1963 Jaguar E-Type by Zealia Engineering - '508 KPF'

Brian Wilkinson, the founder of Safety Devices and a gentleman with an unquestionable motorsport background, produced his first roll-over hoop in 1971 before founding Safety Devices in 1972 and subsequently Zealia Engineering some years later to develop his own Lightweight E-Type, one of which we offer here.

This is a rare Jaguar indeed being one of just ten limited edition Lightweight Zealia Engineering E-Types that were produced in fibreglass with a retained steel monocoque and were reminiscent of the 1960s Lightweight E-Types that were dominant when raced in period, particularly 4 WPD, the legendary John Coombs car. It's based on an original left-hand drive, 1963 3.8 Roadster finished in its original Primrose Yellow with a black interior now converted to right-hand drive and sporting a black removeable hardtop.

In terms of motivation, the original 3.8 engine was converted to dry sump competition specification, fuelled through triple 45 DCOE Weber carburettors with gases exiting through a period-correct tubular exhaust system all mated to a non-period 5-speed Getrag gearbox driving through a 33.1 Powerlok differential.

The front suspension is standard E-Type with Koni shock absorbers and an uprated anti-roll bar with braking courtesy of Willwood whilst the rear runs with a slightly wider track as per original lightweights with Series 2 callipers to aid braking. Wheels are peg-drive Dunlops with 3-eared spinners, again as the original racing E-Types.

Internally the competition theme continues with a larger transmission tunnel, lightweight seats and of course, a Safety Devices rear cage.

Eligible for hill climbs, sprints and other classic race series, this is an affordable E-Type that has endless potential, not only as a fast road car but also one that can be utilised for various forms of competition should that route be chosen by the next custodian. With that in mind we welcome and encourage your early inspection to confirm that this particular Zealia fulfils your expectations and requirements, a tempting opportunity indeed.