In 1987, when the E-Type had covered 49,000 miles, an extensive 500-hour rebuild was carried out by Sporting Autos, a British sports car specialist based in Kent.

The report reads that ORO 8H was completely disassembled, with all mechanicals, space frame, interior, electrics, and hinged panels removed from the bare bodyshell.

The shell and panels were taken back to bare metal, then acid dipped, any corrosion was removed and all the metal work was professionally repaired and lead loaded where necessary.

The shell and panels were then fully prepared, treated for re-paint.

With the vehicle all back together, any cavities were then waxoyled for preservation and the exterior was hand polished to achieve a beautiful finish.

The entire mechanics of the car were either replaced or reconditioned then built back up before the interior was treated to a full retrim.

Over 40 years on since restoration and a further 36500 miles of regular use, by 2024 ORO 8H was ready for a cosmetic re-fresh....