The second most expensive car ever sold at Auction $51.7 million a Ferrari 250 GTO.

Jaguar's 1961 - 150 mph E Type, is said to have been the inspiration for Ferrari's 1962 - 250 GTO entry in to the 1962 to 1964 - FIA GT race series

Speculation at the time that Jaguar Cars were also returning to professional Racing were not without substance, and Ferrari's entry in to the GT Race Series drove Jaguar Cars to produce twelve special Lightweight aluminum-racing models of their E Type for participation in the 1962 - 1964 FIA GT racing series.

However, Sir William Lyons ultimately decided against Jaguar Cars re-entering competitive racing, but instead sold all twelve Lightweights exclusively to his preferred privateer teams on the understanding that there would be no factory support offered thereafter.

All of the original 12 Lightweights have survived and are now owned by private collectors. If one of these ever becomes available for sale, it will be for millions of pounds, normally behind closed doors by private tender, and is very unlikely to ever be offered in a public sale.

Of the 12 Jaguar Lightweights, two were further enhanced to become known as Low Drags, with the Lindner Nocker - Low Drags considered to be the prettiest of the two.

Lanes Cars offers both LHD and RHD Lightweight and Low Drag Linder Nocker Handcrafted Aluminium Replica bodyshells for self assembly.

Please contact Lanes Cars for further details of build specifications and assistance.

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Leaving the Browns Lane Factory in October 1968 and purchased by Arnold Burton of the Burton Clothing Empire family.

We last sold this older restored very early E Type, in 2013 and now offered for sale in 2023 for £69,995

It's amazing who you meet at the pub!

Enjoyed a drink with my wife at The Trewern Arms, Nevern yesterday, where a private Porsche Club were stopping over on their driving weekend, when we met Wendy and Denise who were enjoying a month's driving tour of West Wales themselves.

As always the conversation turned to cars and obviously Jaguar was mentioned, Wendy originally from Coventry then enthused about Jaguar Cars, her grandfather Leo March purchased the only SS100 Fix Head Coupe ever made by Jaguar at the 1938 Earls Court Motor Show stand for the princely sum of £595 for his son's 17th birthday present and remembers fondly her parent's ownership of the Grey Lady from her childhood.

You can find more Information about this very fascinating historical Jaguar just Google the Grey Lady Jaguar that now resides in Holland.

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- First manufactured in November 1955 by Jaguar Cars Coventry this XK140 Jaguar LHD, which still retains its original 3.4 – 6 cylinder Jaguar engine was registered in America to its first owner Emanuel Fredlund, New York in February 1956.

Having had only 2 owners in the last 55 years and purchased by its last owner of 27 years in 1996 and imported back to the UK from its former US owner of 28 years, who achieved concours winning success with his body off restoration XK140 at the North California America Jaguar Club events in 1994.

Over the past 27 years, the car has been garaged in Central London and primarily used for Jaguar events, rallies, and occasional outings both here in the UK and Europe with one of it’s last Jaguar rallies attending  the XK70 year celebrations in June 2018.

As a result, it has a lovely original patina and continues to drive exceptionally well, benefitting still from its modern-day upgrades supplied and fitted by Guy Board XK Specialists significantly enhancing the performance, reliability, and overall driving experience, whilst still preserving its classic aesthetic.

For further details please contact Lanes Cars.

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For a new breed of power, make contact now, for appointments, factory tours, and test drive appointments. Please contact Lanes Cars #jaguar #etype #jaguarclassic #etyperestoration #etypeforsale #etypehunter #jaguarrestoration #jaguarheritage #lanescars #jaguarhunter #classiccarsofinstagram #carstagram #jaguardriver #jaguarenthusiastsclub #lanescarsetypespecialists #etypezero #etypeevconversions #classicevjaguar #etypeelectric #mk2evconversions #XKE conversions #electricclassiccars https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm9VAA5IAcn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

