Jaguar is replicating the legendary E-Type sports car

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It's like a time machine: Jaguar has built two new E-Types from scratch for Asian customers.

It is one of the icons of automotive history. The car was even described without envy by Enzo Ferrari as “the most beautiful car in the world.” The car is part of the permanent exhibition of artwork at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The car came from a successful racing family and became one of the Jaguar brand's most successful sales.

Jaguar E-Type 1961 Geneva Motor Show Sports Car Rocking the 60s https://www.jaguar.co.uk/about-jaguar/jaguar-stories/e-type-turning-a-million-heads.html

It made its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in 1961.Image: jaguar.co.uk

We're of course talking about the Jaguar E-Type, which debuted in 1961 at the Geneva Motor Show.

Today, 63 years later, the best-selling Jaguar is a four-door SUV. The company recently announced that it would be canceling the rest of its model range without replacing it in anticipation of the upcoming launch of electric vehicles, which are still a year away. But that's not entirely true. Because Jaguar just announced that it has built two new E-Types for Southeast Asian customers. Yes, you read that right: new Type E.

These Series I cars were called E-Type Commemorative Editions, inspired by the Series III Commemorative Edition cars, 50 of which were produced in 1974 as part of the car's final production run. https://www.jaguar.…

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These two E-Type convertibles are different 2017er E-Type Reborn and also from 2021er E-Type 60 Series Coming from Jaguar, this is a restoration of an existing vehicle. No, this time, Jaguar Classics has built two new E-Types from scratch using original blueprints. 2,000 hours of work went into each vehicle. they are called E type commemorative editionthey recall the last production series of this model in 1974.

Such a detailed classic car, as if you were in 1961? Well…that's almost it. Both models are powered by the famous 3.8-liter inline-6 engine, but come with electronic fuel injection and a five-speed manual transmission instead of the original four-speed.

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Other modern upgrades include Bluetooth radio, heated windshield and air conditioning. Jaguar didn't comment on whether the brakes, suspension or other components have been modified; but if any, the changes are likely to be subtle.

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One of the cars is opal black Painted, the other one is seal green – Two colors used in the last production series in 1974. Engraved on the center console is an I-Series E-Type blueprint from the Jaguar archives, the same blueprint that is on display with the E-Type at New York's Museum of Modern Art, where it is part of the museum's permanent collection.

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So now you're probably wondering how expensive it would be to hand-build a car like this from scratch. Well, here's a little clue: at the request of its customers, Jaguar called in Deakin & Francis, Britain's oldest jeweler (in business since 1786), to craft the components in 18-karat gold, mother-of-pearl and sterling silver. For example, the strips in the radiator grille are made of silver. And the jaguar head logo (called the “Growler”) is made of gold.

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The rear badge is in sterling silver enamel, and the steering wheel and gear knob are in sterling silver with mother-of-pearl and gold inlays. A switch on the dashboard? That’s right – you guessed it.

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But ultimately, Jaguar Classic didn't provide any information on cost. No information was provided about the identity of the buyers, other than that they were “loyal, discerning customers.” Therefore, we can almost certainly assume that the price must be absolutely astronomical and therefore the client must be extremely wealthy. But let's put it this way: someone who spends a fortune on two hand-built Jaguar E-Types is more likable than someone who spends the same amount of money on a luxury Lamborghini.