Coupe
Chassis #: S850667
The Jaguar D-Type was produced between 1954 and 1957 and although it shared the basic straight-6 XK engine and many mechanical components with the C-Type, its structure was very different. It featured a monocoque construction and used aviation technology in achieving its aerodynamic efficiency. In racing, the Jaguar D-Type won the LeMans 24 Hours race in 1955, 1956, and 1957. Even with the D-Type's unmitigated success, Jaguar was working in 1957 on a successor to the legendary racer. What resulted was the E1A, an aluminum-bodied development car that later evolved into the production E-Type, though a more dedicated race car called the E2A followed by 1959.Prior to the model's official debut at Geneva in March of 1961, Jaguar was delivering production E-Type roadster to racing customers. The hope was to create a competition persona and pedigree with the E-Type. Jaguar engineering's lieutenant director Claude Baily issued a memorandum on March 16th of 1961 to Coventry's production department. Under the name project no. ZP 537/24, the factory was instructed to proceed with the build of seven competition cars for which he listed specific modifications to the basic E-Type that were based on E2A.
These special cars were to be given special engines with gas-flowed cylinder heads, polished and crack-tested connecting rods, a lightened flywheel, a competition crankshaft damper, modified clutch, a close-ratio competition 4-speed gearbox, and trumpet tips for the S.U. carburetors. The body, however, remained steel and the suspension was modified only minimally, with the addition of stiffer springs.
Hill would claim four victories in a Lightweight, and Salvadori and Peter Sutcliffe would enjoy many top-three finishes at venues like Silverstone, Goodwood, Mallory Park, and Snetterton.
Jaguar built just 12 examples of the E-Type Lightweights, falling short of their original target of 18 cars. These E-Type Lightweights were sold exclusively to preferred customers and friends of managing director Frank 'Lofty' England. Jaguar also provided significant factory support for these cars.
Jaguar built just 12 examples of the E-Type Lightweights, falling short of their original target of 18 cars. These E-Type Lightweights were sold exclusively to preferred customers and friends of managing director Frank 'Lofty' England. Jaguar also provided significant factory support for these cars.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2017
1963 Jaguar XKE Lightweight
Jaguar
2017 Bonhams : Scottsdale, AZ
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $7,500,000-USD $9,000,000
Sale Price :
USD $7,370,000
1963 Jaguar XKE Lightweight Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Jaguar XKE Lightweight
(Data based on Model Year 1963 sales)
1963 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Continuation Chassis#: S 851001 Sold for USD$1,050,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1963 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Continuation Chassis#: S 851001 Sold for USD$1,710,000 2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection | |
1963 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Fixed Head Coupe Chassis#: 861395 Sold for USD$91,370 2017 Silverstone Auctions : Race Retro Classic Car Sale | |
1963 JAGUAR E-TYPE LIGHTWEIGHT COMPETITION Chassis#: S850667 Sold for USD$7,370,000 2017 Bonhams : Scottsdale, AZ | ![]() ![]() |
1963 Jaguar E-Type 3.8-Litre Semi-Lightweight Competition Roadster Chassis#: 888491 Sold for USD$180,599 2016 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
1963 JAGUAR E-TYPE SEMI-LIGHTWEIGHT COMPETITION ROADSTER Chassis#: 861436 Sold for USD$289,151 2016 Coys - Thoroughbred & Vintage at Fontwell House | |
1963 Jaguar E Type Lightweight Specification Competition Roadster Chassis#: 850330 Sold for USD$131,082 2006 Coys Auction - The Spirit of Motoring | |
1963 Jaguar E Type Roadster Historic Sports Racing Car Sold for USD$103,738 2006 Coys Auction - Autosport 2006 | |
1963 Jaguar Lightweight E-Type Comp Sold for USD$1,375,000 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island |
Jaguar XKE Lightweights That Failed To Sell At Auction
1963 Jaguar XKE Lightweight's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1963 JAGUAR E-TYPE LIGHTWEIGHT CONTINUATION | S850670 | 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $1,200,000 | $1,500,000 | |
1963 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Competition | S850664 | 2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction | |||
1963 Jaguar type E Série 1 Coupé 3.8L Configuration Lightweight FIA GTS-Class | 887169 | 2018 Artcurial : LeMans Classic | $100,000 | $150,000 | |
1963 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight | S850664 | 2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |||
1963 Jaguar E-type Semi Lightweight | 2009 Mecum Monterey Auction | $55,000 | |||
1963 Jaguar Lightweight E-Type Two-Seater Competition Coupe | S850666 | 2005 Bonhams Important Sports and Competition Motor Cars & Fine Automobilia | $1,000,000 | $1,200,000 |
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