It's been 50 years since production of the Jaguar E-Type came to an end, and Jaguar has marked the occasion by building two new examples of the iconic sports car for a loyal customer.
The cars were built by the Jaguar Classic department, and are known as the E-Type Commemorative cars. The name and design are a nod to the 50 final Commemorative Editions built in 1974, the final year of production for the E-Type.
The two cars are both convertibles, or drophead coupes, as Jaguar calls the body style, and one is finished in Signet Green and the other in Opal Black. Both colors are modern takes of original colors used on the E-Type.
Both cars feature references to key moments from the E‑Type's history, specifically blueprints of key models engraved in a center console plaque. There's also hand-woven and stitched leather trim, and various ornate touches prepared by Deakin & Francis, England's oldest surviving jeweler dating back to 1786. These include a Jaguar badge with mother of pearl and 18-carat gold, and a “JAGUAR” script on the trunk lid crafted from silver. More gold and silver accents feature in the cabin.
Jaguar E-Type Commemorative by Jaguar Classic
Under the hood sits the famous 3.8-liter inline-6, fitted here with electronic fuel injection and paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. The cars also benefit from modern conveniences like a Bluetooth radio, heated windshield, and air conditioner.
Jaguar has built new examples of the E-Type on multiple occasions in the recent past, either from scratch or using original chassis. The automaker said it won't build any more examples of the E-Type Commemorative, making these two the only examples in the world.
