The 'E' Type Forum

Thanks for your replies. I'll let you know if I come to a conclusion!

Hi there I'm getting replacement doors for my 1968 Series 1.5 2+2. My old doors have a door handle with a separate lock barrel. Is it possible to install the combined door lock handle used in the traditional roadsters and coupes? (If I bought the handle with new locks?) I have heard that some series...

Hi guys, just wanted to know if any knew if the locking mechanism in my jaguar etype is the same used in other cars eg other BMC cars etc? I know the barrels are the same as mini plus other marques. I'm trying to get a new drivers side mechanism but as soon as you put E-Type on the name the price is...

Series 1.5, 2+2, 1969


Does anyone know where I can get replacement door locks from? my drivers side is not locking anymore and think it's just down to wear.

Are these locks the same as another car?

Thanks guys for all your help. Me and my dad took out the centre console and drove the car and it was fine. I believe it was the rubber gater!

Thanks for your replies, I'll check them all out. I have done 95K miles Moeregaard

Hi guys I'm new to this forum and needed some advice. I am restoring my first E-Type Series 1.5 2+2, with a 4.2 litre engine. It has a 4-speed gearbox but keeps popping out of gear 2 & 4 which are the 2 gears in the down position. I have just got the car on the road and have realised this on the tes...

Hi everyone, I bought a Series 1.5 2+2 and whilst restoring it I had to replace the exhaust. After removing the old one I comparing it to the new one. The 2 new silencers are twice as long. I thought it may still fit and that the old one was actually wrong but the older silencers were 9" too smaller...