Thirty Years of The Jaguar E-Type
In March 1961, the E-Type was launched to the world at the Geneva Motor Show. Never before had a car evoked such a sense of passion and British pride. Today, Evolution E-Types is dedicated to restoring the iconic E-Type to concours standards and beyond - re-engineering the timeless marque for a truly unforgettable and modernised driving experience. With over thirty years of experience in bespoke restoration, maintenance and engineering development– we reimagine your E-Type to upgrade and enhance your vehicle while keeping its soul truly authentic.
The Evolution Range
Over three decades, Evolution E-Types has honed and perfected its skills in bespoke manufacturing and engineering, and built the necessary quality systems and processes to help us deliver these iconic vehicles, beautifully re-engineered to only the very highest standards.
Not content with the products currently available for the E-Type, Evolution E-Types are devoted to producing only the finest components. From nuts and bolts, brake calipers, door locks and entire monocoques, we also offer an impressive range of bespoke parts made exclusively for our cars, which set the benchmark in engineering. We measure, test, verify, and validate — subjecting every component to precision checks and rigorous quality control. It’s how we ensure each part not only meets our standards, but earns its place in a finished Evolution E-Type.
EVOLUTION LOW DRAG
The E-Type represents the ultimate incarnation of Jaguar’s legendary chassis—reborn as a fully handbuilt, bespoke creation. Inspired by the one-off Chassis No. EC1001, the original Low Drag Coupe developed by Malcolm Sayer, this reimagined masterpiece pushes the boundaries of aerodynamic efficiency and lightweight design. Crafted from aerospace-grade aluminium, every exterior panel is shaped entirely by hand using traditional English wheel techniques, requiring over 1,500 hours of meticulous body forming.
Each commission of the Evolution Low Drag is a singular work of art, with no two cars alike. Over 8,000 hours go into the complete build of every vehicle, carried out entirely in our state-of-the-art facility by expert craftsmen. This is not a restoration—it’s a ground-up, coach-built celebration of automotive excellence, built exclusively for those who demand rarity, precision, and individuality in every detail.
EVOLUTION E-TYPE (STEEL BODY)
Thirty years of obsessive iteration leads to this. The Evolution story continues with the Steel Body E-Type — a complete overhaul of an icon. From the moment a donor car arrives to the day it rolls out as an Evolution E-Type, over 4,000 hours of meticulous, hand-built labour go into its transformation. Every car is a one-of-one commission, entirely unique and crafted to the standards of the world’s finest coachwork ateliers.
Modern power, with an analogue soul. More than 500 hours are dedicated to the powertrain alone. We fully rebuild and upgrade the original Series I engine, rebalancing and machining every component in-house to our own specification. Displacement increases from 4.2L to 4.7L, paired with updated vehicle software, delivering sublime performance through an uncompromisingly engaging transmission.
