Worlds 1st stretched E-Type

The world's first stretched E-Type has been unveiled. Yes, you read that right; a stretched Jaguar E-type.

Built in 1968, the left hand drive Jaguar E-Type series 1 4.2 roadster has been stretched by four and a half inches during a major restoration carried out by Classic Motor Cars Limited of Bridgnorth.

During the rebuild the owner, a client in the United States, requested a trailer to be built. CMC built this from two E-Type rear ends joined together. The trailer is connected to the car via a removable tow hitch, which locks into position through the revering light aperture. The reversing light hides the hitch mechanism when the trailer is not in use. Genius!

Nick Goldthorp, Managing Director of CMC, said: "The car is phenomenal to drive. This is the E-Type that Jaguar Cars should have built. The extra space makes all the difference and actually alters the whole attitude of the car."

Along with these radical developments, the roof line has been raised by 1.25 inches above the drivers head and the boot floor lowered and reshaped to build in larger fuel tank and to allow a wider spare wheel.

It also receives upgrades that range from air conditioning to power steering, upgraded brakes, five-speed gearbox, suspension and handling upgrades, amongst others.