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Quite simply the oldest and most famous E-type in existence, 9600 HP was one of Jaguar's prototypes, was used for development, as the launch car at Geneva and then as the press car. The subject of a book by Philip Porter, The Most famous Car in the World (published by Orion), 9600 HP underwent a fantastic conservation Jaguar restoration by CMC in 2000.
9600HP was a beautifully original car never having been restored. However, it was very corroded in some areas. Due to its historical significance, we repaired each panel rather than replacing whole sections to retain as much of the original vehicle as possible. The mechanical restoration covered every aspect to bring the car back to as-new condition. Some of the interior had to be replaced due to the effects of damp and vermin attack. We were, however, to use the original non-matching seats!
Classic cat is back on the road (Shropshire Star, March 2000)
Coolest Cat Roars Back to Life (Auto Express, March 2000)
The Jag of Hearts (Daily Star, March 2000)
Geneva Run - a bit of nostalgia (Birmingham Post, March 2000)
E-type 9600HP (Jaguar World, February 2000)
A piece of history in the making (Daily Telegraph, February 2000)
News & Views by Philip Porter (Jaguar Driver, October 1999)
Interviewer Interviewed (Jaguar Driver, August, 1999)
Porters Pottering's (Jaguar Driver, July 1999)
9600HP - A start at last (Jaguar Driver, June 1999)
Jaguar the Future (Jaguar Driver, May 1999)
The Mother of all rebuilds (The Daily Telegraph, April 1999)
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