2005-07-05 08:50:14 | robert writes:

car spotted on www.Wunscholdtimer.de
Non matching numbers 63 car, BRG, with non original interior. (bare interior)
fitted with sparco seats , roll cage.body strengthened.
ex. USA car, fitted with Getrag 5-speed box. suspension mods, car fitted with 205/70 zr15 tyres, wire wheels painted black, chrome bumpers missing, only chrome visible is petrol cap. Car transformed in 1997 for historical racing,with many class wins.

2015-01-14 20:03:50 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 2/15
www.artcurial.com/en/asp/fullcatalogue.asp

Auction description:
Sale Information
Sale: 2651
Location: Rétromobile Hall 2.1, Paris
Date: 6 Feb 2015 14:00
Lot 136
1962 Jaguar Type E 3,8L coupé Série 1 modifié compétition
French title
Chassis n° 886891

- Ultra-competitive, victory-voracious vehicle
- Eligible for vintage racing
- Thoroughgoing preparation by top Jaguar specialist Francis Trichet

This E-type Jaguar - a desirable 3.8L Series 1 Coupé - has been prepared for racing by Francis Trichet and is eligible for vintage events. The 350hp engine is equipped with a crankshaft made in one piece; cast iron pistons and track rods; a 'wide-angle' cylinder-head; three Weber 48 carburettors; a special stainless steel exhaust manifold; an oil radiator; two Facet electric pumps; a 55-amp alternator; and a competition starter. It has an AP Racing twin-plate clutch; a Jaguar synchromesh 4-speed gearbox; and two self-locking rear axles. The suspensions and front-assisted brakes consist of racing car components.
As for the coachwork: the floors and openings are in aluminium, and the front faux chassis is new. The car is equipped with a lithium-ion battery; an FIA-approved 120-litre petrol tank; two Sparco bucket-seats; two Sabelt four-point safety-harnesses; and two sets of Dunlop cast magnesium wheels (7in front, 7 1/2in rear). The car was completely dismantled then restored to optimum condition by Francis Trichet after every race. It is ready to compete - and to win: this is an ultra-powerful race car, where everything, down to the smallest detail, has been transformed for racing - in the context both of maximum weight-reduction and conformity to FIA regulations. The estimate is extremely attractive, given that the cost price for this Jaguar sports car would be around €300,000.
The car successfully competed in several prestige vintage events between 2008-13, including the Le Mans Classic on three occasions. It has an FFSA Historic Technical passport, and its detailed history and results are available in the dossier.