A SHORT JAGUAR E-TYPE HISTORY



  Series 1 - 3.8 litre

Made : 1961 - 1963


    Introduction 15.03.1961 at the Geneva Auto Show


 

Roadster

Coupe

 

 

 

 

 

Representing model:
Franklin Mint 1:24

Representing model:
Small Wheels 1:43

 

 

 

  Lightweight

Made : 1962 - 1964


    13 hand made special racing cars with aluminium body


 

Number 1 (S850006)

 1963 R.A.C. Tourist Trophy

  1st owner :

  John Coombs

  Race :

  1963/Aug / Goodwood (RAC TT)

  Drivers :

  Jack Sears

  Result :

  4th

 

 

Number 2 (S850659)
Representing model:
Kyosho 1:43

  1st owner :

  Briggs Cunningham

  Race :

  1963/Jun/15-16 / Le Mans 24 hours

  Drivers :

  Briggs Cunningham & Bob Grossman

  Result :

  9th

 

 

Number 3 (S850660)
Representing model:
PIT 1:43
"The Lost Lightweight"

  1st owner :

  Kjell Qvale

  Race :

  1963/Jun/15-16 / Sebring 12 hours (no 20)

  Drivers :

  Ed Leslie & Frank Morill

  Result :

  8th

 

 

Number 4 (S850661)

 1963 R.A.C. Tourist Trophy

  1st owner :

  Tommy Atkins

  Race :

  1963/Aug / Goodwood (RAC TT)

  Drivers :

  Roy Salvadori

  Result :

  3rd

 

 

Number 5 (S850662)
Representing model:
Provence Moulage 1:43

  1st owner :

  Peter Lindner

  Race :

  1964/Jun/20-21 / Le Mans 24 hours

  Drivers :

  Peter Lindner & Peter Nöcker

  Result :

  DNF

 

 

Number 6 (S850663)
Representing model:
Vroom 1:43

  1st owners :

  Peter Lumsden, Peter Sargent

  Race :

  1964/Jun/20-21 / Le Mans 24 hours

  Drivers :

  Peter Lumsden & Peter Sargent

  Result :

  DNF

 

 

Number 7 (S850664)
Representing model:
Tecnomodel 1:43

  1st owner :

  Briggs Cunningham

  Race :

  1963/Jun/15-16 / Le Mans 24 hours

  Drivers :

  Walt Hangsen & Augie Pabst

  Result :

  DNF

 

 

Number 8 (S850665)
Representing model:
Best 1:43

  1st owner :

  Briggs Cunningham

  Race :

  1963/Jun/15-16 / Le Mans 24 hours

  Drivers :

  Roy Salvadori & Paul Richards

  Result :

  DNF

 

 

Number 9 (S850666)

  1st owner :

  Peter Sutcliffe

  Race :

  1963/July Snetterton

  Drivers :

  Peter Sutcliffe

  Result :

  1st

 

 

Number 10 (S850667)
Representing model:
Dincum Classics 1:43

  1st owner :

  Bob Jane

  Race :

  1964/Feb / Australian GT Championships

  Drivers :

  Bob Jane

  Result :

  1st

 

 

Number 11 (S850668)

  1st owner :

  Dick Wilkins

  No races

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number 12 (S850669)

  1st owner :

  Phil Scragg

  No races

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number 13 (EC1001)
Project Number ZX 537/30
- lighter gauge steel body with Sayer-designed 'low drag' -roofline

 1963 R.A.C. Tourist Trophy

  1st owner :

  Dick Protheroe

  Race :

  1963/Aug / Goodwood (RAC TT)

  Drivers :

  Dick Protheroe

  Result :

  6th

 

 

  Series 1 - 4.2 litre

Made : 1964 - 1967


    4.2 litre engine replaced 3.8 litre. Coupe 2+2 was introduced in 1965


 

Roadster

Coupe

Coupe 2+2

 

 

 

 

Representing model:
Corgi/Vanguards 1:43

Representing model:
Polistil 1:40

Representing model:
Corgi Toys 1:43

 

 

  Series 1½ - 4.2 litre

Made : 1968


    "Series 1, open headlight variant"


 

Roadster

Coupe

Coupe 2+2

 

 

 

 

Representing model:
Dinky 1:43

Representing model:
Circuit 24 1:30

Representing model:
Unknown manufacturer 1:40

 

 

  Series II - 4.2 litre

Made : 1969 - 1971


 

Roadster

Coupe

Coupe 2+2

 

 

 

 

Representing model:
( Missing )

Representing model:
( Missing )

Representing model:
Corgi Juniors 1:62

 

 

  Series III - 5.3 litre V12

Made : 1971 - 1975


    5,3 litre V12 engine, length 15 ft 4 inch


 

Roadster

Coupe 2+2

 

 

 

 

 

Representing model:
Road Signature 1:43

Representing model:
Tenariv 1:43

 

 

 
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  Last updated : 20.08.2007