Description
1963 Jaguar E-Type series 1 CoupE Low Drag Recreation
» Stunning recreation of the Lidner-Nocker Low Drag E- Type Lightweight
» Suitable for road and/ or track use
» Extremely impressive to drive
» Extremely well and professional built
In 1962, shortly after the introduction of the E-Type, Jaguar management wanted to explore the possibility of building a car in the spirit of the D-Type racer but with elements of the E-Type’s styling and design. The famous ‘Lightweight’ series of cars produced by Jaguar in the early 60s has passed into legend. Nowadays, entry to the ‘Lightweight E-type Club’ has a hefty multi-million-euro price tag.
This car has been extremely nice built, and no expense spared, this is an accurate recreation of one of the 12 famous original Lightweights ‘Low Drag Coupé’ that raced at Le Mans, the Nürburgring and Montlhéry.
Under the bonnet lies a 300bhp, 3. 8-litre straight six with a dry sump lubrication.
The original steel-design windscreen surround encased the low drag, raked laminated safety glass from the original pattern.
As one might expect from this no-comprise vehicle, the interior has been finished to the highest standard with trimmed Connolly hide seats.
The result captures the flavor of the period and incorporates various modifications to enhance its performance, safety, comfort, and usability.
This ‘Low Drag’ E-Type is eligible for various prestigious historic race series including the E-Type Challenge, GT & Sports Car, Gentleman Driver (Masters Series) and the Spa 6-Hour race, but you can also do your groceries on the way to the track!
ABOUT THIS SPECIFIC EXAMPLE
This specific example is an amazing example (recreation) of the Jaguar E-type Low Drag.
The car is based on a 3. 8 Litre Coupe which has left the factory on the 12th of November 1963. It has been completely restored/ built over a 2-year period whereby the entire car has been converted to this amazing Low Drag evocation.
The car has been made partly with aluminium parts as is with the original Low Drags.
CONDITION EXTERIOR
This Jaguar is in an as new condition and has driven only a small number of kilometers since the total restoration
The door fittings are perfect, The paint is in beautiful and perfect high gloss with a uniform finish and without and flaws in the paint.
There are no scratches or parts which need any attention.
The car is exterior condition wise just as new.
The wheels are off-course period correct for the Low Drag and in a wonderful condition.
CONDITION INTERIOR
The interior is in the same impressive condition as the exterior, Racy with beautiful and comfortable leather seats.
The dashboard is nicely restored with all meters working properly
An extra button for the rain light (led lamp in the rear left reflector) has been installed
The steering wheel and chrome handles are all period correct and in as new
DRIVING EXPERIENCE
The engine compartment is extremely impressive. The correct 3. 8-liter engine is in the car and the engine is fitted with the correct dry-sump system.
3 weber carburetors are installed, and the total output of the engine is approximately 300 horsepower.
A nice detail is that the car can run very nicely on low revs. Very often these engines must be kept on 3. 000 RPM to let them run nicely but this engine is nicely tuned but still extremely fast.
The car starts easily and responses very direct on the steering. The brakes are very affective, and the gearbox works smoothly with good synchromesh in all gears and solid clutch engage- ment.
Driving this E-Type Low Drag is amazing and difficult to compare with other cars.
FULL SPECIFICATIONS LIST
» Aluminium bonnet with fog lamps and air scoop, leather strap and external latches
» Aluminium roof
» Aluminium boot lid
» Aluminium door skins
» Perspex side and rear win-dow
» Magnesium peg wheels
» Full roll cage
» Period bucket seats and seat
» Fluid damper
» Stage 4 cilinder head
» Modern anti return oil filter » 3x 45 doce weber carburetors with trumpets and mesh filters
» Programable 123 distributor with usb socket
» Big bore ss exhaust with 6 branch manifolds
» Uprated torsion bars
» 2 liters aluminium oil catch belts
» Rain light tank
» 14’ steering wheel
» Fia fire extinguisher
» Copilot footrest
» Adjustable shock absorbers
» Dunlop racing tires
» Red top facet fuel pump
» 4 pot cast front brake cali- pers
» Aluminium radiator
» Aluminium expansion tank
» High flow ventilator
» Oil radiator
» Alternator
» Dry sump
» Forged pistons
» Fast road camshafts
» Balanced crank and conrods
» Lsd
» Rear dii oil cooler with electric pump
» Quick release fuel» Stunning recreation of the Lidner-Nocker Low Drag E- Type Lightweight
» Suitable for road and/ or track use
» Extremely impressive to drive
» Extremely well and professional built
