JAGUAR E-TYPE S1 3.8 Litre 1962 - E Type test drive in top gear - XK-E engine sound | SCC TV

Recently we came across this beautiful Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Litre Convertible 1962 at The Gallery in Brummen, The Netherlands. We took the car for a little spin! We love to hear your comments on our videos. Feel free to leave one!

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The Jaguar E-Type (a.k.a. Jaguar XK-E) is a British sports car, manufactured by Jaguar Cars Ltd between 1961 and 1974. Its combination of good looks, high performance and competitive pricing established the marque as an icon of 1960s motoring. More than 70,000 E-Types were sold.

In March 2008, the Jaguar E-Type ranked first in a The Daily Telegraph online list of the world's "100 most beautiful cars" of all time.

In 2004, Sports Car International magazine placed the E-Type at number one on their list of Top Sports Cars of the 1960s.

[gsm]

Without a doubt, this is the most beautiful car ever built.

[gf]

THAT SIDE VIEW JUST BLOWS ME AWAY..CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF THE ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL DESIGN.

[RAFchingachgook]

I had a '65 dhc. I bought it in 1988 but sold it in 2009. Sniff. Selling her was the dumbest thing I've ever done. The car had 4 competition painted 5.5" wires and a full GTJ built motor - one of the very last that Fidanza built. Numbers matching car. Zero rust (full new floor and rockers all seam welded). Car was special order Op Dk Green with black interior. No trailing arm rear suspension (reinforced lower control arms) relocated front A-arms, GTJ steering arms and S3 spindles and brakes. Water Brake dyno said it was running approx 80hp over stock. 11:1 compression and lightened flywheel. Fast and beautiful. :(

[zwild]

A toast to the classics like this Jag. Truly a great driving experience.

[charlesfoster]

Beautiful, beautiful Jaguar XKE! Wonderful presentation and magnificent photography. I know you must enjoy driving it!! Back in 1971 my Dad bought a five year old 1966 series one Jaguar XKE coupe that had been imported to New Orleans from Spain. He bought it for $2, 800.00 cash at the time. These Jags sold new for about $7, 000, a little more than a new 1966 Corvette Stingray. The Jaguar had the 4.2 litter engine that was race tuned for competition. Nothing on the street could touch it. I was 17 at the time and got to use the car frequently because my Dad wanted to use my new Honda CB450. So we would trade for the afternoon now and then. Good thing I got that Honda because he never let me drive the Jag before that. The car was unbelievably fast. No one believed me when I told them how fast it was. They wanted to race! I took on everything including all the big hemi Cudas, Dodge Chargers, Chevy Camaros, Ford Mustangs, everything. Blew them all away with ease. Some of them were quick accelerating but I would easily hang with them side by side to well over 120 and when they were finished burning rubber and fish tailing all over, and after they were all gassed out, I would push to 150 or even 160 and leave them in my dust. That 4.2 Jaguar would do 120 in third gear smooth as silk! I later had a 911S Porsche that beat all those muscle cars too but the Jaguar XKE was faster on the top end by quite a bit. The Porsche was race tuned as well but only managed 135. Yes, I have heard braggerts claim that a hemi Cudas can do 135 but I know beyond a doubt that they cannot or I couldn't have beaten them in my Porsche so easily. After the races these Muscle Car contenders would scratch their heads wondering how my much smaller displacement Porsche beat them so soundly. If you don't believe me ask Jay Leno.about his 63 XKE versus muscle cars, and his engine is merely a 3.8. In my view the Series One Jaguar XKEs are magnificent racing cars for the track or street right from the factory. Look at one up close when you have the chance. Everything from the tubular chassis, rear end with inboard disc brakes, knock off wheels, tilting front bonnet, dual overhead cam, triple carb engine, the list is endless. Then check out the handling. The Jaguar is fairly friendly even at 150+. Only the Porsche handles better (much better I must add), but my Porsche lacked power by comparison. My Dad and I got several speeding tickets between us which lead to selling the XKE. My Dad had wrecked the Jag trying to pass eight cars at one time but had to take the ditch after misjudging his distance. Even though the ditch was shallow and soft the car was substantially damaged asthetically. Insurance fixed the car and it was good as new. I begged my Dad to sell it to me but he was afraid that I might get killed in it. Money plus the cost of servicing and maintenance was also a factor. It sold for $2, 800 so all our fun was free. My Dad later bought a 1969 XKE roadster but it was an ice wagon compared to the 1966. It was detuned using Stromberg carbs instead of the much greater SU carbs. Although I drove it many times I never had any desire to own it. With the open headlights, giant taillights, giant bumper guards and the split exhaust pipes it looked ghastly by comparison, so when also adding lack luster performance it was a non keeper for me. Incidentally, speaking for myself, I never endangered anyone driving that fast. It was always on open clear Interstate highway with no one else in sight but the person running against me. The races we had seldom lasted more than one half minute! I cannot speak for the safety practices of my Dad since evidence in taking that ditch stands against him. But he is gone now and cannot defend himself, no one was hurt so we can give him the benefit of the doubt. Incidentally, a nice properly restored Series One Jaguar XKE brings over $100, 000 routinely today so we should have kept that car! It was a great privilege to drive it, see it and touch it. Such great memories it produced.

[diegocalcagno]

New cars are faster, safer, more efficient, more comfortable dispite all of that I prefer the classic ones.

[sarim]

Heard it in forza, and I just had to listen to the real sound, deam this sounds so frickin good

[master-kqnw]

Good sound beautiful car i love yellow jaguar 1962 but black is also good

[dgrvhtdj]

Something that Jaguar did right for sure

[jonlen]

Beautiful, Over forty years ago I once owned #875323...

[boholmgreen]

Nice Nice Nice I just love that car 👍👍👍👍🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰

[KevsSanders]

I think the tappets could do with a going-over!

[Bendvlblue]

Man.. I'd love owning this car but with the wheel on the right hand side.

[FreedCornet]

Is that a Classic fab exhaust system, i have a bell system on my series 1 opinions?

[gf]

Yes engine too loud, type 'll wheels, early type l.seats. late type l.dash, modified engine--- carbs and exhaust, European taillights, but I'll still buy it.

[johndavey]

Well if it is a '62 the centre console and instrument panel are incorrect .

[gf]

It's a lot of work to adjust tappets correctly.

[michaelpercival]

Well, The E Type is a Sexy looking Girl. Always has been, and only looks even better with age. The number to purchase one today is over the Top, even for a average one. A lot of the enjoyment for the few that own a good one, is Nostalgia. Thoughts ?

[RAFchingachgook]

Eh, that front bumper alignment is so far off it makes the car look a mess. A little more attention to detail needed here.

[shanehnorman]

How can the tacho red line be at 5, 000 rpm when the engine's max power is developed at 5, 500?