Jaguar’s big moment

With the introduction of the E Type, Jaguar had created a sports car icon with world beating style and performance - for a fraction of the cost of their Italian counterparts.

05 October 2012

1 minute

This clip is from

Timeshift—Series 12, Magnificent Machines: The Golden Age of the British Sports Car

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