Is The Jaguar E-Type V12 A Ruined Icon Or Misjudged British Muscle Car? (1974 Series 3 Roadster)

WIN with Lancaster Insurance: https://bit.ly/3LuyHeU The Jaguar E-Type (or XK-E) is unquestionably one of the best sports cars of all time, but what happens when you swap out the XK straight-six for an almighty V12, tweak the styling and gear it towards the American market? You end up with the Series 3 E-Type! Is it worthy of the badge, or a great recipe, ruined? We took a stunning manual V12 Roadster for a drive to find out... Thanks to Arun Cars Ltd for loan of this car: https://www.arunltd.com/ Proudly supported by Lancaster Insurance - get a quote on YOUR classic car insurance here: https://www.lancasterinsurance.co.uk/... Welcome to Classics World, your ultimate destination for all things classic cars! 🚗💨🌟 We bring you enthusiastically knowledgeable content, embracing the nostalgia of vintage automobiles while celebrating their relevance in the modern world. Our engaging storytelling, expert insights, and warm, inclusive community make us your go-to source for everything classic cars in the UK and beyond. Join us as we preserve automotive heritage, sharing captivating narratives and personal anecdotes that ignite the passion of car enthusiasts everywhere. Subscribe now and be a part of our passionate community, keeping the classic car spirit alive together! 📺 Subscribe to Classics World's YouTube channel now to embark on an exhilarating journey through the timeless allure of classic cars, where enthusiastic expertise and captivating storytelling unite: https://www.youtube.com/c/classicswor... 👍 Was this video helpful? Please click Like and share it with your friends, and let us know your thoughts in the comments! Find Classics World on… Website: https://classicsworld.co.uk Facebook:   / classicsworlduk   Instagram: @classicsworlduk YouTube:    / classicsworlduk   #ClassicCars #VintageAutomobiles #ClassicCarEnthusiast #NostalgicMotoring #CarRestoration #AutomotiveHeritage #ExpertInsights #ClassicCarCommunity #CarCulture #ClassicCarEvents #CarShowcase #RetroCars #TimelessBeauty #CarHistory #AutoAppreciation Music - • Unicorn Heads - Rolling Heads:    • Unicorn Heads - Rolling Heads (Visualizer)   All content on this channel is - unless otherwise stated - the opinion of the given party and any offence caused is severely apologised for. Any and all third-party content is credited and referenced to the best of our ability and all externally-created content is entirely the legal property of its original and rightful owner/s. All rights respected. Chapters 0:00 Ruining The E-Type? 0:59 The Unloved E-Type 1:15 An E-Type For America - Development 2:11 The V12 Engine 3:29 Does It Work? 4:15 Handling & Ride 4:42 A Worthy Successor? 5:29 A British Hotrod 5:52 Final Thoughts 6:22 Why Not An XJ-S?