The 'E' Type Forum

Is it possible that the magnetic wheel loses its magnetism? In the case of my speedo the drag cup moves freely and moves the needle and the input shaft will turn the magnet. But the magnetic wheel will not turn, does not turn/effect the drag cup!!

Sadly I just cannot get up there for weeks thats why I need some local help.

Hi guys. I think I have found the car I am after and after lengthy correspondence with the seller I am pretty sure the car is good. Trouble is the car is just north of Helensburgh, Scotland and I am in Worcesterhsire and have no way of getting to see the car. The gentleman I am buying the car from m...

Hi guys, can anyone recommend an independent and trustworthy competent person to inspect a car for me in Los Angeles? Cheers Simon

Thank you all so much again. I shall endeavour to take on the mantle of a tortoise and I shall wait for a RHD series 1 FHC in need of restoration for and 30k!! Forever the optimist (dreamer) Simon

Thanks guys I'll keep looking, patience is not one of my star qualities. I keep an I on Ebay, Car and classic and classic cars on line + various dealers websites. Preloved, Gumtree, E&M and Autotrader - Am I missing somewhere?

That's the car, what do folks think?

The car is 121870796201 on ebay and is on the xkedata base. Anyone come across this car or seller? any thoughts gladly received.

Help! I have found the E type I want on Ebay in the states. Having never done this, whilst it seems perfectly straight forward, what are the traps, pitfalls and cons I might be open to? any advice would be very welcome.
Cheers Simon

My name is Simon and over the past 30 years I have made my way through pre war sports and saloon cars, Rileys and Wolseleys. I have dabbled with a plethora of classic British, German and Japanese motorbikes too. Earlier in the year I came slightly more up to date and bought a rather nice TR3. Now bi...