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Not Sold (Est: £260,000 - £310,000)

1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Lightweight

United Kingdom • 25 Jul 2026 • Lot 257

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AI Listing Summary

This 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I Lightweight is a highly developed competition car with a strong racing pedigree, now also road legal thanks to work by Eagle. It features a potent 3.8-litre 'High-Torque' engine and aluminum construction, making it a rare dual-purpose classic for both road and track enthusiasts.

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Condition 

9

The car is described as being developed to an exceptionally high standard, with continuous development and refinement. It has a proven race record and has recently undergone work by Eagle for road legality. While it is a competition car, the description implies near-perfect condition with minor signs of use expected from a historic racing vehicle.

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Manual

Transmission:

876211

Chassis No:

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

981 YUD

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Few cars command the reverence afforded to the early Jaguar E-Type Lightweight, and this outstanding 1961 Series I has been developed to an exceptionally high standard throughout.

Originally rebuilt by renowned Jaguar specialist Gary Pearson, the car has since benefitted from continuous development and refinement, resulting in an immensely capable historic competition machine with an impressive contemporary race record, current celebrity ownership and, following recent work by the experts at Eagle, the ability to be enjoyed legally on the road as well as on the circuit.

Presented in timeless British Racing Green with a purposeful black interior, the car is powered by JD Classics' highly acclaimed 'High-Torque' aluminium-block 3.8-litre competition engine.

Featuring a wide-angle 35/40 degree cylinder head, triple Weber carburettors and allied to a four-speed all-synchromesh race gearbox, the drivetrain delivers the performance, flexibility and reliability expected of a front-running...

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£30,199

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£85,120

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£230,000

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