1969 White Series 2 Fixed Head Coupe
Imported from the US. Customer specification is a bare metal repaint in the original colour of Cream, commission and convert to RHD.
Imported from the US. Customer specification is a bare metal repaint in the original colour of Cream, commission and convert to RHD.
10th May 2019
We stripped down the steering column as there was too much play. After shimming and resetting the bearings, all is now tight again.
We stripped down the steering column as there was too much play. After shimming and resetting the bearings, all is now tight again.
3rd May 2019
A while back we had the gearbox rebuilt. The customer found it hard to get into second gear from third so we had to strip it down again and investigate the problem. The builder had put it together with too much endfloat in the layshaft and the wrong size (too thick) bearing retaining ring. One of the needle roller bearing retainers was also cracked. Now we have rebuilt it, we can test it next week. While it was stripped, we replaced the clutch fork, shaft and bushes along with new seals front and rear. The rear gearbox mount rubber also needed changing.
A while back we had the gearbox rebuilt. The customer found it hard to get into second gear from third so we had to strip it down again and investigate the problem. The builder had put it together with too much endfloat in the layshaft and the wrong size (too thick) bearing retaining ring. One of the needle roller bearing retainers was also cracked. Now we have rebuilt it, we can test it next week. While it was stripped, we replaced the clutch fork, shaft and bushes along with new seals front and rear. The rear gearbox mount rubber also needed changing.
12th March 2018
'Our car' was featured in the latest edition of Jaguar World. We'll publish some photos of the shoot next month.
'Our car' was featured in the latest edition of Jaguar World. We'll publish some photos of the shoot next month.
27th January 2017
The car was collected by the owner and is now safely back in Knightsbridge.
The car was collected by the owner and is now safely back in Knightsbridge.
13th January 2017
The car is now ready for starting with the wiring now completed and checked out. A new bonnet plug had to be fitted along with the new wiring loom and the floor pan, toeboards and gearbox tunnel have been covered with Dynamat.
The car is now ready for starting with the wiring now completed and checked out. A new bonnet plug had to be fitted along with the new wiring loom and the floor pan, toeboards and gearbox tunnel have been covered with Dynamat.
6th January 2017
The wiring is now just about completed and we are going to be re-shimming the steering column prior to fitting the dashboard. The newly rebuilt engine, gearbox and propshaft are fitted and it is just the ancilliaries to fit up.
The wiring is now just about completed and we are going to be re-shimming the steering column prior to fitting the dashboard. The newly rebuilt engine, gearbox and propshaft are fitted and it is just the ancilliaries to fit up.
23rd December 2016
With the impending arrival of the newly built engine, it was time to degrease the engine compartment. Murray was given the unenviable task of making sure the frames and bulkhead was ready.....
With the impending arrival of the newly built engine, it was time to degrease the engine compartment. Murray was given the unenviable task of making sure the frames and bulkhead was ready.....
9th December 2016
Another one of our old favourites came back this week. This time for the long awaited engine and gearbox build. Really excited to drive this car when the work is complete as the owner has used it almost every day from when it was delivered.
Another one of our old favourites came back this week. This time for the long awaited engine and gearbox build. Really excited to drive this car when the work is complete as the owner has used it almost every day from when it was delivered.
10th May 2016
Now registered and the number plates fitted. Here you can see the front, stick on, one being lined up.
Now registered and the number plates fitted. Here you can see the front, stick on, one being lined up.
7th March 2016
Passed the MOT with no advisories. Great news and all we have to do now is get it registered and start driving!
Passed the MOT with no advisories. Great news and all we have to do now is get it registered and start driving!
25th February 2016
Just about ready for MOT and Murray decided that it could do with a good wash.
Just about ready for MOT and Murray decided that it could do with a good wash.
16th February 2016
The (upgraded) headlights are fitted and it looks great with all the chrome in place. Just the badge to fit and that will be the bonnet finished.
The (upgraded) headlights are fitted and it looks great with all the chrome in place. Just the badge to fit and that will be the bonnet finished.
9th February 2016
We now have one headlight fitted and looks great with the newly chromed Eyebrow and bonnet beading.
We now have one headlight fitted and looks great with the newly chromed Eyebrow and bonnet beading.
3rd February 2016
Converting the airbox plenum from twin Strombergs to Triple SUs. It is now in the paintshop.
