Description
An original UK RHD car with numbers matching engine and gearbox (verified by the Jaguar Heritage Certificate) that has undergone a complete body and mechanical restoration of over 3000 hours.
Replacement body panels include floors, outer cills, inner right cill, boot, rear quarter panels, bulkhead toe panels, bonnet under valence.
A complete overhaul and rebuild of the engine, gearbox and 3. 07 differential was undertaken by VSL, Klassic Transmissions and Alan Slawson respectively. Upgrades by Fosseway included dual pot front brake callipers, ventilated front discs, alternator, high torque starter, radiator cooling fan and silicon hoses. SU carbs stripped, vapour blasted and rebuilt with OEM new parts as required. Rear brake callipers and brake master cylinder were refurbished with stainless steel pistons and liner and Greenstuff brake pads installed. All new brake lines, flexible hoses and fuel lines. All wheel and suspension bearings and drive, propshaft and steering UJ's were replaced.
Other new parts included:
123 Electronic ignition, full wiring loom, steering rack, brake servo, clutch master and slave cylinder, front and rear dampers, front stub axles, rear radius arms, steering wheel rim, upper steering column, speedometer, capilliary oil gauge, front window screen. Headlamp relay upgrade. New MSW wire wheels and V rated Vredestein tyres. Substantial re-chroming and plating. Waxoyl treatment to all inner sections of the bodywork.
All new interior refit and trim. Towards the end of the restoration the car was sent to E-Type specialist Angus Moss Jaguar for a thorough inspection and completion of outstanding tasks. They put in over 100hrs with a full 'spanner up' to deliver a truly sorted car and beautiful driving experience.
The car in finished in Jaguar dark opalescent blue with a biscuit interior.
A detailed photographic record of the restoration is available
Bought as a restoration project to bring back to life one of the all time iconic classic British motor cars
