2011-09-23 16:41:33 | pauls writes:

Seen at the Goodwood Revival Sept. 2011

2022-04-06 07:20:30 | Alex writes:

I believe this car is now light green and has been raced in recent years by Tom Harris and Tiff Needell. I saw it testing at Goodwood in March 2022 and have photos.

2025-10-10 10:02:57 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/l/C1944404

Seller's description:

1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Flat Floor Semi Lightweight FHC

Right Hand Drive

92,778 Miles

Manual, 4 speed

3800cc

4681KX

Green

Private seller

Clifford, United Kingdom

Fresh from Goodwood Revival !!

Make no mistake, this is a special competition E-Type.

Not because it has the most powerful engine or has had many podiums.

No, because it is as honest as it is beautiful.

Line up 10 similar E-Types and get petrolheads to vote. This car would win hands down. It has a ‘je ne sais quoi’ that turns heads.

But it is no slowcoach however. For example, the car was privileged to compete at the Goodwood Revival Fordwater Trophy all E-Type race piloted by owner and Tiff Needell. It finished a healthy 8th overall in a field of 30, in front of many semi lightweight cars. Tiff said at the end. “This car handles perfectly’

Meticulously constructed from a correct 1962 donor car and built to FIA Class GTS12 and first raced in 2018. As with all of owners’s race cars it is fastidiously correct in specification and authenticity.

Built from scratch by Andrew Tart, Jaguar expert and the founder of the original CMC Bridgnorth.

Andrew is recognised throughout the industry as a quality builder of engines that are fast and ultra reliable.

Painted in Pastel Green (a Jaguar colour but not available for the E-type) which sets off the beautiful curves and dominant stance into something exotic, simply perfect, that so many observers have drooled over. This car in this colour will confirm to anybody why Enzo’s described the E-Type as “the most beautiful car in the world”

4861 KX has not been heavily campaigned by a manic pilot and so requiring constant rebuilds ’. It has more been ‘enjoyed’ at all the main UK circuits and also race tracks across Europe. Notably at Le Mans Classic in 2016 in the Jaguar invitation race the car recorded a speed of 152. 5 mph on the Mulsanne straight and achieved 18th (ignoring the pit lane penalty) in a field of 63!

Also Spa, Portimao Etc

Asking price £135,000

2026-06-08 09:27:28 | pauls writes:

Car returns to market 6/26

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1962-jaguar-e-type-series-1-38-litre-fhc-flat-flo ...

1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre FHC Flat Floor FIA Class GTS12 Specification

Colour Green

Engine size 3800cc

Transmission Manual, 4 speed

Steering position Right Hand Drive

Seller Type Private - Managed Sale

Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Flat floor Semi light weight spec 1962 

Built to FIA Class GTS12 spec 

Raced at Goodwood Revival, Le Mans Classic, Spa-Francorchamps, and Portimao

Achieved 8th when co-driven by Tiff Needell at Goodwood Revival Fordwater Trophy achieving a lap time of 1 min 30 sec

Stated devoid of hidden upgrades and high tech attachments 

Sound basis to comply with 2026 eligibility regulations

Refreshed 2021/22 by Keith Martin Motorsport/Sigma Engineering delivering 290bhp,

Large history file including FIA paperwork and JDHT Certificate, V5C

One owner built by Andrew Tart, founder of CMC Bridgnorth, to build this car for him in 2008 to FIA Class GTS12 specification. Tart is renowned for his meticulous preparation and high-quality engine builds. Using a donor Flat Floor, the goal was to create a car correct in specification and authenticity so that it could compete at blue-chip European events. In 2021 and 2022, the car was refreshed by specialists Keith Martin Motorsport and Sigma Engineering. During this work, it was rolling road tested at 290bhp. 

