‘Forget aerodynamics — the most important feature is whether your silk scarf looks suitably heroic at 186mph.’
Jaguar F-Type Project 7: A Roadster for the Chosen Few
Imagine a Jaguar so rare it makes an E-Type look mass-produced.
Only 250 exist, each one a snarling tribute to Le Mans glory.
With its single-seat fairing and velvet growl, the Project 7 isn’t just a car—it’s an appreciating asset in carbon fibre.
Curious how exclusivity translates into value?
(Read On…..)
2013 Concept
◼︎ Jaguar revealed a design homage at Goodwood, celebrating the D-Type’s seven Le Mans wins. It was intended as a showpiece, not a production plan.
Reaction
◼︎ Enthusiast demand proved irresistible. Jaguar’s Special Vehicle Operations approved a 250-car run, ensuring instant scarcity.
2014 Production
◼︎ The Project 7 arrived with 567bhp from a supercharged V8, a top speed of 186 mph, and that unmistakable rear fairing—a signature silhouette recalling racing’s golden age.
Exclusivity
◼︎ Ownership became a matter of access, not money alone.
◼︎ Allocation lists were whispered, and buyers were carefully chosen.
◼︎ Those who secured one effectively bought into a secret society.
Collector Value
◼︎ Priced initially around £135,000, pristine examples today command well over double at auction.
◼︎. With production capped forever, the Project 7 is regarded as Jaguar’s last truly analogue limited-run icon—a car collectors’ stash beside DB5s and Daytona Spyders.
Closing Note
◼︎ Project 7 is less a roadster and more a gilt-edged share certificate—albeit one with side pipes and a Le Mans howl.
📍 ‘The Project 7 is essentially a D-Type tribute — only with Bluetooth, cup holders, and a soundtrack loud enough to frighten grouse.’
