Data Plate Info & Original Paperwork / Handbooks

[Nickleback]

Hopefully getting to view a S2 FHC 2+2 this week and have been told it is a matching numbers car ?

Clearly I want to check this out, so taking the info (car, body, engine & gearbox) on the actual data plate on the car, where do I check this info on the actual car & parts ? I will not be able to get under the car due to it's current location in a small garage (I already have the chassis & engine details from XKE Data)

Assuming that this checks out, what original paperwork / handbooks should come with the car from new if it still has them with it ?

[Gfhug]

Experian and others do a vehicle check for about ?25, even the DVLA can provide information. Although the Jaguar Heritage certificate can not be issued I believe you can ask them for a bit of information that might be of help.

Try to get someone knowledgeable to give the car a checkout, worth the cost if you are inexperienced, and make sure it will be put on a lift to see properly underneath. Just be very careful, but wishing you luck.

Geoff

[malcolm]

I found trying to read the engine numbers really difficult, even with mirrors/lights etc. Gearbox and rear axle I would think impossible without a ramp etc. My approach was (when buying my 2+2) to purchase on the understanding (written!) that it WAS matching numbers, and that recompense would be paid if a follow up service check proved it not to be.

[mgcjag]

Chassis/frame no can be found stamped on the picture frame just above the top shock mount on the drivers side (rhd)....have sent u a pm ...Steve

[Nickleback]

Not so worried about the gearbox & rear axle, but do need to check the body & engine numbers against the plate

[mgcjag]

Sorry mised it out on last post....engine no on block just above oil filter, or on later cars at the back on the left bell flange..no specific body number...sometimes on a small tag behind rear number plate...Steve