1963 Jaguar E-Type Semi-Lightweight Competition Roadster Recreation
- Engine
- 4.2L DOHC inline-six with three twin-choke Weber carburetors, 292 bhp at 6,700 rpm
A 1963 Jaguar E-Type that has been comprehensively converted from its original right-hand-drive coupé configuration into a left-hand-drive Semi-Lightweight Competition Roadster to FIA Historic B, Period Improved/GT specification. The rebuild, undertaken after acquisition from a German owner in 1986, introduced aluminium body panels, a 4.2-litre twin-cam competition engine, five-speed gearbox, ventilated disc brakes, and a roll cage. The car holds an FIA Passport issued in 1989 and competed in European historic road-racing events including the Targa Florio Autostoriche.
Ownership
- 2022-09-30Auction saleEstimate US$125,000 – US$150,000
- 1963 →Factory deliveryL.C. Hawkinspartial documentation
Original retail purchaser, based in Swindon; car was delivered as a right-hand-drive coupe through Henlys of London via Imperial Motors in Cheltenham. Subsequent history prior to the 1980s is unrecorded.
- → 1986Acquisition unknownFrank Beckerpartial documentation
Car was in Germany in his possession as of 1986; sold to the next owner who undertook a comprehensive rebuild.
- 1986 → 2003Private saleBelgian owner with Cavallino Tuning associationpartial documentation
Acquired from Becker and commissioned a full strip-and-rebuild to Semi-Lightweight Competition Roadster specification, including aluminum bodywork, Perspex glazing, and left-hand-drive conversion. Vehicle received its FIA Passport in 1989; ongoing maintenance handled by Cavallino Tuning with receipts on file.
- 2003 → 2012Acquisition unknownUS-based ownerpartial documentation
Car was brought to the United States and upgraded with a five-speed gearbox and ventilated disc brakes by marque specialist Doc's Jags in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- 2012 →Acquisition unknownCurrent collection ownerpartial documentation
Car has seen only limited road use and no competitive events during this period of ownership.
Competition
- 1989Targa Florio Autostoriche
Car competed in this historic road event in 1989, its first season after receiving FIA documentation. It is believed to have also entered the same event on at least one further occasion.
- —Targa Florio Autostoriche
A second confirmed or likely appearance at this event, in addition to other notable European road racing outings during the Belgian ownership period.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1986Restoration
Complete disassembly and rebuild to left-hand-drive Semi-Lightweight Competition Roadster specification per FIA Historic B, Period Improved/GT rules. Aluminium panels fitted to doors, bonnet, boot lid, and hardtop; side and rear glass replaced with lightweight Perspex; heater and interior trim removed; numerous period-correct performance upgrades applied.
Work carried out following acquisition from Frank Becker in Germany.
- 1989Inspection
FIA Historic Passport issued, certifying the car for European sanctioned historic competition.
- 2003MechanicalDoc's Jags
Five-speed manual gearbox fitted and ventilated disc brakes installed following the car's arrival in the United States.
Workshop located in Scottsdale, Arizona; described as a Jaguar marque specialist.
- —Engine rebuild
Original engine block replaced with a larger 4.2-litre unit paired with a later twin-cam cylinder head. A dyno test from the early 1990s recorded outputs of 292 bhp and 262 lb-ft of torque using three 45DCOE Weber carburettors.
Timing of this engine swap relative to the 1986 rebuild is not precisely stated.
- —ServiceCavallino Tuning
Ongoing maintenance carried out during the Belgian ownership period, with receipts on file detailing work completed.
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