Description
This stunning Jaguar V12 E Type Roadster was completed on January 1st 1974 for export to the United States, where it remained until its repatriation to the UK in 2015. Acquired by a long standing client of ours in 2017, an avid collector of European sports cars whose vision was to create a unique ‘restomod’ V12 Roadster with exceptional looks and performance
Having acquired the car in original unrestored condition, a ground up body off restoration was commissioned with the brief to create a unique high performance V12 E Type Roadster that incorporated styling cues from the first series of the model, with Lightweight style rear bodywork, Series one style bonnet with covered headlights and powered by a bespoke uprated V12 drivetrain
The mechanical restoration was entrusted to longstanding Jaguar exponent Richard Beaty of Phoenix International, son of Ronald Beaty, a pivotal experimental Jaguar factory engineer for the V12 programme and founder of Forward Engineering, industry leaders responsible for the development of high performance V12 Jaguar engines that were later utilised in both Lister and TWR models
The extensive bare metal bodywork restoration and enhancements were undertaken by Classic Motorsport in Rome and are fully documented with photos and invoices on file. The large bespoke wire wheels were constructed at great expense by Turrino and its wider tires are essential to help in transferring 420BHP/ 500lb/ ft of torque from the rear wheels to the road!
The complete specification of the car is listed below and the project cost in excess of EUR 250, 000; the end result is spectacular and believe us when we tell you this car easily out performs any twelve cylinder E Type we have ever driven
Supplied with original hardtop, extensive history file documenting the restoration with invoices and photographs, UK V5 registration, original owners book pack and fresh out of restoration, the new custodian of this growling cat will certainly stand out from the crowd at any car event!
SPECIFICATION
BODYWORK AND ASSEMBLY by CLASSIC MOTOSPORT
Reinforced sills with welded inner boxes for extra structural rigidity
Deletion of bumpers and of indicator lamps replaced with XK8 indicators
Buckets and Series One headlights and PET lenses from Monocoque Metalworks
Bespoke power bulge to accommodate six weber trumpets
Removal of rear panels and inner boot to weld Lightweight style panels
Fitting Series One rear lights and number plate recess
Metalwork repairs to transmission tunnel and floor
Fabrication of fuel tank
Bare metal repaint
DRIVETRAIN BY PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL
High compression engine by Richard Beaty to 6. 2litre TWR spec
420 hp and 500lb-ft of torque (678Nm) on Weber carburettors, fast-road camshafts
Uprated Alloy radiator with modern hi-speed fans
Polished header tank, and lightweight NAR a/ c condenser
Circa 80kg total weight reduction (Lightweight compressor, Fosseway alternator, etc)
Hayward & Scott stainless steel manifold and exhaust
New 5 speed Getrag gearbox to BMW M5 specification
Wider 6”x15, 7. 5”x16 TURRINO wire wheels with three eared spinners
Reinforced propshaft, driveshafts from Allgears UK, rear axle attachment points and Uprated GKN differential
Suspension upgrade with poly bushes, Brembo disks with Fosseway calipers and adjustable dampers
BF Goodrich brake lines, new fuel lines, new fuel pumps
Complete car set of new rubber seals
Steering rack rebuild
INTERIOR BY CLASSIC MOTORSPORT
Original hard top from painted in body colour, beige wool trim
California walnut dashboard and steering wheel by Brambilla
New wiring loom
New carpet in Russet brown and cinnamon vinyl, sound and heat proofing
New leather dashtop, door cards, armrest, with custom stitching
Full Instrument restoration, dial conversion to kph with LED instrument lights
