Lot #93 - The E-type is perhaps one of the most celebrated car designs of the 20th century. It was originally conceived in the mid-1950s as a replacement for th
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Auction House:Webb's
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Sale Name:Classic motorcyles & cars of the day
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Sale Date:31 Mar 2012 ~ 6pm
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Lot #:93
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Lot Description:The E-type is perhaps one of the most celebrated car designs of the 20th century. It was originally conceived in the mid-1950s as a replacement for th
4 speed manual, less than 20,000 original miles -
Notes:The E-type is perhaps one of the most celebrated car designs of the 20th century. It was originally conceived in the mid-1950s as a replacement for the D-type but it was not until 1961 that it was finally revealed to the world at the Switzerland Motor Show. Combining sophisticated lines with square-jawed English power delivery, the E-type prompted Enzo Ferrari to exclaim that it was 'the most beautiful car ever made'. High praise indeed from the high priest of high-performance car design. The E-type was destined to become a key design reference for generations of car designers. This can be underscored by the fact that the E-type was accessioned into the Museum of Modern Art's permanent design collection - one of only six cars to have ever received the distinction. The Mark III is powered by a V12 engine with overhead camshafts and is capable of producing 241 horsepower which will drag the car over the 145mph mark. This particular example is in excellent unrestored condition and comes with a full history.
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Estimate:NZ$100,000 - 150,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Automobiles & Accessories
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