2004-10-20 22:15:58 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '04
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Auction description:
1969 Jaguar E-type Series II FHC 4.2 litre Road Racer
Registration Number: YLU 470H
Chassis Number: 1R20456
Engine Number: 7E8241-9
"This is an E-type with a difference. Looking at it, you notice only low-profile rubber and a modified appearance to its mouth for improved cooling, but under the surface it has enough performance and poise to equal almost any modern supercar" (Mark Hughes, Classic & Sportscar on YLU 470H)
A refreshing change from the myriad track use only Series I Roadsters that proliferate in historic racing, this Series II FHC seemingly manages the impossible in that it is both a proven race winner and a searingly fast, fully trimmed road car. In the current ownership since 1984 its impressive chameleon like abilities are the result of years of patient development at the hands of some of the country's top Jaguar specialists. Initially fettled with assistance from V12 E-type racer Maurice Hamilton and former Jaguar engine man George Hodge, the real alchemy behind the car was the result of a tie-up with marque guru Andrew Tart. Approached by the vendor for sponsorship in the early 1990s, Tart (working for Vicarage at the time) offered technical assistance in place of hard cash. His rationale being that he could use YLU 470H as a guinea pig for a programme of performance upgrades to be offered on customer 'Vicarage' cars (though, the promise of a regular co-drive no doubt proved further incentive). To this end, he embarked upon a systematic re-engineering programme starting with the car's 4235cc, straight six, dohc engine. Rebuilt to factory tolerances albeit with such niceties as balanced piston / con-rod assemblies (all six within a gram of each other) and bespoke camshafts (460 thou lift, 270 degree duration), the unit produced some 306bhp and 318lbft of torque at the (new aluminium) flywheel. These figures are all the more impressive given that (a) they were achieved on standard triple HD8 SU carburettors and (b) that Jaguar's period claim of 265bhp was wildly optimistic (most specialists put the real figure at circa 190bhp). Surprisingly tractable with 260lbft of torque on tap from as little as 2,800rpm, this remarkable powerplant was enhanced by a high capacity oil pump, Holley fuel pump and rev limiter (set at 7,000rpm). Backed by a multi-plate racing clutch mated to a four-speed Jaguar all synchromesh gearbox specially refurbished by Alan George, its drive to the rear wheels was tempered via a limited slip differential (though it retained the standard 3.31:1 rear axle ratio). In order to give YLU 470H the handling to match its raw speed (Tart put the 0-60mph time at under five seconds and it has been timed to 100mph in twelve), the suspension and steering assemblies were carefully reworked. Thus, at the front it was fitted with the biggest torsion bars possible together with XJ type front uprights whose larger stub axles allowed the use of Series III V12 vented disc brakes (complemented by solid discs at the back). In a successful attempt to increase camber under wheel deflection the top wishbone mountings were also repositioned. To the rear, axle location is courtesy of a unique Tart design. Discarding radius arms, it utilises an inner brace each side of the lower wishbone in conjunction with triangulated locating rods (creating A-arms in effect) running from the lower outer wishbone to the centre of the rear bulkhead. An additional link running back to the rear cradle acts as a stabiliser under acceleration braking and cornering. This ingenious set-up is massively stiffer than standard but without the race-car only compromise of bolting the subframe directly to the monocoque. By machining the steering arms from solid steel billets and resetting them to take into account the lowered ride height etc bump steer is said to have been all but eliminated. Actively campaigned since 1986, YLU 470H has achieved a highly impressive forty-three finishes from forty-eight starts. Some of its more notable highlights are listed below:

While undergoing a recent bodywork restoration by renowned marque specialists Classic Motor Cars of Bridgnorth (Tart's old firm who were also entrusted with rebuilding the ex Le Mans D-type 'OKV 1' and the ex-1961 Geneva Motor Show E-type '9600 HP') the opportunity was taken to incorporate specially strengthened ribbed sills and boot floor etc. Finished in pale blue with dark blue leather upholstery, the interior rear roll cage and Willans harnesses are surprisingly unobtrusive. Benefiting form a repackable stainless steel exhaust and sitting on period style compomotive alloy wheels, the car is in very good overall condition. Behaving impeccably upon inspection, the vendor's tales of driving the road-racer through heavy traffic from his London pied-a-terre to Brands Hatch are entirely credible. Accepted for entries in the Top Hat Best of British and Sebring Salute series for 2004, YLU 470H could also potentially prove the ideal basis for a historic rally car. Though, should a future owner wish to enhance its track potential, replacing the standard steel bonnet, removing the interior trim and running with triple Webers would surely razor-sharpen its claws still further. As it stands, it seems to offer the best of both worlds while being priced at a fraction of a similarly specified Eagle E-type or Vicarage car. Offered for sale with V5 registration document, current MOT, historic class (free) road tax and history file (including articles dedicated to YLU 470H in both Classic & Sportscar and the September 2003 issue of Jaguar World).
Estimate: £26,000 - £30,000

2004-12-28 12:39:39 | pauls writes:

Car to be offered at auction 1/15/05
www.cheffins.co.uk/version2/vintage/carsmotorcycles/catalogues/2005/050115cars/d ...

Auction description essentially the same as above.
Estimate: £26,000 - 30,000

2006-04-27 08:10:26 | pauls writes:

Above Cheffins auction result: £21500

2020-04-13 06:55:59 | Gerry writes:

YLU 470H is also registration on 1R20450