Isn't this a cool car? Isn't it gorgeous?

Question

It's a '57 (I think) Jaguar XKE. It was my Dad's (he used to collect cars mainly Jags). He had it when I was growing up and would take me and my sis for country rides and the car would roar like a Jaguar when it started up! He even tried to teach me to drive it when I was sixteen but the non-power steering was a bit tough for me. He sold it and I really think he regrets it! I would've loved to inherit that car. It was very sentimental. How much do you think it'd be worth now? It was in excellent condition, everything was original and it had fairly low mileage (only took out on weekends). I'm just wondering iin caseI ever had enough money to try to find one. I don't think there were a lot made though. THANKS!

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Answer 1

Its nice, but too old...at least for me.

Answer 2

That's not an XKE, it's either an XK120 or XK140 (they are similar).

XKE's came out in 1961 and looked quite different.

Gorgeous car though, check the link below to see what they're going for today (a lot).  

Answer 3

That is a XK120. Very nice car. They are getting more rare every day, especially ones in good condition. Last one I saw in really good condition went for $20,000.

Answer 4

yes it is cool and it is gorgeous, but it is not an e type nor an xk 120 nor even an xk 140. Looking at the shape of the grill, and the fact it has a one piece windshield, I believe it is an xk150.  If it is a 1957 that would make it the first year of one of the nicest jags made.  If it is as nice as it looks it would demand close to $ 50, 000, maybe more in the U.K..

Answer 5

Gorgeous, yes.

Cool, no.

Answer 6

That is either an xk120 or xk150.  Made in the '50s and fairly expensive to maintain.