Car review: Rebuilt 1974 Jaguar E-Type one of 10 in the world

This 1974 Jaguar E-Type has been completely rebuilt and improved with modern parts. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
The rebuilding process includes subtle refinements that bring out the car's clean lines. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

SINGAPORE – Seven hundred and eighty thousand dollars is an eye-popping amount for a 49-year-old car, but the asking price for this 1974 Jaguar E-Type might seem reasonable when you learn that it is one of only 10 in the world.

The car is essentially a restomodded (restored but with modern parts) E-Type Series 3 Roadster, on which 4,000 hours of work have been lavished by a boutique specialist firm in Kent, England, aptly called E-Type UK.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.