The 1961 Jaguar E-Type is a timeless classic that has captured the hearts of car enthusiasts…
E-Type Series II (1969 - 1971) 1969 1970 1971. The Jaguar E-Type (known as the Jaguar XK-E in the North American market) was produced from 1961 through 1975. The rear-wheel-drive grand tourer was offered as a two-seater coupe (FHC or Fixed Head Coupe) and as a two-seater convertible (OTS or Open Two Seater). In 1966, a '2+2' four-seater version
In 1975, the E-Type was purchased from Buckley by Michael Fulks of Essex. By 1981, a request sent to Jaguar for information on the car shows that the 6261 RW was still in Essex, owned by Roger Cook of Hornchurch. Jaguar was able to confirm then that this car retains its original engine, which of course is fitted to the car today.
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series-1 Roadster The retro ride has also received a spate of modern upgrades, including a new aluminum radiator and power steering, to ensure she’s plenty comfortable and
The Lightweight E-type was powered by a highly developed version of Jaguar’s straight-six XK engine which, with its chain-driven twin overhead camshafts and aluminium head with hemispherical
It followed the Jaguar method – sensational looks, sensational performance, and a sensationally low price – which had been introduced so successfully with the XK 120 in 1949 and restated with vigor in 1961. The E-Type made Jaguar young and exciting once again. Replacing the voluptuousness of the former XK 150 was the sleekness of the new EThe exclusive vehicles from Jaguar Classic celebrate an important E-type story and take their name from seven early examples, which were transformed into competition cars. They made their racing debut in April 1961, just a month after the production E-type made its triumphant world debut at the Geneva Motor Show. SuHpk.