Description:

•         This Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 FHC is a race-prepared, FIA-compliant example of the iconic classic British sports coupe. 
•         In its first outing after being rebuilt, it was entered in the 60th Anniversary E-Type Challenge at the Silverstone Classic, in which it finished in second place out of 43 entrants. At this time, it was still fitted with a 317bhp matching-numbers straight-port steel-block engine. 
•         It is now powered by a dry-sump all-alloy 3.8-litre Crosthwaite and Gardiner wide-angle straight-six, which sends its power to the rear wheels via a rebuilt ‘EJ’ four-speed manual transmission and a 3.77 limited-slip differential.   
•         It has enjoyed success at the Silverstone Classic, the Donington Historic Festival, and Equipe Classic Racing meets at Oulton Park and Snetterton. 
•         The FIA Historic Technical Passport (HTP) is valid until 31 December 2029, and the Tillett seats are valid until 2026. 
•         Various clips of the car being driven on track can be found by searching ‘Danny Winstanley E-Type’.  
•         The odometer shows 75,058 miles, though this is not warranted. 

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

•         This E-Type is finished in a handsome shade of white with contrasting red and blue racing stripes, ‘78’ numbering on the bonnet and doors, and the driver name ‘Danny Winstanley’ on the rear side windows. 
•         It rides on a set of 15-inch magnesium wheels with three-spoke knock-offs, wrapped in Dunlop Racing tyres.  
•         Equipment includes lightweight plastic windows, front and rear tow hooks, a three-spoke Sparco steering wheel, a roll cage, a Tillett bucket seat with a Lifeline harness, an OMP fire extinguishing system, a differential cooler, uprated drive shafts, an alloy radiator and header tank, an oil cooler, uprated anti-roll bars, a heated windscreen, and lightweight brake callipers. 
•         Accompanying the vehicle will be the FIA HTP and a collection of spare parts a set of wheels and tyres, and a softer front anti-roll bar. 

CONDITION

•         Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
•         Specific notes from the seller include: a dent in the alloy bonnet was repaired following a racing incident at the Silverstone Classic.
•         The most recent MOT test was on 15 March 2021 at an indicated 75,058 miles, which was a first-time pass with two advisories to monitor fitment of an incorrect but up-to-standard handbrake, as well as fitment of larger rear wheels and tyres, and a lack of passenger seat and dipped beam headlamps. 

SERVICE HISTORY

•         In November 2024, the engine was refreshed with new bearings, valve springs, crankshaft damper, clutch, oil, and filters. 
•         The engine oil and filters have reportedly been changed after every race meeting. 
•         In preparation for the 2024 season, the car was fitted with a new 100-litre foam-filled baffled alloy fuel tank, new fuel lines, a replacement prop shaft and clutch, re-valved Koni dampers, new front brake pads, and an MSD ignition.
•         The fire extinguisher was also serviced, the suspension arms and nuts/bolts were zinc-plated, and the underside and engine bay were resprayed, including powder coating of the engine frames. 

SUMMARY

This Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 FHC is a race-prepared, FIA-compliant example of the iconic classic British sports coupe. With a Historic Technical Passport (HTP) valid until 31 December 2029, this E-Type would make a very smart addition to any assembly of classic British icons, an enjoyable companion for weekend drives and visits to classic car shows, or as an impressive entrant for various historic race, rally, and hill climb events. 

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