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A brief overview of the Jaguar E-Type, in photos.
| Open Two Seater | Fixed Head Coupe | Two Plus Two |
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| Series 1 3.8 Litre |
| 1961 to 1964 |
LHD Car Numbers: 875001 - 881887
RHD Car Numbers: 850001 - 850943
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LHD Car Numbers: 885001 - 890873
RHD Car Numbers: 860001 - 861799
| There was no 3.8 2+2. |
Pros: Purest style, 3.8 engine "more sporting", great performance, stunning looks
Cons: Seats uncomfortable for some, early cars lack foot room, gearbox agricultural, demisting not great
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| Series 1 4.2 Litre |
| 1964 to 1967 |
LHD Car Numbers: 1E10001 - 1E15888
RHD Car Numbers: 1E1001 - 1E1863
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LHD Car Numbers: 1E30001 - 1E34249
RHD Car Numbers: 1E20001 - 1E21583
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LHD Car Numbers: 1E75001 - 1E77644
RHD Car Numbers: 1E50001 - 1E50974
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Pros: 4.2 engine more relaxed, better seats, better gearbox, 2+2 offers useful extra space, token rear seats, automatic
Cons: Styling on 2+2 considered awkward, auto box not sporting, cooling sometimes marginal
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| Series 1½ |
| 1967 to 1968 |
LHD Car Numbers: 1E15889 - 1E18368
RHD Car Numbers: 1E1864 - 1E2184
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LHD Car Numbers: 1E34250 - 1E35815
RHD Car Numbers: 1E21584 - 1E21959
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LHD Car Numbers: 1E77644 - 1E79222
RHD Car Numbers: 1E50975 - 1E51379
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Pros: Open headlights improved lighting considerably, often considered ideal compromise between early and late cars
Cons: Open headlights less stylish, later interiors lacked early charm
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| Series 2 |
| 1969 to 1971 |
LHD Car Numbers: 1R7001 - 2R14854
RHD Car Numbers: 1R1001 - 2R1776
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LHD Car Numbers: 1R25001 - 2R28786
RHD Car Numbers: 1R20001 - 2R21071
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LHD Car Numbers: 1R40001 - 2R44287
RHD Car Numbers: 1R35001 - 2R36041
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Pros: Much better cooling, safer interior, updated exterior, power steering option
Cons: Styling a bit fussier, especially in rear, US spec cars slower with Stromberg carburetors
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| Series 3 |
| 1969 to 1971 |
LHD Car Numbers: 1S20001 - 1S26120
RHD Car Numbers: 1S1001 - 1S2872
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There was no Series 3 Fixed Head Coupe.
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LHD Car Numbers: 1S70001 - 1S75183
RHD Car Numbers: 1S50001 - 1S52116
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Pros: V12 engine powerful and smooth, more interior space in longer roadster
Cons: Two-seat coupe dropped, V12 much more complex than six, larger and heavier
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You may leave a comment or question about this article:
2007-07-21 01:13:07 | Roger writes:
This is meant as a quickie guide for people confused about E-Types in their various guises. Comments or corrections welcome, just remember things move at a glacial pace around here!
2007-08-05 11:43:09 | Anonymous writes:
how many 2R ots were produced?
2008-01-22 21:13:27 | Anonymous writes:
Is it possible that a '67 2+2 came with the 3 SU carbs, the S1 style dash, but open headlights with the wider mouth on the bonnet, or do I have a replacement bonnet along the way?
2008-03-13 12:04:30 | Tom McCann writes:
great web site for us etype lovers.
2008-07-01 18:37:33 | Charles writes:
Not to state the obvious, but the Series 3 was made between 1971 and 1974, not 1969 to 1971 . . .
