The Jaguar E-Type is widely celebrated as one of the most beautiful cars ever built. But it almost missed its own debut. TheDetrotiBureau.com has the story and recalls the birth of this legendary sports car.
Today, Jaguar is a subsidiary of the Indian conglomerate Tata Motors that builds some luxurious, yet mostly boring vehicles. However, back in its independent days, the brand was responsible for some of the most exciting roadworthy and racing machines of the era, many of which were powered by the glorious XK straight-six.