David Beckham commissions all-electric Jaguar XK140 as wedding gift for son

David Beckham commissions all-electric Jaguar XK140 as wedding gift for son

MANILA: David Beckham, a Lunaz investor, gave his son Brooklyn and daughter-in-law Nicola an all-electric Jaguar XK140 Open Two Seater (OTS) by Lunaz as a gift to the newlyweds.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • What were the milestones achieved by Lunaz since David Beckham announced his investment in the company in 2021?

    Since then, the company has grown fast, more than doubling its personnel, and planned to build the UK's largest remanufacturing and electrification plant close to its current headquarters in the Silverstone Technology Park. Lunaz currently has a total industrial footprint of 210,000 square feet, making it the leading company in the Silverstone Technology Cluster in terms of both space and personnel.
  • When will Lunaz begin the deliveries of its Upcycled Electric Vehicle (UEV) waste truck?

    The deliveries of the Lunaz UEV waste truck will begin in 2023.
  • This clean-air classic bespoke commissioned by Beckham  is the result of thousands of hours of work by Lunaz's 120-strong team of craftsmen, designers, and electric vehicle (EV) professionals. It was manufactured fully in-house at Lunaz's headquarters in Silverstone, England.

    The interior of this 1954 Jaguar XK140 is finished in a lovely pale blue. Every Lunaz buyer is given the option of naming their own color. The name of this particular color shall be kept confidential at the customer's request.

    Jaguar XK140 Open Two Seater (OTS) by Lunaz

    The fully refurbished and upcycled interior is finished in light cream, giving the car's vintage appearance a modern twist. Modern technology is subtly veiled, as it is in every Lunaz classic. The dials and controls are similar to the original Jaguar design, with minor changes to offer battery level information and to perform modern functions.

    Jaguar XK140 Open Two Seater (OTS) by Lunaz

    Uprated brakes, suspension, and steering wheel assist the driver, making this most recognized British automotive classic a car that can be used for daily drive.

    Jaguar XK140 Open Two Seater (OTS) by Lunaz

    In a statement, Lunaz Founder and Chief Executive Officer David Lorenz said, “In creating this beautiful, 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. This remarkable car is the perfect gift to his son Brooklyn and daughter-in-law Nicola on their wedding day. In every respect, this extraordinary electric classic car by Lunaz symbolizes a bright, positive future.”

    Jaguar XK140 Open Two Seater (OTS) by Lunaz

    Beckham stated in 2021 that he was investing in Lunaz, the fastest-growing clean-tech firm in the UK. Since then, the company has grown fast, more than doubling its personnel, and planned to build the UK's largest remanufacturing and electrification plant close to its current headquarters on the Silverstone Technology Park. Lunaz currently has a total industrial footprint of 210,000 square feet, making it the leading company in the internationally acclaimed Silverstone Technology Cluster in terms of both space and personnel.

    Lunaz Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) David Lorenz with David Beckham

    Lunaz will begin full production of Upcycled Electric Vehicles (UEVs) for industrial applications as part of this development. Indeed, the company just revealed the first fully electrified and upcycled waste truck in the world. This strategy addresses the rising global need to chart a more sustainable path for the transition of passenger and industrial vehicles to clean air powertrains.

    Lunaz recovers 80% of the carbon contained in the vehicle by upcycling and electrifying it, essentially bringing it back to factory-new condition. Upcycling is a cleaner approach to convert global fleets to electric powertrains since it saves significant capital.

    Jaguar XK140 Open Two Seater (OTS) by Lunaz

    The company has completed a private investment round through 2021. Aside from Beckham, the Barclay, Reuben, and Dallal families were all identified as major shareholders.

    Photos from Lunaz

    Also read: Jaguar Land Rover to cut greenhouse gas emissions across operations by 46% by 2030

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    Hazel is a news and feature writer for ZigWheels Philippines. She studied communication at De La Salle Lipa, where she was exposed to writing about various topics, which later has become her passion and now her career.

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