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ETYPE RESTORATION
60th Anniversary Bespoke E-type Build
As part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant in 2022, Jaguar Classic showcased a bespoke Jaguar E-type featuring wide-ranging enhancements carried out by the expert engineers at Jaguar Classic.
The one-off model, commissioned by an existing customer, showcases the huge breadth of personalisation possible.
Having sourced the car to match the owner’s birth year, we were able to locate and identify an example which was originally manufactured within just two days of the client’s birthday.
We then set about a complete rebuild over 12 months, starting with the bodywork, finished in a unique deep metallic blue inspired by the blue of the Union Jack. This new blue was exclusively mixed by the paint shop following numerous consultations and sample creations to craft the perfect hue.
Unique interior features include leather upholstery finished in a shade of red inspired by iconic British post boxes, hand finished in‑house using traditional methods at our Classic Works trim shop.
The original 4.2‑litre straight‑six has been replaced by a larger 4.7‑litre engine, for enhanced performance. It is paired to Jaguar Classic’s specially developed five‑speed manual gearbox, for a smoother and more refined driving experience.
Further upgrades include uprated suspension, wheels, tyres, and brakes. A sports exhaust and manifold ensure the E‑type’s soundtrack suits its dynamic character.
Modern technologies include 21st century connectivity provided by the Classic Infotainment system – combining touchscreen controls, satellite navigation and Bluetooth connectivity with a period‑look that is perfectly in‑keeping with the rest of the vehicle. Powerful exterior LED lighting brings illumination up to modern standards
CLASSIC RESTORATIONS
RESTORE YOUR JAGUAR TO ORIGINALITY
CLASSIC RESTORATIONS
RESTORE YOUR JAGUAR TO ORIGINALITY
CLASSIC DEFENDER WORKS V8 ISLAY EDITION
EXCLUSIVELY YOURS
Islay Edition is limited to just 30 unique examples, with 17 available as a 90 short wheelbase and 13 as a seven-seat 110 wheelbase respectively. Each vehicle is a meticulously restored and rebuilt Classic Defender that has been expertly sourced by Land Rover Classic specialists.
Engine
5.0 litre petrol V8
Power
405 hp
Torque
515 NM
Wheels
16 inch
SHADES OF ORIGINS
Informed by the Mid Grey exterior of the 1965 original, Islay Edition is finished in Heritage Grey with contrast roof and heavy-duty steel wheels in Limestone.
Complementing the iconic grille and heritage Land Rover badging, a bespoke side graphic reads ‘GXC 639C’. This is the registration of Spencer Wilks’ Series IIa.
EVERY STITCH A STORY
As an elegant gesture to the land that inspired its name, Islay Edition’s seats, door cards, central armrest and sun visor all feature a tactile tweed crafted by the Islay Woollen Mill.
Its earthy palette is a harmony of blue for the sea and the sky, purple for the local heather, and a subtle yellow for the peaty grasslands.
THE WORDS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
Reminders of Land Rover’s legacy are judiciously placed around the Islay Edition’s cabin. This includes a plaque adjacent to the gearshift that tells the story of how the Land Rover name was born.
DISTILLED DETAILS
Reinforcing the link back to Islay Edition’s Hebridean heritage, the removable console tray – complete with leather tabs – features the oak of whisky barrels sourced from the local Kilchoman Distillery. Spencer Wilks’ granddaughter Kathy Wills established the distillery with her husband, Anthony, in 2005.
Within each tray, a unique wooden disc replicating the end of a whisky barrel showcases the vehicle as one of 30 limited edition examples marking 75 years of Land Rover.
About Us
JAGUAR LAND ROVER CLASSIC
Jaguar Land Rover Classic Parts was established to provide genuine parts for owners, caring for vehicles that have been out of production for 10 years or more. We provide the highest level of service and deliver tens of thousands of Genuine Parts to thousands of customers across the world, directly from the home of Classic.
JAGUAR LAND ROVER CLASSIC
Sourcing classic Jaguars and Land Rovers from all over the world before bringing them home to where they were born, our Works Legends programme sees a distinct selection of original, collectible vehicles, returned to our state-of-the-art purpose-built Classic Works facility, for vehicle servicing and preparation.
Every classic vehicle undergoes a meticulous full day Health Check performed by our team of specialist service technicians, before it’s deemed eligible to be a certified pre-owned. Along with a lifetime of history, every vehicle benefits from a 12-month unlimited mileage warranty.