SR 1 E-Type JAGUAR RESTOMOD
SR 1 E-Type (XKE) Jaguar FHC (Fixed Head Coupe)
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“These cars are going to steal the spotlight in 2020! -- RestoMods have become the ultimate expression of creativity, design, engineering and performance within the collector car hobby,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson (12/05/19)
How could anyone raise the bar for an iconic classic that was already crowned “The most beautiful car ever made” by Enzo Ferrari himself? We’ll it’s been done by adding a High-Performance Race Engine, Upgraded Performance Technology Throughout, a Beautiful Custom Interior, and loaded with James Bond Gadgetry you’d expect from the Q Branch. A true Well-built RestoMod is NOT just a conversion; it’s something that has been Upgraded and Modified from head to toe while retaining the iconic stock look from the outside.
Top Gear went as far to say the E-Type is “the most beautiful thing ever made”, however both Ferrari and Top Gear’s assessments were only skin deep… This Award-Winning E-Type RestoMod sports the original beautiful lines that forever stamped its name in automotive history, but now has the speed and power its always deserved, not to mention an arsenal of gadgets designed for 007.
This rare E-Type RestoMod is uniquely a breed of its own…unlike the standard Jaguars you’ll find roaming your local streets, this piece of art is truly a one of a kind Jaguar. The roar from its engine makes any other E-Type’s sound more like a soft purr.
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THE E-TYPE JAGUAR… known to Americans as the XKE, really needs no introduction. If Enzo Ferrari, a highly competitive man to say the least, crowned it “the most beautiful car ever made”, that pretty much sets the ceiling in terms of praise --- 50+ years later the E-Type continues to be celebrated and hold its place in history. Its design is truly TIMELESS.
The E-Type was introduced to the automotive world in 1961 after years of speculation. The brainchild of Williams Lyons and a passionate team of advisors and designers, it was aptly named E-Type, as it was a clear descendent from the accomplished C and D-Types that had been dominating racetracks. Jaguar took what it learned on the track and applied it to the E-Type.
Although the E-Type saw three Series models over its near 15-year production cycle, it’s the original Series 1 design that’s most sought after by collectors and gearheads alike. The Series 1’s aero-covered headlights, slim bumpers, and minimalistic trim remain the most timeless and cherished of the variants.
In addition to being an engineering stroke of brilliance of its time, the E-Type was one of the most attractive, sensuous and evocative designs ever to grace an automobile chassis-as quoted by one automotive critic “sex on wheels”. As witnessed in numerous surveys throughout the years, including a survey done by “The Daily Telegraph”, the E-Type consistently comes out on top as the most beautiful car ever built. Many consider the E-Type FHC even MORE BEAUTIFUL than the roadster due to its stunning flowing body lines. As a result, the FHC’s are now increasing in value faster than the highly valued roadsters.
THE RESTOMOD… RestoMods are not a new concept in the collector car industry, but the excitement, appreciation, and value for these cars is rapidly being recognized and skyrocketing. Essentially, RestoMod = Restoration + Modification. “RestoMods emphasize performance while retaining as much of a stock look as possible, turning a classic into a modern performance machine,” said Barrett-Jackson President Steve Davis. “Nearly all these modernized machines are built with the purpose of breathing a second life into the vehicle as a reliable and street worthy driver.” Collectors of RestoMods don’t want to turn a wrench; they just want to turn a key and go fast.
So how do RestoMods differ from a standard Restoration, or a Hot Rod? In a way, a RestoMod takes the best parts of both concepts and blends them together. The goal of a standard Restoration is to restore the car back to its original condition comparable to when it was rolling off the production line, and the purpose of a Hot Rod is to take an old classic and basically do whatever you can to enhance the performance, which often results in a car that looks very different from its original aesthetic. The beauty of the RestoMod is that you get the best of both worlds…all of the fun and excitement of owning and driving an iconic classic, but with the enhanced performance of modern technology.
If RestoMods are so great, why are they just becoming popular now? In short, changing consumer/collector market preferences. Like understanding any type of market trend, the trick is to focus on the key drivers behind the trend…if you follow the collector car market closely, it’s no secret the Baby Boomer generation has driven the market for the last 40+ years. What’s occurring RIGHT NOW, is that same generation is evolving while the next generations of car enthusiasts are starting to take reign. It doesn’t matter where you fall on the spectrum, the average person across all demographics is starting to realize they don’t want to deal with the maintenance and hassle that comes with 50 – 60 year old technology; especially when they don’t have to. What all car collectors and enthusiasts seem to have in common is a passion for high-performance cars, that are unique, beautiful, and nostalgic. Depending on when you were born, your interpretation of those variables can be very different, but what’s so intriguing about RestoMods is that they seem to check all of those boxes for a rapidly growing number of people across all generations. With that said, basic economics are kicking in causing the demand and prices for these extremely rare and unique pieces of art to climb quickly, which is now generating a lot of hype. At this time last year RestoMods were fetching prices on par with and in many cases higher than, Concours Restorations, which was unheard of 10 years ago. As for this year, the CEO of Barrett-Jackson is projecting “[RestoMods] are going to steal the show in 2020!”
