Jaguar series 1.5 E-Type two plus two - 4tipo restomod

We have been working on a series 1.5 Jaguar E-Type two plus two. This car was bought at auction from one of our clients and has come in for a 4tipo restomod treatment.

Blue Jaguar series 1.5 E-Type two plus two

This 1.5 series E-Type was in production between September 1967 – October 1968 and can reach a max speed of 137 miles per hour, going from 0-60 in 7.4 seconds. It’s equipped with a 4.2-liter inline-six engine and producing about 265 horsepower. This transitional model bridges the design and features between the Series 1 and the later Series 2 E-Types. It maintains the classic E-Type silhouette with minor adjustments, making it visually close to the original Series 1 but with certain modernized elements.

When the car arrived with us to start restoration work, we noticed the engine wasn’t in very good condition, which is a typical pitfall when buying a car at auction. We started by taking apart the car and making an assessment for the work that needs completing. Then acid dipped the car to remove the paint. This left us with the metal body to start restoration work.

The series 1.5 E-Type two plus two has a slightly higher roof and extended body to allow for more head room and to be able to seat additional passengers. The higher roof slightly changes the overall silhouette of the car compared to the sleek, low-profile Series 1 and Series 2 coupes. This is something our client wants to adjust with their e-type, making it a more custom build. The customer is looking at flaring the rear wings of the car to make them wider, adding an aluminium nose cone to the front end of the car and lowering the roof line.  

Blue Jaguar series 1.5 E-Type two plus two

This customisation service is part of our 4tipo service which we combine classic design and bespoke styling with modern technology and components, to build finely balanced and meticulously crafted machines. This is on top of the general restoration work required on the body of the car. This process will start with metal shaping and customising the body to fit the shape required.

After this our master craftsmen, Paul, will look at modernising the electrics by adding a power distribution unit, a fuel injection and incorporate a modern CAN Bus System. Fuel injections are more precise and efficient than a carburettor. It adjusts in real-time for optimal fuel-air mixture, resulting in better fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and smoother engine performance then a carburettor. And a modern CAN Bus System allows different electronic parts of a vehicle to communicate on a shared network, reducing wiring complexity and enhancing vehicle diagnostics, efficiency, and safety.

Check out our YouTube video below where we discuss another 4tipo re-model.

To find out more about our 4tipo restomod service and our other services please get in contact. Call us on 0115 9262266 or email us at info@thorntonrestorations.com. Check out website to find out more about our restomod service - https://www.thorntonrestorations.com/4tipo