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#1 Hi from Germany

Post by Dr.No007 » Mon Jun 17, 2024 5:34 pm

Hi, this is Klaus from Germany, who is about to buy an E-type series 1.5 or series 2. The market in Germany is rather difficult at the moment. Very good vehicles are very expensive, the reasonably affordable ones are usually poor. But I'm not giving up and look forward to lots of help and tips from experienced E-type owners. Best regards, Klaus

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#2 Re: Hi from Germany

Post by Mark Gordon » Tue Jun 18, 2024 11:46 am

Welcome aboard, Klaus. When you find the right car, I recommend that you post details and plenty of photos here so the experts here can chime in on any problems that they see and give you advice on whether to go ahead and make the purchase. It will help avoid unseen headaches and expense. Once you do find your car, you will be in for a wonderful experience!
Mark

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#3 Re: Hi from Germany

Post by DWW » Tue Jun 18, 2024 1:45 pm

Welcome, hope you find something suitable soon to post on here for the best advice. I have noticed that in western Europe e types hold their values well and that restored examples rarely go under the 200 Euro mark and some originals over 300, bonkers.
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#4 Re: Hi from Germany

Post by Gfhug » Tue Jun 18, 2024 2:33 pm

Maybe it would be worth looking at any LHD cars being sold in the UK?

Geoff
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#5 Re: Hi from Germany

Post by Dr.No007 » Tue Jun 18, 2024 5:53 pm

Thanks for the tips. I will keep you up to date.

Klaus

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#6 Re: Hi from Germany

Post by Durango2k » Tue Jun 18, 2024 6:35 pm

Hi,

Besides that, zhere are other Germans herearound….

Carsten (100km south of Hannover)
Jag E '66 S1 2+2, 74’Citroen DS 23 Pallas iE, 73’ Citroen SM 3.0, 54’ Citroen 11 BL, 71‘ Velosolex, 88‘ Unimog U1650

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#7 Re: Hi from Germany

Post by kashma77 » Wed Jun 19, 2024 8:59 am

Hello Klaus,
welcome to the forum and good luck for your hunt :fingerscrossed:
12 years ago I was in the same situation and if you would like to talk about my experiences you can send me a PM.
kindly regards
Ralf
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#8 Re: Hi from Germany

Post by Dr.No007 » Fri Jun 21, 2024 6:39 pm

Hi, and thanks for the tips. Is there a section here in the forum where I can present potential candidates for a purchase to hear your opinion? I already have a potential candidate...

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#9 Re: Hi from Germany

Post by mgcjag » Fri Jun 21, 2024 6:47 pm

Just post in the General section....Steve
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Post by nefematic » Sat Jun 22, 2024 11:08 am

Welcome, Klaus. Look at as many cars as you can, in person. (Unless of course you are well familiar with E-Types.) There is a small book from Peter Crespin about buying an E-Type, which I found to be quite helpful. Good luck on your E-Type journey, enjoy!
Martin Scherz
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#11 Re: Hi from Germany

Post by henda » Sat Jun 22, 2024 5:22 pm

Hello Klaus,
Welcome to the forum and your exciting E-type experience, hope you find your perfect car, good luck! Im looking forward to seeing the candidates.

Paul.
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#12 Re: Hi from Germany

Post by Dr.No007 » Thu Jun 27, 2024 6:35 am

Hi, here is one of the candidates:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=20838

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#13 Re: Hi from Germany

Post by JerryL770 » Thu Jun 27, 2024 6:06 pm

Klaus,
I was at Shelsley Walsh hill climb (The Lucas Classic run by SNGB) last weekend, and there was a S1.5 FHC for sale at about £95k. It may have been a left hand drive. It was not marketed by SNGB but if you contact them, if you are interested, they may be able to guide you.
Jerome Lunt
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