1967 Jaguar Mark 2 340

Revisited: 1968 Jaguar E-Type

So I finally was able to re-photograph a car first seen on this blog almost 5 years ago. At that time it was far from complete. Now it looks pretty great. It still has the same orange stickers on the wheels. In chatting with the owner he informed me that 1968 was a transition year for the E-Type, referred to as "Series 1½". For example some cars had the exposed sealed beams, others like this one had headlights under glass covers.

1994 Mitsuoka Viewt

You would be forgiven if you started thinking that this has become a JDM blog. It's just that this car was too good to pass up.

Based on Nissan Micra components, one might be fooled into thinking that this car is a Jaguar Mk II, Then you notice the modern door handles and exterior mirrors. Then the odd profile. The badges and hood ornament are aftermarket add-ons, and just over the top. I mean, a fake looking Jaguar medallion AND leaping hood ornament!

The big advantage is of course that parts should not be hard to find.

1984 Jaguar Sovereign

1972 Jaguar E-Type

So many classic shapes came out of England during the 50s/60s. Ahh what a beautiful profile, despite the front end occupying a full third of the total length. The more vertical A pillar makes the windshield look more sloped than it actually is. The chrome steel wheels are so classic. And that tidy fuel door on the fender!

It wasn't raining when I started shooting, and it wasn't raining when I finished.

1985 Jaguar Sovereign

1968 Jaguar E-Type

This ghost Jag appeared out of nowhere and disappeared just as quickly. I saw it one afternoon, took these few shots with my phone, and it was gone an hour or two later.

Wheels and tires look brand new. Orange sticker says "IMPORTANT: TO BE REMOVED ONLY BY FINAL CONSUMER"