Auto Express

This wrecked Jaguar Series 1 E-Type is begging you to turn it into a classic race car


Image for article titled This Wrecked Jaguar Series 1 E-Type Is Begging You to Turn It Into a Classic Race Car

Image: Copart

Jaguar’s iconic E-Type sports car originated in three-time Le Mans champion D-Type racing car, and by the late 1960s had become quite a successful racing car. It was, and still is, one of the most beautiful cars to ever hit the roadand in its time significantly cheaper than competition from Porsche, Ferrari or Aston Martin. This late Series 1 roadster To be The production point is really interesting because it has a 4.2-liter inline six-cylinder engine that has a lot of torque. Only 6,749 of the 4.2-liter roadster (known to the Jag crowd as OTS, or Open Two Seaters) were produced. They frequently exchange hands with six figures, but This beautiful blue example can be yours with extremely deep discounts.

Image for article titled This Wrecked Jaguar Series 1 E-Type Is Begging You to Turn It Into a Classic Race Car

Image: Copart

Currently being auctioned on CopartThis 1967 E-Type OTS is just that beg someone to turn it into a classic monster track euphoria. You can be that person. You’ve got what it takes, if you ask me. Just look deep inside yourself and you’ll see the type of person who undertakes the restoration and modification of a 57-year-old British car. No one who has ever done that regrets it.

Image for article titled This Wrecked Jaguar Series 1 E-Type Is Begging You to Turn It Into a Classic Race Car

Image: Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust

Just look at this slick photo of driver Bob Tullius and his Group 44-prepared B Production SCCA race car. This damaged example is just a few months away from being able to function again in such lavish fashion. You can shape some fiberglass flares yourself, buy a lightweight racing hood, strip the interior, hood, windshield and dashboard off this lightly mounted example and become Your very own Bob Tullius in no time. Don’t be delusional when you think these thoughts, you are fully capable (and rich enough) to pull this off. It wouldn’t even cost that much, right?

Image for article titled This Wrecked Jaguar Series 1 E-Type Is Begging You to Turn It Into a Classic Race Car

Image: Copart

Would you look at that? The chassis looks straight as an arrow. Don’t pay attention to wrinkles on the driver’s side dashboard or a significantly misaligned steering rack. All of that can be fixed with a simple chain and an attachment. You’ll get it back and be on the track in no time. You can do this. Maybe. Maybe. Well, just go to sleep, okay??

news7g

News7g: Update the world's latest breaking news online of the day, breaking news, politics, society today, international mainstream news .Updated news 24/7: Entertainment, Sports...at the World everyday world. Hot news, images, video clips that are updated quickly and reliably

Related Articles

Back to top button