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The ex-Sir Robert Ropner/Factory supplied,1964 'Semi-Lightweight' Jaguar E-Type Two-Seat Roadster with Hardtop Registration no. CJX 672C Chassis no. S850817 Engine no. RA1357-9S
United Kingdom • 16 Sept 2011
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AI Listing Summary
This is a rare 1964 Jaguar E-Type 'Semi-Lightweight' roadster, one of only two ever built by the factory. Originally owned by Sir Robert Ropner, it features a 'Lightweight'-style hardtop, a specially-tuned engine, and a 5-speed ZF gearbox. The car has been restored and retains many original parts, offering a unique opportunity for collectors.
Condition
7
While the car has been restored and preserved, the description mentions it was in 'pretty ropey condition' upon acquisition by the current vendor and required sympathetic restoration. The color is not original, and a key engine component (cylinder head) was once lost and replaced. Although it has been well-maintained since restoration, it is not in perfect or near-perfect condition.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
S850817
Odometer:
10,000 miles
Reg Number:
CJX 672C
RHD/LHD:
RHD
In the 50th Jubilee year of the stunningly beautiful and desirable Jaguar E-Type, we offer here this magnificently well-preserved and beautifully-patinated 'Semi-Lightweight' ultra-high performance road car – one of only two such E-Types ever built by the legendary Coventry company.
Since both of these 'special-order' vehicles included elements of the definitive 'Lightweight E-Type' competition specification they became widely known as 'The Semi-Lightweights'.
One of them was this right-hand drive roadster, with 'Lightweight'-style hardtop amongst its many special features, while its sister was a left-hand drive Fixed Head Coupe.
This roadster was supplied new to the order of Sir Robert Ropner, of Darlington, County Durham, in the English north-east, while the FHC version went to prominent French collector, Pierre Bardinon, of Mas-du-Clos, Aubusson, France.
The factory built only 12 full-blown Competition Lightweights to take on the mighty Works Teams of Ferrari with their 250GT SW...
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£38,896
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£69,085
Median Price (Since 2020)
£136,850
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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