The jaguar e type is one of the most iconic sports cars in history and has earned a reputation as a truly timeless classic. It’s a car you can drive with confidence every day, and there are plenty of upgrades and improvements that allow you to enjoy it at its best.

The jaguar e type reborn ‘grand tourer’, offering comfort and luxury that you won’t find in any other sports car. It can be specified with LED headlights, surround sound, Bluetooth, heated seats and electric wing mirrors to give you the ultimate in style and usability.

A Beginner’s Guide to Restoring a Jaguar E-Type

The Jaguar E-type is the first production car to be fitted with Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) and has a long standing reputation for ride and handling that’s second to none. If you’re considering buying an E-type make sure you get it checked over by a specialist as they can highlight potential problems that might be hidden from view.

Lightweights

In the early 1960s, Jaguar developed an initial series of 12 ‘Lightweight’ E-types that were designed to be competitive race cars. These cars were lighter than the standard models and utilised the 3.8-litre straight six engine to develop more power.

A few of these lightweights did make it to classic racing events but they did not win at Le Mans or Sebring. Nevertheless, the cars were a great success in private hands and in smaller races and they provided an opportunity for Jaguar to test and improve their race engineering skills.