Hello!
Having only recently acquired my first ever Jaguar I decided to make it an E Type. Following the purchase of my first classic car a couple of years ago, which I completed a nut and bolt restoration on during lock down, I subsequently tried to sell the investment benefits to my wife..... Sadly her list of essential requirements don't match mine when it comes to motoring and hence I was provided with her requirement spec for my second classic. This led me to a search which initially narrowed down to an XK 150 FHC. However, after a test drive I was not convinced by that particular car's driving position. I also flirted with MK2's, 240's and Daimlers, before finally settling on an E Type, which came about after my wife made a comment of "oooh I quite like that one" as she exited a restaurant....
So following my usual process of researching, I had settled on a S2 FHC as the preferred option and here we are with a 1971, matching numbers signal red example, which as you can see fits in well with the MG
Needs new tyres, but otherwise is running well and looking lovely. With no restoration work needed I will be off to enjoy the open roads, including a trip to southern Italy next year, which was the other element of the spec that the wife provided ;-)
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Paul Wooding
Series 2 FHC 1971
MGA 1958
Caterham 7 2004
MF35 1953
Series 2 FHC 1971
MGA 1958
Caterham 7 2004
MF35 1953
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Hi, and welcome to the forum!
Car looks great! And I love the MGA, always preferred them to the B
Car looks great! And I love the MGA, always preferred them to the B
Malcolm
I only fit in a 2+2, so got one!
1969 Series 2 2+2
2009 Jaguar XF-S
2015 F Type V6 S
I only fit in a 2+2, so got one!
1969 Series 2 2+2
2009 Jaguar XF-S
2015 F Type V6 S
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Hi and welcome.
Great looking set of motors. Look forward to hearing how you get on with the E.
Great looking set of motors. Look forward to hearing how you get on with the E.
Richard
Previous owner and restorer of a S1 3.8 FHC Opalescent Golden Sand with Tan Trim 889504 (now sold and headed for Athens)
Previous owner and restorer of a S1 3.8 FHC Opalescent Golden Sand with Tan Trim 889504 (now sold and headed for Athens)
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Thanks for the warm welcome. Loving the drive and the family and friends are enjoying the rides too :-) Wish they would help with the cleaning too
Paul Wooding
Series 2 FHC 1971
MGA 1958
Caterham 7 2004
MF35 1953
Series 2 FHC 1971
MGA 1958
Caterham 7 2004
MF35 1953
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And wheres the lill Massey then??? I thought we were supposed to be inclusive nowadays..???
Guy
1956 Series 1 Land rover
1970 4.2 Series 2 " project"!
1991 Defender 90 200tdi
1956 Series 1 Land rover
1970 4.2 Series 2 " project"!
1991 Defender 90 200tdi
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Nice set of motors Paul. I've a;ways fancied having both the A and the 7 but I don't really have space, though I have recently bought an MX-5 'cos I wanted a drophead sports car of some sort and it was really inexpensive.
Welcome, Jerry
Welcome, Jerry
Jerome Lunt
1970 S2 FHC - Dark Blue, Red Interior, MX5 Seats
2008 MX-5 NC PRHT
1970 S2 FHC - Dark Blue, Red Interior, MX5 Seats
2008 MX-5 NC PRHT
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Good question. He normally sits under the car port, but is currently earning his keep out on the field under a tarpaulin whilst I cut the hay. Suffering with a bit of overheating at the moment and can see a need to do some major maintenance in the near future.
Here he is with a Caterham face lift :-)
Paul Wooding
Series 2 FHC 1971
MGA 1958
Caterham 7 2004
MF35 1953
Series 2 FHC 1971
MGA 1958
Caterham 7 2004
MF35 1953
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Very nice.... tho trying to be a 735 does that mean it really wants to be a little combine harvester!!!!
Guy
1956 Series 1 Land rover
1970 4.2 Series 2 " project"!
1991 Defender 90 200tdi
1956 Series 1 Land rover
1970 4.2 Series 2 " project"!
1991 Defender 90 200tdi
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