I own a 65 OTS and recently purchased this 1969 Coupe. Now that I have two Etypes I figured it was time to join the forum. The car is numbers matching but the original transmission which comes with the car is not in the car because it has the Tremec 5 Speed. It was also converted from Strombergs to SU's with the complete kit from Burlin. I was not really looking for a concours car but, rather, one that was a great driver and that would be good for weekend car shows.
My 65 OTS is the car for the concours and it was done by Classic Showcase. The work on this Coupe was done by British European Motors in Cotati, California to a very high standard. A couple of cheats in the restoration that were ok by me were the "A-arms" and oil pan were powder coated rather than bead blasted. The glass in the car is reproduction. The steering wheel is 1" smaller than the stock wheel. My plan is to put the correct reproduction air cleaner on the car so it looks right and then put some miles on her. I am located in Houston, Texas and have a collection of various other cars.
My Second E-Type
#1 My Second E-Type
Eric Lipper
Houston, Texas
2005 Ford GT
2005 NSX
2001 M3 Convertible
1999 Ferrari 355
1978 King Cobra
1969 XKE Coupe
1967 Shelby GT 500
1965 XKE OTS
1963 Corvette Coupe
Houston, Texas
2005 Ford GT
2005 NSX
2001 M3 Convertible
1999 Ferrari 355
1978 King Cobra
1969 XKE Coupe
1967 Shelby GT 500
1965 XKE OTS
1963 Corvette Coupe
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#2 Re: My Second E-Type
Eric, welcome to the forum, though some of us may envy you for the number of cars you have!
This is a great source for information, help and advice with a sprinkling of humour thrown in.
Some of us don't worry about concours, preferring to drive them than polish them, but each to their own and let us know more about your cars as you put in the miles
Geoff
This is a great source for information, help and advice with a sprinkling of humour thrown in.
Some of us don't worry about concours, preferring to drive them than polish them, but each to their own and let us know more about your cars as you put in the miles
Geoff
S2 FHC Light Blue
S2 OTS LHD - RHD full restoration
S2 OTS LHD - RHD full restoration
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Eric
Two etype's and that collection of cars !! wow
Lots of great info on here, enjoy
Two etype's and that collection of cars !! wow
Lots of great info on here, enjoy
Mike,
1970 S2 FHC 2R28165
1970 S2 FHC 2R28165
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Welcome Eric.
A great bunch of enthusiasts on here. The knowledge is incredible.
But, there again, so is your car collection!
Cheers
Ash
A great bunch of enthusiasts on here. The knowledge is incredible.
But, there again, so is your car collection!
Cheers
Ash
Series 2 FHC 1970
1R 20607
1R 20607
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Nice to be here. I have owned the 65 OTS for a while and meant to join the board. I look forward to the education.
Eric Lipper
Houston, Texas
2005 Ford GT
2005 NSX
2001 M3 Convertible
1999 Ferrari 355
1978 King Cobra
1969 XKE Coupe
1967 Shelby GT 500
1965 XKE OTS
1963 Corvette Coupe
Houston, Texas
2005 Ford GT
2005 NSX
2001 M3 Convertible
1999 Ferrari 355
1978 King Cobra
1969 XKE Coupe
1967 Shelby GT 500
1965 XKE OTS
1963 Corvette Coupe
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