Jaguar E-Type Sculpture by Gerry Judah

Posted: July 6, 2011 by weldedgrass in Advertising, Arts, Motoring, Nerd Stuff, Vehicle
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Wow, this 28 metre high steel sculpture of the famous Jaguar E-Type was dsesigned and created by the artist Gerry Judah. It stands tall at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Made from more than a half a kilometre of steel tubing, 1.2 metres in diameter. The sculpture weighs in at a hefty 175 tonnes.

The iconic Jaguar E-Type was first unveiled fifty years ago at the Geneva Motor Show.

Here’s some more information from Gerry Judah:

Jaguar E-Type Sculpture – Goodwood Festival of Speed 2011

Very few cars in history have matched the allure of the Jaguar E-Type. The sensational Malcolm Sayer design, 150 mph performance and race-winning heritage gave it a unique combination of beauty, speed and credibility. The E-Type was an overnight sensation when it was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 1961. Despite changing fashions and the passage of time, our fascination with the E-Type is as strong today as it was 50 years ago, and those swooping curves are still as breathtaking as they were when Enzo Ferrari described it as “the most beautiful car ever made.”

Constructed using half a kilometre of 1200mm diameter steel tube, this sculpture by Gerry Judah stands 28 metres tall and weighs over 175 tonnes – the equivalent to 135 E-types! A striking tribute to a true motoring icon.

Concept, design and production: Gerry Judah
Structural Engineering: Capita Symonds
Fabrication and Installation: Littlehampton Welding

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  1. In a word- Awesome !!

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