Converting the airbox plenum from twin Strombergs to Triple SUs. It is now in the paintshop.
29th January 2016
The guages were stripped and cleaned. Look much better now. Murray adjusted the wiper motor linkage and it now works silently.
The guages were stripped and cleaned. Look much better now. Murray adjusted the wiper motor linkage and it now works silently.
26th January 2016
We have finished the wiring on the bonnet so that is ready for the headlamp mod (wiring directly to the alternator to improve brightness).
We have finished the wiring on the bonnet so that is ready for the headlamp mod (wiring directly to the alternator to improve brightness).
21st January 2016
The White S2 FHC now has the newly chromed front bumpers fitted and the indicators. Really starts to lift the car with the new chrome.
The White S2 FHC now has the newly chromed front bumpers fitted and the indicators. Really starts to lift the car with the new chrome.
19th January 2016
The bonnet is now fitted and it looks magnificent! This car has never been welded or accident damaged so all the gaps are factory from 1969. Just the new chrome to fit and get her registered.
The bonnet is now fitted and it looks magnificent! This car has never been welded or accident damaged so all the gaps are factory from 1969. Just the new chrome to fit and get her registered.
7th January 2016
Pleased to report that the windscreen fits perfectly now and we have the RHS side chrome in position. Great fit! The bonnet should be on next week. The brakes work ok as a quick trip round the farm proved.
Pleased to report that the windscreen fits perfectly now and we have the RHS side chrome in position. Great fit! The bonnet should be on next week. The brakes work ok as a quick trip round the farm proved.
23rd December 2015
Rear axle installion complete and the rest of the car ready for bonnet fitting in the New Year. The new windscreen arrived today, made to our specification by Pilkingtons. Hopefully it will be a good fit!
Rear axle installion complete and the rest of the car ready for bonnet fitting in the New Year. The new windscreen arrived today, made to our specification by Pilkingtons. Hopefully it will be a good fit!
16th December 2015
The newly restored rear axle installed with the new 3.07 diff fitted. Just the propshaft and radius arms to connect when we have a lift free.
The newly restored rear axle installed with the new 3.07 diff fitted. Just the propshaft and radius arms to connect when we have a lift free.
10th December 2015
All the parts have arrived for the rear axle so that will be fitted next week.
All the parts have arrived for the rear axle so that will be fitted next week.
1st December 2015
Leon set about the diff and now has the rear cage built ready for the shocks to go back in (when the plating arrives back) and the newly ordered radius arms. When that is done, we can get it back in the car.
Leon set about the diff and now has the rear cage built ready for the shocks to go back in (when the plating arrives back) and the newly ordered radius arms. When that is done, we can get it back in the car.
28th November 2015
The Diff and Halfshafts are back from the rebuilders now so we can look to get the diff back in the car and finished.
The Diff and Halfshafts are back from the rebuilders now so we can look to get the diff back in the car and finished.
8th November 2015
Assembly has begun on the handbrake components and the diff and drive shafts have been delivered for refurbishing. (Diff is going to be swapped for a 3.07 ratio).
Assembly has begun on the handbrake components and the diff and drive shafts have been delivered for refurbishing. (Diff is going to be swapped for a 3.07 ratio).
2nd November 2015
The rear brake calipers are rebuilt and painted ready for installation.
The rear brake calipers are rebuilt and painted ready for installation.
23rd October 2015
The major components have been disassembled ready for powder coating while the smaller parts will go off for plating in the morning.
The major components have been disassembled ready for powder coating while the smaller parts will go off for plating in the morning.
19th October 2015
We have removed the rear axle and found a broken handbrake adjuster screw. That was never going to work! Back axle will be rebuilt with a 3.07 diff.
We have removed the rear axle and found a broken handbrake adjuster screw. That was never going to work! Back axle will be rebuilt with a 3.07 diff.
6th October 2015
The White FHC looks great now the newly trimmed seats and dash top are installed. The engine now runs sweetly with just the final tuning of the carbs to finish.
The White FHC looks great now the newly trimmed seats and dash top are installed. The engine now runs sweetly with just the final tuning of the carbs to finish.
2nd October 2015
Bill came over today to fit the screen. Couldn't complete the job as the new screen doesn't fit! When he left, grumbling, we removed the LHS door, glued in the rubbers and fitted the RHS door. The engine looks nice now with a new set of silicone leads and all the electrical grremlins are sorted out.
