I own an early E-Type ('61 OTS) and can confirm that its is truly a rolling beauty and stops people in their tracks even here in car jaded Southern California. I completely restored mine over 15 years so reliability has not been an issue (yet) and I upgraded areas such as the brakes (Wilwood Calipers) and the cooling (Cool Cat ally radiator and fan) comfort (coolmat cabin liner) so she is cool in LA traffic.
However, the ergonomics are 1950's, the Moss box is truly awful and its not that fast but she sounds beautiful and I feel truly blessed everytime I drive her. Women swoon and guys give you the thumbs up. An icon and short of divorce or monetary disaster she will not be sold.
Kevin
