Among the most gorgeous sports cars ever produced is the Jaguar E-Type convertible. Its sleek, slender figure has been a top inspiration in automotive design since its debut in 1961, and fully encompasses everything enthusiasts love about sports car driving. Today, acquiring and maintaining a pristine example requires an immense amount of devotion, and even then, its old-car driving experience may not live up to one’s expectations for even occasional weekend duty. For those who want the experience of the original, yet with a host of modern luxury and performance upgrades, Florida-based ECD Automotive Design has them covered. I recently had the chance to take one of its Series II Jaguar E-Type-based GTO commissions for a spin around Malibu, California, and walked away simply mesmerized. Here’s how this $599,000 creation is a sensational motoring experience.