In final stages of restoration
1967 Jaguar Type, Series 1
Likely the most iconic classic car ever built - one of the few displayed in the MoMA.
introduced in 1961, renowned for its striking design and exceptional performance. With its sleek lines, long hood, and covered headlights, the Series 1 E-Type remains a symbol of automotive elegance. Our sample is one of the last Series 1 built, and end-to-end restored under our supervision, nuts&bolts!
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Base as it came to us (in pretty bad shape, but at least complete)
Bare metal restoration, hundreds of hours...
Bare metal restoration, hundreds of hours...
Body finished (with protective coating)
Body finished (with protective coating)
Prep for paint job
In the paint shop
There is no other color than British racing green for the Cat...
Re-assembling the car (summer 2023)
The 4.2L 6-cylinder-engine was taken apart, all parts reworked, some replaced,
and re-assembled again..
The 4.2L 6-cylinder-engine was taken apart, all parts reworked, some replaced,
and re-assembled again..