Jaguar E-type Spotters Guide

One of the worlds most beloved cars, the Jaguar XKE, known worldwide as the E-Type, hit the market in 1961, powered by the 3.8 litre 6 cylinder engine and triple SUs it inherited from the XK 150S. From 1961 to 1967, over 42,000 E Types were sold, making it one of Jaguars best selling models. In 1968, they introduced the Series Two cars, which were similar visually, but with slightly better road manners and horsepower. Noted Jaguar expert Gary Bartlett joined us at the Amelia Island Concours to help us identify the differences for this E-Type Spotters Guide.

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[laservader1]

dam yanks learn how to say Jaguar!

[warpat1]

swingAE86. Sure he has an accent but that is not his problem. He misses the U completely. Like a Yank I know who has a Mitsubishi who insists on calling it a Mitsoobooshi. They just seem to have a problem with vowels.

[1tillie1]

@ ewormaharg: My E-type has all Series I features EXCEPT for the covered headlights.

[AOAWHATSUP]

@Vlakpage Haha I know I was just being a typical American

[Vlakpage]

@AOAWHATSUP no, most of the world says it same and that's right. Also note that most elements end on -ium and in fact it's the rule for all newly named elements.

[pdutube]

@laservader1 LOL jag - yoo - ahr!

[kyleisreallycool]

@jewelcat11 I just wish cars would stop looking like eggs

[jewelcat11]

Those were the days when cars had real style and excitement. Today's cars are BORING, they all look the same., even a BMW looks like a Mazda!!!! Bring back the old styles!!!!

[1tillie1]

My E-type was built in late October 1967. 1E14721 is considered a Series I & the open headlights are the only difference. My original owner's manual includes an insert stating that some American cars were imported with open headlights.

[ewormaharg]

You may have a Series 1½. Due to American pressure the new features were open headlights, different switches, and a downgrade of twin Zenith-Stromberg carbs from the original triple SU carbs for US models. Some Series 1½ cars also have twin cooling fans and adjustable seat backs. Series 2 features were gradually introduced into the Series 1, creating the unofficial Series 1½ cars, but always with the Series 1 body style. These are amongst the rarest production E Types according to Wikipedia.

[1tillie1]

My late '67 is a Series I, but has open headlights. Same with another one located nearby.

[AOAWHATSUP]

@warpat1 It's like the British saying Aluminum wrong...