1973 Jaguar XKE 5.3-liter V12, Series III, Roadster, re-conditioned 4-Speed, Sable exterior restored with Biscuit
interior restored.
The Sable paint is a very rare color, people look at the color and remark on the quality and shine. I have the
Protocols that were followed to paint this 1973 Jaguar. *Strip all old paint down to metal, 80 Grit soft pad, 80
Grit, DA, sandblast as needed, weld few areas as needed, epoxy prime bare steel…
1973 Jaguar XKE 5.3-liter V12, Series III, Roadster, re-conditioned 4-Speed, Sable exterior restored with Biscuit
interior restored.
The Sable paint is a very rare color, people look at the color and remark on the quality and shine. I have the
Protocols that were followed to paint this 1973 Jaguar. *Strip all old paint down to metal, 80 Grit soft pad, 80
Grit, DA, sandblast as needed, weld few areas as needed, epoxy prime bare steel areas, body shaping and adjustments
as needed, polyester primer, 2 coats, block sand total car, polyester primer, 2 coats, final sanding, polyester
color, 5 coats, polyurethane clear, 3 coats, wet sand and buff, then polish.
All the bumpers were chromed, new muffler system, quad central exhaust outlets, new brakes/shocks, 5 new wire
wheels with 5 new tires, original car jack, lead mallet/hub cap, all the lights were repaired or replaced. The
exterior paint is Sable (matching factory color) and leather interior is Biscuit, with a matching new convertible
top and boot cover. Koolmat insulation under the carpet, makes the car run quieter and cooler. Remove all the old
undercoating and respray the bottom with high quality undercoating, we did not undercoat the last 5 feet, panted
this area in Sable.
Complete replacement of all rubber inside, engine compartment and outside the car. The following were original new
replacements; any part connected to the brakes and steering, Car filters, radiator, dual fans, fuel pump,
distributor with all new wires, water pump and cap. All the 4 carbonators were removed, rebuilt and adjusted. All
the gauges are original and work, including the clock. Gas tank was removed and cleaned in and out, including new
factory battery. The V12 engine had a 145 to 158 compression test , the numbers are the same as a brand
new engine. The engine does not burn any oil and only a few drops of oil out the rear-end.