David Beckham he has no problem opening his wallet, especially if it’s a wedding present. The Manchester United and Real Madrid star bought his son Brooklyn Beckham Jaguar XK140 electric. The car is the work of Lunaz, a British company dedicated to converting classic models into electric cars.
Jaguar XK140 is based on a 1954 model and has a light blue chassis and cream colored interior. Like others redesigned by the company, the aesthetics of this car have remained unchanged. Electric XK140 from Lunaz offers improved brakes, suspension and steeringas well as a dashboard adapted to display battery level information.
The restoration was made possible by a team of 120 people who spent “thousands of hours” upgrading the classic. “By creating this beautiful and electrified Jaguar XK140, we are honored to bridge the gap between David Beckham’s professional life, where he is an investor in Lunaz, and his family life.” said David Lorenz, founder and CEO of the British company.
David Beckham owns a 10% stake in Lunaz, a company with offices across from the legendary Silverstone circuit in England. The company was founded in 2018 by Lorenz with the goal of converting classic cars to electric ones. “There is no better offering than a timeless aesthetic powered by the power plant of the future,” the network says.
How was David Beckham’s electric Jaguar XK140 created?
According to Lunaz, the electrification process starts with complex restoration to metal. Each vehicle is carefully weighed and laser scanned to ensure technical excellence at every step of the process. A staff of engineers, designers and specialists combines traditional building and restoration skills with modern technology to adapt them to current needs.
The company currently has a catalog that includes the Bentley Continental, Rolls-Royce Phantom, Range Rover Classic and Aston Martin DB6. Characteristics and autonomy of new items Jaguar XK140 Beckhams are unknown, it is only known that it cost about 420,000 euros.
According to Lunaz, the autonomy is comparable to the autonomy of modern electric vehicles and depends on the chosen model and configuration. To get an idea of the technical specifications, Aston Martin DB6 the electricity the company is selling for a million dollars includes battery packs ranging from 80 kWh to 120 kWh and offers autonomy up to 410 kilometers.
Those interested in purchasing the Jaguar XK140 or another model will have to register on a waiting list that will run until 2024. The company offers custom chassis colors and a commemorative plaque. Color and other details can be kept secret at the request of the client.
While the classics have monopolized the limelight, Lunaz isn’t limited to restoring 20th-century models. Company uses modular technology that can be adapted to other vehicles. The latter sparked interest from David Beckham and other investors, who invested over $200 million in the latest round.
The first fruits of this investment will be electric garbage truck fleet in 2023.
Source: Hiper Textual
