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#1 Frenchie
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 9:16 pm
by Olivebdr
Hi everyone,
i'm Olivier, you can write Oliver.
I just bought my first Jaguar... a US 1 1/2 Etype cab.
I didn't received it yet. I have to be patient 2 more weeks before that.
I remember when i was twelve, I used to go to school by feet and a classics garage was just on my way. A gorgeous Etype Serie One was here, onto restoration process. One day i decided to be courageous and asked the mechanist if i could help him with this car. He accepted and asked me to glue the rubbers. That was my first step in this Jag love story.
I have some work to read all what you wrote, i will begin shortly.
Thanks for sharing your passion.
Have a nice day
Oliver
#2
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 11:33 pm
by Tony
Hi Olivier,
Welcome to the forum and I only wish I could reply in French. I am not sure what a cab is, but I am assuming it is a hardtop version rather than a soft top.
I hope you enjoy the the car and you do not have to much work to do. I bet you cannot wait for the two weeks to pass. It will seem like a month.
Tony
#3
Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 5:53 am
by spanish 2+2
Maybe the cab means cabriolet, anyway welcome Olivier enjoy your E.
#4
Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 7:39 am
by Olivebdr
You're right, i mean cabriolet :)
Thanks for your welcome.
My Etype is in good shape. Just a few works on cosmetics. I will post some photos wen receive it.
#5
Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:34 am
by malcolm
Hi Olivier and welcome! I'll look forward to seeing the photos. I take my E Type to France sometimes to visit my friends who live there, and play golf. Where in France do you live?
#6
Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 11:14 am
by markc555
Welcome Olivier.
Where in France do you live?... and can we all come and visit :D
Cheers
Mark
#7
Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 2:13 pm
by ralphr1780
Bienvenue Olivier et felicitations pour ton achat.
Tu trouveras ici une mine d informations precieuses pour ton projet, et une troupe experte et tres dynamique pour repondre a tes questions.
Good luck and keep us posted!
#8
Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 5:45 pm
by mystery type
I used to go to school by feet
Love it!.... I used to go to school by force!
but welcome Olivier.
#9
Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:44 pm
by paydase
Bienvenue ?galement Olivier.
On attend les photos.
Cheers,
Serge
#10
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 12:05 am
by elgrosso
Welcome and congratulations Olivier! Et salutations d'un tourangeau ;)
So where did you find the car in US?
#11
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 9:14 pm
by Olivebdr
Thanks again for your welcome and sorry for my bad english :)
I live 40km from Paris, on a green valley names "vall?e de chevreuse".
This is bicycles and classic cars heaven in this area.
My etype comes from Clarksville (VA). It was loved by the same owner for 35 years before he decided to sell it...
Here is some pictures

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#12
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 12:32 am
by Tony
Nice car. It does not look like it will need much work to do on that. Never mind, a few more days gone and counting down.
#13
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 9:47 am
by malcolm
Looks great. Maybe see you in France some time!
#14
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 6:44 pm
by Olivebdr
I would love it !
I hope i will meet some of you during next Le Mans Classic or another great meeting.
I'm searching a coup? to travel across England and Scotland with my wife... It could be a great opportunity too. :)