2009-02-08 02:00:24 | XKE Data writes:

The record was updated:

2009-02-16 14:18:23 | XKE Data writes:

The record was updated:

2002-12-21 15:24:51 | Anonymous writes:

Vintage Racer.

RM Auction, Amelia Island, FL, 3/9/2002, Lot #59. Sports Car Market report:

Nicolas Cage Collection. Competition-prepared E-type with a very successful vintage racing history, including three VARA championships. From 1996 to '99 it was in 22 races and never scored less than fourth place. A race-ready example.

2004-10-14 19:29:19 | pauls writes:

The 6/89 issue of Ejag magazine contained an article about this car. It was said to be owned by Bernard Juchli who turned the car into a racer. He purchased the car in London in 1985 badly rusted and having been in storage for several years. It had previously been a "club racer" back in the 70s. It continues "This cat began as Chassis #861233, body V4588 and Engine #RA2098-9." He performed many modifications on the engine and it was dynamometer tested at 328hp at 6k rpm. It was said of the owner "Barney worked at various Jaguar dealerships until he opened his own Jaguar shop in 1981 in Los Gatos, California. He is a member of five different vintage racing clubs and campaigns his coupe up and down the West Coast with his chief pit steward/helper/wife Rosalie." The car is painted in the Lister Jaguar colors of green and yellow with its racing number 46 on the side.

2009-02-07 23:36:48 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 2/7/09
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1963-Jaguar-XKE-E-Type-RHD-Coupe-Race-Car-Champion_W0QQi ...
Buy it now price $95,000 for 20 days. Car said to be in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin.

Sellers description:
1963 Jaguar E Type. One of the fastest vintage racing Jaguars! XKE RHD Coupe, chassis #861233

Vara B Production Champion for 1992, 1993, and 1994 with 19 victories, no DNF's in the last 2 years!!!

The car was professionally maintained and prepared by Jaguar Unlimited of Los Gatos.

After acquiring the car in 1984 as an old race car in England, the complete restoration by Jaguar Unlimited was finished in the fall of 1986. The first vintage race was run at the Palm Springs, Grand Prix in November 1986. I have campaigned the Jaguar up and down the West Coast from Westwood, BC to Phoenix, AZ. It has competed in the Monterey Historics for Four years.

Body:
Steel monoque
Aluminum bonnet with extended louvers
Aluminum doors and window frames
Aluminum skin boot lid
Lexan windshield, side windows and rear window
Full roll cage, 8 Point, welded in place
Corbeau drivers seat
5 Lbs, Halon fire system
Aluminum dash, wrinkle finish
Vinyl covered dash top and door panels
Interior Zolotone paint

1963 Jaguar E Type. Once owned by Nicolas Cage who purchased the car to learn how to drive fast cars for his movie "Gone in Sixty Seconds."

2023-02-18 05:14:49 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 2/18/23

www.ebay.com/itm/165945456000

Classified ad price: $250,000, seller gateway-classic-cars, car now in Alpharetta, Georgia,

Seller's description:

Vehicle Original VIN : 861233

Gateway Classic Cars of Atlanta is excited for the opportunity to represent this 1963 Jaguar Series I E-Type Semi-Lightweight Coupe. Restored to Pebble Beach Quality in 2008, this fixed headlight coupe (FHC) example was originally campaigned in England back in the day followed by two decades of racing on the West Coast of the United States, frequently raced in the Monterey Historics. In recent years it has seen light track use and kept in private collections, including David Hobbs showroom as the physical marketing prop for Disney Pixar's movie, Cars 2, playing David Hobbscap!

Powering this historic right hand drive racer is a race built Inline 3.8 liter 6-Cylinder Twin Cam utilizing Triple Weber 48 DCOE Carburetors boasting 300+ HP which really moves this ~2350lb Lightweight race car. Upgrades to the driveline are extensive, and all parts were either replaced or rebuilt in 2008. Vintage logbooks show this is a Steel Monocoque Chassis with Aluminum bonnet, doors, boot skin, and Lexan windshield and windows. This car has an 8-Point full roll cage, functional driving lights, and a fully synchronized, close ratio 5-Speed Manual Gearbox.

This 1963 Jaguar Series I E-Type Semi-Lightweight Coupe is sold with Bill of Sale only.

2023-03-01 06:19:57 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 3/1/23

www.ebay.com/itm/165962476557

Current bid $1,000 reserve not met 1 bid, 4 days left in auction, same seller.

2023-04-19 07:37:15 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 4/19/23

www.ebay.com/itm/166038752739

Classified ad price: $250,000, same seller.

Previous auction ended at $10,200 after 13 bids.

