1970 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES 2 4.2 RHD FHC
We are firm believers that the Series 1, or 2, 4.2 FHC is the perfect vessel for long-distance touring. All of the typical 3.8 wrinkles had been ironed out making way for a reliable and spacious coupe to make memories with. This particular 70's Series 2 is destined for such adventures, and what better way to introduce the project than the client himself:
"When I was an apprentice, we had a spark plug salesman that would visit the workshop monthly to sell his wares, and when I started my own business he popped in wanting an MOT. I recognised him and he remembered my old employer.
After making 2 or 3 visits for MOT tests, we got chatting and he told me he wanted to sell both vehicles that his father owned - a MK2 Ford Escort RS Turbo and a Jaguar E-Type. I made an offer for both and he accepted.
The E-Type was bought new by his father, his son was the second owner, making me the third. I got it recovered to my workshop and started the engine with a can of fuel on the roof and it ran OK - not bad for 17 years in a garage! The problem was I could see a leaking core plug so we removed the inlet manifold to access and replace it but the rust inside the water ways was obviously causing a blockage, so we removed the engine to clean it out and one thing led to another. Before I knew it my enthusiastic technicians had stripped the car. I thought we may as well do the whole thing properly so I brought it to you!"
"When I was an apprentice, we had a spark plug salesman that would visit the workshop monthly to sell his wares, and when I started my own business he popped in wanting an MOT. I recognised him and he remembered my old employer.
After making 2 or 3 visits for MOT tests, we got chatting and he told me he wanted to sell both vehicles that his father owned - a MK2 Ford Escort RS Turbo and a Jaguar E-Type. I made an offer for both and he accepted.
The E-Type was bought new by his father, his son was the second owner, making me the third. I got it recovered to my workshop and started the engine with a can of fuel on the roof and it ran OK - not bad for 17 years in a garage! The problem was I could see a leaking core plug so we removed the inlet manifold to access and replace it but the rust inside the water ways was obviously causing a blockage, so we removed the engine to clean it out and one thing led to another. Before I knew it my enthusiastic technicians had stripped the car. I thought we may as well do the whole thing properly so I brought it to you!"
