1970 Jaguar XKE

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Hollywood couldn’t write a story more fantastic than the life of Samuel L. Peters. After serving in the U.S. Air Force in the early 1960s, Peters paid his way through college on the earnings he collected hustling pool halls. Peters built more than a dozen companies, was a two-time national handball champion, amateur boxer, minor league baseball player, scratch golfer and award-winning dancer. He climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, flew hot air balloons, and piloted private jets. His love for everything automotive could been seen across his collection of classic cars and motorcycles, including taking 10th place in the 2013 Peking to Paris Car Rally. Hagerty Marketplace is proud to present this second round of the Samuel L. Peters collection of vehicles, ready to be cherished by their next caretakers.

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The 1970 Jaguar E‑Type was among the final Series 2 cars during a period in which Jaguar refined its iconic sports car to meet new safety and emissions standards, particularly for the U.S. market. Introduced in 1968, the Series II retained the legendary 4.2‑liter XK inline‑six engine, producing smooth, tractable power and exceptional high‑speed touring ability. Open headlamps, a redesigned grille for improved cooling, and uprated brakes distinguished it from earlier cars.