LOT 74
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster Racer Chassis no. 876048 Engine no. 4FE112 (see text)
Sold for US$100,800 inc. premium
Lot 74
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster Racer
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster Racer
Chassis no. 876048
Engine no. 4FE112 (see text)
Chassis no. 876048
Engine no. 4FE112 (see text)
4,235cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
3 Weber Carburetors
265bhp at 5,500rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*Early flat floor XKE Roadster set up for competitive racing
*Many upgrades including 4.2L engine, composite bonnet and disc brakes
*Extensive racing history
*Very well sorted and ready to be raced
THE JAGUAR E-TYPE
When introduced at the 1961 Geneva Salon, Jaguar's E-Type stirred passions with its extremely sleek and timeless design backed by staggering performance. The design owed much to that of the racing D-Type, and it would be one of the last mass-produced sports cars developed directly from a successful competition ancestor.
Just as in the D-Type, a monocoque tub formed the main body/chassis structure while a tubular spaceframe extended forwards to support the engine. The latter was the same 3.8-liter, triple-carbureted, 'S' unit first offered as an option on the preceding XK150. With a claimed 265 horsepower on tap, the E-Type's performance furthered the standards set by the preceding XK models: firstly, because it weighed around 500lbs less than the XK150 and secondly because aerodynamicist Malcolm Sayer used experience gained with the D-Type to create one of the most elegant and efficient shapes ever to grace a motor car.
Developed from that of the original XK120 sports car and refined in the racing D-Type, the double wishbone, independent front suspension was mounted on the forward sub frame. At the rear the E-Type's suspension broke new ground for a large-capacity sports car, being independent at a time when most of its major rivals relied on the traditional live rear axle. Dunlop disc brakes were fitted to all four wheels; those at the rear being mounted inboard alongside the differential to reduce un-sprung weight.
Often called the most beautiful production car of all time, the E-Type remains an icon of automotive design, engineering and performance.
THE CAR OFFERED
This E-Type was manufactured on November 7 of 1961 and originally finished in Opalescent Bronze exterior over a Beige leather interior with a Fawn convertible soft top. This left-hand drive example was dispatched from the factory on November 21st, 1961, and exported to Jaguar Cars in New York. The Jaguar Heritage Certificate does not have a record of the original dealership who sold the car; though it eventually made its way to California, morphing into a competition machine. It has been campaigned in the vintage racing scene for decades and has raced at some of the finest historic events. Some of these events include the Monterey Historics, multiple race series in the Midwest, The Hawk at Road America, many SVRA events including the Brickyard Invitational, Road America as well as Vintage Driving Club of America events.
An early flat-floor, welded-louver Roadster, it has been purpose built to perform in vintage road racing. Powering this Jaguar is a dry sump 4.2-liter race engine built by TT Race Engines, estimated to produce 300+ horsepower. Additionally equipped with dual side exit stainless exhaust, ventilated front disc brakes, adjustable Koni dampers, a custom composite bonnet, 15-inch alloy racing wheels shod in Hoosier race tires, Fuelsafe fuel cell and a halon fire-suppression system. The car also features Autometer competition gauges with shift light, complete roll cage, Sparco Corsa racing seat and Simpson driver restraint. This XKE racer only shows about 41 hours of operation according to the trunk mounted hour meter.
The XKE includes a collection of photographs of races it has competed in, along with an extensive collection of documentation and race logbooks. Accompanying the car is a copy of its Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate. It's clear that a serious amount of labor and fabrication were invested to ensure a competitive circuit racer without spoiling the E-Type's iconic aesthetics. An outstanding way to get into vintage racing events without the complexity of building a car from scratch, this Jaguar not only looks outstanding but will surely perform equally as well.
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