Last year, we welcomed a Series 1.5 Jaguar E-Type from Dubai into the P&K Thornton workshops. The client’s brief centred on making the Jaguar better suited to hot-climate use, while also refining its performance, drivability, and introducing backdated design touches.
Read MoreTwo black Jaguar E-Type models recently arrived at P&K Thornton for an inspection, valuation and servicing. Their deep black colour enhances the E-Type’s timeless contour lines, but also highlights even the smallest imperfections in paint and bodywork. This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of our inspection and valuation service.
Read MoreThis article breaks down the complete metalwork restoration for a Jaguar XK120. This XK120 came to our workshops as a partially completed project after spending a long time in storage. Now the metalwork has been restored to its former glory, the Jaguar has been sent to paint, and our team at P&K Thornton are currently reinstalling everything to get it back out on the British roads.
Read MoreThe legendary Jaguar XK 6-cylinder engine is one of the most significant British engines ever built. With our nearly 6 decades of experience as classic Jaguar restoration specialists, we have the knowledge, expertise and experience to service and rebuild Jaguar XK 6-cylinder engines. This article breaks down what’s involved in servicing an XK engine and the key areas for a full engine rebuild.
Read MoreAfter a long period in storage, this Jaguar has come into our workshops for a post-storage recommission. Key areas of this post-storage recommission include rubber components, brakes, steering, tyres, cooling system and electrical installation.
Read MoreCurrently, in our metal workshop, we are working on a wide variety of restoration projects, including a full metalwork restoration for a 1950 Jaguar XK 120, a new chassis for a different 1953 XK 120 and aluminium seats for a Jaguar MK2. The two key areas of craftsmanship in the XK 120 full restoration are the hand-fabricated aluminium wings, replacing the original steel wings and reconstructing all the body panels before reassembling.
Read MoreOne of our most recently completed projects to roll out the workshops has been this Series 3 Jaguar E-Type. This Series 3 E-Type has undergone a full restomod transformation, fusing the Jaguar’s classic style with modern high-tech features to create a custom classic car for our client’s needs. In this article, we will be breaking down each bespoke element of the restomod process, going over all the technical and modern upgrades which improve the E-Type's style and drivability.
Read MoreOver the last year and a half/2 years, we have been completing a full restoration on this 1963 Jaguar E-Type. This Series 1 3.8 Fixed Head Coupe has undergone a full nose-to-tail restoration at the P&K Thornton workshops.
Read MoreOne of the projects we are currently working on at P&K Thornton Restorations is the creation of louvres, which will go on a Mark 2 aluminium bonnet.
Read MoreWe were contacted by a new client in South Africa to order one of our Jaguar XK Straight Port Cylinder Heads (SP). The high-performance SP head features larger valves, revised port shapes, and a more efficient combustion chamber designed for racing.
Read MoreOne of our recent projects at P&K Thornton Restorations was converting a Jaguar E-Type Series 1 from LHD to RHD. This article provides an in-depth look at the restoration process and the steps involved in the conversion.
Read MoreWe have been working on a series 1.5 Jaguar E-Type two plus two. This car was bought at auction from one of our clients and has come in for a 4tipo restomod treatment.
Read MoreWe want both safety and comfort:
How a couple of alterations prepared this E-Type to be more useable for it’s owner. This car has under gone a wiring overhaul and had EZ power steering fitted to make it a more useable car for the owner. The hood was sagging and it had totally changed how the car looked.
Read MoreWe’ve recently completed the metalwork recommissioning of the Jaguar 3.8 FHC, our panel beaters have been using all their crafty metalwork skills acquired over decades of experience tooling to get the perfect gaps
Read MoreJaguar E-Type Restoration. Discover how P&K Thornton rebuilt a US import 1965 E-Type Jaguar and turned it into a classic tourer for South of France Adventures
Read MoreWant to restore a 1964 Jaguar E-Type? Discover how P&K Thornton rebuilt a 1964 E-Type Jaguar and turned it into a classic masterpiece that any car enthusiast will envy
Read MoreRebuilt and upgraded perfectly presented Jaguar XK140MC engine and gearbox for sale.
Read MoreFormer long distance rally XK140 brought back to former glory after extended storage
Read More1974 Jaguar E-Type V12 OTS. Decommissioning after a decade of storage
Read More1966 Jaguar E-Type OTS, from good to best in class! From yellow to black!
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