1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1

Sir William Lyon's advertisement describing their new sports model, the E-Type, was as such: 'You don't have to be a competition driver to drive a Jaguar. You don't have to be a celebrity. You don't have to be rich, but just slide behind that racing wheel, ease back into the butter-soft, glove-leather seat, turn the key, reach down and slip into first, hear that unmistakable Jaguar roar and you'll be the fastest, most famous, richest man in the world.'

The E-Type was a civilized road-going version of Jaguar's LeMans-dominating D-Type and was capable of 150 mph straight out of the showroom. Introduced in the 3.8-liter form in 1961, the Jaguar E-Type (XKE in the USA) has a double-wishbone, independent front suspension mounted on the forward sub-frame that supported the engine. In the back, the suspension broke new ground for a large-capacity sports car, being independent when most of its major rivals relied on the traditional live rear axle. In a similar fashion to the D-Type, the monocoque tub formed the main body/chassis structure while a tubular spaceframe extended forwards to support the engine.

Dunlop disc brakes were placed on all four wheels, with the ones at the rear being mounted inboard alongside the differential to reduce un-sprung weight. The same 3.8-liter, triple-carburetor, 'S' unit first offered as an option on the preceding XK150, was installed in the E-Type. The engine produced 265 horsepower and because the E-Type weighed 500 lbs less than the XK150, and with the knowledge gained by aerodynamicist Malcolm Sayer on the D-Type, the E-Type offered exceptional performance. The only area where the new E-Type did not represent an improvement over the XK150 was the durable four-speed Moss gearbox, which it retained.

The E-Type design was influenced by the C- and D-Types, but it was not designed in a wind tunnel. Instead, Sayer sculpted it from talent, instinct, and mathematical formulae.

During the development process, Lyons authorized a coupe version, which was later selected to be the debut car at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1961. (chassis 885001 – 885007 were all either development vehicles or press cars for display at the Geneva and New York Motor Shows.) At Geneva, an Opalescent Silver Grey Jaguar Coupe resided under a large wooden crate that was revealed when the crate ceremoniously folded away. The successor to the XK150 was met with raucous applause and urgent demand. The coupe was joined by a British Racing Green open Roadster the following morning, with both coupe and roadster having been faultlessly designed by Malcolm Sayer. There was no indication that both cars had been hurriedly assembled less than two months prior, and that the latter had just completed a dramatic 17-hour journey from Coventry to Geneva with just enough time to be cleaned before giving demonstrations to the motoring press. Due to the accelerated schedule, the pre-production coupes were handmade from roadster bodies. In the months following Geneva, Jaguar completed the tooling or the coupe's body panels while the production of the roadster was already in full swing.

As the name suggests, the E-Type was initially planned to be an evolution of the Le Mans-winning D-Type sports racer. Those ambitions were scrapped in 1956 as Jaguar's focus on building road-going sports cars increased, along with the termination of its works racing program in the same year. A single 'E Prototype' had been built, and although it was later dismantled, its D-Type-derived chassis and 'E' suffix would find new life as the E-Type, thanks in part to Chief Engineer Bill Heynes, who recognized the potential of road-going versions. By early 1961, four pre-production E-Types (two Open Top Roadsters and two Fixed Head Coupes (FHC)) were complete, with chassis 850003, 885002 and 885005 due to appear in Geneva for the unveiling.

The popularity of the E-Type caught the small team at Browns Lane off guard, and by August of 1961, eleven Coupes and 372 Roadsters had been hand-assembled. Distinguishable features of these early bespoke vehicles were the flat floor, outside bonnet latches, and welded bonnet louvers.

The early E-Types were criticized for not having adequate interior space for taller drivers, which was resolved in February of 1962 with the introduction of a footwell, along with other minor modifications. Cars produced prior to February of 1962 are known as 'flat floor' 3.8-liter cars with welded-louver and outside latches. Of the first 500 Jaguars produced with outside bonnet latches in 1961, 385 were left-hand-drive roadsters, and 20 were fixed-head coupes. An additional four coupes were built with right-hand-drive configuration. Of the twenty LHD examples, only 18 left the factory as one was destroyed by the factory and number 7 burned while still there. Currently, there are 12 known surviving left-hand-drive cars from this group.