Bill came over today to fit the screen. Couldn't complete the job as the new screen doesn't fit! When he left, grumbling, we removed the LHS door, glued in the rubbers and fitted the RHS door. The engine looks nice now with a new set of silicone leads and all the electrical grremlins are sorted out.
29th September 2015
RHS door removed in order to fit the new rubbers. We will refit the door later on this week and tackle the other side. We also glued the tailgate seal in place.
RHS door removed in order to fit the new rubbers. We will refit the door later on this week and tackle the other side. We also glued the tailgate seal in place.
25th September 2015
The engine runs really well and we just have the final adjustments to make to the carbs and timing. The chromework is starting to go back on the car and the gutter chromes are in place. The interior is about 90% complete and both doors are built. We pick up the windscreen next week so that should be fitted on Friday.
The engine runs really well and we just have the final adjustments to make to the carbs and timing. The chromework is starting to go back on the car and the gutter chromes are in place. The interior is about 90% complete and both doors are built. We pick up the windscreen next week so that should be fitted on Friday.
22nd September 2015
The first few photos show the level of detail we go to when replacing components. The original screws and cup washers are always used if possible but not before a quick clean. These are the self tappers that hold the hinge and rear hatch covers in place. You can see the chrome trim strips before they were cleaned and after. A lot of the trim is now in place with all the front carpet fitted along with the centre console. A lot of time was spent trying to get the engine started but we have a fault somewhere and we have no spark......yet. The electrics all check out and all we need to do is get her running in order to move the project on a long way.
The first few photos show the level of detail we go to when replacing components. The original screws and cup washers are always used if possible but not before a quick clean. These are the self tappers that hold the hinge and rear hatch covers in place. You can see the chrome trim strips before they were cleaned and after. A lot of the trim is now in place with all the front carpet fitted along with the centre console. A lot of time was spent trying to get the engine started but we have a fault somewhere and we have no spark......yet. The electrics all check out and all we need to do is get her running in order to move the project on a long way.
17th September 2015
The White FHC is nearly complete with lots of small jobs completed in the engine bay. The dashboards are now in with all the wiring connected.
The White FHC is nearly complete with lots of small jobs completed in the engine bay. The dashboards are now in with all the wiring connected.
10th September 2015
The car now has its' Ecosse Motorsport exhaust fitted now. Not the big bore but slightly larger than standard. Looks great.
The car now has its' Ecosse Motorsport exhaust fitted now. Not the big bore but slightly larger than standard. Looks great.
2nd September 2015
The gearbox rubbers were replaced along with new heatshields. The heated rear screen is in place along with the lower chrome only (the upper is damaged so we have had to order a new one). The newly chromed rear bumper is on and we have used a S1 thin bumper rubber that is tight all the way round so that is a good fit. The RHS instrument panel is now bolted down and the new choke and speed cable fitted (note that the speedo was refurbished in Hollywood in 1973).
The gearbox rubbers were replaced along with new heatshields. The heated rear screen is in place along with the lower chrome only (the upper is damaged so we have had to order a new one). The newly chromed rear bumper is on and we have used a S1 thin bumper rubber that is tight all the way round so that is a good fit. The RHS instrument panel is now bolted down and the new choke and speed cable fitted (note that the speedo was refurbished in Hollywood in 1973).
22nd August 2015
We have started putting the chrome together so that should be bolted up next week. The dashboards are in position (minus the glovebox at this stage).
We have started putting the chrome together so that should be bolted up next week. The dashboards are in position (minus the glovebox at this stage).
18th August 2015
The car is now looking resplendent with its' new carbs fitted. All the radiator hoses are connected and strapped in place so we are not far away from getting the old girl running again. The wiring loom is nearly complete - just need to buy some more bullet connectors and wire to complete.
The car is now looking resplendent with its' new carbs fitted. All the radiator hoses are connected and strapped in place so we are not far away from getting the old girl running again. The wiring loom is nearly complete - just need to buy some more bullet connectors and wire to complete.
8th August 2015
The radiator is now built and ready to fit.
The radiator is now built and ready to fit.
5th August 2015
The car is coming together with a lot of the horrible jobs being completed. The drivers door is built and the new front crankshaft seal fitted. This meant dropping the sump that had been caked in oil for the past goodness knows how many years. While we were there, we removed a big end shell. Fantastic condition! Really pleased.
