Happy Fiftieth Birthday : Many Many Happy Returns Jaguar 'E' Type

issigonis · 12th December 2010, 21:17

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Petrol heads of all vintages, uncork the bubbly, for it is the time to welcome the fiftieth anniversary of one of the greatest cars ever : the E type.

The D type happens to be its spiritual inspiration.

Attached is an unadulterated adulation, taken from The Economist.
(All trademarks acknowledged).

Regards, drive safe, (use your disc brakes )

gkrishk · 29th December 2010, 14:40

Thanks issigonis for sharing this enjoyable article. The E type was the masterpiece of British automobile engineering, sitting at the top of a long list of achievements like the Mini, MG spitfire and midget, the XK 120, various Astons, the Lotuses and many many others

Rehaan · 7th March 2011, 16:34

The day before the Geneva auto show, we were sight-seeing around the lake.

Suddenly two E-Types drive past. Everyone gets their cameras out.

*Click*click*click*

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Soon after, another one goes by, and then another one! And so on...

They had driven down from the UK to celebrate 50 years from where the E-type was first unveiled to the world, at Geneva. Some of the cars were from the Jaguar museum.

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The E-type at the show

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cya
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Dippy · 7th March 2011, 16:50

Super pictures Rehaan. Had read about this E Type drive online. Youre lucky to have snapped these. By far one of the most beautiful cars ever built. I've seen only one E Type so far and thats in Mumbai.

@issigonis: Great read there

issigonis · 7th March 2011, 17:06

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Rehaan,

Outstanding pics! Great opportunism.

The E is as rakish as ever ( see the third pic of the E in profile in black - or is it deep British Racing Green?- and the one at the show).

Dippy,

Scratching my head to remember ever having seen an E in the flesh. Would love to have a look, if that's possible.

Regards, drive safe

moralfibre · 7th March 2011, 17:29

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Originally Posted by issigonis

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Dippy,
Scratching my head to remember ever having seen an E in the flesh. Would love to have a look, if that's possible.
Regards, drive safe

The number of E-type's in India is pretty low. A couple are featured here -
Vintage jags.

Rehaan · 8th March 2011, 13:02

Related thread : Vizualtech Growler E (Tribute to E-Type) headed for Production!

@issi - yes its racing green.

cya
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Fordmanchau · 8th March 2011, 13:52

What a treat!!! What a treat to the eyes!!!
Thank Rehaan for the wonderful pics. More than the one at the Geneva Auto Show, I liked the one you clicked on the roads. The pics 40,41 and 42 are just so delicious.
I am salivating

. Phew!!!! sinful!!!
EDIT: issigonis sir, just read through the attached information. Wonderful read. Thanks!!

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Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,046 Thanked: 34,081 Times	Re: Happy Fiftieth Birthday : many many happy returns 'E' The day before the Geneva auto show, we were sight-seeing around the lake. Suddenly two E-Types drive past. Everyone gets their cameras out. Clickclickclick Soon after, another one goes by, and then another one! And so on... They had driven down from the UK to celebrate 50 years from where the E-type was first unveiled to the world, at Geneva. Some of the cars were from the Jaguar museum. The E-type at the show cya R
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Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,474 Times	Re: Happy Fiftieth Birthday : many many happy returns 'E' Super pictures Rehaan. Had read about this E Type drive online. Youre lucky to have snapped these. By far one of the most beautiful cars ever built. I've seen only one E Type so far and thats in Mumbai. @issigonis: Great read there
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issigonis BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 956 Thanked: 95 Times	Re: Happy Fiftieth Birthday : many many happy returns 'E' >>> Rehaan, Outstanding pics! Great opportunism. The E is as rakish as ever ( see the third pic of the E in profile in black - or is it deep British Racing Green?- and the one at the show). Dippy, Scratching my head to remember ever having seen an E in the flesh. Would love to have a look, if that's possible. Regards, drive safe Last edited by issigonis : 7th March 2011 at 17:07. Reason: Added a point
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Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,046 Thanked: 34,081 Times	Re: Happy Fiftieth Birthday : Many Many Happy Returns Jaguar 'E' Type Related thread : Vizualtech Growler E (Tribute to E-Type) headed for Production! @issi - yes its racing green. cya R
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Fordmanchau Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,666 Thanked: 340 Times	Re: Happy Fiftieth Birthday : Many Many Happy Returns Jaguar 'E' Type What a treat!!! What a treat to the eyes!!! Thank Rehaan for the wonderful pics. More than the one at the Geneva Auto Show, I liked the one you clicked on the roads. The pics 40,41 and 42 are just so delicious. I am salivating. Phew!!!! sinful!!! EDIT: issigonis sir, just read through the attached information. Wonderful read. Thanks!! Last edited by Fordmanchau : 8th March 2011 at 14:01.
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