It was originally thought that 18 of these lightweight E Types were built, but it turns out that only 12 were made and Jaguar have located the "missing" chassis numbers.

 

 

These "missing" cars are now being rebuilt and will continue the chassis numbers from the originals.

 

This is Jaguar's first ever recreation project and they will be perfect reproductions to the exact original specifications as per 1963.

 

Over 300 buyers applied to be selected to purchase the £1m recreations.

 

How fantastic is this and testament to the skills of Jaguar.

 

 

Did you see the program last night ? its upset a few origonal lightweight owners.

Did you see the program last night ? its upset a few origonal lightweight owners.

Have it recorded, will no doubt watch over the weekend.

Are there really any of the 12 owners of the Original cars that are 'Upset' ?. or are they just happy as Larry that they have the ones with a value of as much as 3 times more.

The real McCoy with the History and as said, Not just a Replica.

Are there really any of the 12 owners of the Original cars that are 'Upset' ?. or are they just happy as Larry that they have the ones with a value of as much as 3 times more.

The real McCoy with the History and as said, Not just a Replica.

 

Yes but its just snobbery.

 

Are they a replica? They were built using the same tools the same press and hand made in exactly the same way at the jaguar plant with arguably more attention to detail than the originals. Does the time gap make any difference. Sure they don't have the acquired race heritage and provenance which should see them fetch less money but I don't see why they should be excluded from Goodwood. I Really enjoyed watching it and applaud Jaguars efforts.

 

P.S. does anyone think that Mercedes have copied the e type design stylistically or at least taken a few visual que's with the AMG GT

As you are describing a Replica.

Everything there but the Age, period of time since it was built. 

If getting Registered for the road in the UK, a new car built 2014/2015 no History, not Exempt in 3 years from a MOT 

or VED because not a tax exempt old / classic car.

Edited 29 May, 201511 yr by goneoffSKi

Recreation not a replica.

They are built as per the original with original methods etc.

As you are describing a Replica.

Everything there but the Age, period of time since it was built. 

If getting Registered for the road in the UK, a new car built 2014/2015 no History, not Exempt in 3 years from a MOT 

or VED because not a tax exempt old / classic car.

 

Why isn't it just a pause in production? I know its semantics really but they even used the original plaques from the 6 from the original production run that failed to get built.

A replica is a copy of something. If the Chinese had built it using the same techniques etc then it would be a replica. However Jaguar have built it some of the employees had worked on the originals so for my view its just another lightweight with a large gap in-between the first phase and second phase.

What ever the term used, still a new build in a different century, so not a historic racer.

Only the Chassis Numbers were in the Register, the cars were never in the metal.

 

nice to see a Forfar Loon sitting there with some nice motors for sale.

http://fiskens.com

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregor_Fisken

Edited 29 May, 201511 yr by goneoffSKi

I agree to some extent with the owners comment of the original 12 cars,they were built with racing only in mind and were raced and some were crashed,the one that was shown last night that was a complete wreck and re-built .The 'new' 6 cars were built using the same skills and techniques as the originals,well almost.I would have thought they would have used the very same materials including paint as used originally,but hey the skills are still there.I don't think the new cars will be raced but sit in a very nice garage some where and not used in anger.

Having watched the program last night I was a bit surprised to see the cars being made in a big shed by 6-8 blokes ? All I can say is there will be six very lucky owners.  

Lots of talented trades people to call on, and experience.

http://jaguar.co.uk/about-jaguar/jaguar-heritage/jaguar-heritage-workshop.html

As you are describing a Replica.

Everything there but the Age, period of time since it was built. 

If getting Registered for the road in the UK, a new car built 2014/2015 no History, not Exempt in 3 years from a MOT 

or VED because not a tax exempt old / classic car.

as I under stand it there not road legal,the cars don't  meet current emissions.

Can they not be considered as a Kit Car if Jaguar leave a few items to be fitted by the purchaser.

Just requiring a IVA.

Can they not be considered as a Kit Car if Jaguar leave a few items to be fitted by the purchaser.

Just requiring a IVA.

good point.

I agree to some extent with the owners comment of the original 12 cars,they were built with racing only in mind and were raced and some were crashed,the one that was shown last night that was a complete wreck and re-built .The 'new' 6 cars were built using the same skills and techniques as the originals,well almost.I would have thought they would have used the very same materials including paint as used originally,but hey the skills are still there.I don't think the new cars will be raced but sit in a very nice garage some where and not used in anger.

 

 

Lots of talented trades people to call on, and experience.

http://jaguar.co.uk/about-jaguar/jaguar-heritage/jaguar-heritage-workshop.html

 

Fear is that in a few years some of these skills are going to disappear, that is very sad.

Actually i think there are much more skilled crafts people around the country building and renovating cars than those in the Jaguar Employ.

Have you seen an E Type lately... I have seen two on the road recently, a ragtop and a hardtop (coupe)... NOT lightweights of course ...

 

I remember the E Type first announced then produced ... they were the bees knees and every young mans dream, but I personally never thought they looked as nice as the XK150 that they replaced... (the racing version of the XK150 was the D type with a totally different design of body to the road car).

The E Type looks very dated today with it's relatively skinny tyres, and wheels quite inboard of the body ... as do most old sports cars of that era, ... and the hardtop version, much like the MGBGT compared to the MGB ragtop never did look quite right, as the screen was taller on both cars to allow headroom under the solid roof. Not being picky, as that was the general consensus of the day back then among we "enthusiasts". those couple of inches or so ruined the sleek lines, particularly of the E Type.

 

I don't think that the value of these few "new builds" will relate to or affect the value of the original racing cars, for the people who buy them as a "novelty" can still only pretend that they now own a car with racing heritage and real history... a lot to pay for a "replica" ...

 

Alan.

 

edit ... just noticed the photo of the lightweight earlier in this topic... not a coupe ... actually a ragtop with a detachable hardtop fitted which has the classic lines of the original E Type. I used to fit an Ashley hardtop to my 1964 MGB ragtop in the winter, back in the 1970s.