The 'E' Type Forum

Hi everyone,

I have been using this forum as a source of information since starting our journey with our series one E-Type.
Especially the "FACTORY FIT" section. Great community and plenty of knowledge sitting here, thanks a million.

I restore classic cars in Cape Town, South Africa. I have had the privilege of working on various rare cars over the years. Some like: 1976 Ferrari 308 Dino GT4, Lamborghini Espada S2, Jensen Interceptor SP, Lamborghini Urraco P300, multiple Lotus Esprit's (S1, S2 and S3) and too many more to mention

I thought it might be time to introduce myself and maybe share some of the journey, as well as get some input from you all as I go along restoring this 1961 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 DHC.

Here she is in all her neglected glory when I received her:




She was bought at an auction by my client and shipped to South Africa to get restored. Sadly the previous owner had her stored in a container, which had a leaking roof. Can you guess what side was leaking?

The restoration started last year. I have documented every step. Taking stop motion of nearly every part of it.

The car is currently completely stripped and body repairs have commenced. I am waiting on a big shipment of parts from the UK and will begin mechanical restoration as soon as they arrive.
I will create a thread when I get the time. Thought I would first say hi

Hi and welcome. What do you mean by DHC? Is that a roadsters with a hard top, or a fixed head (FHC)?

Welcome to the Forum and we would love to see you document your restoration. The car is an OTS with the optional hardtop from what I can see.

Hi,

@Allrand, Heuer is correct.

I am actually afrikaans, english is my second language.
Martin Robey gives you two options when searching for parts. "Drop Top Coupe" and "Fixed Head Coupe".
I realize the correct term is actually OTS. Sorry for that.

OTS — Open Two Seater (Convertible body style found on a Jaguar).

DHC — Drop Head Coupe (Convertible body style found on a Jaguar that has a higher back where the convertible top drops into the car).

See, I have already learned something

Yes, I think the term DHC was used in reference to the XK's, and earlier, which had more luxurious interiors than the regular OTS's. I don't think it was ever used in reference to E-types. All the best with the resoration.

Welcome ..looking forward to the story….
Best
Jonathan

I loved that car, when I have seen it in RMO Youtube footage of the Amelia Island Bonham's auction.



at 6:49

Who would have thought it would end up in SA.

Let me know where you are, so I can come round to say hello next time.
Send me an Email to:

maikel.lemke@etypes1.com

All the good luck and patience with that beauty.

Maikel

Hi maikel. Only saw your post now. We are in Cape Town Will email you

Hi Liam, how's the progress?