If there was ever a time to invest in a RestoMod, now is the time!! And when it comes to RestoMods, good luck at finding another PROFESSIONALY BUILT E-Type Jaguar ResoMod; especially one built at this level.
007/JAMES BOND CARS… Throughout the James Bond series of films and novels, Q Branch has given Bond a variety of vehicles with which to battle his enemies. Among the most noteworthy gadgets, Bond has been equipped with various vehicles that have numerous modifications to include elaborate weapons and anti-pursuit systems, alternative transportation modes, and various other functions. One of the most famous cars that has been linked to Mr. Bond's collection is the Aston Martin DB5; however regardless of make and model, Silver on Black, British, and a ton of gadgets seems to be the common thread among the majority of them.
007’s car was titled “the most famous car in the world” by USA Today and many others would agree. That’s not surprising considering the James Bond movies are the longest continually running film series of all time with the 24th film in the Eon Productions series being released in spring of 2020. Over the summer of 2019, the Original 007 DB5 from the movies sold for $6.4M (well above the value of a stock DB5), which demonstrates the passion and love for 007’s modified ride (https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo19/monterey/lots/r0050-1965-aston-martin-db5-bond-car/778818).
Although the car being offered was never driven by 007 in the movies, we think that’s because Q just couldn’t bring himself to handing over the keys for the most beautiful car ever produced to 007 given his track record for returning cars from the field. However, the thought of 007 driving an E-Type is not unheard of…as seen in Michael Buble’s 007/Bond themed music video for the hit song “Feeling Good”, an almost identical car to this one was used as the vehicle of choice for his rendition of the famous 00 agent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Edwsf-8F3sI). Another theory is that Bond couldn’t handle the vast number of women that would flock to him if he ever stepped into an E-Type, which is why the E-Type was the perfect car of choice for the shagadelic Bond spin-off, Austin Powers and his Union Jack Shaguar. Either way, this car offers all of the same fun, excitement, and gadgetry without the multi-million dollar price tag. It was designed by the Q branch for real people, with real wallets. Don’t miss your chance to finally embrace the inner 00 agent inside of you!
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THE CAR BEING OFFERED… won’t require a license to kill – just a license to drive… this is a near flawlessly restored 1964 Series 1 E-Type FHC with Silver Exterior Paint complimented with a Custom Black Lamb Hide Interior suitable for Her Majesty Herself, or of course Her most reputable 00 agent...Bond…James Bond.
Experiencing this Award-Winning RestoMod in person is truly surreal and an “Experience” really is the best way to start describing it because it offers so much more than another classic car with a shiny paint job. At face value it looks like a gorgeously restored E-Type, which if you’ve ever seen a concours E-Type you know how breath taking that is… like a supermodel flaunting everything she has in front of you. But then from the moment you climb into the cockpit (assuming you get past the proximity alarms) and turn that ignition key, it’s like you’ve teleported to another dimension…the feel of the leather…the effortless start from fuel-injection…the deep rumble as the car idles…then the deafening roar from the High-Performance Racing Engine as you press down the gas pedal…and of course the digital screen that magically appears out of the dash just in time to display all of the other classic cars you just left in the dust seen from the lens of your rear facing camera…
CAR'S HISTORY
Purchased in 2000 by the current owner. The car underwent a six-year, ground-up restoration. Since its completion it’s only been used for showing and drives on dry sunny days -------- IT HAS NEVER SEEN RAIN.
CONDITION IS AS FOLLOWS
Paint/Body: Beautiful high-end paint job; no nicks or dents -------- STUNNING
Interior: Beautiful Custom Designed Interior. It follows the line of the original E-type, but includes upgrades including the Stunning Hand-made Carpathian Burl Elm Dash and English Worsted Wool and Lamb Leather Interior.
Wooden dash / consol.
Engine Bay: Extremely clean in terms of its design; no sloppy wires hanging everyone, all painted parts are polished to the same shine as the exterior, etc. etc. Like the original Jaguar Engine it’s a true piece of art but with a lot attitude.
Wheels/Tires: Excellent Condition; very few miles on the car since the build was completed. The original timeless Chrome wire wheels shine with a mirror finish.
