2004-02-05 23:40:49 | Lofty writes:

Ebay item 2/5/04

Current bid GBP 6,100.00 (Reserve not met) , 6 bids, 6 days left in auction. 64k miles on the odo.

Sellers comment:
Series 1 Jaguar E-type Fixed Head Coupe, MANUAL TRANSMISSION. It is taxed and MOT'd until August 2004, although the tax in the UK is free. I bought the car last summer but have found I am not using it so after much expense, it is now for sale. This is a genuine British RHD car with matching numbers and a valuable number plate which is also original. In the last few months I have replaced the Head Gasket, Exhaust, Staarter Motor, Alternator, Radiator, Cooling Fan, Battery, Brake discs and pads, Clutch components etc. Bodily the car is excellent although you will notice from the photos that the rear lights have been changed at some point to be replaced with those off of a V12 e-type. I don't know why this was done and can offer no explanation. Oil pressure is excellent and the car does not overheat even in intense traffic. The fan I had fitted is of a Kenlowe type and it is wired to operate from a switch on the dash rather than a thermostat. The interior is okay but the drivers seat has some stitching coming undone on one of the seams and the underneath is a bit tatty with foam exposed. The interior light does not work nor does the cigar lighter.

2004-09-01 06:45:43 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 9/1/04
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Current bid GBP 16,000.00 (Reserve not met), 1 bid, 4 days left in auction.

Sellers comments:
Carmen Red with Perfect Black Hide Interior. UK Car. RHD. Manual. Just Serviced. New original Steering Wheel. New Headlining. Chrome Wire wheels. 3 owners. Handbooks and substantial Service History. Good Chromework.
This car has been in constant use and drives beautifully. Tax Exempt. MOT. Warranty Available. This car has Series 2 Rear lights and Rear lower panel , converted in the Seventies to make it look newer. I have had a quote of £700 if the buyer wants to convert it back to Series 1.
VIn is 1E20883. Engine No 7E5202/9. Reg No FAD 234C. First registerd 24/08/65. The numbers are matching. Fuel Tank has been fully restored.

2004-10-20 11:06:34 | Anonymous writes:

I had the chance to buy this car from Bob Johnson (dealer) for £9,000 before the current owner but decided against it when I put my thumb through the bodywork whilst getting out.

2009-02-12 14:38:26 | Pat writes:

Car being stripped for build into Lightweight on a 3.8 steel shell with Aluminium bonnet bootlid doors and hardtop. See it on:
www.etypepat.f-snet.com

2009-02-12 14:53:35 | Pat writes:

Forgot to add, bought the car from a chap who had it partially stripped for rebuild in Dec 08

2009-03-13 05:13:27 | Lofty writes:

FHC Shell stripped and sold to assist funding rebuild into Lightweight. Understand the shell is going to be built into a no id track racer.

2011-02-05 08:35:24 | Pat writes:

Car now rebuilt as a Ligthweight in silver with aluminium bonnet doors hardtop and bootlid, peg drive alloys racing tank and roll cage

2011-02-06 13:30:07 | Pat writes:

Car now in final build stages of being a Lightweight Replica, see it on www.patsetypes.co.uk

2015-09-14 16:30:22 | Lofty writes:

Current status Semi light weight 300 BHP

2015-09-14 16:36:17 | Lofty writes:

Current status Semi light weight 300 BHP

2017-10-02 14:25:03 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 10/17
www.coys.co.uk/cars/1965-jaguar-e-type-series-1

Auction description:
Lot 326 - 1965 Jaguar E-Type Series 1
To Semi-Lightweight Roadster Specification
Reg. Number UK Registered
Chassis Number IE20883
Year 1965
Make Jaguar
Model E-Type Series 1

This beautiful matching numbers UK- delivered example had been subject to a "nut and bolt" rebuild to Semi-Lightweight specification, which was completed to a very high standard. The body was rebuilt and finished by Brian Wilkinson of Zealia Engineering, very well known and highly regarded for his accurate recreations of the factory Lightweight cars.

During the build the doors, boot, bonnet and roof were replaced with lightweight aluminium items, and both side and rear windows replaced with Perspex screens. As in period, the correct air vents were added to the roof and boot, and the wheel-arches extended with correct extensions as per Le Mans regulations. Finally, aluminium buckets seats, clad in period-correct blue leather, were fitted to the interior, whilst a set of magnesium knock-off wheels complete the exterior of the car.

Mechanically the E-Type enjoyed many race-orientated upgrades. Notably the original 4.2 litre motor was fully rebuilt and mated to triple Weber carburettors, breathing through a stainless steel free-flowing manifold and full stainless exhaust. Twin fuel pumps were fitted, in addition to an oil cooler, breather tank and aluminium radiator to improve engine cooling. The braking system was also upgraded and the suspension was also improved with a new adjustable setup.

This wonderful E-Type has been completed to an exceptionally high standard, is licenced for the road and presented in truly outstanding condition. So much so that the car won "Best In Class" at the Warren Concours in 2016, and was invited to be displayed at the Hampton Court Concours in September 2017.

With c.5,000 miles recorded since completion, this is an extremely fast, well balanced car with upgrades that inspire confidence to drive the car at ten tenths. A mouthwatering prospect for the E-Type enthusiast and an amazing road car for any keen driver. Chassis IE20883 will be offered with a current UK MoT certificate, UK V5 document and Jaguar Heritage Certificate.

