Masterpiece known as 'most beautiful car in the world' didn't see daylight for 15 years before millennials rescued it
Published on Sep 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Sep 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
A masterpiece that is a Jaguar E-Type, known as the most beautiful car in the world, has been rescued by millennials after 15 years undercover.
The truly gorgeous Jaguar E-Type is the most beautiful car in the world to many people, and one example was left to rot and rust for nearly two decades.
Thankfully, it was recently rescued, and the guys at WD Detailing were given the mammoth task of cleaning the car up and making it look fresh again.
Incredibly, this V12-powered classic looked showroom fresh after they had finished the work.
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Why the Jaguar E-Type was left for over 15 years
The car specifically is a 1974 Jaguar E-Type with a V12 under the hood.
The sports car had stood in a barn for 15 years.
Its owner explained how it belonged to his father-in-law before he passed away, and the V12 does turn over.
The E-Type is one of several that have been found in barns over recent times.
But the car needs some work to get it fully road legal again.
It is, however, an all-original car, including the big V12.
Some work was done on the car, but the guy helping out also passed away, hence why it stood for 15 years.
But just a tune and some other work will get this Jaguar back on the road again.
What WD Detailing could do, however, was give the car a big clean.
The most beautiful car in the world looked excellent after a clean
Like with other WD Detailing videos, the cleaning process was thorough and impressive.
Even after just a basic wash, the Jaguar began to look much better.
Thankfully, its time in storage appears to have left the car dusty and a bit moldy, rather than rusty and ruined.
The WD Detailing team even cleaned up the engine and engine bay.
That had also suffered from 15 years doing nothing.
Inside the car, all the dirt, grime, and mold was removed, and the interior looked as good as new.
Its owner was invited back at the end of the video to check out the V12 Jaguar, and he was stunned.
He even remarked on how it didn’t look like the same car!
The most beautiful car in the world claim certainly stacks up with this Jaguar E-Type!
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Henry is a content writer with nearly ten years experience, having written for various publications since 2017. Qualifying with a Sports Journalism degree from Staffordshire University, Henry loves all things automotive but has a particular soft spot for classic Japanese cars and anything Lancia. He also has a curious passion for steam locomotives.