The E-Type was immensely popular, and the small Jaguar factory was behind on orders for the next four years, which meant there was little reason to make major changes to the design until 1965.

1961 Jaguar E-Type (XKE) Series 1 3.8

In the United States, the 1961 XK-E (E-Type) roadster was priced at $5,600, and the coupe at $5,900. It had a 96-inch wheelbase with an overall length of 175.3 inches, stood 48 inches tall, and was 65.25 inches wide. The front suspension was comprised of wishbones, anti-roll bars, and torsion bars, while the rear relied on an independent setup with lower wishbones, coil springs, and anti-roll bars. Disc brakes at all four corners provided the stopping power. Beneath the long and graceful bonnet was an inline six-cylinder engine with dual overhead camshafts, solid valve lifters, two SU side-draft carburetors, seven main bearings, and delivered 265 horsepower at 5,500 RPM and 260 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 RPM. The transmission was a four-speed manual with optional overdrive. Painted wire wheels were standard and chrome versions were optional.

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Coupe
Chassis number: 885004

The overall appearance of the Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster and Fixed Head Coupé were virtually unchanged between the first production cars in 1961 and the last in 1964. The earliest examples, however, exhibited numerous subtle mechanical and cosmetic alterations. Among the most significant change was detailed in Jaguar Service Bulletin N.15 of May 1962, which announced the introduction of redesigned footwells for improving occupant comfort. The examples that preceded the redesign were retrospectively known as the 'flat floor.'

This E-Type Fixed Head Coupe is the 1961 New York Auto Show coupe and it sat alongside three other E-Types. Standing beside it initially was model Marilyn Hanold - although she was urged to move out of the way by the photographers. Chassis number 885004 differs slightly from the later production cars, although the overall design remained largely unchanged until its replacement in 1975. After its New York debut it went to Jaguar's West Coast distributor, then to Judy MacHarg until 1989. The current owner bought it in 1996 and reunited the coupe with his other E-Type, the 1961 New York Auto Show roadster. The Jaguar's timeless elegance was recognized in 2008 when the E-Type Coupe was ranked first in the Daily Telegraph list of 100 Beautiful Cars.

Roadster

Car number 246 represents the first generation of the 3.8-liter powered, open two seater, Jaguar XKE roadster family. It boasts a 265 horsepower dual overhead cam engine outfitted with a 160 mile-per-hour high speed rear end. Simply revolutionary for its day when introduced in Geneva, Switzerland in March, 1961. Three carburetors ensure racing performance torque and flexibility. Independent rear suspension gives excellent road-holding and ride which set the standard for sports car comfort.

This car was purchased in February of 1963 by Leonard B. Iffla, and served as the 'daily driver' for over 25 years. It was manufactured on July 18, 1961, and dispatched to San Francisco, CA via New York to its first owner on July 26, 1961, where it resided until November, 2001. It is believed that the original engine yielded a stagger 300,000+ miles of service. This particular rare model features the 'outside bonnet latch' hood mechanism, 'flat bottom floors,' and 'welded louvers.'

During the XKE 14-year production reign, only 500 total bonnet latch cars were produced. Of those, 385 were left-hand drive roadsters, 20 left hand drive coupes, 91 right hand drive roadsters, and 4 right-hand drive coupes. This particular early model encountered only two design modifications being the introduction of a detachable hard top mounting assembly and plastic license plate holder. All original housings and engine numbers match on this vehicle.

Roadster
Chassis number: 875494
Engine number: R1652-9

The Jaguar E-Type sports car made its debut at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show where the company proved to the world once again that they could build an incredible performance car with equally impressive appearance. Even Enzo Ferrari agreed, remarking that it was the best-looking car ever made.

