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Jaguar E-type picture gallery

The classic British sports car in pictures, from early prototypes to fame and fortune.

Jaguar E-type through the years
This photograph from 1957 shows an E-type prototype, codename E1A alongside something slightly less speedy... The E1A was eventually scrapped by the factory
Jaguar E-type through the years
The second prototype, E2A. This car had a steel chassis and aluminium body. It sold at auction in 2008 for nearly $5million
Jaguar E-type through the years
Enzo Ferrari described the E-type as "the most beautiful car ever made". Not so sure about the carpet, though...
Jaguar E-type through the years
An early 3.8-litre Series 1 from 1961
Jaguar E-type through the years
The E-type enjoyed a successful racing careeer. Here, a Modsports car from 1961
Jaguar E-type through the years
Later V12-engined cars are not as favoured as earlier versions powered by Jaguar's straight-six
Jaguar E-type through the years
The last E-type, a Series 3 coupé
Jaguar E-type through the years
In a 2008 Daily Telegraph survey the E-type ranked first in a list of the 100 most beautiful cars of all time
Jaguar E-type through the years
No-frills but plenty of thrills: interior of a 1963 Lightweight E-type Roadster
Jaguar E-type through the years
A Series 3 Roadster, powered by Jaguar's V12 engine
Jaguar E-type through the years
This F-type concept from 2000 was Jaguar's modern take on the E-type. Sadly it didn't make it into production