Preserving and restoring Jaguar E-Types — and other significant British sports cars — to the world's highest calibre of integrity and quality. Always to a concours standard.
It's thanks to William Munger "Bill" Heynes that the world was blessed with what Enzo Ferrari called the most beautiful car ever made.
As Jaguar's Chief Engineer and Technical Director, Bill Heynes developed the XK engine and persuaded Sir William Lyons to enter Le Mans. Five Jaguar victories followed. Between 1935 and 1970, he was responsible for the design and engineering of every Jaguar that left the factory.
Fifty years on, the third generation of the family carries forward the same standards. William Heynes Ltd is run by Bill's grandson — and operates with the precision the surname demands.
The question I ask customers when discussing early E-Types is not "what year was your car made?" — but instead, "what week was your car made?"
Comprehensive concours-level rebuilds. Cadmium plating, nickel plating, cellulose paint, period-correct fabrication. Whether you want the car factory-fresh or wearing its history honestly — both are honoured.
Read moreEngine, gearbox, carburettor, IRS and differential rebuilds. Trim, paint, wheels, tyres. MOTs and seasonal checks. Maintained to original factory standards by people who know which week your car left Browns Lane.
Read moreConsidering a car at auction or from a dealer? We assess it first. A specialist inspection, a written report, an honest opinion — before the hammer falls.
Read moreOur list of contacts isn't a short one. Discreet sale, considered acquisition, formal valuation — handled through the network the family has spent three generations building.
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"Money may not buy happiness, but I'd rather cry in a Jaguar than on a bus."
— Françoise Sagan
We work by introduction. Whether you've owned the car for forty years, or you're considering one tomorrow at auction — write or call. We'll talk through what you have, and what we can do.