Jaguar E-Type 60th Anniversary Review

Amanico's post on the Jaguar E-Type 60th Anniversary limited edition sparked a lively debate among collectors. His detailed photos and initial impressions of the exclusive coupé and convertible pairs, offered only as a set, highlight the enduring appeal of this iconic model. This article synthesizes community insights on Jaguar's approach to heritage re-editions and the timeless appeal of the E-Type.

Jaguar made 6 pairs of E Type Convertible and Coupé which cannot be sold separately, for more than half a million Euros.

The body is of course all new, the engine has been revisited ( 6 Cylinders 265 HP ) and a new 5 speeds manual gearbox.

And what an interior!!!

I regret that we don't have the choice between the coupé and the convertible, which would make it more... " affordable ".

I would also have loved to have the choice between 6, 8 or 12 Cylinders.

But I find them very desirable.

Personally, I would go for the convertible.

You?

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The E-Type 60th Anniversary edition features an all-new body, a revisited 265 HP 6-cylinder engine, and a new 5-speed manual gearbox, offered exclusively as a pair of coupé and convertible for over half a million Euros.
Some collectors prefer the classic E-Type with a hardtop, suggesting it offers the best of both worlds between a coupé and a convertible.
A purist perspective favors classic cars remaining as close to their original specifications as possible, viewing new configurations or extensive modernizations as a departure from authenticity.
The coupé body style is often preferred for its structural integrity, reduced noise, and a preference for a 'shell' over the open-air experience of a convertible, drawing parallels to other iconic sports cars like the Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing.
The original E-Type's aesthetics are considered unimprovable, with the 6-cylinder engine being acceptable as long as it doesn't suffer from historical leakage issues. The 12-cylinder version was noted for its silky smoothness.
While generally gravitating towards hardtops, some acknowledge the Jaguar E-Type convertible as a rare exception that achieved a 'homerun' in design, finding it sensually beautiful compared to the merely beautiful coupé.

The Discussion

Flanker

Mar 16, 2021

That flow of body lines on the back is mesmerizing.

myles721

Mar 16, 2021

No message body But coupe if it was the XJS..

Uncle Chico

Mar 16, 2021

I believe the original was once voted the best design of century.

lm6

Mar 16, 2021

Usually I'm not a fan of convertibles, but with this Jaguar hit a homerun back in the days! The coupe is beautiful, but the convertible sensually beautiful!

moc

Mar 16, 2021

With hard top!... best of both no? Anyway, I like the pairs, but as a purist, I like my classics as close to the original as possible, not a fan of new configurations. Restorations are already a departure as long as they stay faithful to original specs. Mo

Watchonthewrist

Mar 16, 2021

Personally i would love to own a Coupe .

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