The Jaguar E-Type was intended as the next generation replacement to Jaguar's Xk120-150 series of sports cars. The E-Type employed many lessons learned over the years, including those in the heat of competition with the D-Type sports racer. Power was from Jaguar's 3.8-liter, straight six-cylinder engine which was first used in the XK150S the year before. The engine was rated at 265 horsepower and gave the E-Type a top speed of 150 mph. The E-Type was equipped with modern independent rear suspension giving the car precise handling, grip, and comfort.

This Jaguar E-Type is an early production example that was built on September 6th of 1961 and was sold new to R.E. Semnis, of Memphis, Tennessee, on October 30th of 1961. The car remained in Mr. Semnis care for the next 28 years. In 1989, it was sold to C. Messiner, of West Palm Beach, Florida.

The car was given a restoration sometime in the 1990s or 2000s. It is finished in black with a red leather interior. The car has covered a mere 2,700 miles since the restoration work was completed.

Powering this E-Type Series 1 is a dual overhead cam inline six-cylinder engine with triple SU carburetors and offering 265 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes.

by Dan Vaughan

Coupe

The Jaguar E-Type ranks among the most famous cars in the world. For many auto fans, its shape remains to this day a stunning synthesis of athleticism and delectable design language. But beyond the features it shares with all its sibling production models, this E-Type boasts a unique history. It made its appearance at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, and thus counts among the first E-Types ever built. Over the decades, however, its distinguished origins fell into obscurity – until 1999, that was, when an ad appeared in a Swiss paper and it quickly emerged that this was the 'Geneva car'. A Swiss collector undertook a comprehensive restoration of this 'first-born' EType based on original documentation. It would be almost a decade before the work was completed. This rare E-Type differs from the production model in more than 30 ways, inside and out.

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Coupe
Chassis number: 88005

This Jaguar E-Type, chassis number 88005, was the car first revealed to the European press by Jaguar boss Sir William Lyons on March 15th of 1961, at the Restaurant du Parc des Eaux Vives in Geneva. The car then appeared at the Geneva Auto Salon, and is thought to have remained in Switzerland thereafter.

Roadster
Chassis number: 875771
Engine number: R3094-9

The Jaguar E-Type was designed by Malcolm Sayer and William Lyons, and used many of the D-Type styling cues, this time in steel. The first example was driven directly from England to the 1961 Geneva Salon by Jaguar tester Norman Dewis. The hood was one piece and hinged forward. The front and rear subframes were attached to a strong center section. The headlights were located under glass cowls and taillights were placed across the top of the rear bumpers. Power was from a 3.8-liter dual overhead cam six-cylinder engine offering 265 horsepower. Zero-to-sixty mph took just 6.5 seconds with top speed in the neighborhood of 150 mph. The suspension was an independent setup with disc brakes all around, with the rear brakes mounted inboard. Pricing for the coupe was listed at $5,895 while the roadster sold for $5,695.

Inside, the dashboard featured a large speedometer and tachometer in front of the driver.

Production of Series 1 models included 7,827 coupes and 7,669 roadsters.

This example is an early 'flat floor' example, with welded louvers in the hood. It was originally delivered to marque distributer Charles Hornburg of Los Angeles. The car has been given a recent restoration. It rides on Dunlop high-performance period tires on chrome wire wheels with stainless steel spokes.

The exterior is finished in Indigo Blue and the interior is upholstered in blue-gray leather, with a gray top, and gray boot. There are blue carpets and rubber floor mats, and a period-correct radio.

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Roadster
Chassis number: 875323

This Jaguar Open Two-Seater was the 323rd E-Type roadster built. It is finished in British Racing Green over a Suede Green leather and destined for the US market. It has spent most of its existence in the Northeast. Since new, the car has undergone a comprehensive mechanical servicing.

This early Series 1 Roadster has welded louvers, flat floor, rear chrome breading, and early door top chrome. The 3781cc dual overhead cam six-cylinder engine breathes through 3 SU carburetors and offers 265 horsepower. There is a 4-speed manual transmission and 4-wheel disc brakes.

