Jaguar’s E-Type Geneva trio reunited at William Lyons’ home
Original 1961 show cars at photo shoot staged as part of cars’ 60th anniversary
In 1961, Jaguar used the Geneva Motor Show to unveil the stunning design of the E-Type. As part of the celebration of the E-type’s 60th anniversary, the three cars that were displayed in Switzerland were reunited recently at Wappenbury Hall, the long-time home of Jaguar founder William Lyons.
The event marked the first time the cars have been together at Lyons’ home.
The E-Type’s coupe and convertible design was done by Malcolm Sayer, inspired by the Jaguar D-Type race car that for three consecutive years had won the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Jaguar claimed that the cars, powered by inline-6-cylinder engines, could hit 150 mph, yet priced at only £2,097, about half of what exotic cars from Italy and Germany were costing.
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