JAG E-Type Restoration
Maurice Legacy Project
A Dudley community project involving the rescue an iconic classic car
Provision House is launching an exciting community project, involving the restoration of a 1963 E-Type Jaguar, classic car.
This Iconic car was left to us in a Will, following the passing of Mr Maurice Pope in December 2024. Maurice grew up in Robert Street, Gornal where he developed a passion for classic cars. Maurice’s dream was to see his beloved E-Type Jaguar restored, but sadly became ill before this could realised. His dying wish, was to see people of all ages in his community benefit from involvement in the car’s restoration process.
With this in mind Provision House are developing a project to work with schools and colleges as well as local unemployed to assist us in the various stages of strip down, renovation and reconstruction.
You will be able to follow the restoration stages online via our Blog, which will include photos and video footage.
Get Involved!
Are you interested in helping to restore this classic 1963 E-Type Jaguar. Please download and complete our enquiry/application form and we will be in touch with you.
Support the Project
We are looking for funding to help with the JAG E-Type restoration project. If you would like to give please use one of the links below. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Author
Nick Gainsford
Nick came to Provision House in 2019 after ten years in business as an electrician. He’s a self-confessed ‘Petrol Head’ and keen motorcyclist, so when the opportunity came along to develop a community project to restore Maurice's Jaguar E-Type, he jumped at the chance.
In March of 2026, Nick moved on to take up a Lecturing post at Dudley College where he now teaches with the Automotive department.
Before leaving Provision House, Mark Price (CEO) & Nick, successfully negotiated an arrangement with Dudley College to deepen the partnership, maintaining Nick's management of the project through to completion.
Remaining true to Maurice Pope's legacy wishes, the college has made provision in the timetable for both Automotive students and local schools to continue to take part in the restoration process.
So together with a local volunteer team consisting of Shane Pincher, John Jones and Stephen Claxton, as well as sponsors such as SNG Barratt and Autojack Tools, the project continues.
Watch this space for regular blog updates.
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