S2 -> S1 conversion

iradek · Post by **iradek** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 6:59 am

Hi,

Although I recently bought S2 2+2, my ultimate dream is to have S1. With S1 prices skyrocketing I was thinking to hunt for S2 OTS or DHC and do convert to S1 by changing headlamps and rear light, bumpers etc.
How do you think it would affect future value of the car?

christopher storey · Post by **christopher storey** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 10:03 am

It is a major job to make an S2 look even remotely like an S1, with the bonnet needing changing , together with virtually the whole rear end of the car. In addition, there are major interior changes required, and at the end of it all you still have a series 2 even though it may not look like one. In any event, there is nothing wrong with an S2 ( I have had one for 20 years ) and they are in fact the most practical of the 6 cylinder cars, having as standard much better brakes and cooling than the S1. As for value, I think you probably diminish the value by making changes, rather than increase it, because the car loses all originality

abowie · Post by **abowie** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 10:10 am

At a pinch you can make a S1.5 look like a S1 to cursory inspection.

Trying to turn a S2 into a S1 is like trying to make the proverbial silk purse out of a sow's ear.

You'll spend a lot of time and effort and money but end up with a mess that no one sensible will want to buy.

Paul71a · Post by **Paul71a** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 4:39 pm

Oi ! an S2 isnt a sow's ear!

Gfhug · Post by **Gfhug** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 5:21 pm

Paul71a wrote:Oi ! an S2 isnt a sow's ear!

Agreed! Dashed cheek

iradek · Post by **iradek** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 8:41 pm

Thanks for the input! There is 1.5 OTS on ebay now. No reserve and 8 days left.
What would you consider a resonable price for it:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Jaguar-E-T ... 6016.l4276

neil4444 · Post by **neil4444** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 6:24 am

You're best off scanning historic ebay transactions to see sold prices. A quick look shows several LHD S1 OTS project cars ranging from $25k, $35k to $52k dependant on condition & completeness but all in need full restoration.

christopher storey · Post by **christopher storey** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 7:29 am

The e bay car, I would say , has scrap value only, particularly as a lot of expensive bits such as light clusters etc appear to be missing and the shell is worthless. Given also that it is a US spec car with Strombergs and , no doubt, 3.54 axle I would put it at perhaps US $12000, and even at that I am being generous, because really you need to deduct the cost of transport and importation to Poland from that . I would not regard such a car as an economic proposition for anyone far away from its origin.

abowie · Post by **abowie** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 8:12 am

iradek wrote:Thanks for the input! There is 1.5 OTS on ebay now. No reserve and 8 days left.
What would you consider a resonable price for it:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Jaguar-E-T ... 6016.l4276

I have restored 2 cars of my own and have been involved in the restoration of several others.
I have to agree with Christopher; that car is beyond redemption. While nothing is impossible given enough money and time, there is so little reusable there that it would be an awful journey that would leave you well out of pocket at the end.

Post by **1954Etype** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 8:26 am

Agree with everything said regarding this car. The secret to E type buying is to get one that is rust free. They can be found and normally need new rubbers, paint, trim but not major pane, work. Very easy restoration for home restorers as it is mainly labour costs and not specialist body work. A rotten car can cost around 20k to get it ready for paint!

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