The 'E' Type Forum

I have the names, from the bailiffs, of the owners of 2 of the other E Types that were in the units. Can I ask if anyone knows them or if they are on this forum. I would really appreciate it if they would contact me (e mail jphillips2361@gmail.com) if only to confirm what they saw when collecting th...

mgcjag wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 03, 2026 1:55 pm

The "Aluminium E type" looks very much like a replica XKSS to me...Steve

Steve, I have just found it was up for sale, I assume by Mr Tester,

Studying all the pictures I have of the E-Type in the workshop, there are other customer’s cars in the background. I have posted these pictures in the hope that someone may be able to identify the cars and/or owners and make contact with me, they were taken in October 2025, the cars had been in the ...

Heuer wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 02, 2026 11:04 am

You can post the full names if it helps anyone else from being scammed!

Thank you, I have edited the original post to include his name and the names of the businesses.

My step-daughter (SD) inherited her father's E-Type undergoing restoration when he passed. The restorer James Tester had been paid £132,000 for purchase & restoration. His rented unit, (17 Brunel Close, Drayton Fields Industrial Estate, Daventry, Northamptonshire, was repossessed by the council in D...

UPDATE:- after a period of firm discussions with said restorer, he has agreed to us providing the parts required and to having the pedals reshaped (rather than replaced). I have to mention Andy @ Hutson who has been brilliant in so may aspects in helping me with the parts and the exceptional service...

Thank you Steve & Geoff for your replies, sadly you confirmed my thoughts, little we can do without another £30+K at the moment as he doesn't have the funds to refund any of the payments. If the worst happens we may have a long shot as some of the receipts for our payments are from one of his unlimi...

Hi everyone A little bit about me and the situation I have with a 1965 Mk1, 4.2, LHD, E Type, imported from USA. Now retired (early 70’s) I agreed to be a go between for my friend as he was constantly clashing with the restorer of the above car. After 40+ years in “the trade”, man & boy, from worksh...