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1973/2021 Lister Jaguar 'Knobbly' Evocation

United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2023

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a 1973/2021 Lister Jaguar 'Knobbly' Evocation, built by Eike Wellhausen and finished in metallic Ice Blue. It features a 4.2-liter straight-six engine, reconditioned XJ6 gearbox, and Revival Motorsport D-Type chassis, having covered only 190 miles since its 2021 completion. The car is estimated to be worth £60,000 - £70,000.

Condition

7

While described as "very well presented", the car is an evocation, not an original. It has covered only 190 miles since completion in 2021, suggesting minimal wear and tear. The description highlights new or reconditioned components and a recent build, but it's not a Concours-level restoration or an original car.

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[Transmission]

Transmission:

1L34456BW

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Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

OTE 565M

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RHD/LHD:

RHD

Charged with promoting the Shell BP Mex brands via motorsport, Bryan Turle was somewhat thrown by Jaguar's decision not to field a Works team for the 1957 season.

Conscious that rival Esso had Aston Martin and Ecurie Ecosse under contract, he sought to convince Lister its next move should be to challenge for outright victories (as opposed to class wins) in the World Sports Car Championship as well as at various unlimited capacity international events.

Attracted by the prospect of major sponsorship, Brian Lister lost little time in concluding an engine supply deal with Jaguar.

Debuting at Snetterton on 31st March 1957, the first `official' Lister-Jaguar took pole position and set the fastest lap (though clutch failure denied it victory).

The following month, the new car proved itself the class of the field with dominant overall victories at both the British Empire Trophy race (Oulton Park) and the Easter Monday Sussex Trophy race (Goodwood).

Capable of showing a clean pair of exhau...