10 Sweet Classic Cars

10. 1961 Jaguar E-Type

The Jaguar was produced between 1961 and 1975. The car featured a combination of beauty, high performance, and competitive pricing. Most cars at the time had drum brakes and mediocre performance, but the E-Type was equipped with disc brakes, an independent coil spring rear suspension, rack and pinion steering, monocoque construction, and unrivaled looks. The E-type was based on the Jaguar Type-D racer. The Series 1 had a triple carburetted 3.8 liter six-cylinder engine producing 265 horsepower, with a top speed of 150 mph. The interior featured leather bucket seats, an aluminum-trimmed instrument panel, and a vinyl console. Optional extras included chrome spoked wheels and a detachable hard top. A total of 38,419 Series 1 Jaguar E-Types were produced before being replaced by the Series 2 in 1968.