Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Semi-Lightweight FIA 1963 – Le Mans Classic 2025 – Beautifully Prepared & Race-Ready – Valid PTH and Documents

This Jaguar E-Type 3.8 was delivered new in August 1963 to its first owner.

Expertly prepared for historic racing a few years ago, this Jaguar is up to the latest FIA specifications and ready to race. Well maintained by a specialist of the model, the car is both beautiful and competitive.

This "semi-lightweight" version features aluminium body panels, a Jaguar gearbox, a limited-slip rear differential, and a recently rebuilt engine delivering 315 hp on the dyno.

A full file of invoices and photographs comes with the car and attests to the quality of its build and preparation. Here is a summary of recent maintenance:
Mechanical overhaul / gearbox and rear axle dismantled and checked after Le Mans Classic in July 2025
New clutch and flywheel in June 2025
Complete engine rebuild (forged pistons / reinforced liners / racing crankshaft) + tuning in May 2023 (AS Classic Engineering) – €50,000 in invoices
New exhaust in May 2023 (to comply with new noise regulations)
New radiator and cooling system in May 2023
Gearbox fully rebuilt in May 2023 (Welch)

After beginning its racing career in the British championship, the car has been in France since 2022 and has raced actively. Event & race participation includes:
Le Mans Classic 2025
Dix Mille Tours 2024
2 Tours d’Horloge 2024
Sixties by Peter Auto 2024
Le Mans Classic 2023
Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or 2023
ASAVE races & various track days at Circuit Paul Ricard in 2022 & 2023

This E-Type is prepared to current FIA standards and maintained by AS Classic Engineering. Race consumables are up to date and the car is well known to historic racing organisers.

Eligible for: Sixties Endurance, Tour Auto, Le Mans Classic, Masters, etc.
A full file is available upon request.

Tires DOT: 2023

Visible in Cassis (13), France

The details and information provided in this listing are based on the seller’s declarations and are his sole responsibility.

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Internal reference: AP23664