The car is coming together with a lot of the horrible jobs being completed. The drivers door is built and the new front crankshaft seal fitted. This meant dropping the sump that had been caked in oil for the past goodness knows how many years. While we were there, we removed a big end shell. Fantastic condition! Really pleased.
24th July 2015
First 2 pictures are of why E Types overheat if not maintained properly. Removal of one of the core plugs revealed it was pretty clogged up with rust and scale. Nothing a good blast and flush through can't cure though. The door components are laid out and ready for installation following a clean and grease. The 2 photos of a rubber seal show that the factory cut the window frame channel rubber to clear the weld in the top rear corner. Failure to do this will mean that the channel will be too small for the window to fit properly.
First 2 pictures are of why E Types overheat if not maintained properly. Removal of one of the core plugs revealed it was pretty clogged up with rust and scale. Nothing a good blast and flush through can't cure though. The door components are laid out and ready for installation following a clean and grease. The 2 photos of a rubber seal show that the factory cut the window frame channel rubber to clear the weld in the top rear corner. Failure to do this will mean that the channel will be too small for the window to fit properly.
20th July 2015
The car is coming along nicely with both rear quarter lights fitted, the vacuum pipes and LHS mudguard. This car is so original and in good condition (as evidenced by the 4 screws that secure the quarter light pillars show). The door locks have been stripped (the original grease just turns to a sticky mush), rebuilt and finally fitted to the car. Very satisfying job.
The car is coming along nicely with both rear quarter lights fitted, the vacuum pipes and LHS mudguard. This car is so original and in good condition (as evidenced by the 4 screws that secure the quarter light pillars show). The door locks have been stripped (the original grease just turns to a sticky mush), rebuilt and finally fitted to the car. Very satisfying job.
15th July 2015
Phil came over to trim the sill covers - fantastic job as usual. We used the original vynil as it matches the original trim in the rest of the car! Murray gave it a good clean and it looks brand new. The rubbers were fitted for the NDVs.
Phil came over to trim the sill covers - fantastic job as usual. We used the original vynil as it matches the original trim in the rest of the car! Murray gave it a good clean and it looks brand new. The rubbers were fitted for the NDVs.
8th July 2015
The car now has new engine mounts and starter motor in place. Phil delivered the newly trimmed seats and centre console so it will look really good when put back together.
The car now has new engine mounts and starter motor in place. Phil delivered the newly trimmed seats and centre console so it will look really good when put back together.
6th July 2015
The car is now ready to sit back on all 4 wheels now that we have the wishbones, steering rack, sub axles and brakes connected. The new vented disc kit from Fosseway looks the part!
The car is now ready to sit back on all 4 wheels now that we have the wishbones, steering rack, sub axles and brakes connected. The new vented disc kit from Fosseway looks the part!
2nd July 2015
We now have the engine bay coming along nicely with the heaterbox, pedal box, blanking plates, heater valve, throttle pedal and reservoir bottle brackets installed. The upper wishbones were collected from the platers today and the ball joints installed.
We now have the engine bay coming along nicely with the heaterbox, pedal box, blanking plates, heater valve, throttle pedal and reservoir bottle brackets installed. The upper wishbones were collected from the platers today and the ball joints installed.
30th June 2015
Work on the car continues and we have the heater box fitted, the bulkhead transfer pipes, steering column and rack in place. Moving slowly along.....
Work on the car continues and we have the heater box fitted, the bulkhead transfer pipes, steering column and rack in place. Moving slowly along.....
12th June 2015
Car is now fully stripped and suspension taken apart ready for rebuilding. (These pictures were taken earlier in the day though......)
Car is now fully stripped and suspension taken apart ready for rebuilding. (These pictures were taken earlier in the day though......)
8th June 2015
Underbonnet looking much better now we have had spent some time cleaning.
Underbonnet looking much better now we have had spent some time cleaning.
29th April 2015
We have now started on the big clean up under the bonnet and already it is looking a lot cleaner. By the time we have the newly powder coated components and carbs fitted, it should look quite presentable.
We have now started on the big clean up under the bonnet and already it is looking a lot cleaner. By the time we have the newly powder coated components and carbs fitted, it should look quite presentable.
10th March 2015
Picked up the car today following a bare metal respray. Looks fantastic and we could have sold it a dozen times on the way back to the workshop. Lovely to see an E Type in its original colour of Old English White as there aren't many around.
