This extraordinary project was made possible by the generosity of Maurice Pope, a local benefactor from Gornal, who bequeathed his cherished Jaguar E-Type to Provision House in his will. Maurice’s heartfelt wish was for his beloved car to become the centrepiece of a community initiative, fostering education, skills development, and shared passion for British automotive heritage.
Currently on public display at DMC Motorcycles, King Street, Dudley, the Jaguar E-Type will remain there until May, offering the public a chance to see the car before restoration begins. The project will then move to Dudley College’s Black Country & Marches Institute of Technology on Zoological Drive, where restoration work will commence.
“We are honoured to fulfil Maurice’s vision,” said Nick Gainsford, Project Manager at Provision House. “This project isn’t just about restoring the car—it’s about bringing people together, passing on valuable skills, and celebrating the Midlands’ incredible engineering heritage. We hope the community will embrace this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of something truly special.”
The Maurice Project invites local schools, colleges, businesses, and classic car enthusiasts to get involved in this remarkable restoration effort. Whether through hands-on work, sharing expertise, or simply coming along to see the progress, there are plenty of ways for the people of Dudley to take part.
We invite everyone to come and see the car at DMC Motorcycles, pick up a leaflet, and find out how you could support us in person, with services or financially.
You can also follow the progress of the project now, via our Blog. Go to provisionhouse.co.uk and click 'Projects'.
