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6321WK was accepted for LeMans in 1964, with Sterling Moss and Hugh scheduled as the drivers: however, Mr Sutherland's sponsorship for the race did not materialize and he was unable to take the car to the LaSarthe event. 6321WK subsequently returned to Canada with Hugh, where he had occasion to race the car at club events.
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 |  |  | Roadster Chassis Num: 880007 Engine Num: RA 3288-9 |
| Sold for $56,100 at 2007 RM Auctions. | |||
The E-Type was Jaguars first production vehicle not to use a separate body bolted onto a rolling chassis. The E-Type employed the modern design of a monocoque body tub attached to a tubular framework. The hood was hinged in the front and opened upwards. Lying underneath the long bonnet was the engine, which was bolted directly to the framework. The front-hinged hood design had been borrowed from the C-Type and D-Type Lemans racers. This gave complete access to the engine, front suspension, and the firewall.
The E-Type was the first production vehicle to have a top speed in excess of 150 mph.
This example has traveled just 39,600 miles since new. It was recently rebuilt by Jaguar of Denver. It exterior of the car is finished in red with a black interior and top.
At auction, the car was sold for $56,100, falling just short of the estimated value. Since it had been offered without reserve, the car was sold.
By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2011
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Though the E-Type was not conceived as a race car, it did make one LeMans appearance in 1962 where it finished fourth. The 265 horsepower, 3.8 inline six-cylinder engine delivered formidable performance the day, giving it a zero-to-sixty mph time of just 7.1 seconds with a top speed of almost 150 mph, according to Motor magazine.
The performance was impressive but the sensuous curved and elegant proportions of Malcom Sayer's styling which created the most allure. Enzo Ferrari called it 'the most beautiful car ever made,' and an E-Type roadster has a spot in the permanent collection of New York's Museum of Modern Art, one of only two automobiles so honored.
The current owners of this 1964 Series I roadster purchased it in 2004, and gave it to Gerry Bonani's Classic Car Restoration to return it to Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate specifications.
The Jaguar E type, also known as the XK-E, brought style and performance together to create a mass-produced supercar. The road-going sports car was conceived in 1956 as a replacement for the D-type. In March of 1961 the E-Type was officially introduced to the world at the Geneva, Switzerland Motor show.
It's design was created by an aerodynamic engineer named Malcolm Sayer. The front engine, rear-wheel drive vehicle featured a moncoque body and a tubular front chassis. The six-cylinder double-cam engine had three SU carburetors and produced 265 horsepower. The suspension was independent with disc brakes on all four wheels. It brought together the best or aerodynamics, coupled with the latest technology and propelled by a potent engine. The vehicle was not only fast, it offered excellent performance and handling. Some of the most common complaints it received were the cabin being too cramped and it suffered from poor ventilation.
The E-Type was a popular vehicle. It was fast, performed well, and was competitively priced. Due to the United States safety and emission regulations, some of the horsepower was lost. The headlamp covers were also removed prior to the close of the 1960's.
A 4.2-liter engine and synchromesh gearbox was introduced in 1964. In 1966, the 2+2 coupe was introduced and featured a longer wheelbase. The Series II cars were not as quick as its predecessors. The Series III, however, was a different story. Powered by a V-12 engine they were once again able to propel the E-Type over 145 miles per hour.
Production for the E-Type ceased in 1975, after 72,520 examples being produced. It was replaced by the XJ-S; a vehicle that was larger, heavier, and not as visually appealing.
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2006
For more information and related vehicles, click hereIt's design was created by an aerodynamic engineer named Malcolm Sayer. The front engine, rear-wheel drive vehicle featured a moncoque body and a tubular front chassis. The six-cylinder double-cam engine had three SU carburetors and produced 265 horsepower. The suspension was independent with disc brakes on all four wheels. It brought together the best or aerodynamics, coupled with the latest technology and propelled by a potent engine. The vehicle was not only fast, it offered excellent performance and handling. Some of the most common complaints it received were the cabin being too cramped and it suffered from poor ventilation.
The E-Type was a popular vehicle. It was fast, performed well, and was competitively priced. Due to the United States safety and emission regulations, some of the horsepower was lost. The headlamp covers were also removed prior to the close of the 1960's.
A 4.2-liter engine and synchromesh gearbox was introduced in 1964. In 1966, the 2+2 coupe was introduced and featured a longer wheelbase. The Series II cars were not as quick as its predecessors. The Series III, however, was a different story. Powered by a V-12 engine they were once again able to propel the E-Type over 145 miles per hour.
Production for the E-Type ceased in 1975, after 72,520 examples being produced. It was replaced by the XJ-S; a vehicle that was larger, heavier, and not as visually appealing.
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2006
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