Lister Knobbly Jaguar Continuation

The Lister-Jaguar 'Knobbly' was Brian Lister's dominant late-1950s sports-racer, powered by Jaguar's XK straight-six. This is a recent continuation build on a period chassis with a stamped log book going back to 1961. The chassis is thought to have been either a spare Lister frame or the basis of a special built by Ian Headon, and it currently carries the number IGH1. A BHL chassis number could be applied for from Lister.

The build is credited to Fred Fairman and Ian Headon, who measured original cars to get the bodywork right. It has a lower, sleeker tail and tighter rear arch gaps than most Knobbly recreations. Nicholls Engineering repaired and completed the chassis. The engine is a Crosthwaite & Gardiner kit with a wide-angle head and Weber DCO3 carburettors. A Tilton clutch, an all-synchromesh gearbox with a Tom Seal TWR-specification gear kit and a 3.77 Power-Lok differential complete the drivetrain.

It runs on Lynx D-Type wheels and is painted in Ecurie Ecosse colours. Fresh FIA HTP papers are included, making it eligible for events such as the Goodwood Members' Meeting and the Le Mans Classic. A roll hoop or quick-release steering wheel can be fitted if wanted.