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Roadster
Chassis number: 875138
Engine number: R 1200-9

This is a very early E-Type Roadster, with flat floors, external bonnet latches, and welded bonnet louvers. It was the 138th example built and the first E-Type sold in Pennsylvania. The car was given a restoration in the early 1990s and at the time, it had just 41,700 miles on the odometer. After the work was completed, it was shown at three Jaguar Club North America concours, scoring 100 points at each and ultimately winning the Challenge Cup. Currently, the car has fewer than 42,000 miles showing on the odometer, and it has been stored properly for preservation in a temperature-controlled environment. The car is finished in Carmen Red paint, has Biscuit leather interior, and tan canvas top. The car rides on chrome wire wheels, with the authentic early-style knock-offs, and wide whitewall tires.

by Dan Vaughan

Roadster
Chassis number: 875995
Engine number: R 2476-9

This Jaguar XKE E-Type is an early production car built on November 13th of 1961. Since new, the car has been comprehensively restored to high standards. Upgrades include a Pertronix electronic ignition and performance coil, a CoolCat six-blade fan, and a modern fuel pump. The car has a jack, tool kit, Dayton chrome wheels with stainless-steel spokes, and Firestone 185-15 whitewall tires.

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Roadster
Chassis number: 875053
Engine number: R1101-9

This Jaguar E-Type Roadster was ordered new at the 1961 Paris Salon by Maclean's magazine editor Ralph Allen. It is an early example that has the hard-to-find external bonnet-latch. It is finished in Opalescent Bronze and was dispatched from the factory on June 9th, 1961 and exported to Canada. The magazine is named as the first registered owner.

This car is the 53rd E-Type Roadster constructed, and the 27th left hand drive example, making it one of the earlies E-Types exported to North America.

In the late 1970s, it was acquired by William Roy Foster. In 2002, it was purchased from William Roy Foster's estate by Eric Trembley, who commissioned an 8-year nut-and-bolt restoration. The fourth owner acquired the car in 2011.

During the restoration, the car was upgraded with a 4 core aluminum radiator, modern rotors and calipers, and the Moss non-sincro transmission was replaced with a new Borg-Warner T5. It was re-finished in its original color of Opalescent Blue over a Biscuit interior, with a Fern Grey top. Since the work was completed, the car has traveled less than 550 miles.

In 2011, the car entered into its first and only event, the national Jaguar Concours. At the event the car took 1st place, receiving a Jaguar Club of North America official judging score of 99.50 out of 100 possible points.

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Coupe
Chassis number: 885065

This 1961 Jaguar XKE Series 1 Flat Floor Fixed Head Coupe was originally dispatched on October 12, 1961, and delivered to its original owner on December 15, 1961. Its first owner was A.S. Flagg of Los Angeles, California.

This is one of a reported 51 'transitional' flat floor coupes built by Jaguar immediately after ceasing production of the outside catch bonnet but prior to production of the dropped heel wells which were adopted in March 1962. It is one of three coupes produced in cream and the only one produced with tinted glass. It is one of 40 produced with hand-built boot and door latches.

In the early 1970s, it was sold to an individual in Atlanta, Georgia, and remained in his possession until 2011. The current owner acquired it a year later and commissioned a full nut-and-bolt restoration by marque experts. The original tinted glass was preserved and reinstalled, along with the rare and correct square back seats which were sourced from the UK. The front subframe was replaced and sourced from the UK as well as the correct Moss gearbox. The body, chassis, and engine remained original to the car.

After three years, in late 2015, the restoration was completed with $220,000 spent. The car was campaigned in national and local concours events, and received a Lion Award at the Concours of Americas at St. John's and Best in Class at the 2017 Hilton Head Motoring Festival. It won Best in Class for Jaguar E-Types at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance in March 2018.

The car is powered by a dual-overhead-cam 3.8-liter, in-line 6-cylinder engine developing 265 horsepower and coupled to a 4-speed transmission. It is capable of 153 mph and sold for $5,595 in the U.S. from 1961 through 1963.

