With Jaguar’s shift to pure electric cars, the company has essentially ended its production of combustion-engined cars. However, if you’re craving a newly built E-Type with the exact old specifications, Jaguar Classic will hand-build you one from scratch. In this case, a “devoted and discerning customer in Southeast Asia” wanted a pair of E-Types,
The Commemorative Edition was born 50 years after the iconic convertible ended production.
Using the original blueprints from the 1961 Series 1 through the Series 3, which launched a decade later, Jaguar Classic has built the commemorative E-Type from the ground up.
While all previous projects have been restorations of existing E-Types, this one is the only new E-Type built since then.
Mechanically, it is powered by a 3.8-litre six-cylinder engine with electronic fuel injection, replacing the three carburettors that previously fuelled the engine. In addition, the old four-speed manual gearbox has been replaced by a more modern five-speed unit.
According to Jaguar Classic, the team spent over 2,000 hours on the car to apply all the upgrades, as other modifications include a heated windscreen and even a Bluetooth radio.
The E-Type Commemorative has Bridge of Weir tan leather seats with hand-woven upholstery complemented by black and tan leather trim. To highlight the importance of this car, an engraving of an E-Type Series I blueprint is noticeable on the anodised aluminium centre console.
Deakin & Francis, Britain’s oldest jewellery manufacturer, was responsible for the solid silver and 18-carat gold details. Decorative silver was used for the beautiful dashboard switches. The convertible’s interior looks like a work of art, blending the finest materials Jaguar Classic could find.