2017-11-20 18:06:41 | pauls writes:

Car to return to auction 12/17
www.coys.co.uk/cars/1965-jaguar-e-type-series-1-2

Auction description:
ESTIMATE £130,000- £160,000
Auction True Greats 2017
Lot Number 133
Reg. Number UK Registered
Chassis Number IE20883
Year 1965
Make Jaguar
Model E-Type Lightweight

Otherwise same as above.

2020-11-22 10:41:28 | pauls writes:

Car returns to auction 12/20

www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2020-12-12/cars/ref-123-1965-jaguar-e-type-s ...

Auction description:

Lot 311 - 1965 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Semi-Lightweight

Registration FAD 234C Chassis Number IE 20883 Engine Number 7E5309-9 Odometer reading 6,436 miles Estimate £118,000 - £143,000

Number six of 10 Zealia Lightweight examples

Numbers matching example recently featured on Pistonheads

Built and finished by Brian Wilkinson in homage to 4 WPD

Previous Best in Class concours winner

Zealia Engineering was created by Brian Wilkinson, a Kiwi who flew over from New Zealand and worked in the Formula One pits with none other than Bruce McLaren, he joined up alongside John Aley and they together eventually invented the ‘roll over bar’ or the ‘roll-bar’ as we know it today. Brian later went on to set up his Safety Devices company for which he was honoured by Cambridge University. After this successes he later went on to create Zealia Engineering where he produced some of the best semi-lightweight E-Types known to connoisseurs, collectors and enthusiasts alike, these were recognised as true masterclass in engineering and highly regarded. To recreate his work today it’s estimated it would cost in excess of £200,000, so to be a custodian of his work is truly a privilege.

This beautiful matching numbers UK delivered example has been subject to a nut and bolt rebuild to semi-lightweight specification, which was completed to a very high standard. It was recently featured by Pistonheads for which a copy of the article can be found in the history file. The body was rebuilt and finished by Brian Wilkinson of Zealia Engineering, very well-known and highly regarded for his accurate recreations of the factory Lightweight cars. One of just ten cars, during the build the doors, boot, bonnet and roof were replaced with lightweight aluminium items, and both side and rear windows replaced with Perspex screens. As in period, the correct air vents were added to the roof and boot, and the wheel arches extended with correct extensions as per Le Mans regulations. Finally, aluminium bucket seats, clad in period-correct blue leather, were fitted to the interior, whilst a set of magnesium knock-off wheels complete the exterior of the car. Mechanically the E-Type enjoyed many race-orientated upgrades. Notably the original 4.2 litre motor was fully rebuilt and mated to triple Weber carburettors, breathing through a stainless steel free-flowing manifold and full stainless exhaust. Twin fuel pumps were fitted, in addition to an oil cooler, breather tank and aluminium radiator to improve engine cooling. The braking system was also upgraded, and the suspension was also improved with a new adjustable setup.

This wonderful E-Type has been completed to an exceptionally high standard, is licensed for the road and presented in truly outstanding condition. So much so that the car won ‘Best in Class’ at the Warren Concours in 2016 and was invited to be displayed at the Hampton Court Concours in September 2017.

This is an extremely fast, well-balanced car with upgrades that inspire confidence to drive it at speed. A mouth-watering prospect for the E-Type enthusiast and an amazing road car for any keen driver. Chassis IE20883 will be offered with a current UK MoT test certificate, original toolkit, jack, UK V5C registration document and Jaguar Heritage Certificate all of which are included within a comprehensive history file which also contains photos of the build between 2009 and 2011 - a truly stunning example.

Details of the Piston heads review can be seen here;

www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-features/jaguar-e-type-semi-lightweight--ph-meets/41 ...

2022-05-19 11:40:59 | Harry Stevens writes:

Sold by Greenside Cars of Holt in March 2022. Abbreviated and amended seller's description below.

www.greensidecars.com/cars-for-sale/1965jaguaretypelightweightevocation

This car is a cut above other evocations. It started life as a 4.2 litre Series 1 but by 2011 was in poor condition. Bought by an enthusiast with the intention of creating his own vision of a lightweight, it was comprehensively rebuilt by Brian Wilkinson. After he completed the shell it was fitted with aluminium bonnet, hard top, doors and boot lid, and then finished and painted by Pitt Lane Restorations in eye catching Aluminium Silver. The engine was redone by VSE including upgrades such as XJ6 big valve head, Rob Beere camshafts, high spec oil pump, high torque starter motor, alternator and lightened and balanced bottom end. Triple Webers replaced the standard SU's and an XJS five speed unit replaced the factory four speed gearbox.

Inside the cabin is trimmed in traditional racing style with blue leather aluminium bucket seats, four point harnesses and exposed fuses and circuit breakers. Perspex windows were fitted, with the suspension and brakes uprated. The modifications, inside and out, are extensive, all detailed in the paperwork, along with photos of the restoration. There is also a Jaguar heritage certificate although the car is very different to how it left the factory in Summer 1965. How good a job was done was proved by this Jaguar winning Best in Class at the Warren concours in 2016. A decade on from its rebuild, its use has been sparing with just 6600 miles covered since restoration.This is the car you want to drive till you run out of road.