A CLASSIC Jaguar discovered gathering dust in an old barn had a wonderful wonder hidden under its hood.
A striking 1969 Jaguar E-Type was recently discovered in Dallas, Texas, and filmed by noted automotive enthusiast Dennis Collins, known for his YouTube channel and appearance on the television show Fast N’ Loud.
The E-Type, also known as the XKE in the United States, is one of the most famous and beautiful sports cars ever built.
This specific example had lain unused for many years; Collins claimed it had been parked since 1999 and few people knew of its existence.
While the bodywork of the car was covered in a thick layer of dust, it overall appeared to be in good condition – with the interior in especially good nick.
But the biggest wonder is the rugged Ford 302ci V8 engine that has been placed under the hood, replacing the famous Jaguar XK.
Equipped with a functional camshaft, the Jaguar appears to have undergone a conversion that the owner says was carried out through the noted John’s Cars, Inc. , a company known for performing many V8 swaps on the Type E and other Jags of the time. approve.
Naturally, this gives this particular E-Type a bit more of a kick.
However, to accommodate the tough V8 engine, the E-Type’s hood had to be changed with a “power boost” to ensure compatibility.
Back in October, we revealed that Jaguar is to build two new E-Type models using the car’s original blueprints – 50 years after it ceased production.
The brand’s in-house historic vehicles division, Jaguar Classic, is ready to take on the project on request of a customer based in Southeast Asia.
The two new E-Types will be built to the original Series I specifications, but will remain so until the commemorative Series III edition.
Both will be coupe versions, with one finished in Signet Green and the other in Opal Black, and each will be powered by the same 3.8-litre straight-six engine that could be found in the E-Type from 1961 to 1964.
While they meet the old specifications, those new models will come with some creature comforts, such as electronic fuel injection to upgrade the stock SU triple carburetors.
What’s more, a Bluetooth radio and heated windscreen will also be discreetly added to enhance usability.
To make the car even more exclusive, they will be fitted with hand-woven Bridge of Weir brown leather seats, with an aluminum center console embossed with an original design drawing of the E-Type.
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It has not been shown how much the two E-Types will charge the new owner, as it will take more than 2,000 hours to build them by hand.
This comes as Jaguar has come in for a lot of criticism in recent months following a radical rebrand in November.
The firm’s new creative direction, characterised by a bizarre advertising campaign, was branded as “woke” by some, with the brand accused of alienating its core customers.
Yet bosses remain convinced by the “bold” new approach, which will see Jag halt all new sales for a year before relaunching as an EV-only company focussing on the luxury segment.
That pace will be driven through its new GT model, the concept of which was revealed earlier this month.
The car is expected to have a range of over 400 miles and a price tag of £100,000; has attracted ridicule for its bright pink color.
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