1962 Jaguar XKE Lightweight Conversion

While this Lightweight Conversion clearly has competition orientation, it is currently titled and road-registered in the United States, having been re-imported here in recent years. The driving experience is certainly visceral, but not so aggressive or raw that it could not be enjoyed on road focused rally or tour events, or for spirited jaunts in the countryside. Indeed, the present owner, while a talented racer in his own right, has enjoyed this example solely as a road car. The engine has mild enough cams to use pump fuels, and the 5-speed transmission offers wide enough ratios to cruise on the freeway, yet still supply brisk acceleration. The suspension is compliant enough, and the brakes stop the car with confidence. Very recently, the carburetors have been tuned and synched, and it is awaiting its next driving adventure with its new custodian.

Cosmetically, the car has a pleasant patina, which would lead any onlooker to believe it could be an original factory lightweight. There are use marks and age evident in the paintwork on several panels, and light wear on seats, but it does not detract from the overall presentation. The engine bay and underside are generally clean and in good mechanical and structural order, just not detailed to concours show standards. Many attractive and correct features are present such as an original-type window washer bottle.