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Jaguar E-Type

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Designer: Malcolm Sayer

Designed: 1961 – 1975 (production)

The Jaguar E-Type (UK) or XK-E (US) is a British automobile, manufactured by Jaguar between 1961 and 1974. This car was very successful, and during its lifespan Jaguar has produced over 70,000 pieces. Enzo Ferrari called it “The most beautiful car ever made”, in 1961 and later on, in 2008, it was ranked first in the top “100 most beautiful cars” ever produced. The first Jaguar E-Type had 2 seats and was a coup, a few years later, the 4 seats version was produced. The model had 3 mass-produced versions (Series 1, 2, and 3) and several other limited edition versions.
Life span:
# 1.1 Series 1 (1961-1967)
# 1.2 Series 2 (1968-1971)
# 1.3 Series 3 (1971-1975)
# 1.4 Low Drag Coup (1962)
# 1.5 Lightweight E-Type (1963-1964)