A 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2-Liter Roadster in Photos
Darin Schnabel, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s
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Image Credit: Darin Schnabel, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s This 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2-Liter Roadster sold for $212,800 through RM Sotheby’s in 2020.
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Image Credit: Darin Schnabel, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s The interior has been completely restored on this example, featuring black leather upholstery that complements a maroon exterior.
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Image Credit: Darin Schnabel, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s This E-Type example boasts a 265 hp, 4.2-liter inline-six engine mated to a five-speed transmission.
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Image Credit: Darin Schnabel, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s Jaguar designer Malcom Sayer’s E-Type Series I exploded preconceptions of automotive beauty and performance.
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Image Credit: Darin Schnabel, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s The interior is evocative of a bygone era where toggle switches were standard and seat belts were optional.
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Image Credit: Darin Schnabel, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s The cockpit of an E-Type is maybe the most wonderful place to be when chasing the “sports-car” experience.
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Image Credit: Darin Schnabel, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s With it’s 4.2-liter inline-six engine, this E-Type model variant can cover zero to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds on its way to a top speed of 149 mph.
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Image Credit: Darin Schnabel, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s Regarding Jaguar’s E-Type, Enzo Ferrari was reputed to have called it “the most beautiful car in the world” when he first laid eyes on it.
Authors
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Robert Ross
