When the E-type Jaguar was launched in 1961 Enzo Ferrari could afford to pay the car a compliment by describing it as 'being the most beautiful car in the world', because he knew his own cars were generally lighter and had more powerful aluminium motors.
The E-type was a direct descendent of the three times Le Mans winning D- Type with an 3.8 litre / 231 cui evolution of the same iron block straight 6 double overhead cam XK6 motor.
This 1961 Series 1 model was delivered to Jaguar agent, Dumbuck Garage, run by Mr & Mrs Stewart parents of the marginally more famous Jimmy Stewart and younger brother the now infinitely more famous Jackie Stewart.
While the car was on the Dumbuck Garage demonstration fleet carrying the registration plate FSN 1 Jackie Stewart got married to Helen and was photographed sitting in this car with his bride on their wedding day.
Subsequently Jackie drove the car to several victories in 1962 which led to his first professional contracts with Ecurie Ecosse and John Coombs for 1963.
Allegedly this vehicle is known as "The Olde Favourite" in Jackie Stewarts family and is currently owned by Michael Wilkinson.
I hope you have enjoyed `The Olde Favourite' edition of "Gettin' a lil' psycho on tyres" and that you will join me again tomorrow. Don't forget to come back now !
Maybe Enzo is right.
ReplyDeleteI think he could be but I have a few reservations including the Ferrari P4 :-)
ReplyDeleteMy favourite Jag! Nice pictures.
ReplyDeleteThanks JC :-)
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