- Three Dial changes, new gear selector, and no clutch pedal. For a new breed of power, make contact now for appointments, factory tours, and test drive appointments. Please contact Lanes Cars #jaguar #etype #jaguarclassic #etyperestoration #etypeforsale #etypehunter #jaguarrestoration #jaguarheritage #lanescars #jaguarhunter #classiccarsofinstagram #carstagram #jaguardriver #jaguarenthusiastsclub #lanescarsetypespecialists #etypezero #etypeevconversions #classicevjaguar #etypeelectric #mk2evconversions #XKE conversions #electricclassiccars https://www.instagram.com/p/CnEdGA1Mwpz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Jaguar Cars manufacturered 72,000 E Type Jaguars between 1961 and 1974 and a original matching numbers RHD S3 V12 Jaguar E Type Roadster is a rare example of the most powerful E Type's Jaguar Cars manufactured at Browns Lane Coventry, as only 1,892 were ever made. The 117th original RHD – manufactured in October 1971 – Jaguar E Type S3 – 5.3 – V12 Roadster. Finished in Bahama Gold with a Black Interior and Head Rests with a Black Mohair Hood. The first owner Mr Light ordered this S3 Roadster as a special order in Bahama Gold the same colour as his 3 dr Bahama Gold Range Rover and is believed to have been the only factory S3 E Type Roadster to be finished in this colour & his business partner ordered his S3 2 + 2 in the same colour combination. Contact Lanes Cars for further information. #jaguar #etype #jaguarclassic #etyperestoration #etypeforsale #etypehunter #jaguarrestoration #jaguarheritage #lanescars #jaguarhunter #classiccarsofinstagram #carstagram #jaguardriver #jaguarenthusiastsclub #lanescarsetypespecialists #etypezero #etypeevconversions #classicevjaguars #classiccarexports https://www.instagram.com/p/CnHhSmXNzgg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

- Over 24,000 Instagram views of our unbelievable, unrestored S2 - RHD Roadster in 2022 with only 3 owners from new, part of a private collection for 41 years & only covered 37,500 miles from new. An original UK supplied matching numbers Jaguar E Type as confirmed by its Heritage Trace Certificate & one of only 776 RHD – S2 4.2 Roadsters ever made. With it’s original dark blue interior, carpets, dash, smiths clocks & it’s time clock still working, original factory vinyl hood & body colour hard top, the boot also has its original factory lining, boards & still has its factory fitted grey petrol tank. The exterior chrome work is in excellent condition, including the windscreen & hard top chromes. If you are seeking originality then you must view this E Type to appreciate its heritage & unrestored condition, which still has it’s original factory fitted body rubbers, spare factory key under the bonnet & Jaguar tool roll from new. #jaguar #etype #jaguarclassic #etyperestoration #etypeforsale #etypehunter #jaguarrestoration #jaguarheritage #lanescars #jaguarhunter #classiccarsofinstagram #carstagram #jaguardriver #jaguarenthusiastsclub #lanescarsetypespecialists #etypezero #etypeevconversions #classicevjaguars #classiccarexports #classicjaguarservicing https://www.instagram.com/p/CnWXRRNoama/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

- Just into stock original RHD, matching numbers S1 Roadster, now being workshop inspected and fettled for our showroom later next week. For further details please contact Lanes Cars. #jaguar #etype #jaguarclassic #etyperestoration #etypeforsale #etypehunter #jaguarrestoration #jaguarheritage #lanescars #jaguarhunter #classiccarsofinstagram #carstagram #jaguardriver #jaguarenthusiastsclub #lanescarsetypespecialists #etypezero #etypeevconversions #classicevjaguars #classiccarexports https://www.instagram.com/p/CncPrgyo2BF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

- Just into stock original RHD, matching numbers S1 Roadster, now being workshop inspected and fettled for our showroom later next week. For further details please contact Lanes Cars. #jaguar #etype #jaguarclassic #etyperestoration #etypeforsale #etypehunter #jaguarrestoration #jaguarheritage #lanescars #jaguarhunter #classiccarsofinstagram #carstagram #jaguardriver #jaguarenthusiastsclub #lanescarsetypespecialists #etypezero #etypeevconversions #classicevjaguars #classiccarexports https://www.instagram.com/p/CneNNO7M28Z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

- Camille Jenatzy captured the land speed record in an electric car of his own design: 41.425mph at Acheres Park, France. For a New Breed of EV Power for Classic XK150, E Type & MK2 Jaguars make contact now for appointments, factory tours, and test drive appointments. Please contact Lanes Cars #jaguar #etype #jaguarclassic #etyperestoration #etypeforsale #etypehunter #jaguarrestoration #jaguarheritage #lanescars #jaguarhunter #classiccarsofinstagram #carstagram #jaguardriver #jaguarenthusiastsclub #lanescarsetypespecialists #etypezero #etypeevconversions #classicevjaguar #etypeelectric #mk2evconversions #XKE conversions #electricclassiccars https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnh4CicI9jh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

