Jaguar may be in the midst of a complete rebranding, but that doesn’t mean it’s totally turning away from its roots.
With the world awaiting the official unveiling of the all-electric Type 00 grand tourer, Jaguar Classic – the British brand’s heritage division – has launched a new stack of components for the timeless E-Type, allowing owners to restore their cars with genuine components.
Jaguar Classic has already offered certain E-Type parts, though it’s now expanded its catalogue to include front frame and crossmember assemblies, floor and sill panels, plus bodywork.
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All parts are made from mild steel and finished in eCoat to prevent corrosion and provide extra longevity. The components are also backed by a one-year warranty outside the UK and Europe (where a two-year warranty applies).
According to Jaguar, all of the parts have been “engineered to exact original specifications for a precise fit”.
This was achieved through converting original drawings with modern CAD modelling to make the new tooling required to produce the components.
The available parts suit Series 1, 2 and 3 versions of the E-Type across its available 3.8-litre and 4.2-litre straight-six engines, as well as the later 5.3-litre V12s.
Jaguar Classic’s commitment to keeping E-Types alive extends beyond its parts program, having last year restarted production of the sleek convertible.
Two examples of the two-door icon were produced for a well-heeled client in Southeast Asia, named the Series I Jaguar Classic E‑Type Commemorative (below), and featuring a mix of classic and modern parts.
Sadly, Jaguar no longer produces a coupe – or any vehicles except the F-Pace large SUV, which will continue to be available until 2026 in export markets including Australia, where it and the smaller E-Pace SUV (and even a small number of F-Types) continue to be available.
The brand’s final combustion-engined sports car, a V8-powered F-Type convertible, rolled off the production line last year – exactly 50 years after the last E-Type, ending an 11-year production run in which 87,731 examples were built.
A production version of the Type 00 concept is due to go on sale in 2026, exclusively with electric power.
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