Description

Carmen Red with Red leather, Original UK RHD matching numbers example, Originally supplied by Jaguar Dealer Rossleigh on the 2nd February 1962 and registered 309 WK, This incredible E-Type was bespokely built to Semi-Lightweight/Competition specification by renowned Jaguar specialist Jim Rothwell of Rothwell Engineering - Equipped with 3.8-litre engine with flange liners, Big valve ported and polished cylinder head with re-profiled fast road cams, 9.5:1 Power max pistons – Dynamically balanced and fitted with special harmonic crankshaft damper, Triple Weber 45 DCOES carburettors, Special manifold, Competition engine mounts, Facet solid state fuel pump, 4-speed all synchromesh gearbox, Uprated limited slip differential with alloy finned cover, Aluminium flywheel, Uprated competition clutch, 3-branch exhaust manifolds, Sports exhaust, Electronic ignition, Modified oil feed, Spin-off oil filter using Jaguar filter with thermostat housing feeding oil radiator, Modified oil feed giving improved oil flow to camshafts, Uprated water pump, Aluminium radiator, Kenlowe electric cooling fan,, Uprated torsion bars with adjustable reaction tie plate, Harvey Bailey updated anti-roll bars, Spax adjustable shock absorbers, Improved rear springs, AP Racing callipers, Grooved discs, Steel braided Goodridge hoses, 4.2 brake pedal box and servo, Brake cooling ducts, 6.5 x 15” stainless steel wire wheels with Pirelli 205/70 x 15 tyres, Aluminium bonnet with extra louvers to aid cooling, Aluminium Doors, Aluminium boot lid with Lightweight extractor vent, Genuine factory hardtop with Lightweight vent, Monza style fuel filler cap, Interior trimmed to factory specification with the benefit of tubular half roll cage and harnesses, Complete with provenance file including an Operating/Maintenance & Service Handbook, Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, Coventry Transport Museum Certificate of Authenticity, Restoration invoices and a feature article on 309 WK in Jaguar World Magazine, This fastidiously restored potent E-Type has covered just 5,000 miles since restoration.