Doug DeMuro gives the 1973 Jaguar E-Type a positive 63/100 OctaneScore, praising it as "absolutely gorgeous and one of the most beautiful cars ever made" with surprisingly livable features like practical cargo space and a race car-like cockpit filled with charming aviation-style gauges. The cabin impresses with its thin-rimmed steering wheel and exciting interior design, though climate controls are frustratingly nonsensical and the tailgate's interior latch mechanism is impractical. At 50 years old, reliability concerns are inevitable, though DeMuro notes it feels solid and tracks straight unlike many brittle vintage cars. This is the car for enthusiasts who value timeless beauty and driving excitement enough to overlook age-related quirks and maintenance demands.