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#1 Another new one into the fold!

Post by PJ54 » Tue May 11, 2021 10:50 am

Hi All,
Just introducing myself as a new member of the forum. I have already scanned the posts on the forum and I am amazed at the knowledge base here at the club and the depth of work that is taken on by all the owner restorers. It feels like no task or query does not have an answer within these walls!
My first interest has been motorcycles (and there are still quite a few in the garage) but in recent years have 'dipped my toe' in the world of classic and vintage cars , having owned an Austin 7 and a Morris Cowley Bullnose. They were great cars (for their day) and working on them was fun, but didn't feel too comfortable straying too far from base.... Now for a classic car that can be driven...
I have posted a 'wanted' ad in the Classified section of the forum and am hoping to find my future car from here. An S2 or S3 would be great, a coupe or roadster even better, but don't have deep pockets, so let's see what I can find. Please let me know if you know of the ideal car that might be for sale.

All the best, Phil.
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#2 Re: Another new one into the fold!

Post by mgcjag » Tue May 11, 2021 12:50 pm

Hi Phil...welcom to the forum....post here any cars that you see that you may be interested in....you will get a basic assesment from forum members.....get out and look at as many E types as you can befor making a purchasing decision...ok so you dont have deep pockets...just bear in mind to purchase the best car you can afford....take into account anything that needs doing it....as this will add to your cost.....Steve.
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#3 Re: Another new one into the fold!

Post by Gfhug » Tue May 11, 2021 3:29 pm

Phil, welcome to the best place for all things E Type. Just a note, we are not part of any club, but effectively a very friendly online club of helpful and very knowledgeable people.
We have a resident professional restorer, Angus Moss who might be able to help source a car:
https://www.mossjaguar.com/index.html

As Steve says, get and look at as many cars as you can, look at some of the online offerings to give you a feel for price, but do have someone who really knows these beautiful cars well to help check out and assess any you think of buying as they can spot the hidden problems a beginner can miss.

Good luck

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#4 Re: Another new one into the fold!

Post by PJ54 » Mon Aug 02, 2021 1:51 pm

Hi. Is there some moderator editing of this topic?
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#5 Re: Another new one into the fold!

Post by PJ54 » Mon Aug 02, 2021 2:12 pm

Managed to find a good car in the US from a dry state and am shipping it over now. Currently deciding whether to convert to RHD. Here's a few photos of the car. Regards, Phil.
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#6 Re: Another new one into the fold!

Post by mgcjag » Mon Aug 02, 2021 3:52 pm

Re moderator editing....?.....only to delete your duplicate post.......please try to add your name and model to the signature area.......Steve
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#7 Re: Another new one into the fold!

Post by PJ54 » Mon Aug 02, 2021 4:41 pm

OK. Thanks. A few other threads got deleted, but only chat.

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#8 Re: Another new one into the fold!

Post by Gfhug » Mon Aug 02, 2021 5:08 pm

Phil, click on your user name (top right of screen) then look at your user profile. In there you can edit your signature to include your name, car and other things.

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