63 E Type Series I Coupe, <10,000 Miles, Set Up For Vintage Competition on 2040-cars
Langley, British Columbia, Canada
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1963 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 FHC 3.8 litre - Set up for Vintage racing / slalom / hill climbs etc.
The level of competition preparation is low and does not prevent the car from being used on the road. When acquired in the '80s from 20 years of storage (I was told) the odometer read about 8,000 miles; I stripped the car down to the last nut and bolt (which were all replaced with grade 12), epoxy dipped the space frames and other metal work, re-painted the car red, disassembled the engine for inspection (all OK but some seals & gaskets brittle from 2 decades of storage), had wire wheels rebuilt with heavy duty spokes and new center splines, installed six point bolt-in roll bar, new shocks (adjustable Spax on front), installed competition clutch, Wilwood front calipers (old ones are available), engine rebuild was to normal standard for a gold top 9:1 cr., All 4 splined hubs replaced with new competition grade units, multi-branch ANSA exhaust manifold, ANSA straight through exhaust system with 4 tail pipes, oil & water catch tanks, etc, etc. New tires in 2012. Includes custom made wool nap lined car cover. I use the car for 1 or 2 Vintage events every year where it gathers crowds and wins awards just for its appearance. Wonderfully satisfying car to drive; very fast and a real piece of history. I am retiring so I have to down-size my collection (15 vehicles). If the buyer has no interest in competition, just un-bolt the roll-over bar, change the big seat belts back to the original ones (included), soften the front shock settings and drive away. I might deliver in my enclosed trailer for $1 per mile (total there and back mileage from Vancouver, BC) if the destination appeals to me. |
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Take a trip down Jaguar's memory lane with Xcar
Sat, 19 Jul 2014For decades, Jaguar has been a company of two minds. On one hand, there are its luxurious, British saloon cars. They might be quick, even sporty, but when it comes down to it, they usually put a focus on comfort and accommodations above all. On the other hand, Jag has its sports cars to really get its buyers' blood pumping. Think about it: the XJ might look pretty sweet, but you know deep down that you would rather take the F-Type for a spirited drive, reveling in its snorty exhaust note. In its latest video, Xcar Films takes us on a very enjoyable history lesson covering some of the Brit brand's most exciting models ever.
Xcar hits all of the highlights, starting with the often-overlooked C-Type from early '50s with its somewhat bulbous shape. Things then progress to the drop-dead gorgeous D-Type. The one in this video is actually the first ever made and therefore worth a fortune. Because of that, the host isn't really able to get too aggressive, but it's fantastic to get an idea of what it's like to experience being behind the wheel of this icon. Finally, it ends with a Series 1 E-Type. This was when the classic model was still something of a sports car; instead of the grand tourer that the E-Type became in its later days.
All three of these cars are legends in their own right, and maybe one day the F-Type could be too. Scroll down for a history lesson on some of Jaguar's best sports cars.
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However, it's likely that even if you could manage the elegance, the tailored suit, the sharp wit and the distinct sound, you couldn't pull it all off nearly as well as Hiddleston. That doesn't mean you can't try, of course. Might we suggest starting with his excellent lesson in being properly villainous in the video below?
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And yet, even after driving the original convertible and the subsequent coupe, we've never quite shaken the notion that Jaguar erred a bit too heavily on the Grand Touring side of the equation for a proper sports car. That's partially because even the base model comes with a boatload of weight-adding luxury features. But perhaps more importantly, it's because the F-Type has only been available with an automatic transmission. Admittedly, the gearbox in question is a damned good paddle-shifted eight-speed ZF unit, but it's always chafed a bit that Jaguar wasn't committed to offering purists a manual - even if such a model would never be a high-volume proposition.
Apparently we weren't the only ones bothered by three-pedal omission. According to Russ Varney, F-Type Vehicle Program Director,