2023-07-17 05:52:38 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 7/17/23

www.ebay.com/itm/166232094244

Classified ad price $247,000, same seller

2026-07-11 14:30:40 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

cars.bonhams.com/auction/31959/preview-lot/6172222/

1963 Jaguar XKE E-Type Competition Coupe "No. 46" Chassis no. 861233

The Laguna Seca Auction|13 August 2026, 10:00 PDT|WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

3.8-Liter Jaguar DOHC inline six-cylinder, racing specification

Approximately 365-400 hp at 6,500 rpm

Weber Carburetors

Close-ratio five-speed manual transmission

Four-wheel disc brakes, competition prepared

Independent front suspension and independent rear suspension, competition modified

* Legendary West Coast vintage racing E-Type known simply as "No. 46"

* Developed and campaigned by renowned Jaguar specialist Bernard Juchli

* VARA B Production Champion in 1992, 1993, and 1994 with 19 race victories

* Monterey Historics veteran and regarded as one of the most successful vintage racing Jaguars in America

* Later owned by actor Nicolas Cage and registered for road use

No. 46 began life as a 1963 Jaguar E-Type Fixed Head Coupe before entering competition use early in its career. By the time it was acquired by Bernard Juchli and his partner at Jaguars Unlimited, the car was already a seasoned race car. Although worn and in need of comprehensive restoration, it retained many of the key features that hinted at its competitive past, including an aluminum bonnet, Weber carburetors, a dry-sump lubrication system, suspension modifications, and a roll cage.

Rather than restoring the Jaguar to road-going specification, Juchli envisioned something altogether different: a purpose-built vintage racing E-Type capable of winning at the highest levels of competition while maintaining the reliability necessary to complete full racing seasons.

The car was stripped completely to its bare shell, revealing extensive corrosion throughout the lower structure. The floor sections were beyond repair, and the body required significant reconstruction. The shell was mounted upside down, the deteriorated floor removed entirely, and an integrated eight-point roll cage fabricated before new structural panels were installed. Juchli personally carried out much of the work, utilizing the facilities of Jaguars Unlimited to create what would become one of the most developed and successful vintage racing Jaguars of its era.

Lightweight construction became a central theme of the build. Aluminum doors and rear hatch panels were fabricated, Lexan windows installed throughout, and the rain gutters eliminated entirely to improve aerodynamics. A specially configured windshield extending farther forward than the standard E-Type design improved airflow over the roof. Completed, the car weighed approximately 2,340 pounds, substantially lighter than a standard production E-Type.

Mechanically, No. 46 evolved continuously throughout its competition career. Utilizing the 3.8-liter engine, which produced approximately 365 horsepower at 6,500 rpm on the dynamometer and approached 400 horsepower under ideal conditions, Juchli retained Jaguar's legendary twin-cam inline-six architecture, with virtually every component optimized for racing use. Only the basic block, head casting, and crankshaft remained fundamentally Jaguar. The dry-sump system was rebuilt and refined, cooling was upgraded with lightweight aluminum components, and extensive development produced an engine that combined exceptional performance with remarkable durability. Unlike many highly tuned competition engines that required constant rebuilding, Juchli's race motors were engineered for longevity and reliability, a philosophy that would prove critical to the car's success.

The transmission received similar attention. A close-ratio gearbox was fitted with specially designed racing synchronizers developed by Juchli after repeated failures of conventional components. Combined with a Tilton aluminum flywheel and triple-plate clutch, the result was a drivetrain capable of handling the engine's increased output while remaining dependable throughout a demanding racing schedule. In Juchli's own words, the car received thousands of hours of work and thousands of dollar's worth of upgrades. The result is priceless.

By the early 1990s, No. 46 had become the benchmark Jaguar in West Coast vintage racing competition. Under Juchli's ownership and driving, the E-Type captured VARA B Production Championships in 1992, 1993, and 1994 while accumulating an extraordinary nineteen race victories.

Its dominance became so pronounced that the Jaguar was moved from C Production, where it naturally belonged, into the more competitive B Production category. There it faced formidable opposition from Shelby Cobras and V8-powered Corvettes yet continued to deliver winning performances. According to Juchli, the car recorded no race retirements during its final two seasons of active competition under his ownership—an extraordinary achievement for a front-running vintage race car.

The Jaguar became a familiar and respected presence at the Monterey Historic Automobile Races, where it competed successfully for more than ten years. During this period, No. 46 developed a reputation as the car to beat and earned recognition among competitors and spectators alike as 'the winningest vintage racing Jag in the West'!

Following its championship-winning career, the E-Type entered private ownership and later passed to actor Nicolas Cage. Cage reportedly registered the car for street use and used it while preparing for the driving sequences featured in the film Gone in 60 Seconds. While many former race cars lose their identity following retirement from competition, No. 46 retained the character and presence that had made it famous on the track.

Today, No. 46 represents a rare opportunity to acquire a Jaguar competition car whose significance derives from decades of documented achievement. Developed by one of America's most respected Jaguar specialists, campaigned to multiple championships, and remembered by generations of vintage racers as the dominant E-Type of its era, it occupies a unique place in the history of American vintage motorsport. For collectors seeking a proven and celebrated competition Jaguar, few E-Types can match the combination of pedigree and performance embodied by the legendary No. 46. Add to that the Jaguar's celebrity ownership with Nicholas Cage and its role in his preparation for one of the most iconic motoring films of modern times, and the legendary No. 46 is itself a celebrity not to be overlooked.