2003-04-29 19:02:41 | Anonymous writes:

Car converted to highly modified vintage race car. Currently for sale at: www.classicjaguar.com/62racer.html

2004-07-19 09:22:20 | pauls writes:

7/19/04 Car offered for sale at:
www.srvrace.com/scott_ebay/racecar/Xke62.html

Sellers description:
Year: 1962
Make: Jaguar Model: E-Type Open Two Seater Competition Model
Special Designation: Group Six
Owner Country USA
Manufacturer Serial Number: 877450
Logbooks: HSR
Condition (Excellent)
Location: New York City
Description
This vehicle began life as a road car, which was disassembled and built from scratch as a vintage racer. The goal was to build a safe, reliable, and competitive road racer. The vehicle is a 1962 Series One Jaguar painted Viper Blue with twin White racing stripes. The car was converted to RHD (Right Hand Drive). The engine is a 4.2L Jaguar motor with High compression Head, and Three Webers, making a conservative 375 HP. High Compression Venolia Pistons, light weight Crower Billet CNC Rods with 3/8 rod bolts. The crank has been nitrated, radiused, balanced. The motor is Dry Sumped 4 stage Weaver Pump, remote oil filter and cooler, All AN and braided steel plumbing through out. The brake system consists of XJS oversized cross-drilled and vented rotors and 4 piston calipers. The rear calipers are vented with series 2 calipers. The rear is a DANA limited slip unit. The chassis has been reinforced throughout the car (chassis connectors and cross members for stiffening). The roll cage was built to SCCA SR specs Tig welded seamless mild steel. The gearbox is a Borg-Warner World Class T-5 (not the smaller 4-cycle model normally used) mated to a B+G quick shifter and Tilton multi disc 7 inch clutch and aluminum flywheel. Vehicle is race ready. Freshly painted , New engine installed, Gear box and clutch rebuilt, New carbon/kev brake pads installed , new Hoosier TDÕs all round

History (as full and complete as possible including supporting documents) no original racing history

Recent Competition History (dates, venues, organizer, placing) This vehicle has competed over the last 4 years in various Vintage Races sanctioned by HSR, VSCDA, VSCCA including Road America, Watkins Glen, Lime Rock, Road Atlanta, Daytona, Bridgehampton, Mid Ohio.

Engine :
manufacturer: Jaguar
type: 6 cylinder
displacement: 4.2 L
induction system: 3 Weber DOCE side draft
exhaust system: custom made header exhaust Jet Hot coated
clutch type: Tilton Multi disc 7inch with hydraulic release bearing Tilton Aluminum Flywheel
engine builder: G Jag
time/miles since rebuild, special conditions) fresh installation all new parts (block, head, pistons, rods, crank, ect)

Fuel System (fuel cell and age, pumps, capacity, fuel type reqd.) ATL sportsman Cell 12 Gallon, Holley pump and pressure regulator, aluminum 1/2 tubing, #4 braided AN lines, pressure gauge

Oil/Water System (water rad location, type, engine oil cooler?, location) Aluminum Griffin radiator, Spal Electric 2000 CFM Fan, cool flex house , late model XJ6 waterpump, catch can. Oil system: Dry Sumped 4 stage Weaver Pump, remote oil filter and cooler, All AN and braided steel plumbing through out. Custom Dry Sump oil pan with screens.

Electrical (ignition system, data logging, alternator, new battery) Custom wiring, #2 gauge battery wire, two cutoffs external and cockpit, 1000 amp deep cycle battery, MSD 6AL, Mallory Distributor, Morosso Wires, Nipendenzo inverted Alternator.

Gearbox (manufacturer, type, time/miles since rebuild, special conditions,oil cooler) The gearbox is a Borg-Warner World Class T-5 (not the smaller 4 cycle model normally used) mated to a B+G quick shifter and Tilton multi disc 7 inch clutch and aluminum flywheel. Rebuilt Custom aluminum reinforced bellhousing,

Final Drive (manufacturer,type, time/miles since rebuild, special conditions,oil cooler) DANA limited slip 3.7 final drive

Body and Chassis: Monocoque chassis with tubular subframe: new floors (full) inner and outer sills, chassis connectors and cross members, GRP Bonnet (Fiberglass) , Plexiglas windscreen, power 911 mirrors, aluminum interior skins and custom tunnel cover with Dzus fasteners, Painted Viper Blue with White twin racing stripes Dupont Chromabase urethane system fresh paint

Dampers (type, age, rebuilt) Carrera Custom

Front Suspension (type, finish, condition) custom .990 torsion bar, custom steering arms ,S3 uprights, spindles, ball joints.

