Classic Motoring Magazines.
#1 Classic Motoring Magazines.
I usually buy various classic motoring magazines and am not particularly biased towards any in particular, but with the 60th anniversary of the E-Type looming I have purchased whatever is available.
Having scanned through the latest issue of Classic and Sports Car (which I am not a great fan of incidentally) I was particularly disappointed by the total bias in favour of either S1 or S3 models with no mention or inclination at all to S2’s in any form. They are still E-Types after all for goodness sake, and a bargain to boot in some instances for half the price of a S1.
Rant over, but I value other forum members views.
Having scanned through the latest issue of Classic and Sports Car (which I am not a great fan of incidentally) I was particularly disappointed by the total bias in favour of either S1 or S3 models with no mention or inclination at all to S2’s in any form. They are still E-Types after all for goodness sake, and a bargain to boot in some instances for half the price of a S1.
Rant over, but I value other forum members views.
Paul.
1971 S2 FHC (Opalescent Blue)
1990 Mercedes Benz 260E
1972 Saab 96 V4
A number of Nortons.
1939 Triumph T100
1971 S2 FHC (Opalescent Blue)
1990 Mercedes Benz 260E
1972 Saab 96 V4
A number of Nortons.
1939 Triumph T100
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#2 Re: Classic Motoring Magazines.
I understand your rant, but you have nothing to rant about with a FHC - I've got a 2+2, which hardly ever gets a mention!
Malcolm
I only fit in a 2+2, so got one!
1969 Series 2 2+2
2009 Jaguar XF-S
2015 F Type V6 S
I only fit in a 2+2, so got one!
1969 Series 2 2+2
2009 Jaguar XF-S
2015 F Type V6 S
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#3 Re: Classic Motoring Magazines.
It's the S2 owner's lot in life
Console yourself with the thought that when those self-same magazines highlight the E-type's shortcomings, most of those were addressed with the introduction of the S2
Console yourself with the thought that when those self-same magazines highlight the E-type's shortcomings, most of those were addressed with the introduction of the S2
1969 S2 FHC - 1R20258
1993 Lancia Delta HF integrale Evo II
1993 Lancia Delta HF integrale Evo II
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#4 Re: Classic Motoring Magazines.
The S2 is the enhanced and improved version of the S1. Ask Angus. But don’t tell everyone or they’ll all want one
Geoff
Geoff
S2 FHC Light Blue
S2 OTS LHD - RHD full restoration
S2 OTS LHD - RHD full restoration
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#5 Re: Classic Motoring Magazines.
Dont believe everything you read in the press......sounds like your looking for reassurance that you bought the right car
Steve
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
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#6 Re: Classic Motoring Magazines.
I feel I have bought the right car and I love it! No regret at all but amazed at the bias of journalism.
Paul.
1971 S2 FHC (Opalescent Blue)
1990 Mercedes Benz 260E
1972 Saab 96 V4
A number of Nortons.
1939 Triumph T100
1971 S2 FHC (Opalescent Blue)
1990 Mercedes Benz 260E
1972 Saab 96 V4
A number of Nortons.
1939 Triumph T100
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#7 Re: Classic Motoring Magazines.
As an S3 2+2 owner, I've always felt at the bottom of the pecking order in e type circles.
Having said that one day my pile of bits in the garage will emerge as a beautiful swan (even if you have to pick your angle to view the car at its best).
Best
Nick
Having said that one day my pile of bits in the garage will emerge as a beautiful swan (even if you have to pick your angle to view the car at its best).
Best
Nick
e type series 3 V12 2+2 1972, BMW iX 2023
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#8 Re: Classic Motoring Magazines.
Stuff the concours crowd, to hell with the early cars are best ninnies, you can keep your outside bonnet locks, flat floors, 3.8 engines and Moss boxes. I’ll quietly smile to myself, as I get all the E-Type driving thrills from my bag-of-nails 2+2. It is every bit an E-Type, has the same view of the road over that bonnet. And (this is the best bit) everyone outside the precious enthusiast circle, thinks it is one of those £200k E-Types. I don’t tell.
Chris '67 S1 2+2
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#9 Re: Classic Motoring Magazines.
Good on you Chris! I totally agree with your comments.chrisfell wrote: ↑Wed Dec 02, 2020 10:21 pmStuff the concours crowd, to hell with the early cars are best ninnies, you can keep your outside bonnet locks, flat floors, 3.8 engines and Moss boxes. I’ll quietly smile to myself, as I get all the E-Type driving thrills from my bag-of-nails 2+2. It is every bit an E-Type, has the same view of the road over that bonnet. And (this is the best bit) everyone outside the precious enthusiast circle, thinks it is one of those £200k E-Types. I don’t tell.
ATB,
Paul.
Paul.
1971 S2 FHC (Opalescent Blue)
1990 Mercedes Benz 260E
1972 Saab 96 V4
A number of Nortons.
1939 Triumph T100
1971 S2 FHC (Opalescent Blue)
1990 Mercedes Benz 260E
1972 Saab 96 V4
A number of Nortons.
1939 Triumph T100
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#10 Re: Classic Motoring Magazines.
A little late to add comments. However, I have contacted the powers that be in the E-type Club about the total lack of consideration for the 50th Anniversary of the Series. Of perhaps more significance, is the launch of the V12 engine in the same year, and of course, the same car. I await a reply. Apart from being rude, I find this arrogant. I will persist.
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#11 Re: Classic Motoring Magazines.
There are journalists who will agree about the S2....better brakes, better lights, still essentially the same profile as the S1 rather than the flared arches etc of the S3....all e types are fab...
Julian the E-type man
1962 FHC
1966 MGB....fab little car too
1962 FHC
1966 MGB....fab little car too
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#12 Re: Classic Motoring Magazines.
Dear Barry,
I am waiting for the day when an "ugly" rubber bumpered but original US s3 beats a nice shiny faux covered headlight s1.5 "restoration" (which is so obviously covered in new epoxy 2pack paint) in a concours competition. It'll never happen, but we live in hope.
I just tell people mine is a kit car ("... it's one of those 'Contenders'...") and everyone goes away happy.
kind regards
Marek
I am waiting for the day when an "ugly" rubber bumpered but original US s3 beats a nice shiny faux covered headlight s1.5 "restoration" (which is so obviously covered in new epoxy 2pack paint) in a concours competition. It'll never happen, but we live in hope.
I just tell people mine is a kit car ("... it's one of those 'Contenders'...") and everyone goes away happy.
kind regards
Marek
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#13 Re: Classic Motoring Magazines.
Being a Series 2 owner I have come to accept that....
All E types are equal but some are more equal than others.
All E types are equal but some are more equal than others.
Simon
1969 S2 OTS
1969 S2 OTS
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#14 Re: Classic Motoring Magazines.
Watch this space. Octane magazine may well do a S3 V12 article. They have been late to the table in E-type 60. I am talking to them about doing an article of my 6.0 litre car with the last crated V12 engine, compared with a totally original car. Maybe, we will see....
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