Jaguar XK-E voted most romantic car

FISH · 02-14-2006, 07:04 AM

http://www.newkerala.com/news2.php?a...llnews&id=9560

Posted on 14 Feb 2006

London: The Jaguar XK-E also known as the E-type has been voted as the most romantic car in a poll conducted by Auto trader magazine.

The Jaguar XK-E was first introduced in March 1961 in Geneva, Switzerland. It revolutionised sports car design, with performance, handling and looks ahead of its time. Development of the car started as a race car program based on the on the 50's Le Mans winning D type race car. As the prototypes were built and tested, circumstances and the racing world changed and the project gradually became a production car. Over 70,000 E-types were sold over 14 years.

Among other cars considered romantic were the stretch limo, pink Cadillac and Volkswagen Beetle convertible. The Ford Transit van was voted as the least romantic car, reports the Scotsman.

1BadPig · 02-14-2006, 10:22 AM

The Series I is the best (with the covered headlights), although the 3.8L motor was a bit troublesome. I had a 1965 Series 1½ where the turn signals were relocated below the bumper, but with the 4.2L motor.

I had to get rid of it (just before the E-Type prices started to go up

) because the kit alone for the interior was outrageously expensive!

mbukukanyau · 02-14-2006, 03:48 PM

My take, Nothing English goes with Romance...

BobLikesBunnies · 02-14-2006, 08:36 PM

one of the most beautiful cars of all time IMO

yassir(snowman) · 02-14-2006, 10:14 PM

ya like a hot babe. all the curves in the right places.

LAChevy24 · 02-15-2006, 12:51 AM

d@mn, that is one looooooong front end

02-14-2006, 07:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
FISH 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brisbane Australia Drives: 2005 VZ 190kW 5 speed auto Calais. Posts: 1,032	Jaguar XK-E voted most romantic car http://www.newkerala.com/news2.php?a...llnews&id=9560 Posted on 14 Feb 2006 London: The Jaguar XK-E also known as the E-type has been voted as the most romantic car in a poll conducted by Auto trader magazine. The Jaguar XK-E was first introduced in March 1961 in Geneva, Switzerland. It revolutionised sports car design, with performance, handling and looks ahead of its time. Development of the car started as a race car program based on the on the 50's Le Mans winning D type race car. As the prototypes were built and tested, circumstances and the racing world changed and the project gradually became a production car. Over 70,000 E-types were sold over 14 years. Among other cars considered romantic were the stretch limo, pink Cadillac and Volkswagen Beetle convertible. The Ford Transit van was voted as the least romantic car, reports the Scotsman. __________________ “For the looks, I think the Charger tries too hard to look cool. It's the fat guy with a bald patch wearing fiery tattoos and a muscle shirt. The G8 is the mixed martial arts champion that strolls around in dockers and a golf shirt because he knows how to fight and doesn't feel the need to impress anyone with a tough guy outfit." Michael_S

02-14-2006, 10:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
1BadPig 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 2,102	Re: Jaguar XK-E voted most romantic car The Series I is the best (with the covered headlights), although the 3.8L motor was a bit troublesome. I had a 1965 Series 1½ where the turn signals were relocated below the bumper, but with the 4.2L motor. I had to get rid of it (just before the E-Type prices started to go up ) because the kit alone for the interior was outrageously expensive! __________________ Current Rides 2006 Chevrolet HHR 1LT Sunburst Orange Metallic 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LT3 Gold Mist Metallic

02-14-2006, 03:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
mbukukanyau 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In front of my computer Drives: 2006 HHR 2002 Corolla-Before I saw the light Posts: 8,000	Re: Jaguar XK-E voted most romantic car My take, Nothing English goes with Romance... __________________ Before Understanding comes Faith "Legislatures represent people, not acres or trees"-Earl Warren

02-14-2006, 08:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
BobLikesBunnies 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego Drives: 2004 GTI 20V turbo , 1979 Lancia Beta Zagato Posts: 367	Re: Jaguar XK-E voted most romantic car one of the most beautiful cars of all time IMO __________________

02-14-2006, 10:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
yassir(snowman) 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,247	Re: Jaguar XK-E voted most romantic car ya like a hot babe. all the curves in the right places.

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02-15-2006, 12:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
LAChevy24 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Hills, CA Drives: Toyota Corolla Posts: 2,494	Re: Jaguar XK-E voted most romantic car d@mn, that is one looooooong front end __________________ 2005 Corolla LE 1994 Accord EX (now my brother's) http://www.myspace.com/jsilbo

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