Museum theme continues…
Even though it is a bit blurry, some folks will instantly recognize this shape, whereas others will be baffled. Which camp are you in?
It is an object that radically changed the automotive world - for several reasons. A radically innovative bit of engineering in a radically modern car for its era.
It is also an object that is still sought after, almost 50 years after its invention, by independent car builders (namely hot rodders, custom car makers, etc) for its wonderful self-contained nature, combined with outstanding performance.
Truly deserving of a spot in a museum.
inboard disc brakes on a classic jag from the 50’s I expect?
Jerome
Comment by gondwana — December 20, 2006 @ 11:32 pm
That is part of it… The brakes are there, but it is the whole that is important.
Comment by cg — December 21, 2006 @ 12:49 am
Ya gotta admit, the concept is pretty great, and the fact that it essentially underpinned every car Jaguar built from the E-Type to the XJ6 to the XJS for 40 some-odd years is incredible.
You only have to ride in a comparable 1961 sports car (or typical sedan of the period, for that matter) to realize just how sophisticated a design this was for the day.
Comment by Roger — December 22, 2006 @ 3:23 pm
That said, what is this out of? I don’t recognize the strengthening gussets, if that’s what they are.
Comment by Roger — December 22, 2006 @ 3:24 pm
I’m pretty sure it is out of either a Lightweight, or some other race-built E-type. It was displayed adjacent to the Cunningham Le Mans cars at the Collier Museum.
Comment by cg — December 22, 2006 @ 8:45 pm