ECD Automotive Design has made a name for itself restoring and modding classic Land Rover Defenders, but the tuner’s latest project sees it working with the Jaguar E-Type for the first time on record.
Pre-orders are already running, and the
company promises limitless customization opportunities at every stage of the
project. To highlight just one thing, you can go with restoring the E-Type’s
stock inline-six or V12 as long as you are fine with their limitations, or you
can opt for a nice and modern eight-cylinder mill, like the 456-PS LT1 by General Motors. Furthermore, there is nothing preventing you
from choosing an all-electric Tesla powertrain with the same 456 PS at the
output end: in fact, the first E-Type restomod set to roll out of the ECD
garage sometime in 2023 is going to be all-electric.
3D renderings are all you have to judge
the looks of the car right now, but this is probably not important, because ECD
promises ‘completely bespoke’ exterior and cabin styling. Prices begin at US$ 300,000, and the tuner hopes to be able to make 10-12 such Jaguars annually
starting next year.