1966 Jaguar XKE

1966 Jaguar E-Type Roadster Coming off of a string of LeMans wins through the 1950s, Jaguar in the 1960s produced one of the greatest sports cars of all time- the E-Type. First shown to the public in 1961, the E-Type (also known as the XKE) is widely considered one of the most beautiful cars ever … produced and has the driving dynamics to match. Powered by Jaguars legendary, torquey dual overhead cam inline-6, the XKE was capable of a true 150 mph and could run from 0-60 mph in less than 7 seconds. What really set the E-Type apart from the other European sports cars of the era is that, when new, they were less than half the price of similar cars from Ferrari, Porsche and Mercedes and in many cases, they were more capable, and faster. This Jaguar E-Type is finished in the ultimate color combination for an English sports car British Racing Green over tan leather, with a tan canvas soft top. Under the care of the same owner for nearly 20 years, this car has been very nicely kept and is the perfect car for top down summer driving. Overall the car shows very well and, although it has been resprayed at one point, it still retains some of the classic patina you would hope for on a vintage drivers car like this. All of the chrome trim around the car is in great shape and the chrome wire wheels give a particularly upscale appearance that anyone can appreciate. On the inside, tan Connolly leather covers the seats, door panels, sills and center console which presents very nicely throughout. One of the greatest features of the Jaguar E-Type interior is the aviation inspired dashboard with a row of toggle switches and clear, white on black Smiths instrumentation to keep an eye on all of your cars vitals. Sitting just in front of the driver is a beautiful wood rimmed steering wheel with a polished metal center with the big speedometer and tach behind it. When it comes to open air English motoring, there is no better experience than grabbing onto this wheel and the