2007-12-13 11:50:29 | Lofty writes:

Registered 943 WAR

2014-09-22 06:49:38 | John Pearson writes:

UK license plate - 943 WAR, believed to be original registration.

Owned by me for 26 years, currently being restored and prepared for racing.

Any history welcome

2022-04-04 09:59:00 | Debbs writes:

My father owned 943 WAR in the 70`s/80`s. He restored it from scratch and was his pride and joy. He also owned 16 other e types through the years. I think he may of liked them. Sadly I only have a few photo`s but I am happy to share them John.

2024-05-07 11:20:37 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/car/C1717285

Seller's description:

Offered for sale is this Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3. 8 ltd Race Car.

Finished in Red / Silver lightweight roof.

First registered 01/ 07/ 1963

6 owner example.

53, 160 miles.

FIA Papers 31. 12. 2027.

Raced for the last 8 years by its current owner who’s has enjoyed great success in numerous historic race series like Jaguar Challenge, Motor Racing Legends at Silverstone Classic and the Equipe Pre 63 with class wins and out right podium finishes.

This beautiful FIA papered Pre63 Jaguar E-Type has been meticulously prepared with great attention to detail, fresh engine October 2023, gearbox, suspension and brakes making this E Type a very competitive front running car.

Freshly rebuilt Sigma engine with only dyno and rolling road hours, prepared and ready for the 2024 season ahead.

Road registered, RHD, matching number (original engine supplied with vehicle), 5 former owners. E-Type features outside bonnet locks, and retains it’s 1963 registration 943 War. HTP papers until December 2027. making this is eligible for all of the prestigious historic pre 63 racing events in the UK and Europe.

First registered 1st July 1963, Chassis No: C850734 was UK supplied, original Distributor Henlys of London with original dealer Fairgreen Motors, Mitcham, Surrey. First owner, Mrs. L. Hope. Before the car was later in life converted for racing.

Built to Period E with either parts supplied or work carried out by all right Jaguar racing specialists, roll cage by Andy Robinson Race Car, CKL Developments, RS panels, Brian Stevens Classic Cars Ltd, Brooklands Motorsport, Rob Beere Racing, CCK Historic.

Sigma 3. 8 ltr engine (rolling road figures on file 10/ 2023).

Differentail 3. 75.

New clutch (zero hours).

FIA spec front Brakes. (ducted for cooling).

FIA spec rear brakes with remote bleeds. (ducted for cooling)

Gearbox 4. 2 all synchro close ratio box supplied.

Rear dampers Avo racing dampers / Avo racing dampers.

Lightweight hardtop.

lightweight fly wheel.

high torque starter motor.

Upgraded cooling all FIA compliant.

Custom Aluminium fuel tank.

Hayward & Scott stainless exhaust system, correct FIA headers.

Interior:

Finished in lightweight grey cloth trim, lightweight racing bucket seats, Hans compliant Corbeau 6 point harnesses (2025), Lifeline plumbed in fire extinguisher system (02/ 2025), Stack rev counter, Heuer timing clocks, Mota-Lita racing steering wheel.

Supplied with race car:

Original 3. 8 ltr engine

Original gearbox

A spare set of wire wheels on used Dunlop .

SERVICE HISTORY:

Accompanying history file very nicely documented with the following: Jaguar Heritage certificate, Old MOT’S, extensive invoices and receipts by CKL Developments, Revival Classics, Brooklands Motorsport, CCK Historic, various individual invoices and receipts, photos.

Rolling road graphs, setup information, photos, race results, FIA papers, MSA letters, general car information.

We recommend you view our photo gallery to get a better understanding for this car including underside photo’s. In our option the best E-Type on the market today. Eligible for all Pre 63 historic GT racing events in the UK and Europe.

If your looking to race in the Iconic GoodWood Revival “Sterling Moss Memorial Trophy” or UK Club historic race series this Jaguar E-Type is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a freshly prepared reliable race car for the up coming season, no expense has been spared.