The 'E' Type Forum

Hi Richard, Best way to start is research, research, research. Find out as much as you can about the cars - do you only want a Series 1 OTS (Open Top Sports) - if so start saving! If however, a Series 2 or 3 2+2 is OK for you, then these are significantly cheaper. Look at as many as you can and und...

Hi Richard... The essential buyers guide by Peter Crespin is a good place to start......Peter is a regular on this forum & has a wealth of knowledge. The next thing to do is go & look at as many E,s as you can & talk to as many owners as you can find & see if they will take you out for a ride.....d...

Ok then. Where is the best place to buy an etype from? Are there any shows? An also what part of an etype do you check first for rust etc? For a mini I check the sills first then rear valence.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Restored-1966 ... 53ea7b86da


like whats wrong with this if i just want an etype? ... apart from the fact its sold that is

so you guys wouldn't suggest just saving and buying 1 about ?30k - ?40k? dont mind my mini looking ruff round the edges cos i did the work but can just see myself ruining a E if i did the work lol

Cheers guys
?10k for a good etype that needs TLC is better than i thought. Haven?t got amazing facilities and it would be interesting getting an etype in my garage but i guess that means i need another. Are parts easy to come across? Body panels etc?

The etype has been my dream car since one drove past me as a small boy Finished uni, have a good job and now setting myself a target of owning an etype before 30. have you guys and girls got any pointers apart from saving? currently own a 1971 mini clubman which i have restored but it was hard work ...