Classic Car Hire

My dads 60th birthday is coming up in a few months and we'd like to hire an E-type Jag for the day, one that he and i can drive, a dream of his.

Ive found a couple of places that do them on the web, but has anybody got any experience of this sort of thing, or can anybody recommend anywhere?

What a cool present. Giving me an idea for my dad...

Not done it myself though, I reckon it aint cheap!

Seems to be around the £260 mark whilst not cheap if a few people go in on it, its a bit more affordable, its the £1000 spare you have to have on a credit card in case you bump into something thats a bit more difficult!

At least a Granada would be cheaper

this one is localish. (stowmarket) http://www.grandtouringclub.com/default.asp

They have 2 jag e types and a mk11. prices seem to be £250 upwards.

oh and Dan they have a capri?? yours for £165 per 24hrs lol

A few years ago there was lots for peanuts but now there prices are sky high.

Have a look here for what I think is a balanced appraisal of the E-Type !

http://www.aronline.co.uk/etypestoryf.htm

Speaking personally as a Jaguar XJR owner I think the E-Type would be disappointing. It would fall behind modern cars in many areas , although a restored example would no doubt be better put together better than in the 60's and 70's. The E-type is basically a 1961 design and it was surpassed in many areas, such as handling, refinement and ride by the original Jaguar XJ6 launched in 1968 , which as an overall package was a quantum leap in car design. Still I enjoy reading about Denis Jenkinson blasting his way to southern Europe at an indecent speed in his E-type on uncrowded roads. I bet it was more congested for those going to this years IMM.