The 'E' Type Forum

Dear Members,
Nice meeting you virtually.
What a great forum, full of passion !
I already spent hours on it...

Dreams come true !
I am the proud and happy owner of a S1 FHC 1963 LHD.
A barn find, near Paris, a full restoration started but stopped before completion 17 years ago.
Bodywork, engine, IRS done, just the fun left to do, wiring, pipes, rubbers, interior and exterior trim.
I've already restored a MK2 from a bare shell.
This time it's a new challenge, and I guess I'll be needing your advices soon...

All the best
H

Halo and welcome to the forum. Looking forward to some pictures

Bienvenue!
You've landed on the right place.
Hope to see pics soon!
Cheers,
Serge

ok, here it goes
The first discovery:






on the way home:










work in progress, more to come...

From those pictures it looks like an amazing find. Congratulations!

I wonder what happened to the first owner 17 years ago since he didn't complete the final stage after so much effort. Never mind the missing trim, just put in some petrol and a battery, and go driving !

the previous owner is alive and well, but he lost the passion.
I guess paying bills for years and ending with a non runner is a good reason when you are not as crazy as we are.
To avoid that I'll follow your advice, jump in and go for a ride.
With no windscreen, no exhaust, better than the lightweight.
ooops I forgot ... there's no brakes either !

Hello Hub B,
Bienvenue.
What a beautiful discovery!
Emmanuel (living in Paris, too)

Wow that's a nice one, bienvenue !

Wellcome Hub B

I know this garage. It is where my Etype was painted.
I remenber to have seen your car.

I am also a "Hub" with a light blue 3.8l !

Wellcome Hub B.
Ce forum est une vraie mine d'or!
Bonne chance pour ta restau.
Cheers
Michel