Papercraft model of the Jaguar E-Type, the iconic British sports car with sweeping lines introduced in 1961.
| Manufacturer | Jaguar |
|---|---|
| Season | 1961 |
| Category | Classics |
| Scale | 1:24 |
| Difficulty | High |
| Estimated time | 5-6 hours |
| Print format | 6 A4 sheets |
| Source | Unknown |
What you'll need: 200-250 gsm paper or cardstock, scissors or a craft knife, a ruler and glue stick.
Introduced at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, the E-Type stunned observers with its performance and accessible price compared to Italian rivals, becoming an absolute icon of automotive design.
The E-Type grew directly out of Jaguar's racing experience, borrowing engineering solutions from the D-Type, the car with which the marque had won the 24 Hours of Le Mans several times during the 1950s, including its monocoque construction and carefully honed aerodynamics. On reaching the market in 1961, it offered a top speed close to 240 km/h and strong acceleration for the era, powered by a straight-six engine derived from the XK unit, all at a price well below that of comparable Italian sports cars from Ferrari or Maserati. That mix of design, race-bred technology and affordability made it a genuine revolution at the time.
Enzo Ferrari himself is said to have called it one of the most beautiful cars ever made, a remark that has followed almost every mention of the model ever since. The E-Type also became a symbol of the 1960s, owned by celebrities such as Frank Sinatra and footballer George Best, and appearing in numerous film and television productions. Decades later, New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) added an E-Type to its permanent design collection, a rare honour for a production car.