- 41,023
- 129,900 fair
- Bedford Heights, OH
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- 41,023 gasoline red manual
A new brake booster was also adopted and the engine was enlarged to 4. 2 liters, resulting in greater torque which made for better tractability in everyday driving. The car retained its pure form with no external changes being made, but it was now more comfortable and responsive on the road. But for many, the e-type’s greatest asset was that it looked the part and that nothing else looked like it. Whether labeled e-type or xk-e, as it was sold in the united states, it made a statement about its owner and all who rode in it. Not long afterward, the onslaught of safety and emissions regulations began having their way with the e-type, resulting in the alteration of both its appearance and its performance. For those reasons, the series 1 cars, built from 1961 to 1966 are most highly prized. This car benefitted by a frame off nut and bolt restoration 20 years ago. The high performance engine was rebuilt by a well know jaguar expert, earl gibbs to the following specifications10. 5: compressiond type racing camsdynos at 20% above stockheavy duty custom sway barscustom wide wheels and tirescustom exhaust systemit’s carmen red paint still shows nicely as does the chrome with no pits or blemishes. The biscuit colored interior shows some wear, but has no tears. The design of the car was birthed from the d-type, a full-out racing car with sensuously curved aerodynamic styling that had achieved tremendous success in international competition. As it required a new, competitive production model, jaguar’s management set about developing the design into a car that was suitable for road use. The famous, feline curves were developed by sayer, a trained aerodynamicist, using wind tunnel testing and aircraft principles. They were constructed around a lightweight monocoque that had a tubular sub-frame to carry the engine, front suspension and steering, and an independent rear axle. The e-type debuted in geneva in 1961, and it became a smashing success because it offered so much for relatively little. The chrome wire wheels are perfect and it has been well maintained by its current owner over the past 39 years. It is truly a fine example which will give years of exhilarating performance in one iconic motorcar.
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