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by nub120
Wed Aug 27, 2025 12:19 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: New Member - 1964 3.8 FHC RHD
Replies: 12
Views: 8291
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Re: New Member - 1964 3.8 FHC RHD

Carcheck definitely wrong, all numbers you have are correct. you said ' left the factory on the 6th March 1964 ' Actually this was the build date, it left the factory on 24 March 1964, went to 2nd owner in Uckfield, Essex on 18th April 1965 I think. Original owner (Mrs Teale) ran a service station i...
by nub120
Tue Aug 26, 2025 4:16 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: New Member - 1964 3.8 FHC RHD
Replies: 12
Views: 8291
Great Britain

Re: New Member - 1964 3.8 FHC RHD

Hi, your car looks superb, question, carcheck.co.uk shows your engine number RA 5923-9? Is this correct.
Kind regards, Tom.
by nub120
Mon Apr 14, 2025 1:06 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Help in ID S1 FHC 1966
Replies: 7
Views: 50359
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Re: Help in ID S1 FHC 1966

Update from the other source. The car was built on 14th September 1966, despatched to Ritchies dealership on 11th November 1966, Carmen Red, Black trim. Original owners, Ireland Alloys Ltd, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Original registration, JV A 414D. Still no subsequent history, the unique st...
by nub120
Sun Mar 30, 2025 4:48 pm
Forum: Pub Chat
Topic: Authenticity?
Replies: 8
Views: 29107
Great Britain

Re: Authenticity?

'But dont the records cover Xk120, Xk140, Xk150, Mk1, Mk2, Mk10, Stype, 420, 420g Xj6 Etc.'
My point, exactly, also the kudos of owning the whole collection!
by nub120
Sun Mar 30, 2025 1:14 pm
Forum: Pub Chat
Topic: Authenticity?
Replies: 8
Views: 29107
Great Britain

Re: Authenticity?

Geoff, I was thinking of the entire collection, after all the heritage trust is basically a private enterprise (charity) that would surely consider an offer if the figure was right?
by nub120
Fri Mar 28, 2025 6:28 pm
Forum: Pub Chat
Topic: Authenticity?
Replies: 8
Views: 29107
Great Britain

Authenticity?

Copied from JL.  Authenticity, bolstered by ‘original build’ details, holds immense value for enthusiasts. In a world where opportunists exploit vulnerabilities for profit, the significance of ‘original records’ as a means to validate proof of ownership cannot be overstated. These records validate t...