01. Do you always have a full range of cars to view at your premises?
Yes. Our policy is to hold an extensive range of the very best Jaguar E-Types in stock at all times
02. How do I obtain your most up to date stocklist?
We update this website constantly. If you would like further details just call and we’ll talk you through any of the cars, further upgrade options and any new cars we are expecting.
03. So, how do we come and see the cars you have in stock?
As simple as calling 01825 830966 and making an appointment. This is to ensure Henry Pearman, or another member of the Eagle team is available and you have our undivided attention. We are not stuffy and never engage in hard sell. We are here to help guide you through the glorious world of E-Types.
04. Do you take other cars in part trade?
Yes. We are always happy to accommodate part exchanges, with a balance either way.
05. Can you explain the price differential between examples of each model?
It is exactly as you might imagine. It all depends on the model, condition, provenance, and any upgrades that have been fitted.
06. You offer upgrades to the cars you sell. How would I know which ones to select?
Once a client has decided on a car, together we can establish whether it would be beneficial to carry out any of Eagle’s upgrades. This will vary from model to model and client to client. Many people are used to driving modern cars and their expectations are far higher than those of 40 years ago. In fact, much of our stock has already been subject to various sympathetic improvements or upgraded during our preparation process.
Some clients are well versed in E-Types and, depending on the car itself and from their knowledge of the model, know exactly what components or parts they want to upgrade. Many rely on our advice, based on over 25 years of research and development. Others, having driven or seen how an Eagle E-Type performs, are searching for this type of excitement. They want us to replicate that level of performance and handling for their car.
Of course, you do not have to do everything at once. Take the car away and drive it for a while. Once you have spent some time with it and know what you would like to enhance or improve, then come back and discuss it with us.
07. Performance is one thing, but why would I buy a ’reliability’ based upgrade?
The purpose of our upgrades is to offer the reliability and drivability associated with the cars of today, without compromising the spirit and style of the original. They provide carefree motoring and complete peace of mind, in a car that will be a source of pleasure for years to come. Remember, the E-Type is from an era where drivers lived with regular minor faults — something that would be totally unacceptable now, given the standards of reliability we have come to expect from modern cars.
For example, we offer significantly improved cooling, handling and braking systems. When it comes to electrics, we have developed petrol pumps, heater motors, ignition systems, alternators and starter motors that are far more efficient than the originals.
08. How easy is it to have an E-Type serviced or maintained?
Very easy. We have a fully equipped service centre at Eagle available exclusively to clients that have purchased a car from us. For those clients abroad or further away in the U.K., an E-Type is a very straightforward car to work on, either by a wide range of specialists or Jaguar dealerships. In many areas we can recommend suitable experts.
09. What about parts for E-Types?
No Problem! There is a superb countrywide network of E-Type parts specialists who carry an immense stock and a next day delivery service. A constant source of amazement to many is the extremely modest cost of parts for E-Types. In the unlikely event of a problem, we offer Eagle clients an exclusive service of dispatching immediately by courier anywhere in the world parts from our own extensive range of stock.
10. What if I live outside the U.K. and am interested in buying an E-Type?
We have many overseas clients. In fact nearly half of the owners of our Eagle E-Types live outside the U.K. We are only forty minutes from Gatwick Airport and a little over an hour from Eurotunnel. Once you see a car you like and are satisfied it is worth a visit to inspect and drive the car, all you have to do is call and we will make the appropriate arrangements.
11. Do you sell both left and right hand drive cars?
Yes. The E-Type was designed to be easily built as either left or right hand drive and is therefore one of the most simple cars to convert. We carry an extensive stock of original factory components and can carry out this conversion to exactly match a factory built original.
12. Comparing prices, why does it appear that your cars are sometimes more expensive than those in the classifieds or from certain dealers?
The E-Type market is extremely difficult to understand when simply comparing advertised asking prices. Sadly, many cars fall far short of their owners interpretation of "perfect / fully restored". The price guides quoted in classic car magazines tend to refer to cars of the average standard commonly available, and not to the exceptional specimens we specilaise in. The combination of over 25 years experience and our pre-eminent position in the E-Type world enable us to select only the very best examples for our stock.
Each car we buy is thoroughly checked and analysed before a programme is drawn up of required works to be completed before we release a car for sale.
Our objective is not to have the most cars for sale, just the best. This is a policy that pays off for all concerned.
14. What about purchasing a sound looking car now, and then improving it over a period?
This is fine if the car is genuinely in a sound condition. It is essential you are fully aware of exactly what you are buying. We may have this type of car as a starting point for our full preparation programme. This will often include a considerable amount of detail work (possibly remedial paint, trim work, or re-chroming). Recognizing that this type of work often appeals to certain clients, we can supply a car at this stage, having carried out our full range of mechanical preparation and rectification works, whilst leaving some detail work to the new owner to carry out as desired.
15. What if the quality of E-Type convertible we would like is outside our preferred budget?
It really is a false economy to compromise on the standard of car at this stage. The cost to bring up to standard what turns out to be nothing more than a restoration project in disguise, will far exceed purchasing a better quality car in the first place, let alone the disappointment and heartache involved.
There is an option that takes advantage of a fantastic rate that we have negotiated with our finance partners which, we are confident, will allow the right quality of car required to be accessible now and cost less in the repayment schedule than constantly battling with repairs and frustration with a substandard car. Check out our finance examples or call for the very latest rate.
Another alternative is to purchase a good quality closed model that falls within your preferred budget. This allows you to obtain your desired quality E-Type immediately and also allows you to experience first hand what you may be seeking next time around with a roadster model. We are always delighted to take back in part exchange a car we have supplied, should you later wish to try a different model in the range.
16. Eagle claims to be the E-Type specialist, how do you substantiate this claim?
If you check where the experts go for their E-Types, the answer is always to Eagle. Jeremy Clarkson and Quentin Wilson are just two examples of journalists who feature Eagle E-Types in their programmes and articles. Take a look at the press reports on this website and you will see that The Financial Times and the Daily Telegraph both feature Eagle regularly. There are no other E-Type specialists that have achieved such respect and trust from people whose business it is to write impartially about this Jaguar model.
17. All dealers claim to prepare their sales cars using trained technicians in well-equipped facilities. Are you really any different from any other so-called E-Type specialist?
One answer is to speak to people who are impartial. For instance, talk to owners from our existing client base or to the various Jaguar clubs. Then there are the articles and features published about Eagle, some of which you can see on this website.
The real answer is to come and visit Eagle, meet the team, see our facilities and make your own mind up. We strongly recommend this to get a full understanding of what Eagle is all about.
18. What about values. If I buy an E-Type now, is it a good investment?
We would like to dissuade anyone from buying an E-Type purely on that premise, depsite the fact they are currently "too far behind" their contemporary competition from Ferrari or Aston Martin!
Yes, over the past few years there has been a general increase in the value of this model. Yes, we believe they will continue to increase in the future, as the demand and recognition in their great value to acquire and run increases. Of course, certain rare and famous cars will always have a good long-term market. But we do not want to see the mad surge in prices that took place with some cars in the late eighties, just a fair differentiation reflecting the varying quality in the E-Type market.
We prefer that people acquire their E-Type for the fun and enjoyment that comes with owning a such a classic car. The fact that historically they have always appreciated in value should be viewed as a bonus.
