1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre 'Flat Floor' Competition

• Built to FIA Class GTS12 specification
• Constructed by Andrew Tart in 2008
• Raced at Goodwood, Le Mans Classic, Spa-Francorchamps, Portimao, etc

Right from the moment when deliveries commenced in 1961, the E-Type began to find its way on to the world's racetracks. In the Grand Touring class for production sports cars the E-Type proved competitive right from the start when Graham Hill, driving Tommy Sopwith's Team Endeavour car, celebrated the model's racing debut by winning at Oulton Park on 3rd April 1961 ahead of Innes Ireland's Aston Martin DB4GT and Roy Salvadori in John Coombs' E-Type.

A production sports car, the E-Type had never been intended for racing, even though its design owed a lot to that of the D-Type, and it was abundantly clear to all at Brown's Lane that considerable modification would be required to make it competitive at the highest level, hence the development of the special factory lightweight and low-drag cars. Since then E-Types have been raced successfully the world over, with development continuing well beyond the level achieved by Jaguar themselves.

This beautiful E-Type racer was constructed from a correct 'flat floor' 1962 donor car and completely rebuilt to FIA Class GTS12 specification in 2008. As with all of our vendor's race cars it is fastidiously correct in specification and authenticity. Neither is it slow. For example: the car was privileged to compete at the Goodwood Revival Fordwater Trophy all-E-Type race driven by the owner and Tiff Needell. It finished a highly respectable 8th overall in a field of 30 in front of many so-called 'semi lightweight' cars. According to the owner Tiff said at the end: "This car handles perfectly".

The E-Type was built from scratch by Andrew Tart, Jaguar expert and founder of the original CMC Bridgnorth, who is recognised throughout the industry as a producer of meticulously prepared race cars and a builder of quality engines that are fast and ultra reliable. The car is painted in Pastel Green (a Jaguar colour but not available for the E-Type) which perfectly complements its beautiful curves and dominant stance that so many observers have admired.

'4861 KX' has been treated with respect and so has not required constant rebuilds; it has, rather, been 'enjoyed' at all the main UK circuits and also race tracks across Europe, notably at the Le Mans Classic in the Jaguar invitation race in 2016 when the car recorded a speed of 152.5mph on the Mulsanne straight and finished 18th (ignoring a pit lane penalty) in a field of 63! It has also been run at Spa-Francorchamps, Portimao, etc.

Refreshed in 2021/2 by Keith Martin Motorsport and Sigma Engineering where the rolling road confirmed 290 BHP and 280 lb/ft torque.

It is understood 2026 will see a tightening of many authenticity regulations. Goodwood, the relaunched MRL, and Peter Auto at least, are jointly reviewing eligibility criteria. The vendor advises us that a major selling point for this car is that it is devoid of hidden upgrades and hi-tech attachments, and that it already complies with the original historic specifications and compliant with proposed eligibility tests. Where some others will be obliged to reverse engineer their cars, we are advised this one is a sound basis for immediate compliance. Bidders should make their own enquiries as well. The car is offered with restoration invoices, a V5C document, FIA papers, a Jaguar Heritage Certificate, and original build invoices.

Notable features include the following:

New Clutch fitted August 2025. Helix pressure plate, paddle clutch and competition release bearing
Heated windscreen
15" peg-drive magnesium alloy wheels
Alloy radiator and header tank
Full Custom Cages roll cage
Tillet seat
Tow cables
Lifeline 360 extinguisher system
Mota-Lita leather three-spoke steering wheel
Differential oil temperature gauge

The following aspects of the car are said to be eligibility correct:

Vehicle dimensions
Instrument cluster
Dunlop brake calipers
Brake cooling ducts
Cast differential
Intake manifold and carburettors
Exhaust design
Gearbox
Front/Rear suspension
Engine specification
Ignition
Rev limit

Notable spares include an extra-long differential (for Le Mans); an additional pair of decibel-lowering inline silencers; and an alloy differential cover for improved oil cooling.