There was nothing quite like it when it was first released in 1961, and there still isn’t.
It had a claimed top speed of 150mph and could hit 60mph in 7 seconds. There was no speed difference between the 3.8 and 4.2 straight six, but one would need to use the gears less with the higher torque 4.2.
For the money, a touch over £2000, there was nothing better, and it is still a sought after vehicle even now but you will have to pay more than the original asking price. At the time, it was cheaper than all of the competition, and you still got searing performance, leather interior, full dashboard, and looks which will never age. Unlike all of its competitors, this one was mass-produced, hence the original price.
The photo shows an early Coupe model, not the 2+2 Coupe which had a different roofline to better accommodate rear passengers. Note the faired headlamps and turn signal lights above the bumpers. This is the giveaway that it is a Series 1 example.
You can find out more from here, but the photo is good for more than a thousand words..
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