Wikd89, that, indeed, IS a nice car!
I'm partial to coupes (though there was a time in my life when if the car had a fixed top it was not a "sports car", it was a "grand touring car" (I was quite snobbish about that!).
I think, not sure, that E-type coupes sell for significantly less than roadsters, Damn! I shoulda stayed outta this! I'm getting the itch!
Regarding headroom, my buddy's early coupe posed no problem for either of us. I"m 6'-1 1/2" and Steve was 6'-4" tall.
Also, regarding taking care when opening the bonnet and the XKE being the first hatch-back, this pic says it all. I'd imagine that most people would be surprised that the hatch is hinged on the side rather than the top.
Gawd, those were beautiful cars!
And the view through the windscreen of an XKE is, in my opinion, unsurpassed by ANY car, past or present!
Good luck with your search!