2025-05-09 00:46:33 | pauls writes:

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Seller's description:

1963 Jaguar E-type 3.8-Liter Competition Coupe

FIA homologation obtained

Eligible for classic races

Highly competitive due to racing modifications

LOT NUMBER 23

ESTIMATE: ¥17,000,000 - ¥21,000,000

This beautiful 1963 Jaguar E-Type Competition Coupe in metallic blue is a race-ready vehicle that received its homologation in June 2007 for participation in the Historic GT races. It is eligible to compete in FIA-sanctioned historic sports car races.

The distinctive body color of this car is Flag Metallic Blue, used by the legendary Scottish privateer team, Ecurie Ecosse, during the 1956 and 1957 Le Mans 24-hour races, where they secured two consecutive wins with the Jaguar D-Type. This color is tied to the team's iconic legacy in motorsport history.

This particular car is equipped with a 3.8-liter inline 6-cylinder DOHC engine. While the road-going versions of the E-Type used SU carburetors, this racing model has been upgraded with larger Weber 45DCOE carburetors, enhancing the engine's power.

In order to handle the increased power, the car's body combines aluminum and steel, with acrylic windows and various other lightweight modifications, bringing the total weight down to 920kg.

The engine's power is transmitted to the road via a 4-speed manual transmission, and Dunlop racing tires are mounted on 15“ x 7J front and 15” x 7.5J rear wheels.

The front tires are 5.50 M-15 and the rear tires are 6.00 M-15.

As described, this car has undergone numerous racing modifications, ensuring it is fully prepared for competitive racing. It comes with the necessary FIA homologation documents, so it is ready to participate in FIA-sanctioned races without any concerns.