Picked up the car today following a bare metal respray. Looks fantastic and we could have sold it a dozen times on the way back to the workshop. Lovely to see an E Type in its original colour of Old English White as there aren't many around.
23rd February 2015
The paintwork is finished and is now in the final stages of polishing. According to Phil the Painter, a number of people have commented on how good it looks in its original Old English White and wondered why more E Types are painted this colour.
The paintwork is finished and is now in the final stages of polishing. According to Phil the Painter, a number of people have commented on how good it looks in its original Old English White and wondered why more E Types are painted this colour.
17th February 2015
The car is now painted and should be collected next week from the paintshop for building and converting to RHD.
The car is now painted and should be collected next week from the paintshop for building and converting to RHD.
12th February 2015
The car is now in primer and ready for painting in the next few days. Murray was given the good job of cleaning underneath the bonnet. Made a good job of it too! Good to see the factory marks on the rear hatch - we have decided not to paint over them. The car will be repainted in the original colour of Old English White and the paint match to the original is excellent.
The car is now in primer and ready for painting in the next few days. Murray was given the good job of cleaning underneath the bonnet. Made a good job of it too! Good to see the factory marks on the rear hatch - we have decided not to paint over them. The car will be repainted in the original colour of Old English White and the paint match to the original is excellent.
29th January 2015
Nearly ready for the first coat of primer with all the welding and dents attended to. The bonnet has been re-shimmed to improve the gaps so hopefully it will be in primer for the end of the week.
Nearly ready for the first coat of primer with all the welding and dents attended to. The bonnet has been re-shimmed to improve the gaps so hopefully it will be in primer for the end of the week.
22nd January 2015
Progress is being made with the start of the filling stage. Hopefully we will be in primer next week. Last picture is of the inside of the headlight aperture - shows how the factory filled in the gap between the headlight diaphragm and the wing.
Progress is being made with the start of the filling stage. Hopefully we will be in primer next week. Last picture is of the inside of the headlight aperture - shows how the factory filled in the gap between the headlight diaphragm and the wing.
20th January 2015
We took a trip out to the paintshop to deliver bonnet shims and while we were there, took some photos of the boot area where the petrol tank normally sits. They had to remove it in order to complete the welding of the rear quarter panel. As you can see, dirty but sound and no accident damage evident.
We took a trip out to the paintshop to deliver bonnet shims and while we were there, took some photos of the boot area where the petrol tank normally sits. They had to remove it in order to complete the welding of the rear quarter panel. As you can see, dirty but sound and no accident damage evident.
17th January 2015
While we were there, we had a good look at how the car was coming on. All the welding is complete (note that the side repeaters have been welded over) and it is now ready for filling and prepping for paint.
While we were there, we had a good look at how the car was coming on. All the welding is complete (note that the side repeaters have been welded over) and it is now ready for filling and prepping for paint.
7th January 2015
The car is now in etch primer and is ready for the welding phase. All the side repeater holes will be closed and the additional holes where a front number plate will be filled in. There is also some welding to do around the rear quarter panels and at the front of the foot wells.
The car is now in etch primer and is ready for the welding phase. All the side repeater holes will be closed and the additional holes where a front number plate will be filled in. There is also some welding to do around the rear quarter panels and at the front of the foot wells.
22nd December 2014
The car is now completely stripped of paint - even the boot floor factory underseal has been removed to reveal a perfect floor. The dents have been taken out of the footwells and they look as good as new. Even the wiring loom in the bonnet has the original round cardboard tag still attached!
The car is now completely stripped of paint - even the boot floor factory underseal has been removed to reveal a perfect floor. The dents have been taken out of the footwells and they look as good as new. Even the wiring loom in the bonnet has the original round cardboard tag still attached!
19th December 2014
Picked up the mudguards from the Strippers and having straightened them, they are now ready for powder coating.
Picked up the mudguards from the Strippers and having straightened them, they are now ready for powder coating.
17th December 2014
The car continues to bare its' soul with most of the paint removed. A few more battle scars have been revealed but nothing a good bit of panel beating won't solve!
The car continues to bare its' soul with most of the paint removed. A few more battle scars have been revealed but nothing a good bit of panel beating won't solve!
15th December 2014
The paintshop have been getting on with stripping off the paint. Looks great and the only thing we didn't know about was the damage to the front of the bonnet as it had been filled. Only the usual parking dents to deal with though.
