

The majority of the E-Type was exported to the USA and the Series 1 cars (some say the best & the purest) lasted until 1964 when the Series '1 ½' was introduced. The Series 1 ½ addressed some of the earlier models 'shortcomings', i.e., inadequate rear brakes, overheating & uncomfortable seats amongst other niggles. One of the first modifications on the earliest Mk 1 E-Types was the introduction of footwells rather than the flat floor on the early production panels. A 4.2 litre engine was introduced along with a better Jaguar gearbox which was slicker then the old Moss type.