To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVEEstimate:
$125,000 - $175,000
- Especially built for tours and rallies
- Upgraded with a balanced and blueprinted 4.2-liter engine
- Fitted with custom-built five-speed manual transmission
- Numerous improvements to enhance power and reliability
- Over $200,000 in restoration receipts
This exciting E-Type was restored and upgraded over a four-year
period with the goal of creating a very fast and reliable car for
rally events, in addition to exciting and reliable road use. While
little is known of its early history, the Jaguar was allegedly used
in motorsport competition, including club-level racing and then as
a V-8-powered drag racer.
Originally equipped with a 3.8-liter engine, a later and more
powerful 4.2-liter unit was sourced and rebuilt by the well-known
and respected Jaguar expert and engine builder Tom Curren of
Florida. He carefully balanced, blueprinted, and enhanced the 4.2
to near perfection. The engine was mated to a custom five-speed
manual transmission as well as custom-made stainless-steel exhaust
headers to afford sustained high-speed cruising. Other upgrades
include a strengthened frame, which was retained from its racing
days (as such no stamped number can be found on the chassis), as
well as a large aluminum radiator with electric fans, and a modern
electrical system. The carefully selected upgrades ensure
reliability without distracting from the original design and
character that the E-Type is so greatly admired for.
During restoration, the bodywork was removed from the chassis,
stripped to bare metal, and repainted to an extremely high level
before reassembly. Every aspect of this E-Type has been rebuilt and
improved to provide an even more incredible driving experience. The
interior is trimmed in sumptuous black leather and further accented
by a wood-rimmed steering wheels and rebuilt gauges. A new set of
Dayton wire wheels and radial tires finish off the recently
completed restoration. Over $200,000 of restoration receipts are
included on file.
A true wolf in sheep's clothing, this E-Type has been beautifully
restored with exhilarating rallying and reliable touring in mind
and would surely excel on the open road. To view this car and
others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM
website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo20.