Jaguar E-Type 1966–1968 car dimensions: 4685 mm long, 1657 mm wide and 1273 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,402 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 220 litres.
Leather bucket seats adjust for reach with foam cushions. Wood-rim alloy steering wheel sits ahead of clear Smiths gauges for speed, revs, oil, water, fuel and amps. Toggle switches control ancillaries. High-output fresh-air heater with two-speed fan and adjustable outlets handles demisting and cabin warmth. Lockable glovebox and under-dash parcel shelves add stowage. Optional radio fits below the centre panel. Electrically heated rear screen is fitted. Rear bench takes two occasional passengers with limited legroom.
Boot holds 220 litres behind the rear bulkhead, reached via the side-hinged tailgate. Folding the rear seat extends floor length to about 1.3 m for longer loads such as golf clubs while keeping the space usable for touring.
The cabin offers twin front bucket seats in Vaumol leather over Dunlopillo foam, adjustable for reach with limited rake positions that give good support. A contoured rear bench is well padded for occasional use though legroom stays tight for adults. Extra headroom comes from the raised roof. Parcel shelves and a lockable glovebox add stowage. Heating uses high-output fresh air with multi-point demisting, two-speed fan and directional outlets. An electrically heated rear screen is fitted. Deep pile carpets cover thick felt. Large windows and thin pillars give strong all-round visibility.
Average fuel use 18.3-19 mpg in period tests
Four-wheel Dunlop disc brakes with servo and twin circuits
Passed 30 mph barrier impact test without structural change
Front seat belts optional. rear belts optional on 2+2
Engine oil and filter change every 2,500 miles
The 4.2-litre straight-six returns 18.3 to 19 mpg in contemporary road tests depending on manual or automatic gearbox. A 14 Imperial gallon tank gives a practical touring range. Fuel is delivered by a Lucas electric pump with an in-line filter.
Routine care centres on oil and filter changes every 2,500 miles. Grease points need attention at the same interval. Spark plugs, air filter and transmission fluid are renewed at 12,000 miles. Coolant is flushed every 25,000 miles. The monocoque body and independent suspension demand regular checks for corrosion and bush wear.
Safety equipment includes servo-assisted discs at all four wheels, the rears mounted inboard, plus twin hydraulic circuits and a fluid-level warning light. The structure cleared the then-new US 30 mph crash test without reinforcement. Seat-belt anchorages are present. belts themselves remain optional. Later cars gained collapsible steering columns and anti-burst locks to meet regulations.
Keeping the car means watching for rust in the sills, floorpans and bulkheads, maintaining the complex rear subframe, and ensuring the cooling system and carburettors stay in tune. Parts remain available through specialist networks. Regular short runs keep seals and mechanisms healthy.
Length 4685 mm, Width 1657 mm, Height 1273 mm, Wheelbase 2667 mm (E-Type 1966–1968)
Sources: manufacturer data, Wikipedia Jaguar E-Type, uniquecarsandparts.com and encyCARpedia.