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Jaguar E-Type Drogo

1962Coachwork by Sports Cars

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1962
Body style
Coupé
Chassis
886294
Type
One-off
Production
1

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR

Coachbuilding, design & conversions

PRICE & SALES RECORD

Vehicle value

Original price
Not documented
Latest recorded sale
Not documented

01 / THE STORY

History & context

The Jaguar E-Type Drogo, while certainly an interesting deviation from the classic E-Type lineup, falls short of the iconic beauty associated with its predecessors. Originally owned by a gentleman driver from Nice, France, Chassis #886294 underwent a significant transformation after being involved in an accident in its original E-Type 3.8 Fixed Head Coupé form. Entrusted with its reconstruction, Piero Drogo of Carrozzeria Sports Cars embarked on an unconventional approach, fashioning a unique body for the vehicle. While this rendition of the E-Type departed from the traditional aesthetics that made the E-Type famous, it still retained the essence of Jaguar’s design language. Constructed on a steel monocoque chassis and preserving all the original Jaguar mechanical components, the E-Type by Piero Drogo maintained its connection to its Jaguar heritage. Drawing inspiration from designs by Bertone’s Pirana and certain Ghia creations, the E-Type Drogo showcased an intriguing blend of influences. However, despite its distinctiveness, it ultimately falls short of achieving the same level of aesthetic success as its counterparts in the classic Jaguar lineup. While captivating in its own right, the Drogo rendition lacks the timeless elegance and allure that define the classic E-Type. In the annals of automotive history, the Jaguar E-Type Drogo stands as a curious deviation from the traditional Jaguar lineage—an intriguing experiment that captures the imagination but ultimately fails to resonate as deeply as its iconic predecessors.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production
1
Production type
One-off

Design & manufacture

Manufacturer · Documented
Jaguar
Designer · Candidate
Piero Drogo
Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Sports Cars

04 / INDIVIDUAL HISTORY

Chassis & provenance

Chassis 886294
Chassis number
886294
Year
1962

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

Classic Gala 886294 · legacy_preserved
Date
2023
Chassis
886294

Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: list_of_awards_0_events. No award inferred.

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

No publishable archival references are currently catalogued for this vehicle.

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history1 dated records
  1. 886294 · Event

    Classic Gala

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