The last Jaguar E-type rolled off the British manufacturer’s historic Browns Lane production line in Coventry 50 years ago. Jaguar Classic has marked this milestone with the production of two special Series I Continuation models for a customer in South East Asia.
Known as Works Bespoke cars, each of these ‘new’ E-types carries references to the model’s development; from the original 1960s blueprints through to the final Series III Commemorative Edition models. According to Jaguar Classic, each Works Bespoke car took more than 2000 hours to complete.
“With E-type Commemorative, our Classic team set out to perfect an already near-perfect design,” explained JLR chief commercial officer Lennard Hoornik. “We are uniquely positioned to subtly integrate both aesthetic and engineering enhancements borne out of decades of knowledge, skill and passion.”
The centrepiece of each cabin is an anodised aluminium console, engraved with the original Series I blueprint from Jaguar's archives
Created in partnership with Deakin & Francis – England’s oldest manufacturing jeweller – these two distinctive E-types showcase unique specifications. Each wears original 1974 paintwork – one in Signet Green, the other in Opal Black – complemented by hand-trimmed Bridge of Weir leather interiors in black and tan.
The centrepiece of each cabin is an anodised aluminium console, engraved with the original Series I blueprint from Jaguar’s archives – the same design previously exhibited alongside an E-type at the New York Museum of Modern Art.
Deakin & Francis’s contribution to the project begins with the exterior badges. The front motif bar features silver with guilloche mother of pearl and an 18-carat gold Growler icon, while sterling silver enamel adorns the rear badges.
Inside the cockpit, precious metals continue to catch the eye. A silver steering wheel horn push sits alongside an 18-carat gold Growler badge with mother of pearl inlay, while the gear knob combines sterling silver with 18-carat gold accents.
Lavish sterling silver details elevate every touchpoint, from knurled switchgear to hallmarked bezels, while the key cover marries mother of pearl with 18-carat gold.
Mechanically, the Works Bespoke models remain true to the original car’s specifications. Beneath that, long, glamorous clamshell bonnet sits Jaguar’s legendary 3.8-litre straight-six – albeit with the modern convenience of fuel injection. The engine is mated to Jaguar Classic’s five-speed manual transmission. Other subtle touches of modernity include a discreet Bluetooth radio and a heated windscreen.
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