50 years after the last Jaguar E-Type, two rare Series I models have been made for a customer in Southeast Asia

Jaguar Classic has built two new E-Type cars from scratch, marking a rare opportunity for car enthusiasts to own a freshly-built vintage Jaguar with a combustion engine. The company created this special duo 50 years after the original E-Type production ended.

The E-Type Commemorative project was inspired by the 1974 Commemorative Edition, of which only 50 units were made. These new cars are truly unique, as they're the first E-Types built from the ground up since the end of original production. Jaguar Classic's team spent over 2,000 hours constructing each car using original blueprints from Series I to Series III.

The client, a loyal Jaguar enthusiast from Southeast Asia, ordered two cars in Signet Green and Opal Black. While Jaguar didn't disclose the price, it's likely to be significantly higher than the £295,000 price tag of the E-Type Reborn project from 2017.

Under the hood, these E-Types feature a 3.8-liter inline-six engine. The team upgraded the fuel system from triple carburetors to electronic fuel injection for improved performance. They also fitted a five-speed manual transmission, replacing the original four-speed.

Inside, the cars boast Bridge of Weir tan leather seats, a new offering for Jaguar Classic. The interior trim combines black and tan leather. An anodized aluminum console features an engraved E-Type Series I blueprint.

Deakin & Francis, Britain's oldest manufacturing jeweler, crafted exquisite details for the cars. They used solid silver, 18-carat gold, and knurled silver for the instrument panel switches.

While keeping true to the original design, Jaguar Classic added some modern comforts. The cars now have a heated windscreen and a Bluetooth radio.

This project holds special significance as Jaguar transitions to an all-electric lineup. It offers a rare chance for collectors to own a newly built combustion engine Jaguar, harking back to the era when the E-Type was considered by many as the world's most beautiful car.

Jaguar Classic has previously undertaken similar projects. In 2017, they launched the E-Type Reborn program, fully restoring existing cars. In 2021, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Series I debut, they created the E-Type 60 Collection, consisting of 6 coupes and 6 roadsters inspired by the 1961 Geneva Motor Show launch cars.

Source: Jaguar