Few cars have achieved the enduring status of the Jaguar E-Type.

Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful automotive designs ever created, its combination of elegance, performance and engineering sophistication established it as a benchmark for sports cars the world over.

More than sixty years after its debut, however, there remain those who wonder what Jaguar might have achieved had development continued without the constraints of mass production, legislation and cost.

For Neville Swailes and his Coventry-based company, Building the Legend, that question became the foundation of an extraordinary business.

Often likened to Singer Vehicle Design and its reimagined Porsche 911s, Building the Legend has earned an enviable reputation for creating bespoke Jaguars that honour the spirit of the originals whilst elevating every aspect of their performance, craftsmanship and usability.

At the heart of the company's creations lies the remarkable Tera V12, an engine inspired by the lege...