Since completion, that is exactly what this car has done. At the Goodwood Revival Fordwater Trophy, an all-E-Type race, it finished 8th out of 30 entries just behind a group of lightweights. Co-driven by the owner and Tiff Needell, who reportedly declared at the finish: "This car handles perfectly." At the 2016 Le Mans Classic Jaguar invitation race, it recorded 152.5 mph on the Mulsanne straight and finished 18th in a field of 63.

Key to this car’s appeal is its lack of hidden upgrades and hi-tech add-ons and already complies with original historic specifications. Since it does not require reverse engineering, it is a sound basis for compliance with future eligibility tests for Goodwood, MRL, and Peter Auto events. 

Finished in Pastel Green — a period Jaguar colour — it cuts a distinctive figure on any grid. Offered with FIA papers, a Jaguar Heritage Certificate, V5C, build and restoration invoices, and a useful selection of spares, it represents a strong opportunity for anyone seeking a regulation-ready E-Type competition car.

History and Paperwork

1962 donor car completely rebuilt to FIA Class GTS12 specification in 2008 

Build completed by Andrew Tart, founder of CMC Bridgnorth

Refreshed in 2021/22 by Keith Martin Motorsport and Sigma Engineering

V5C document present

FIA papers present

Jaguar Heritage Certificate present

Restoration invoices and original build invoices present

Various spares as detailed below 

Summary of race experience: 

Goodwood Revival (Fordwater Trophy, finishing 8th of 30) with Tiff Needell

Le Mans Classic 2016 (18th of 63 in the Jaguar invitation race)

Spa-Francorchamps

Portimao

Various UK circuits

Specification summary: 

Alloy radiator and header tank

Full Custom Cages roll cage

New Clutch August 2025

Clutch has Helix pressure plate, paddle clutch and competition release bearing

Heated windscreen

15" peg-drive magnesium alloy wheels

Lifeline 360 extinguisher system

Mota-Lita leather three-spoke steering wheel

Differential oil temperature gauge

Tillet seat

Tow cables

Following items are eligibility correct:

Vehicle dimensions

Instrument cluster

Dunlop brake calipers

Brake cooling ducts

Cast differential

Intake manifold and carburettors

Exhaust design

Gearbox

Suspension

Engine specification

Ignition

Rev limit

Notable spares include:

Extra-long differential (for Le Mans)

Additional pair of decibel-lowering inline silencers

Alloy differential cover for improved oil cooling

The Condition

Detailed build by Tart with summary of specification provided above 

Full Custom Cages roll cage

Vendor advises car has been treated with respect and not needed constant rebuilds

This car’s calling card is provenance. CMC Bridgnorth was one of the most respected and pre-eminent classic Jaguar specialists in the world. That position was largely down to founder Andrew Tart, who is equally renowned in Jaguar circles. He built this car, and it shows. He is known for his knowledge and attention to detail and this car was built with to be as correct and authentic as possible. 

It has stood the car in good stead. Firstly, it has enabled it to compete at the very top of historic motorsport, achieving good results as detailed above and positive reviews from the likes of Tiff Needell. 

Secondly, as we’ve covered above, that focus on authenticity means that the car is well placed for the eligibility and regulations. 

Thanks to the ministrations of the car’s careful keepers and the car’s light renovation work in 2021 and 2022, it presents today in very good order. That it is a pretty car in Pastel Green dials up the appeal a notch further. 

The Mechanics

3.8-litre straight-six engine built by Andrew Tart

290 BHP and 280 lb/ft torque confirmed on the rolling road during 2021/22 refresh

New clutch fitted in August 2025 as detailed above 

Highly competitive as shown by its race results 

The earliest E-Types with the 3.8L XK straight six are generally considered to have the sweetest, freest revving motors, which is why they tend to dominate their events. This car was built by Tart, as we know, a man who is renowned for his engine work. It is said to run and drive exceptionally well, as shown by its race results. 

The car has been correctly maintained as is required by FIA regulations. Recent work includes a new high specification clutch as detailed above.