Written by Meet Miss Eleanor — A Classic Ready For a New Journey
There are cars.
And then there are Eleanors.
Miss Eleanor is our 1965 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 litre, a car that needs no introduction to those who love beautiful machines. From its elegant profile to its smooth aluminium-lined engine bay, this is a sports car that defined the 1960s — and still looks as compelling today as it did when it debuted in Geneva over six decades ago.
The Jaguar E-Type, known as the XKE in North America, was designed with curves more sculptural than functional — yet it married art and performance in a way that few cars before or since have managed. Most famously, Enzo Ferrari himself reportedly called it “the most beautiful car ever made.”
Our Eleanor carries the 4.2 litre inline-six — one of the most beloved engines Jaguar put into the Series 1 run — prized for its torque, smooth delivery, and unmistakable character.
A Colour That Speaks Without a Name
Period Jaguar E-Types came in a wide palette of factory colours — including British Racing Green, Opalescent Silver Grey, Opalescent Dark Green, and Opalescent Gunmetal Grey. inetogether.org
The shade Eleanor wears sits in that tradition: a dark, subtle grey with depth and presence — similar to Jaguar’s Opalescent Gunmetal Grey used on some Series 1 cars. forums.jag-lovers.com It’s not loud. It doesn’t shout. But it conveys confidence: a car that’s been restored and maintained with thought, not spectacle.
More Than a Classic — A Partner for the Road
Eleanor is not a static museum piece. She is a car with purpose — destined for long runs, winding roads, and adventures beyond the ordinary. Before she heads to Spain for her next big rally, there’s work to be done — and the journey of preparation is part of the story.
In the weeks ahead, we’ll be detailing every step of that process:
tyres and fitment
brake system refresh
electrics and warning circuits
interiors and mechanisms
and finally, a series of test drives
All of it documented, framed, and edited through the lens of real discovery, not just mechanical fixes.
Stay tuned — because with Eleanor, the journey is the point.
