Jaguar Classic has announced that it has produced two new E-Types from scratch for a client in Southeast Asia, revealing them half a century after the last example of this model rolled off the production line in Coventry, UK.
The British brand revealed that the two models were designed and built according to the original specifications of the Series I E-Type, but inspired by the commemorative edition of the Series III, and that their construction took about 2000 hours.
Each example features references to key moments in the history of the E-Type, from its creation design to the last models of the Series III. Celebrating the style and sophistication of the original with new and precious details, the two beautiful models are described by the brand as “the finest examples of Jaguar Classic’s Works Bespoke creations.”
Both “drophead coupés” feature specific finishes, one in Signet Green and the other in Opal Black, variations of color schemes that were on the options list in 1974.
The elegant exterior is combined with a timeless interior, featuring hand-stitched Bridge of Weir beige leather seats crafted in the Jaguar Classic finishing shop – with black and beige leather applied manually and piped. The central console is made of anodized aluminum, featuring a Series I E-Type logo. Among the more modern elements, there is a discreet radio with Bluetooth connectivity and a heated windshield.
What sets the commemorative Jaguar Classic E-types apart is the jewelry that adorns the interior and exterior of each model from Deakin & Francis. The oldest jeweler in England has been creating masterpieces for seven generations since its founding in 1786.
A collaboration of passionate artisans that unites local industries, each Commemorative E-type is adorned with mother-of-pearl, contrasting solid silver, and 18-carat gold details.
The two models are equipped with a 3.8-liter inline six-cylinder engine that powered the E-Type from 1961 to 1964, although now fitted with electronic fuel injection instead of the original triple SU carburetors and a five-speed manual transmission instead of four. Jaguar has not disclosed the price of these models.
