reads:
The instrument is regulated at the factory and should not require
further adjustment…. : > ).
The air conditioning system has received attention
over the years and cools down the car very nicely for a foreign
car manufactured in 12/1971. All three fan speeds, low, medium,
and high blow cold air – with the high speed being quite
strong. The cooler knob controls the length of time the compressor
stays on – and therefore controls refrigeration.
The original AM/FM Radio and power antenna are
now mated with a Sony six disc CD changer hidden under the passenger
seat and controlled via a small remote. Allowing the best of
both worlds, the sound system is not very impressive, but does
allow for modern listening when desired.
Recent maintenance includes a new alternator,
miscellaneous light bulb repairs, mechanical adjustments, and
a fresh lube, oil, and filter change. Garaged and covered when
not in use - this car is ready to drive or show anywhere.
Priced
right at: $32,500
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