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#1 New in this forum, from France

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2016 6:14 pm
by Chris77
Hello,

I have a 4.2 l series 1 LHD FHC.
It is matching numbers, imported new in France in 1965, and has a close ratio Jaguar box (I don't know if it was a factory option or a modification by a previous owner).

I bought it 20 years ago, in correct condition. I drove it 10 years, around 60 000 km of real pleasure! Then I began a complete restauration, mainly because of rust. I stripped the car down, sent the engine, box and rear axle to a good mechanic specialized in Jaguar (near Auxerre in Burgondy), and the body to a local shop. And then reassembled all the bits. It took me 10 years...

The car is on the road again, still some details to deal with.

I discovered this forum recently, I hope I will be able to give and get good advices here!

#2 Re: New in this forum, from France

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2016 6:42 pm
by JagWaugh
Hello Chris, and welcome.

Andrew

#3 Re: New in this forum, from France

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2016 7:35 pm
by mgcjag
Hi Chris...welcom to the forum....lots of great info here.....post some photos when you get a chance

#4 Re: New in this forum, from France

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2016 7:37 pm
by Gfhug
Chris, welcome to the forum, I'm sure you'll find lots of help and advice, some of it may have been useful during your restoration project.

Please tell us more about the car, the work you have done and some photos would be nice to see.

You've lots more happy driving to come. :bouncyyellow:

Geoff

#5 Re: New in this forum, from France

Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2016 8:27 am
by Mich7920
Hi Chris,

First of all, Welcome on the forum.
If you need some data for your details, the knowledges is a "bible".

Mich

#6 Re: New in this forum, from France

Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2016 8:18 am
by FHC1964
Hello Chris, welcome, I'm also a new member, great forum.
Got any photos to share of your car, I suppose it's a Royal Elisée from new?

Best regards
Mark

#7 Re: New in this forum, from France

Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2016 5:44 pm
by MLBS3V12
Hello Chris, welcome to the forum. It is a real bible for the car. Mostly S1/2.