Jaguar E-Type 1974

The classic E-Type Jaguar was designed by legendary designer Malcolm Sayers in 1961, and was the first car designed utilizing aerodynamic methods used in airplanes to provide smooth flowin lines. It created a sensation when unveiled at the Geneva auto show in 1960. It was meant to be a concept car, but it was put into production anyway, as it seemed more a piece of industrial art. The original car of Sir William Lyon, the Chairman of British Leyland, was hung at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art in New York, as an example of such art. There are 3 series of E-Types; Series I, Series II and Series III. There is also a Series 2.5. There are 2 basic models - the roadster (convertible) and the 2+2 which is a fastback version of the roadster which enables two midgets to sit in the back seat. The Series I and II had 6 cylinder engines, and the Series III has 12 cylinder engines. This was the result of EPA standards in the US requiring catalytic converters in the early 1970s. The Series II cars were larger, heavier and more muscular, but had modern technology such as power steering and brakes, and better road handling with greater stability due to the weight. However, the car is still suprisingly light and responsive, compared to its succesor, the XJ-S. I have owned 3 E-Types of each series, and one XJ-S. Two were convertibles - one each of the Series I and Series III, one of the Series II which was a 2+2; the XJ-S was a targa top. While the Series I is the most beautifully designed, I can attest to the fact that the Series III handles the best. The XJ-S drives much differently as it is significantly heavier and feels more like a sedan that a sports car.

The following pages show different views of the car taken from different angles and with images of the interior and engine.


				*Jaguar E-Type 1974*



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