What is the E-Type?
The E-Type was introduced as a rear-wheel drive grand tourer in two-seater coupé form (FHC or Fixed Head Coupé) and as a two-seater convertible “roadster” (OTS or Open Two Seater). A “2+2” four-seater version of the coupé, with a lengthened wheelbase, was released in 1966.
How many e-types are there?
History of E-Type
| Series 1 | Series 2 |
|---|---|
| The Series 1 E-type ran from March 1961 to December 1968 with a total of 33,205 cars produced. | The Series 2 E-type ran from October 1968 to September 1970. There was a total of 18,808 cars produced. |
Are E-types rare?
A brief history of the E-type Due to production pressures, the first handful of E-Types produced were produced with external bonnet latches and a ‘flat floor’, so when you see these terms on a car for sale, you’re looking at something extremely rare and valuable.
What engine did the E-Type have?
The heart of the E-type was the DOHC inline-six cylinder XK engine, originally launched in the Jaguar XK120 back in 1948. When it first appeared in 1948, the XK engine developed 160bhp, and went a long way to helping the XK120 along to become the world’s fastest series production car.
How do you buy E-Type?
When buying an E-type, do…
- Always go for a car with good provenance and matching engine, chassis and gearbox numbers.
- Get written/photographic evidence of any restoration work.
- Inspect the steel monocoque thoroughly – the bodywork and floorpan can be by far the biggest restoration cost.
How many Jaguar E-types are left in the world?
They’re sold only in pairs, as they should be. And there will be only six pairs made, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the iconic Jaguar E-Type, first shown to the world at the Geneva Motor Show March 15, 1961.
What did Enzo Ferrari say about the E-Type Jaguar?
Enzo Ferrari once said, “Jaguar’s E-Type is the most beautiful car in the world.” When the head of a company that made some of history’s most gorgeous machines says something like that, it carries great weight.