Rear Suspension (type, finish, condition) modified shock points, coil over arrangement. Mark Williams studs 5 x 4 3/4 . Solid mount with cross members and trailing arms

Brakes (type front, rear (disc/drum, single/dual servo,caliper and rotor type,rebuilt) Front XJS 4 piston Calipers, XJS Oversized cross drilled and vented rotors. Rear: Vented series 2 rotors and calipers. Dual Tilton Masters with remote reservoirs

Steering (type, assist,rebuilt) manual RHD Jaguar rack OMP suede wheel with quick release and radio button

Wheels (type, finish, tires) 6 Jaguar XJ alloy wheels 7J x 15 with 245/50/15 Hoosier TDÕs Weight (dry or all-up) 2300 lbs wet

Interior (finish, materials, condition, fire system, restraint, special/original instruments, steering wheel) aluminum interior panels, quick release aluminum seat mounts left and right side, OMP Monza seat with aluminum adjustable mounts, TRW Sabelt 6-point harness, larger foot box installed adding 3 inches, adjustable fore and aft Aluminum Tilton pedal box with dual 3/4 brake and 3/4 clutch slaves. Adjustable balance bar cockpit adjustable control, electric power mirrors 911 cockpit adjustable, cockpit kill switch, Dual Halon Fire suppression system 10lbs each. Instruments Auto Meter Pro Comp Liquid gauges, Monster Tach and 5 inch Speedo, Mini Shift light and oil pressure warning light, fuel, Water temp, oil temp, oil pressure.

Spares (specifics, type and quantity, wheels, bodywork, engines, gearboxes,tubs) many spare parts available including heads, gearboxes, pistons, rods, cranks, and much more.

2004-11-29 16:01:36 | GEO writes:

Listed for sale:
tinyurl.com/64o4g

2006-04-25 06:48:08 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 4/25/06
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-1962-Jaguar-E-Type-Series-One-Roadster-Rac ...
Opening bid $65k no reserve, no bids yet, 5 days left in auction. Still in New York.

2006-06-19 06:54:48 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 6/19/06
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1962-Jaguar-E-Type-Series-One-Roadster-Racecar_W0QQitemZ ...
Car has a buy it now price of $100k.

Previous auction ended with no bids.

2006-11-27 09:05:14 | Anonymous writes:

Car returns to ebay 11/27/06
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-1962-Jaguar-E-Type-Series-One-Roadster-Rac ...
Car has a buy it now price of $100k.

Previous auction ended with no offers.

2009-04-30 06:43:42 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 4/30/09
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jaguar-E-Type-1965-Jaguar-E-Type-Series-One-Roadster-Rac ...
Opening bid $75,000, no bids yet 6 days left in auction. Description now says the car is a '65 model year??

Vehicle Description
1965 Jaguar E-Type Series One Roadster Competition Model This vehicle began life as a road car, which was disassembled and built from scratch as a vintage racer over $200k plus spent on the car. The goal was to build a safe, reliable, and competitive road race car. The vehicle is a 1965 Series One Jaguar painted Viper Blue with twin White racing stripes. The car was converted to RHD (Right Hand Drive). The engine is a 4.2L Jaguar motor with High compression Head, and Three Webers, making a conservative 375 HP. High Compression Venolia Pistons, light weight Crower Billet CNC Rods with 3/8 rod bolts. The crank has been nitrated, radiused, balanced. The motor is Dry Sumped 4 stage Weaver Pump, remote oil filter and cooler, All AN and braided steel plumbing through out. The brake system consists of XJS oversized cross-drilled and vented rotors and 4 piston calipers. The rear calipers are vented with series 2 calipers. The rear is a DANA limited slip unit. The chassis has been reinforced throughout the car (chassis connectors and cross members for stiffening). The roll cage was built to SCCA specs Tig welded seamless mild steel. The gearbox is a Borg-Warner World Class T-5 (not the smaller 4-cycle model normally used) mated to a B+G quick shifter and Tilton multi disc 7 inch clutch and aluminum flywheel. Vehicle is race ready. The following was completed this spring: freshly painted body, new engine installed, clutch rebuilt, new carbon/kev brake pads installed, new Hoosier TD’s all round. The car was run-in at Lime Rock with a best time of 1:00. Race photo credit to R. Harrington. Car comes with HSR logbook. This well sorted, turnkey racecar, is ready to compete this season: The Mitty, VIR, The Glen, Road America just to name a few.

2011-12-29 21:52:01 | Anonymous writes:

Is this car ever going to be sold????

race-cars.com/carsales/other/1053459988/1053459988ss.htm

2012-12-24 08:55:35 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 12/24/12
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2013-01-25 09:24:12 | pauls writes:

Car returns to ebay 1/25/13
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1965-Jaguar-E-Type-Vintage-Racecar-XKE-/121057115693
Opening bid $36,000, no reserve, no bids 6 days left in auction. Buy it now price $45,000.

Previous auction received no bids.