Enzo Ferrari was no idiot. Not just because he built one of the most iconic automotive marques on the planet but also because he recognized great design. Case in point, the Jaguar E-Type, to which he referred as “the most beautiful car in the world.” Gaze upon one today, against even the likes of the modern Ferrari Roma or the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, and the E-Type still reigns supreme, even after 60 years. Brand new boutique British carmaker Helm just partnered with leathermaker Bill Amberg to restore the classic E-Type Series 1 Coupe for its 60th anniversary (March 1961, to be exact). After 3,800 hours of work on every E-Type they restore, Helm hands it over to Amberg to give it the kind of leather treatment a Bentley Flying Spur would trip over itself for. The Jag gets acres of suede and semi-aniline leather finishes inside, including the dash, center console, steering wheel, door panels, rear hatch lining, cargo area, and even the toggle switches. It also gets fitted with four of Amberg’s ‘Rocket’ leather luggage that 007 would literally kill for. 21st-century touches like a new climate system, LED lighting, and Bluetooth audio have been added to the bespoke E-Type to make it operate the way a modern car should. Only 20 will be made, and each customer can request custom work to the Jaguar, as if it needed anything more.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
