1963 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Semi-Lightweight Coupé FIA
- Engine
- 3.8L inline-six
A race-prepared, FIA-compliant Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8 Coupé, road-registered as BRU 387A, rebuilt approximately five years before 2021 and developed into a competitive historic racing car. The car is powered by a dry-sump, all-alloy Crosthwaite and Gardiner wide-angle straight-six, drives through a rebuilt four-speed gearbox and limited-slip differential, and carries an FIA/HTP valid to end of 2029. It has claimed multiple outright victories and a notable second place at the 2021 Silverstone Classic E-Type Challenge, competing regularly at Silverstone, Donington, Oulton Park, and Snetterton.
Ownership
- 2025-02-22Auction saleEstimate £160,000 – £200,000
- 2025-08-22Auction saleEstimate £140,000 – £180,000
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
The car is being sold solely to fund a new racing project. Documentation accompanying the car includes the V5C, old MOT certificates, setup notes, and invoices, along with a substantial spares package.
Competition
- 2021Silverstone Classic60th Anniversary E-Type Challenge at the Silverstone ClassicDriver: Danny Winstanley2nd
The car's first outing following its rebuild; contested in severe wet conditions and finished second overall.
- —Donington Historic Festival
One of several events at which the car is noted to have achieved success; specific date and result not stated.
- —Equipe Classic RacingEquipe Classic Racing at Oulton Park
Described as one of the venues where the car has enjoyed competitive success; no specific date or result given.
- —Equipe Classic RacingEquipe Classic Racing at Snetterton
Described as one of the venues where the car has enjoyed competitive success; no specific date or result given.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2016Restoration
Full rebuild of the car undertaken approximately five years before its first outing in 2021, preparing it as a race-specification, FIA-compliant competitor.
Date is approximate, inferred from 'rebuilt five years ago' relative to the 2021 Silverstone Classic debut.
- 2024Mechanical
Pre-season preparation for 2024 included installation of a new 100-litre foam-filled baffled alloy fuel tank, new fuel lines, replacement propshaft and clutch, re-valved Koni dampers, new front brake pads, and MSD ignition system.
Suspension arms and fasteners were zinc-plated and the fire extinguisher was also serviced as part of the same preparation.
- 2024Bodywork
Underside and engine bay resprayed; engine frames powder-coated as part of the 2024 pre-season preparation work.
- 2024Engine rebuild
Engine refreshed with replacement bearings, valve springs, crankshaft damper, clutch, oil, and filters.
Work carried out in November 2024 ahead of the 2025 season.
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