Vintage cars like a Ferrari 250, the E-Type Jaguar and the original Porsche 911 have always been prototypes of automotive beauty.

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This year marks the 50th anniversary of what Enzo Ferrari reportedly called the most beautiful car in the world: the Jaguar E-Type.

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Just look at the Jaguar E-Type, which is known for its tricky handling and unreliable transmission but often vaunted as the car dreams are made of.

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