I have been using this forum as a source of information since starting our journey with our series one E-Type.
Especially the "FACTORY FIT" section. Great community and plenty of knowledge sitting here, thanks a million.
I restore classic cars in Cape Town, South Africa. I have had the privilege of working on various rare cars over the years. Some like: 1976 Ferrari 308 Dino GT4, Lamborghini Espada S2, Jensen Interceptor SP, Lamborghini Urraco P300, multiple Lotus Esprit's (S1, S2 and S3) and too many more to mention
I thought it might be time to introduce myself and maybe share some of the journey, as well as get some input from you all as I go along restoring this 1961 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 DHC.
Here she is in all her neglected glory when I received her:
She was bought at an auction by my client and shipped to South Africa to get restored. Sadly the previous owner had her stored in a container, which had a leaking roof. Can you guess what side was leaking?
The restoration started last year. I have documented every step. Taking stop motion of nearly every part of it.
The car is currently completely stripped and body repairs have commenced. I am waiting on a big shipment of parts from the UK and will begin mechanical restoration as soon as they arrive.
I will create a thread when I get the time. Thought I would first say hi
