Car of the Week

Owner: Nick Whyte - Forfar

The Jaguar E-Type, or the Jaguar XK-E for the North American market, is a British sports car that was manufactured by Jaguar Cars Ltd between 1961 and 1974. Its combination of beauty, high performance, and competitive pricing established the model as an icon of the motoring world. The E-Type's claimed 150 mph (241 km/h) top speed, sub-7-second 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) acceleration, unitary construction, disc brakes, rack and pinion steering, and independent front and rear suspension distinguished the car and spurred industry-wide changes.

The E-Type was introduced as a rear-wheel drive grand tourer in two-seater coupé form (FHC or Fixed Head Coupé) and as a two-seater convertible "roadster" (OTS or Open Two-Seater). A "2+2" four-seater version of the coupé, with a lengthened wheelbase, was released in 1966.

With a completion date of 23 October 1967 this is a late Series 1 car and is fitted with the 4.2 XK engine . Supplied by Henleys of London to its first owner in November 1967 there have been six owners in total. Subject to a complete restoration in 2005/6. Purchased by the current owner in 2011 it has been further restored over the years including a full respray in 2021 in its original Carmen Red colour.

Now used for touring in the UK and on the Continent it has been to the Goodwood Revival, the Le Mans Classic and various events throughout Scotland. Also took part in the Round Britain E Type Club Coastal Drive. Total mileage 55000.