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Jaguar
E-type
Engine: Jaguar 3781cc
Configuration:front engine, rear-wheel drive
Driver: Brian Murphy
Class: Modified Sports Cars, Over 3000cc
Date taken:1970 in paddock, Silverstone
Image Copyright: Robert Brown
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Jaguar
E-type
Engine: Jaguar 42351cc
Configuration: front engine, rear-wheel drive
Driver: Richard Scantlebury
Class: Modified Sports Cars, Over 3000cc
Date taken:1976, paddock, Silverstone
Image Copyright: Robert Brown
This car was sponsored by Ziebart (GB) Ltd. and was taking part in a BARC championship meeting.
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Jaguar E-type V12, +2
Engine: Jaguar V12, 5300cc
Configuration: front engine, rear-wheel drive
Driver: Peter Taylor
Class: Production Sports Cars
Date taken: May 1978, main straight, Croft
The V12 was the last of the E-types to be produced. E-types had
been a revelation when first introduced in 1961 and were still an icon when this photo was taken. They had a top speed of 150mph
(241kph) but lacked the high cornering speeds of more modern cars. This particular car was a fixed head coupe, and the 2+2 refers to
the seating arrangement: two front seats and back seats so small only two very small children or one transversely mounted adult
could be accommodated.
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