The E-Type is one of Jaguar’s most iconic vehicles. Production lasted from 1961 to 1974, spanning three generations. These days, the E-Type is a prime candidate for the restomod treatment; buyers who want the Jag’s iconic looks with a modern powertrain and technology.
ECD Automotive Design in Florida is no stranger to the E-Type—hell, they shoved a small-block V-8 into one. The shop’s latest creation, the Jaguar E-Type GTO, is a stunning one-off that exemplifies the best of what the iconic sports car had to offer, albeit modernized.
Photo by: ECD Auto Design
Under the long hood is a rebuilt Series III V-12 engine from Team CJ in Austin, Texas. The upgraded engine features a new fuel injection and cooling system developed by ECD. That engine makes more than 400 horsepower, and the car features a custom cradle and axle that seamlessly integrates the engine with the Series II chassis.
Stopping the sleek Jag, with its Series I-inspired exterior, are six-piston front and four-piston rear brakes, which hide behind 15-inch custom Turrino wheels. The GTO also has a fully adjustable ride height and damping.
Inside, ECD conceals an array of modern amenities behind the vintage cabin, which is covered in a variety of toggle switches and physical controls. The interior features Spinneybeck Lucente Hercules leather seats, a brushed aluminum dash, and Moal Bomber gauges.
However, despite the old-school look, this Jaguar comes with a Bluetooth-compatible radio, heated seats, USB charging, automatic headlights, and power locks. What more do you need with the V-12 engine and a five-speed manual?
Photo by: ECD Auto Design
Photo by: ECD Auto Design
Photo by: ECD Auto Design
The car is finished in metallic British Racing Green paint, which is the perfect color to combine with the rich, brown interior and yellow fog lights. The car has functional louvers and bullet mirrors that add even more style to the already great-looking Jaguar. And even though it’s an open-top grand tourer, ECD did build a custom removable hardtop, so it’s suitable for any weather.
If you were hoping to get your hands on this particular car, we’ve got bad news: ECD is only making one of them. It’s called the Bridgewater Commission, and it was designed and built specifically for a private client. That also means we don’t know how much it costs.
That said, the company does offer a wide variety of other restomod options, ranging from E-Types and Mustangs to Land Rover Defenders.
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ECD Automotive Design