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The production four-speed gearbox was used initially before a AF five-
speed unit was adopted towards the end of 193. º4 WPD’, the works
development E-Type racer campaigned by John Coombs and driven by
Graham Hill, was converted to lightweight specification and served as
the prototype.

The 12 cars built by the factory were intended for the use of competition
orientated Jaguar dealers or specially selected private entrants. Today,
copies of these rare competition variants are among the most popular
and sought after of all E-Type replicas.

This 193 semi-lightweight E-Type was built by Beacon Hill Garage of
Hindhead in 2010 as a F0A-specification competition car to participate
in pre-’ GT races and competitive tours. 0t incorporates a steel
monocoque, while the engine has a cast-iron block and straight-port
cylinder head, a specification that allows this car to run in most pre-’
GT events. No compromises were made during the build, so this car
comes with a limited-slip differential (with oil cooler), twin fuel pumps,
long-range fuel tank, full roll cage, and adjustable shock absorbers.
º72 WK’ was initially entered in E- Type Challenge races and in the
Guards 3 Hour Race, but the owner wanted a smoother engine and
more power.

The motor was sent to Connaught Competition Engines, who replaced

the 4mm Weber carburettors with 43mm units" installed full-race

camshafts" gas-Åowed the cylinder head and fitted larger inlet valves"

and fitted an F0A-specification exhaust manifold and exhaust system.

The E-Type saw little use during 201314 but ultimately suffered damage

to the tappet buckets, attributed to the full-race cams. Respected Jaguar

marque specialists CKL Developments recommended a rebuild with less

aggressive camshafts, which Connaught carried out in 2015.

The E-Type then returned to CKL, who hot-tested the engine, replaced

the distributor, and improved the timing. CKL also fitted a lightened and

balanced prop-shaft" a new AP single-plate ºtriple green’ clutch" a new

Åywheel" and a new oil cooler. They also renewed all the brake pads and

generally prepared the car for the 2016 season.

F0A and road legal, with current HTP papers and MoT, this expertly

prepared and potentially competitive Semi-Lightweight is ready for the

next season, be it with the Classic Jaguar Challenge at Le Mans, Spa

Six Hours or Modena Cento Ore Classic.

£125,000 - 145,000

€140,000 - 170,000