Value of 66 2+2

[Abdul]

While searching for a s1 or s2 fhc . A came a cross a nice 66 2+2
In good condition runing and driving no rust.
Color change from green to red 10 years ago. Driving er quality
After market wiring harness
Dash covered with tan vinyl
Rebuild carbs and engine.
What such a car worth ? I am new to the e type market.
Is a 2+2 good investment?
Thanks

[mgcjag]

Value...no idea...what's it worth to you...and how does it compare to others on the market....good investment...hold on will get my crystal ball...who really knows....buy because you want one...Steve

[Heuer]

A 2+2, whilst a nice car, is not considered a good investment. Cost of restoration and maintenance is the same as for all E-Types but whilst you may see no loss in investing in a S1 OTS the 2+2 will hit your hard. Depending on where the car is I suggest you contact Angus Moss at Moss Jaguar in Letchworth and get his advice and an inspection.

Bear in mind a full restoration on any E-Type will cost in the region of £150K unless you do most of the work yourself. A good S1 or S2 2+2 will probably run to £45k but a bad one will cost you £190K!

[chrisfell]

To value a purchase price of the car use Hagerty valuation tool, and haggle.

As for investment, nah! (1) The 2+2 is great as a drivers car. All the sound and feel of an E-Type for a fraction of the cost of the far more cramped coupe. And only a few people know it's the ugly sister version. But investment? It may retain its value, and it might turn out to be a trouble free car to run. But ......

(1). Mine hasn't faired too badly. Bought for £20k in 2003, now worth between £40k and £50k, depending on the rose tint in a prospective purchasers eyes. I won't sell for that. More importantly, I have spent just under £20k on repairs and maintenance in the last 21 years, that's everything oil tyres replacement parts, including a £1500 clutch bill. And I've driven it over 83,000 miles. (The car has done 220,000 miles.) That is the cheapest 83,000 miles I've ever driven. And driving and E-Type looks good and makes me feel good.

[Series1 Stu]

That's the best attitude to adopt.

E Types, in all forms, are just one of the finest motor cars ever produced. Even people who don't particularly like them have a grudging respect for them.

You have to really want one if you're going to buy one. Yes, some people buy them with an eye on investment but, more so than a contemporary Ferrari, you can easily catch a cold as values vary with the economy.

Buy one if you really want one. Don't if you don't.

I think that everybody on this forum have their cars because they love them and this comes across in the friendly tone and comradeship to be found here.

Regards

[Durango2k]

Hi,

I think different.

A 2+2 is great value for money. You pay say 60.000 for a good one, and get the like back in say 10 yrs. Job done. Same may apply with an OTS or Coupe.

I agree with others that it will mostly not pay back when you do a full resto on them. I did, took 15+ yrs, and I did it all by myself, year by year. This way you won‘t get over market-value somehow or close, but it takes a very long road to get there, don‘t ask.

Carsten

[mgcjag]

Hi Carsten....how do you know what will be happening in 10 years time...and that you will get the purchase price back

[Durango2k]

Hi,

Yes but its a huge difference to not get 50thsd back instead of 200 thsd….

So, if you want a „cheap“ E Type Experience, get a proper 2+2 :-). But make sure it is a real good car, not a US Spec automatic twin carb..

Carsten

[Abdul]

thank you all for the reply .
I ended up buying a dark green 67 S1 FHC .