Jaguar E-Type Classic Cars

A Quick and Simple Introduction to Jaguar E-Type Classic Cars

Jaguar produced its first E-Type in 1961 and continued its production through 1975. The manufacturer also referred to the vehicle at initial release as the Jaguar XK-E, so you will find the E type Jaguar for sale under than name, too. Assembled in Coventry, England, and designed by Malcolm Sayer, even competing designer Enzo Ferrari dubbed it "the most beautiful car ever made."

The manufacturer applied racing design principles to the mass market car placing its engine under a front sub-frame and bolting its front suspension and front bodywork to its body tub. This combined with its lack of ladder frame chassis resulted in its lightweight of 1315 kg.

Sellers on eBay offer a full complement of vehicles from this series. The typical listings of E type Jaguars for sale include the concept versions of 1957’s E1A and 1960’s E2A. Once in production, the manufacturer released three series of E-Types. It produced two limited editions – the low drag coupé in 1962 and the lightweight E-Type from 1963 to 1964. You can find a Jaguar E Type 2 2 for sale in the UK or a primrose yellow Jaguar E Type.

Occasionally, Jaguar turned out a sub-type of the Series 1. Today, these vehicles have become a rare collector’s item. They include the first 500 of the Series 1 which featured external bonnet latches and flat floors. Toward the end of the production run, Jaguar removed the headlight covers. The series and their corresponding production years are as follows:

• Series 1 from 1961 to 1968
• Series 2 from 1968 to 1971
• Series 3 from 1971 to 1975

Although the cars were manufactured and sold in England, they released E-Types with the steering wheel on the left-side or on the right-side of the vehicle. This created a larger market for the vehicles, as did offering the cars in either automatic or manual transmission. Some E Type Jaguar models came as coupés, while others came as convertibles.

You can typically find a used Jaguar for the same cost as a base model new Jag. You can find E Type Jags for restoration projects that start at about £10,000. Budget at least £30,000 for your Jag.