Upon its release on this day in 1961, Enzo Ferrari called the Jaguar E-Type "The most beautiful car ever made." When the grand-tourer hit the market it earned high remarks for its flowing lines and excellent performance, but it also scored well in value. Based on Jaguar's LeMans winning D-Type, which won the 24 hour race three years in a row, the E-Type incorporated racing bones with comfort, luxury and style. It's since been ranked by numerous historians, writers and publications as one of, if not the, most gorgeous car ever produced.
Above: 1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 roadster. Top: 1964 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe. Both photos by By DeFacto - CC BY-SA 4.0
Jaguar E-Type Series 1
The first E-Type series featured a 3.8L inline six connected to a four speed gearbox. Jaguar cl...