To start, this car is like new. There are many 'restored' E types out there but very very few have been done to this standard.
After a four year ground up restoration, I am moving on to my next
project and so this immaculate E Type 2+2 series 1 (matching numbers) is
for sale. I have literally thousands of pictures tracing the
transformation. I did this car simply to test myself..... to see if i
could restore what was a very solid but needy car!
I am a retired vehicle technician formerly working with BMW and Volvo. I have extremely high standards as hopefully you can see.
Originally imported back home from California, the car is extremely
original with only a very small amount of plating required. The floor,
sills, bulkhead, bonnet required no work what so ever. Indeed the
original lead filling is still in the car. New engine frames were fitted
The body received a bare metal repaint including the exterior floor as
per factory. The lis of work is far too long to list here, but I'm more
than happy to talk through it if required. However I shall list as much
as possible
WORKS
The engine was completely stripped and rebuilt using new everything!. I
even had the block resleeved back to original factory as new sizes.
Pistons, Camchains, Oil Pump, Water Pump, Radiator.... all new. The
cylinder Head was also completely reconditioned. Oil pressure is huge as
you would expect
Electronic ignition and cooling fan upgrades have also been fitted
A new Roller Bearing thrust bearing was fitted along with a fast road
clutch..... the manual gearbox was completely reconditioned as was the
rear Axle. All new suspension was fitted and metal components sent for
Zinc coating
Ezy bleed systems fitted to clutch and rear brakes
Mangoletsi throttle cable coversion fitted
A full stainless steel exhaust fitted
Carbs were overhaul by SU and a new fuel tank and pump fitted
New stainless steel wheels along with period Pirelli tyres have been fitted
Uprated 4 pot calipers fitted to the front along with vented brake
discs, along with all new copper and rubber piping. over sized rear
calipers also fitted
All exterior chrome has been replated, and a nrw tinted windscreen also.
The whole interior has been proffessionally retrimmed to the original
colour as with the exterior paint
All interior switches and plaques are original. For security i even
fitted a detachable steering wheel coupling which works really well. It
also aides getting in/ out of the car.
A full and new complete wiring loom was fitted
I could talk all day about the expence and in depth way this car has been restored, but I think the pictures say it all
If you are in the market for an E Type (the one that people can actually
drive and enjoy.... the 2+2... then you simply won't find a better one