Coupe

This car was the 18th left hand drive outside latch coupe built of only 20 total. Only 13 are known to exist. Only three are reported to have the original engine and drive train, two are in Europe. The Sport Clips Collection purchased this example in 2013. Restoration began in earnest in December 2016, by Jeff's Resurrections, Taylor, Texas. This car is restored to a 100 point level in correct original Opalescent Gunmetal exterior and interior colors.

One of its first showings after a comprehensive restoration was at the 2018 Greenbrier Concours d'Elegance.

Roadster
Chassis number: 876227
Engine number: R 2870-9

This Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster was completed on November 27th of 1961 and was dispatched to Jaguar of Eastern Canada in Montreal on December 7th. It left the factory finished in Cream over black interior and fitted with a black convertible cloth top. The car's first owner was Jute S. R. Lachler from JWF Cars Ltd. in Toronto. From 1975 to 2001 it was owned by Richard Lucas of Nepean, Ontario, who then sold it to Alasdair McNellan of Oakville. It was later acquired by its current owner from McNellan in May of 2009. Between 2012 and 2013 it received a full restoration and refinished in the traditional color combination of British Racing Green with a Biscuit leather interior and matching tan top.

by Dan Vaughan

Coupe

The 96th left-hand drive E Type to leave the production line at Jaguar's legendary Browns Lane factory went on to become a prolific racer at Daytona International Speedway and Sebring International Raceway. It made four starts in the 12 Hours of Sebring (1965, 1966, 1967, 1968) scoring a class victory in 1968, and three starts in the 24 Hours Daytona (1967, 1968, 1969) making it the E Type with the most starts in Florida's classic endurance races.

Roadster
Chassis number: 876338
Engine number: R 3131-9

This 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster has recently received a comprehensive restoration to show specifications. The body was brought to bare metal, and the chassis was media blasted. The original engine, gearbox, and rear axle were overhauled. The original crankshaft remains in the car at standard factory specifications. The braking system and wiring were completely refurbished. Period tires were sourced from Longstone in the U.K. The restoration cost over $250,000.

The original color scheme was retained and appears today as it did when it left Jaguar in December 1961.

This flat-floor, welded-louver Series 1 Jaguar E-Type received a medal at the 2019 Atlanta Concours d'Elegance.

by Dan Vaughan

Roadster

This E-Type Roadster from the first year's production was restored back to factory standards by Classic Showcase in Oceanside, California. This is a numbers-matching car in a spectacular color combination. This XKE features flat floors, welded louvers and outside bonnet latches, original radio, tools, jack, and owner's manual, and all the early features of an early Series 1 example. This is the 180th XKE produced out of 385 left-hand drive Roadsters made with outside bonnet latches.

Roadster
Chassis number: 875272
Engine number: R 1301-9

This 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster was built on July 21st of 1961 and left the factory finished in Carmen Red with a black interior and black convertible top. Design features include the outside bonnet latches, welded louvers, and flat floors.

This jaguar was imported via Jaguar Cars of New York and is believed to have spent all of its life in the warmer climates of the West Coast of the United States, having been delivered new to a customer in San Jose, California. The vehicle's second owner also resided in San Jose, and acquired the Jaguar in the mid-1960s and would retain it for nearly two decades.

In 1984, the E-Type received a restoration by European Motorsports Ltd in the Bay Area. The work was later moved to a workshop in Los Gatos, California, and at that point, the E-Type was sold to Mark Miller, and would go into storage, where it would remain until it was sold again.

In October of 1988, the new owner had the car's body and paintwork restored with Dave Ferguson of Images Auto Body in Campbell, California. The preliminary restoration was completed in 1999, after which the E-Type returned to storage. In 2014, Images Auto Body completed the nut-and-bolt restoration that would cost nearly $160,000.

