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1963 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Competition
Bonhams • US • 19 Aug 2022
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Rare Sale
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1963 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Competition
US • 19 Aug 2022
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AI Listing Summary
This 1963 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Competition, chassis no. S850664, is a significant and well-documented example of a rare sports-racer. Formerly part of the Team Cunningham Lightweight, it was raced at the 1963 24 Hours of Le Mans and driven by Walt Hansgen and Augie Pabst.
Condition
8
The car retains its original factory-issued aluminum coachwork and matching-numbers alloy engine, a rarity. It has been fastidiously maintained to highlight its 1963 Le Mans appearance. It boasts impressive competition history as an official team car of the legendary Briggs Cunningham, and having been piloted by champion drivers Augie Pabst and Walt Hansgen
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Manual
5114 WK
United States
S850664
1963
Auction
Not Sold
1963 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Competition
Bonhams • US • 19 Aug 2022
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
3,781cc DOHC All-Alloy Inline 6-Cylinder
Engine Lucas Fuel Injection 293 BHP at 5,750 RPM 5-Speed Manual ZF Transmission 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Disc Brakes – Inboard Rear *Ex Team Cunningham Lightweight raced by his team at the 1963 24 Hours of Le Mans *Driven by legendary champion drivers Walt Hansgen and Augie Pabst *11th overall and 3rd in class at the 1963 Road America 500 and 4th overall at the 1963 Bridgehampton 500 *Overwhelmingly original example documented with expert histories, owners' correspondence, period photographs, and numerous passages from specialist literature *Important and well-known example of a rare Jaguar sports-racer BRIGGS SWIFT CUNNINGHAM II American sportsman Briggs Cunningham was indisputably one of the most pivotal figures in postwar sports car racing, making a profound impact as a driver, team owner, and constructor.
His contributions to both motor racing and competitive sailing eventually led to his induction in the Motorsports Hall of ...
Price Analysis vs Other E-Type Lightweights
£855,342
Lowest Price (All Time)
£6,002,682
Median Price (All Time)
£6,213,833
Highest Price (All Time)
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Bonhams
101 New Bond Street, London, Greater London, W1S 1SR, England
Operating from London, Bonhams is a physical auction house handling classic, historic competition, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions globally, offering vehicle consignment, appraisal, and valuation services.
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