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Old 02-27-2006, 05:48 AM   #19
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Originally Posted by jjacob
Jaguar E-type? That'd make sense, it being the one of the most sought after classic cars in the world, though a good one would set you back about the price of a home, and they drive like crap, still, it's one of the sexiest cars ever.
A bit of historical context here: E-Types were introduced in 1961, rode on skinny 7.00-15 bias-ply tires (that translates to 177/82-15 in the modern measuring system), and had neither power steering nor power brakes. At the time, they were a revelation in handling and responsiveness.
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