The car is currently finished in its original shade of Carmen Red over Black with a Black convertible top. It has its numbers-matching engine, chassis, and body. The car also has a restored hardtop in matching red, along with a tool roll that includes a knock-off hammer and Shelley jack.

by Dan Vaughan

Roadster

This E-Type Roadster was the last car in the 'first batch' of production E-Types. It was delivered to Briggs Cunningham as his personal car while racing his two other E-Types in Europe in 1961. Briggs drove this E-Type to Le Mans where he and Walt Hansgen participated in the 24 Hours race. The E-Type was acquired in 1973 by Jaguar expert and author Dr. Thomas Haddock, who kept the car in permanent storage, showing it once briefly at the Henry Ford Museum. In his 46 years of ownership, Haddock drove the car just 752 miles and preserved it meticulously, never being tempted to 'improve' it in any way and using it as a marker and guide for his book Jaguar E-Type Six Cylinder Originality Guide, considered the absolute bible for originality reference. Dr. Christian J. Jenny acquired the car from Dr. Haddock in 2019, and it was all original with 54,275 miles on the odometer.

Roadster
Chassis number: 875753
Engine number: R 2088-9

Jaguar produced 1,729 examples of the Series I roadster during its first year of availability. Launched in March of 1961, the Jaguar E-Type had a monocoque passenger compartment, disc brakes, rack-and-pinion steering, and independent front and rear suspension. This particular Series 1 E-Type 3.8-liter open two-seater was completed on October 11th of 1961 and finished in Cream over light blue leather with a blue top. It has flat floors, welded louvers, covered headlamps, and a Moss non-synchromesh four-speed transmission.

This Jaguar was specified for 'personal export delivery' to the shipping agent Antonin Besse & Co., of Aden, Yemen. The early history is not known. In 2012 it resurfaced in a partially restored state in Southern California. It was acquired by Classic Showcase of Oceanside, California, for a complete restoration, which was completed in April 2015. The work included a full rebuild of the 3.8-liter engine with new pistons, bearings, valves, guides, seals, and timing chain. Many of the mechanical components were rebuilt including the brakes, rear end, transmission, clutch, carburetors, and head. The shocks were restored and new suspension hardware was fitted. All systems, both mechanical and electrical, were not left untouched. The body was stripped to bare metal and repaired as necessary. Upon completion, it wore a shade of black, had a black top, and its interior was retrimmed in red leather.

by Dan Vaughan

Coupe
Chassis number: 885008
Engine number: R1116-9

This 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 'Outside Bonnet Latch' Fixed Head Coupe is the eighth left-hand drive FHC E-Type ever built and the sixth to leave the factory. It was completed on June 2nd, 1961 and given an Opalescent Gunmetal Grey exterior over Red Connolly leather interior. It was dispatched to Jaguar Cars New York on August 24th, 1961, and sold to an unknown owner. In the late-1970s, it was discovered in a potato field in Youngstown, Ohio, by a Mr. Renaldo Sanchez. A full restoration was intended, but the work was too challenging. It was then sold to Bill Welch, who then passed it on to its next owner in Florida. In 1997, the Jaguar (devoid of its original engine) was purchased by Dr. Michael Mueller. He then acquired chassis numbers 885009, 885013, and 885018 (all outside bonnet latch Fixed Head Coupes) which were used as references to correctly and accurately restore 885008.

An extensive and historically-correct restoration was performed by Jeff Snyder of Jeff's Resurrections, Taylor, Texas, bringing it back to life in accordance with factory specifications. The car was reunited with its original engine block, differential, and radiator, as well as numerous other unobtainable parts, including a correct outside bonnet latch cylinder head. The exterior was finished in Opalescent Gunmetal, while the interior received new Red hides.

The work was completed in 2001, and since that time, it has received success at the highest levels of JCNA competition, winning three national awards and receiving multiple 100-point scores in Class C05 (Jaguar E-Types, Series 1) events. In 2011, Jaguar North America asked Mr. Mueller to display 885008 at the Amelia Island Concours, where it was a featured car in Jaguar's 50th Anniversary Celebration of the E-Type.

The current owner purchased the Jaguar in 2014 and sent it back to Jeff's Resurrections for a sympathetic cosmetic refurbishment in 2015. The engine was sent to Terry's Jaguar, Benton, Illinois where it was disassembled and completely rebuilt by Bill Terry.

by Dan Vaughan

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 monocoque 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 were 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 Dan Vaughan