BRIEF HISTORY OF THE JAGUAR E TYPE
The
E Type Jaguar was first produced in 1961. As for the
XK120 in 1948, the E Type was then the world's fastest
manufactured car (top speed is 240 KpH) and sold at a much lower price
than its main Italian competitors : Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini.
This competitive advantage, in addition to its stunning
appearence explain its success for nearly 15 years.
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TECHNICAL
| Series |
Engine |
Power |
Transmission |
Length |
Weight |
Top
speed |
S1
3.8l
(1961 -1964) |
Straight
6 Cyl.
3781 cc
|
three SU
HD 8 carburettors - 265
hp |
4
speed Moss manual gearbox
1st non synchronized |
446
cm |
coupe
1224 kg
roadster 1219 kg |
coupe
240 kph
roadster 237 kph |
S1
S1 1/2 4.2l
(1964
-1968) |
Straight
6 Cyl.
4235 cc |
three SU
HD
8 carburettors - 265
hp
(USA
: 2 Stromberg CD150 - 240 hp) |
4
speed Jaguar manual
gearbox or automatic Borg
Warner (2+2) |
446
cm (coupe &
convertible)
468
cm (2 +2) |
coupe
1224 kg
roadster 1219 kg
2 +2 1407 kg |
coupe
240 kph
roadster 220 kph
2+2 225 kph |
S2
4.2l
(1968
-1970) |
Straight
6 Cyl.
4235
cc |
3
SU HD 8 - 265 hp
(USA
: 2 Stromberg CD150 - 240 hp) |
4
speed Jaguar manual gearbox or automatic Borg
Warner (2+2)
|
446 cm (coupe
&
convertible)
468
cm (2 +2) |
coupe
1224 kg
roadster 1219 kg
2 +2 1407 kg |
coupe 240 kph
roadster 220 kph
2+2 225 kph |
S3 V12
(1971
-1974) |
V12
5343 cc |
4
Stromberg
175CD2 - 268 hp |
4
speed Jaguar manual gearbox or automatic Borg
Warner |
468
cm |
2
+ 2 1499 kg
roadster 1463 kg |
2
+2 228 kph
roadster 235 kph |
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HOW MUCH IS A
JAGUAR E TYPE ?
The
Jaguar E Type's price encountered important changes in the past twenty
years. Of course, this is not a "cheap" classic car, but the
Jaguar E represents a very good value for money. What was true in 1961
is still true now : the performance of a Ferrari from the same era, for
purchase cost at least 30% lower. The prices depend on 2 main
criterias : the body type and the series. From the most valuated to the
"cheapest" : roadster, 2 coupe and 2 plus 2 (except
Series 3
V12) for the body type; and series 1 3.8l, Series 3 V12 / series 1
4.2l, Series 2 4.2l. Thus, at the 2 ends of the range, you can find
convertibles 3.8l and V12 for the most expensive and coupe 2 plus 2
series 2 for the lowest priced. The classifieds also helps to
evaluate each serie but be careful, however, to the condition of
vehicles offered for sale, unexpected rebuild works can raise the final
cost above twice the amount you paid for the car.
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WHERE CAN I FIND A
JAGUAR E TYPE
FOR SALE
?
You
can find e Type Jaguars for sale every
month or every week in the specialized press. There are plenty of
classic cars classifieds sites on the Internet. Do
not rush to buy the first car you see (the ads may be
re-submited on a
regular basis when prices are too high). See and test
drive several vehicles, which will allow you to ensure that
you
are made for this model. To buy from classic car specialists may be
good way to reduce purchase risks. |
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HOW TO FIND SPARE PARTS ?
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Spare
parts availability is the undeniable advantage of British classic cars
: almost everything is available at affordable price.
The large
number of cars still on road today helps
to maintain a dynamic market, where customers demand drives spare parts
production and competition between spare parts retailers
keeps
rates at reasonnable levels.
There
are many classic car parts retailers in
North America and in
Europe. In most cases the spare part you will look for will be
immediatly available.
Major classic car parts companies are Anglo Parts, Limora,
Moss Motors, Moss Europe, Motor Dream, ... |
Dozens
of spare parts retailers sell from their
web-shops. Spare parts
catalogs and price lists may be downloaded directly from Internet.
Original parts catalog is also available on CD-Rom.
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HOW TO GET
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ?
Meet e-Type
owners. As many
enthusiasts, they
will be happy to share their experience with you, and give an
objective opinion on their cars. Go to autojumbles, classic car events
or contact your local Jaguar Drivers Club.
Helpful books
can be found on the car's history, you will find on this site selected
and recommended publications.
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