How many hot-blooded young men lusted after this car when it came out in 1961? A seductive blend of the old -- wire wheels and toggle switches -- and new -- spectacular bodywork, impeccable proportions -- the XK-E set a standard for beauty that has rarely been equalled. Never exactly inexpensive -- $4,995 was the first year's base sticker price more than 50 years ago -- it was still not so far out of reach as to be beyond aspiration -- mine included.
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