- Dry fitting the windscreen today to our Low Drag Aluminium Replica bodyshell. Reimage your project E-Type at Lanes Cars using one of our aluminium handcrafted bodyshells. #jaguar #etype #jaguarclassic #etyperestoration #etypeforsale #etypehunter #jaguarrestoration #jaguarheritage #lanescars #jaguarhunter #classiccarsofinstagram #carstagram #jaguardriver #jaguarenthusiastsclub #lanescarsetypespecialists #etypezero #etypeevconversions #lowdrag #Replica #aluminium #lightweight https://www.instagram.com/p/CnjWrvXNJaZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

- Original matching numbers RHD - Nut and Bolt rebuilt S1 3.8 Roadster now available for viewing and test drives. #jaguar #etype #jaguarclassic #etyperestoration #etypeforsale #etypehunter #jaguarrestoration #jaguarheritage #lanescars #jaguarhunter #classiccarsofinstagram #carstagram #jaguardriver #jaguarenthusiastsclub #lanescarsetypespecialists #etypezero #etypeevconversions #classicevjaguars #classiccarexports https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn384snMdGU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

- Just finished loading this barn find S1 4.2 FHC this afternoon, which was last on the road in 1984, and we found in Lands End - Penzance Cornwall. For further details of this project, Jaguar, please contact Lanes Cars #jaguar #etype #jaguarclassic #etyperestoration #etypeforsale #etypehunter #jaguarrestoration #jaguarheritage #lanescars #jaguarhunter #classiccarsofinstagram #carstagram #jaguardriver #jaguarenthusiastsclub #lanescarsetypespecialists #etypezero #etypeevconversions #classicevjaguars #classiccarexports #classicjaguarservicing https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn44TFto4vB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

- Panel alignment to A pillar is an extremely important part of our current rebuild of our Jaguar E Type S1 3.8 FHC which is available with an electric or petrol drivetrain. Whichever you choose, both will offer Range and Pace and ultimately, the choice between a Classic Jaguar with an ICE drivetrain or a modern electric drivetrain will depend on your preferences and priorities. For further details, appointments, factory tours and test drive appointments, please contact Lanes Cars in early January 2023 on Tel:- 01283 541062 #jaguar #etype #jaguarclassic #etyperestoration #etypeforsale #etypehunter #jaguarrestoration #jaguarheritage #lanescars #jaguarhunter #classiccarsofinstagram #carstagram #jaguardriver #jaguarenthusiastsclub #lanescarsetypespecialists #etypezero #etypeevconversions #classicevjaguar #etypeelectric #mk2evconversions #XKE conversions #electricclassiccars https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn6hrxXoCFk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

New panel alignment is an extremely important part of our current rebuild of our original matching numbers RHD Jaguar E Type S1 3.8 FHC, which is available with an electric or petrol drivetrain. Whichever you choose, both will offer Range and Pace, and ultimately, the choice between a Classic Jaguar with an ICE drivetrain or a modern electric drivetrain will depend on your preferences and priorities. For further details, appointments, factory tours, and test drive appointments, please contact Lanes Cars in early January 2023 on Tel: 01283 541062 #jaguar #etype #jaguarclassic #etyperestoration #etypeforsale #etypehunter #jaguarrestoration #jaguarheritage #lanescars #jaguarhunter #classiccarsofinstagram #carstagram #jaguardriver #jaguarenthusiastsclub #lanescarsetypespecialists #etypezero #etypeevconversions #classicevjaguar #etypeelectric #mk2evconversions #XKE conversions #electricclassiccars https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn_rSpStekx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

- Hint of spring sunlight is all you need to enjoy driving with the hood down in our latest nut and bolt E Type - S1 3.8 Roadster we are offering for sale. Please contact Lanes Cars to arrange your viewing and test drive. #jaguar #etype #jaguarclassic #etyperestoration #etypeforsale #etypehunter #jaguarrestoration #jaguarheritage #lanescars #jaguarhunter #classiccarsofinstagram #carstagram #jaguardriver #jaguarenthusiastsclub #lanescarsetypespecialists #etypezero #etypeevconversions #classicevjaguars #classiccarexports https://www.instagram.com/p/CoDEhitonVH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=