After weeks of repairs, preparation, and problem-solving in the workshop, the Spain rally was always going to be the real test — not just of the car, but of every decision we made before turning the key. Trusting a sixty-year-old Jaguar to drive all the way to Spain is never just a road trip. It’s … Continue reading “Lady Eleanor: 1965 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Straight-Six | Gunmetal Grey — Spain Rally Journey”
Written by Paula BlacktagOctane
When Eleanor arrived, the plan was simple.Get her ready to move again. That turned out to be optimistic. The first problem was physical and unavoidable: the rear tyres were wrong.Too large, too wide, and pressed hard into the wheel arches. The car looked fine, but it couldn’t roll properly. Until that was fixed, nothing else … Continue reading “Miss Eleanor — Before the Trip”
Written by Paula BlacktagOctane
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 … Continue reading “Eleanor – 1965 Jaguar E-type Series 1 4.2L”