Glass: Excellent Condition and wired with alarm sensors to keep them that way.
Chrome: Excellent Condition
PERFORMANCE MODS & CUSTOM UPGRADES
· 302 High-Performance Ford Crate Racing Engine
· Edlebrock Fuel Injection
· 5-Speed Racing Tremec Transmission
· High-Performance Cam
· Custom Exhaust Headers (Designed to still look like the originals aesthetically)
· Carpathian Burl Elm Dash
· English Worsted Wool and Lamb Leather Interior
· Ability to tune the car while driving (Better Fuel Economy or Sport Mode)
· New Tires in 2006 (very few miles since the completion of the restoration)
· Painless Wiring Harness
· High Performance Optima Battery
· And More…
007 MODS & EXTRAS
· Secret compartment for James Bond gun (prop PPK included, actual 007 gun negotiable)
· Retractable digital screen connected to sound system, DVD player
· Rear facing camera which can be viewed from the retractable digital screen
· Remote controlled glass and proximity alarm system, which can be adjusted to personal preference
· Satellite tracking system so you can always keep tabs on the car
· Choke has been converted to a Kill Switch
· Bolinger Champaign “Tire Repair” Picnic Kit (because popping Champaign and waiting for help is how Bond would handle a flat)
· Life size display cutouts of the two most popular Bonds (Sean Connery and Daniel Craig – like the car, a perfect combination of old and new)
· “Fire Missiles” cigarette lighter
· “Bond 007” Black/Silver European style license plate for display
· And More…
HOW DOES IT DRIVE/RUN?
Powerful, robust, and beautifully sonorous, this car runs and drives like a race car that has been fine-tuned by Q himself. Whether you’re trying to evade your enemies, knock the socks off the Bond girl in the passenger seat, or scream past the finish line ahead of any stock classic car you decide to race, this car is ready and waiting for you to turn the key and hit the gas…whatever your reasoning is, the rear facing camera gives you a nice view of everything fading behind you as you speed away. This car runs and drives better than Jaguar could have ever dreamed.
AWARDS
This car has been competitively shown many times and continuously wins for its outstanding quality, uniqueness, and beauty. Awards include:
Best in Show, Best in Class, Best Modified, Best 60’s, Mayor’s Choice, People’s Choice, Exhibitor’s Choice, Best Paint, Top Five and Top 10.
THE VALUE
At the moment, we’re letting the market decide what this car is worth and therefore are willing to entertain all offers. We believe there are several factors to consider when trying to determine a fair value for the car, including:
Cost of Restoration:
The cost to restore a Series 1 E-Type to original condition at this caliber of quality would easily run $200k+ for just the car, including parts and labor. When factoring in the time and effort that goes into managing the project over the six-year period, plus all of the additional custom work that goes into creating a ONE OF KIND piece of jewelry like this, the final estimated cost could easily reach $300k or more.
Recent RestoMod Auction Results:
Looking at last year’s auction results further indicates the rapidly growing trend of RestoMods in the collector car market with several well-done RestoMods fetching prices well over $300k. And these were your everyday American Classics -------- there are very few European RestoMods.
For Supporting Details: See the following link below:
https://www.motorious.com/articles/news/302678/scottsdale-2019-barrett-jacksons-auction
Hagerty Book Value for a 1964 E-type Jaguar FHC:
#1 Concours - $206,000
#2 Excellent - $147,000
#3 Good - $85,300
(As seen by the Chart on Historical Values the Series 1 FHC’s have increased substantially just in the past 6 months; even faster than the Roadsters)
For Supporting Details: See the following link for Hagerty Price Guide:
https://www.hagerty.com/apps/valuationtools/1964-Jaguar-E~Type-SI_3.8
As seen by the description and the photos, this car is in Excellent/Concours condition and ready to be driven and/or shown. This E-Type is an Excellent Buy and will allow someone to purchase a highly desirable Series 1 E-Type Jaguar FHC RestoMod without having to invest the time or excessive resources required to create a car at this level. E-Types, especially the Series 1 FHC’s, have been an EXCELLENT INVESTMENT over the years; even surpassing the S&P 500 in the past few despite its outstanding performance.
Any questions about this car can be addressed by calling me directly at 612-298-5648 or if you email me your contact information at Gene.Berghoff@gmail.com, I will call you and answer any questions you may have.
The car is sitting in a western suburb of Minneapolis Minnesota and is available for viewing and inspection. If you contact us, we will show it to you. Another option is a professional appraiser. One that has representatives nationwide, including Minnesota, is Classic Car Appraisal Service out of Atlanta Georgia; their contact information in Mpls is 612-804-9406.