The paintshop have been getting on with stripping off the paint. Looks great and the only thing we didn't know about was the damage to the front of the bonnet as it had been filled. Only the usual parking dents to deal with though.
10th December 2014
Finally stripped ready for the paintshop. We delivered it in the afternoon and Phil and his team should hopefully start work on it later this week.
Finally stripped ready for the paintshop. We delivered it in the afternoon and Phil and his team should hopefully start work on it later this week.
9th December 2014
Removed the radiator shield today. Interesting to note it was originally painted a light green colour. The undershields and mudguards were also taken to allow easy access for the paintshop (they are going to remove the dents caused by the ham fisted jacking in the past).
Removed the radiator shield today. Interesting to note it was originally painted a light green colour. The undershields and mudguards were also taken to allow easy access for the paintshop (they are going to remove the dents caused by the ham fisted jacking in the past).
8th December 2014
Fitted the new fuel pump and a good set of carbs. We now had fuel but still no starting. A quick check of the distributor cap revealed that although Number 1 lead was in the correct place, none of the others were! With that rectified, the engine burst into life and sounds really strong. Great news.
With the headlight scoops removed, we proved that the bonnet is the original one fitted by the factory (we weren't sure as the paint finish was different to the body). It was confirmed by the factory mark on the inside of the scoop - that number is the body number stamped on the chassis plate.
Fitted the new fuel pump and a good set of carbs. We now had fuel but still no starting. A quick check of the distributor cap revealed that although Number 1 lead was in the correct place, none of the others were! With that rectified, the engine burst into life and sounds really strong. Great news.
With the headlight scoops removed, we proved that the bonnet is the original one fitted by the factory (we weren't sure as the paint finish was different to the body). It was confirmed by the factory mark on the inside of the scoop - that number is the body number stamped on the chassis plate.
5th December 2014
Spent an afternoon rebuilding the carb as we get it ready for starting. Nearly there but the fuel pump isn't delivering the required pressure so we will address that later.
Spent an afternoon rebuilding the carb as we get it ready for starting. Nearly there but the fuel pump isn't delivering the required pressure so we will address that later.
3rd December 2014
Work continues with the side chromes, rear bumper and rear lights removed. The last part of the Air Conditioning was taken off so the car is now ready for conversion to RHD. Interesting to see on the rear light extension chrome a rubber (same as the over rider type) was fitted to the LHS. Never seen that before but it does make sense. No surprises (apart from how original and solid the car is). The luggage boards were removed to reveal the fuel tank. Again, great, original condition with the sound deadening still in position.
Work continues with the side chromes, rear bumper and rear lights removed. The last part of the Air Conditioning was taken off so the car is now ready for conversion to RHD. Interesting to see on the rear light extension chrome a rubber (same as the over rider type) was fitted to the LHS. Never seen that before but it does make sense. No surprises (apart from how original and solid the car is). The luggage boards were removed to reveal the fuel tank. Again, great, original condition with the sound deadening still in position.
2nd December 2014
Car delivered this morning and we were quickly all over it. Windscreen chrome and screen removed, doors stripped, aircon compressor and in car blower taken out. Rubbers scraped off, rear quarter lights off and seats removed. What a car! No rust found yet and everything is coming undone easily - even the seat mounts are in excellent condition.
Car delivered this morning and we were quickly all over it. Windscreen chrome and screen removed, doors stripped, aircon compressor and in car blower taken out. Rubbers scraped off, rear quarter lights off and seats removed. What a car! No rust found yet and everything is coming undone easily - even the seat mounts are in excellent condition.
20th November 2014
Next on the list is a rust free and complete white S2 FHC. Brief for this car is to repaint in White (original colour), commission and convert to RHD. We needed to carry out a compression test before the strip commences (car is due to be delivered to the paint shop on the 8th December). We couldn't turn the engine over. It turned out a new ignition switch had been fitted and incorrectly wired. With that sorted, the compression test proved that the engine is fine.
Next on the list is a rust free and complete white S2 FHC. Brief for this car is to repaint in White (original colour), commission and convert to RHD. We needed to carry out a compression test before the strip commences (car is due to be delivered to the paint shop on the 8th December). We couldn't turn the engine over. It turned out a new ignition switch had been fitted and incorrectly wired. With that sorted, the compression test proved that the engine is fine.
