2002-12-19 23:26:50 | Anonymous writes:

Set up as a vintage race car. Sold on eBay for $22,000. Ad reads:

You are looking at one of the most exciting E Type Jaguars currently offered anywhere in the world. This genuine flat floor, welded louver bonnet roadster has been campaigned as a vintage race car for more than two decades. Having served as an admirable road car for the first few years of its life, it was converted and prepared for vintage racing in the late 1970s. Although it has obviously been mechanically upgraded for the track, it retains much of its original charm and character, not to mention (incredibly) ALL of its original body panels. It also still has its factory data plate installed.
This great E Type comes with racing log books that show it competing at a host of world famous tracks across America. It has even raced (and should therefore be eligible for future events) at the prestigious Monterrey Historics at Laguna Seca.

As a flat floor welded louver roadster, this is obviously a very desirable car. Add to that its incredible racing pedigree and we believe this must be one of the best investments you could possibly make in the E Type Jaguar market place.

The car is absolutely bullet straight and rust free - never any significant accident or corrosion damage. The black paint is very presentable (what might be called 'driver standard') although for a race car it is exceptional. The interior is fully race prepared, including a full array of competition gauges, a mandatory full roll cage, halon fire extinguishing system, five point racing belts, Tilton pedals and master cylinders, etc, etc, etc. It also has a large capacity fuel cell with a freshly replaced bladder. The current engine is a pretty much stock 4.2 which is in fine health. The carbs have just received a full rebuild (in the Team CJ workshops) and she starts and runs like a dream. The front brakes have been upgraded to vented discs and the car currently runs Koni adjustable shocks. This car only needs wipers, mufflers and some lamp work to be road legal!

2003-05-29 08:36:20 | pauls writes:

5/29/03 New ad found posted 5/28/03, seller comment: This E Type Jaguars is a flat floor, welded louver bonnet roadster. Although it has obviously been mechanically upgraded for the track. This E Type chassis # 876048 has been successfully campaigned for over two decades inc. Monterey Historics. The interior is fully race prepared great race history. email for photos and more info. elmershannon@earthlink.net the car is located in SF California

2003-06-02 08:42:18 | pauls writes:

On ebay again Item # 2417862364 6/2/03 with a "buy it now" price of $38.5K

2003-10-31 07:19:48 | pauls writes:

Returns to ebay 10/31/03
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll
ended at $11,100.00 (Reserve not met), 12bids, buy it now price $47k

2020-03-04 07:36:05 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 5/20

rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/el20/the-elkhart-collection/lots/r0265-1962-jaguar-e- ...

Auction description:

1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Race Car

Offered Without ReserveRM | Sotheby's - THE ELKHART COLLECTION 1 - 2 MAY 2020

Identification No. 876048

2020-08-06 08:08:12 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 10/20

rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/el20/the-elkhart-collection/lots/r0265-1962-jaguar-e- ...

Auction description:

1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Race Car

$70,000 - $90,000

Lot Number 1253

Offered Without ReserveRM | Sotheby's - THE ELKHART COLLECTION 23 - 24 OCTOBER 2020 - Offered on Friday

Chassis No. 876048

An original “flat-floor, welded-louver” roadster

Very active in the Midwestern vintage racing scene

Upgraded with 4.2-liter race engine, vented front disc brakes, and Koni adjustable shocks

Auto Meter competition gauges, full road cage, Sparco racing seat, and Simpson harnesses

Large-capacity fuel cell and Lifeline halon fire-extinguisher system

Lucas 12-volt starter system and Tilton dual master cylinders

Sold $85,120 USD

2021-03-27 14:52:15 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

classicshowcase.com/index.php/inventory/detail/683

This 1961 Jaguar E-Type an early flat-floor, welded-louver Roadster that has been transformed into a fierce race car that is ready for the track. The car has a deep racing history, and has benefited from a number of racing additions, including an upgraded with 4.2-liter race engine, vented front disc brakes, Koni adjustable shocks, custom-made carbon fiber bonnet, alloy racing wheels, Large-capacity fuel cell and Lifeline halon fire-extinguisher system, and competition gauges, full road cage, Sparco racing seat, and Simpson harnesses. The XKE includes a trove of photographs from races it has competed in, along with an extensive collection of documentation.

Stock:J61-048 Current condition: SHOW-DRIVER Performance: 4.2 liter inline 6 cylinder; Weber Carbs Transmission: 4 speed manual Suspension: Independent front/ rear Color exterior: Black Color interior: Black Features: custom-made carbon fiber bonnet and alloy racing wheels Optional equipment: Competition gauges, full road cage, Sparco racing seat, and Simpson harnesses Wheels: Custom Steel Wheels Tires: Hoosier P225/60/15 Brakes: Disc Vin #: 876048 Engine #: 4FE112 Gearbox #: EB158555 Other 1: Body Number: R2298

2023-12-30 19:09:48 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 1/24

cars.bonhams.com/auction/29260/lot/74/1961-jaguar-e-type-series-i-roadster-racer ...

Auction description:

LOT 74

1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster Racer Chassis no. 876048 Engine no. 4FE112 (see text)

Estimate: US$100,000 - US$130,000

The Scottsdale Auction|25 January 2024, 10:00 MST|Scottsdale, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

4,235cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine

3 Weber Carburetors

265bhp at 5,500rpm

4-Speed Manual Transmission

4-Wheel Independent Suspension

4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Early flat floor XKE Roadster set up for competitive racing

*Many upgrades including 4.2L engine, composite bonnet and disc brakes

*Extensive racing history

*Very well sorted and ready to be raced

This E-Type was manufactured on November 7 of 1961 and originally finished in Opalescent Bronze exterior over a Beige leather interior with a Fawn convertible soft top. This left-hand drive example was dispatched from the factory on November 21st, 1961, and exported to Jaguar Cars in New York. The Jaguar Heritage Certificate does not have a record of the original dealership who sold the car; though it eventually made its way to California, morphing into a competition machine. It has been campaigned in the vintage racing scene for decades and has raced at some of the finest historic events. Some of these events include the Monterey Historics, multiple race series in the Midwest, The Hawk at Road America, many SVRA events including the Brickyard Invitational, Road America as well as Vintage Driving Club of America events.

An early flat-floor, welded-louver Roadster, it has been purpose built to perform in vintage road racing. Powering this Jaguar is a dry sump 4.2-liter race engine built by TT Race Engines, estimated to produce 300+ horsepower. Additionally equipped with dual side exit stainless exhaust, ventilated front disc brakes, adjustable Koni dampers, a custom composite bonnet, 15-inch alloy racing wheels shod in Hoosier race tires, Fuelsafe fuel cell and a halon fire-suppression system. The car also features Autometer competition gauges with shift light, complete roll cage, Sparco Corsa racing seat and Simpson driver restraint. This XKE racer only shows about 41 hours of operation according to the trunk mounted hour meter.

The XKE includes a collection of photographs of races it has competed in, along with an extensive collection of documentation and race logbooks. Accompanying the car is a copy of its Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate. It's clear that a serious amount of labor and fabrication were invested to ensure a competitive circuit racer without spoiling the E-Type's iconic aesthetics. An outstanding way to get into vintage racing events without the complexity of building a car from scratch, this Jaguar not only looks outstanding but will surely perform equally as well.