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!
New in this forum, from France
#2 Re: New in this forum, from France
Hello Chris, and welcome.
Andrew
Andrew
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#3 Re: New in this forum, from France
Hi Chris...welcom to the forum....lots of great info here.....post some photos when you get a chance
Steve
69 S2 2+2 (sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
69 S2 2+2 (sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
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#4 Re: New in this forum, from France
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.
Geoff
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.
Geoff
S2 FHC Light Blue
S2 OTS LHD - RHD full restoration
S2 OTS LHD - RHD full restoration
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#5 Re: New in this forum, from France
Hi Chris,
First of all, Welcome on the forum.
If you need some data for your details, the knowledges is a "bible".
Mich
First of all, Welcome on the forum.
If you need some data for your details, the knowledges is a "bible".
Mich
Michel
1965 E Type FHC - On the road / 1963 E Type OTS - on the road after Angus Restoration
1965 E Type FHC - On the road / 1963 E Type OTS - on the road after Angus Restoration
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#6 Re: New in this forum, from France
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
Got any photos to share of your car, I suppose it's a Royal Elisée from new?
Best regards
Mark
1964 FHC 890632
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#7 Re: New in this forum, from France
Hello Chris, welcome to the forum. It is a real bible for the car. Mostly S1/2.
Le chemin sera long!...
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