1963 Jaguar E-Type Roadster Zealia Lightweight Recreation
A 1963 Jaguar E-Type roadster, originally built as the 784th example in left-hand drive configuration, subsequently converted to right-hand drive and transformed into a Lightweight-specification tribute by Brian Wilkinson of Zealia Engineering. Built on the original E-Type monocoque with GRP outer panels, a competition-rebuilt 3.8-litre dry-sump engine, five-speed Getrag gearbox, and Wilwood brakes, the car was raced at Knockhill in Scottish Motor Racing Club events during 1999. It retains a road-legal interior and comes with its original factory engine and a Jaguar Heritage Certificate.
Ownership
- 2017-02-24Auction saleSold £94,000 (≈ $118K)
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownSteve Wallacepartial documentation
Owned the car after completion of the Lightweight conversion and campaigned it in Scottish Motor Racing Club events at Knockhill during 1999.
Competition
- 1999Scottish Motor Racing ClubScottish Motor Racing Club events at KnockhillDriver: Steve Wallace
Car entered in a number of club-level circuit events at Knockhill circuit.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1995Modification
Car imported to the UK and re-registered; believed to have been converted from left-hand to right-hand drive around this time.
Re-registered in the UK on 22 September 1995.
- —RestorationZealia Engineering
Full conversion to Lightweight specification by Zealia Engineering: GRP outer panels shaped to replicate Lightweight bodywork fitted to original monocoque, tub reinforcement carried out in line with original Lightweight practice, partial roll cage installed, Wilwood uprated brakes fitted, 3.8-litre engine rebuilt to competition specification with dry-sump lubrication and side-draught Weber carburettors, and gearbox replaced with a five-speed Getrag unit. Replica peg-drive Dunlop-style wheels with three-eared spinners also fitted.
Work carried out by Brian Wilkinson of Zealia Engineering, a well-regarded specialist in classic Jaguars. Interior retained in period-correct condition to allow road use.
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