# Restored All-Aluminum Jaguars Thornley Kelham Unveils a Retro-Futuristic Take on the Jaguar XK By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-04-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-xk References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/4/british-restorer-restomod-division-redesigned-jaguar-xk-european) & [thornleykelham](https://www.thornleykelham.com/)  Thornley Kelham, an award-winning British auto restoration company, has unveiled an all-new take on the [Jaguar's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-classic) XK, designed by the brand's Restomod division, which is led by [McLaren](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mclaren-570s-concept) P1 and [720S](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mclaren-meliora) designer Paul Howse. The new Jaguar model arrives with a hand-formed aluminum body, which works to produce a unique all-chrome aesthetic that evokes the imagery of retro-futurism. “The idea of improving or modifying any iconic design is one that must be approached with great care,” said Howse. “One has to be very respectful for what was originally designed in a very different time using very different tools. My vision was to meld the latest state-of-the-art Automotive Design techniques with time-honored craftsmanship – to create ‘purposeful beauty.’” In addition to its aesthetic updates, the Jaguar XK features a major engine upgrade; here, the vehicle is equipped with a re-engineered 3.8-liter XK engine that is capable of producing 340hp. Image Credit: Thornley Kelham ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro-futurism in Automotives:** The unique all-chrome aesthetic of Thornley Kelham's all-new take on the Jaguar XK evokes the imagery of retro-futurism, creating an opportunity for a disruptive innovation in the automotive industry. - **Hand-formed Aluminum for Automobiles:** The introduction of a hand-formed aluminum body for the new Jaguar model creates an opportunity for a disruptive innovation in the automobile manufacturing industry. - **Restomod Revolution:** Thornley Kelham's award-winning take on the Jaguar XK, designed by Paul House, marks the start of a potential restomod revolution in the automobile industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Manufacturing:** The use of hand-formed aluminum and re-engineered engines presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive manufacturing industry. - **Automotive Restoration:** Thornley Kelham's Restomod division, led by Paul Howse, unveils a restored all-aluminum Jaguar that marks the start of a potential disruption in the automotive restoration industry. - **Automotive Design:** The melding of state-of-the-art Automotive Design techniques with time-honored craftsmanship in the design of the all-new take on the Jaguar XK could spark a disruptive innovation in the automotive design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bespoke Modern Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-etype.md) - [Future-Facing EV Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-type-00.md) - [1930s-Inspired Hand-Built Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-auto-sports.md) - [Vintage All-Electric Restomods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quintessenza-rs.md) - [Minimalist Restomod Speedsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sp40.md) - [Inaugural Custom Mustang Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-mustang.md) - [Rugged Resto-Mod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overfinch-heritage-defender.md) - [Remastered Iconic Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remastered-iconic-supercar.md) - [Restored Retro-Futuristic Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1986-hyundai-grandeur.md)