The sports car that some consider the most alluring in the world is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary this year.
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The late Malcolm Sayer’s stunning design completely wowed the public and the media at it’s launch in 1961; even Enzo Ferrari called it “ the most beautiful car in the world.”
The E-Type’s looks, cost, and performance were completely unmatched in it’s day, and it still easily draws a crowd today.
Pen&ink and Prismacolor pencils on green archival paper
© Paul Chenard 2011
Historic Car Art has asked me to create an artwork to honour the E-Type; it will be presented at Race Retro in late February.
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Indeed. One of the most wonderful aspects of driving an E-type anywhere is how it breaks down social barriers INSTANTLY. Everywhere I stop, people come over and chat with me. They tell stories about fathers, uncles, etc that had one. Or how they always wanted one, etc. I've taken many long-distance road trips in my E-type and have experienced this impact countless times. I'm joining many other E-type enthusiasts for a drive around the desert southwest this september to commemorate the 50th anniversary. Should be a blast.
Hey Chuck
Thanks for send in your note.
You're confirming what you've all guessed ... that it's a great car to have and to drive.
Heck, I think even I could look cool driving in an E-Type, as long as I stay seated in front of its steering wheel. As I walk away, my cool-meter would probably tank ...
That is the coolest car.
Lovely rendition of a staggeringly beautiful car, the penny hadn't dropped that it was the 50th anniversary Paul thanks for the timely reminder :-)
I have never owned an E-type but when I worked at a Honda Dealers in London cleaning cars during a college holiday I did get to drive one of the last 50 black V12 convertibles on a couple of occasions, going down to the petrol station has never been so much fun, before or since !
The largest gathering of E-Types in the USA is March 25-27 in Richmond,VA held in conjunction with the 2011 national Jaguar Club (JCNA) annual meeting. Special speaker and guest NORMAN DEWIS, legendary E-Type test driver for Jaguar Cars will be presiding. A not to be missed event for Jaguar enthusiasts and E-Type owners. See XKExperience.com for details and to register. Limited space still available.
Hey Wayne
Is the sketch at least OK?
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