1961 Jaguar XKE Convertible, Series 1 3.8 Liter, 6 cylinder, 3 SU carbs 4 speed manual transmission Flat Floor, Outside Bonnet Latch, Welded Louvers All original numbers Heritage Trust Certificate In the spring of 1961, a new era of sports cars was born, with the unveiling of what Enzo Ferrari dubbed the most beautiful car in the world, the Jaguar E-Type. With its sleek and curvaceously sculpted body and race-proven XK engine performance, the E-Type has continued to captivate auto enthusiasts and collectors across the globe. As one of the most sought-after automobiles ever produced, original purchasers of the model were met with fierce demand of such a new and revolutionary automobile, making these first generation E-Types the most desirable of all XKE iterations []