![]() 12/01/2019 at 16:29 • Filed to: None | ![]() | ![]() |
s this an e-type cause i went full fangirl when i saw it and then immediately wondered if i was an idiot. I dont know jaaaaags. Can anyone help?
![]() 12/01/2019 at 16:36 |
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that is very much an E type
![]() 12/01/2019 at 16:37 |
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E-TYYYYYYPE.
![]() 12/01/2019 at 16:38 |
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Yes indeed. Appears to be a Series II 1968+ car, as I think I see a sidemarker.
![]() 12/01/2019 at 16:38 |
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Im so happy. Thats the first one ive ever seen in person then. I was just doubting it because why is there an E-Type in one of my local little podunk towns ?
![]() 12/01/2019 at 17:46 |
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Series 2
(69-71) Jaguar
E-Type OTS (open two-
seater)
but that one is either 69 or 70. 4.2l XK straight 6,
twin 1.75"
Zenith
-
Stromberg
carbs,
with a four speed manual
It’s finished in Primrose yellow and an unfortunate third brake light.
![]() 12/01/2019 at 17:47 |
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As well as the lower tail lights. S3 had lower lights too, but the trunk floor was lowered a bit to meet up with them so they didn’t look like they were tacked on.
![]() 12/01/2019 at 17:51 |
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I hope you were suitably impressed, it is just that much more fun to see a car like this out in the wild than it is to see it at a show. #carsshoulddothingsbesidesgoingtoshows
![]() 12/01/2019 at 17:52 |
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Looks like the 3.8 liter six from the shape of the bonnet.
![]() 12/01/2019 at 17:58 |
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One of my favorite cars ever. Just stunning in person.
![]() 12/01/2019 at 19:58 |
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Actually it’s an XKE
(They are the same thing)
![]() 12/01/2019 at 20:19 |
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That third brake light isn’t required if it’s an antique car, is it? Or does that vary by state?
![]() 12/01/2019 at 20:24 |
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Not a Series 1 though, I think the rear lights are above the bumper, so this car probably has the less sexy front end.
![]() 12/01/2019 at 20:33 |
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Oh god, I doubt it. It was mandated in 87, and some people added them themselves, but I don’t think it was ever a requirement to retrofit older cars. Especially cars that were already 17 years old.
It’s also Ohio. I don’t think they even care if the first and second brake light work.
![]() 12/02/2019 at 11:46 |
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What if it was on its way to a show?