OK It is a dream car, I now have mine (250LM excepting)
It is of a of a make that is still going but under very different ownership. Who would think that a pony and a cat would be in the same stable
The last letter of the first and letter of the type are the same
It has a 6 cyl engine with 2 seats, plus two small cushions and a hatch. Wire wheels and disc brakes on all wheels. Built in 1970.
Carpets and radio were extra but are fitted on mine, alas the factory fitted blonde is missing, if anyone has an intact original 1970 blonde........let me know, will settle for beige/brown/black with fsh and matching upholstery.
Coooooool baby
Guess you know now what I have spent upteen ££££'s on.
Simon
Magical Trevor 21 Sep 2003, 13:45 1970 Jaguar E-Type.
AdamAshmore 21 Sep 2003, 15:30 Series 2.
Excellent, enjoy...
Bluebottle 21 Sep 2003, 23:07 Ooooh, yeah!
What colour is it?
Hee hee - Simon, do you realise you almost described a 3-litre Capri? Just the bit about the hatch threw it!
But this certainly sounds like an E-Type 2+2, so it's going to have the 4.2 motor. Does it go like we all imagine it should?
It is Maroon with black interior and most definatly a Jag E Type 2+2 with the 4.2 engine.
Picking it up hopefully Thursday. All pray for sunshine, please....
Simon
AdamAshmore 22 Sep 2003, 14:52 Any chance of a picture?
The XK engine is lovely.
Bluebottle 22 Sep 2003, 16:28 I trust it will be taking you to Le Mans next summer?
AdamAshmore 22 Sep 2003, 18:44 That is a must. Driving an E-Type down the N138! A definite must :)
Bloody hell, Simon, nice one!! Hope you're gonna go a little easier on it than you did on the Nissan!! :D
Plan is for E Type to go to LM, of course.
There is a photo in this months Motor Sport P146 Oct 2003. Still have my Nissan as well, Jag is a second car, only for sunny days. The 200SX is just too good a car to get rid of.
Simon
rdjones 22 Sep 2003, 19:59 Nice one Simon look forward to seeing it at Le Mans next year,
*Turns to freshly purchased Motor Sport*
Veery nice! Good to see you got it from Runnymede - they're the guys who tried to sell me an Aston Martin a few years ago. They've got a good race prep department so I reckon you can trust a car that they're offering.
Thanks everyone, look out for it at a circuit near you soon. Definate for LM and Goodwood 2004 anyway
I must admit I was impressed with Runnymede from the start. The cars they had there were very well presented, loads of Aston's as well, one day maybe. (Also same car in their ad in Nov 2001 issue, spot the differance !)
One thing that was very obvious is how much cars have changed in 20-30 years. Going from a '96 Nissan to a '70 E Type which has no A/C, no power steering, no fancy electrics, heater is by lever and cable, brakes that don't seem to work, 4 speed's etc. OK not every car has these now but in it's time the Jag was quite a luxury car.
However I liked opening the bonnet to see a real engine, with 3 huge carb's and a small oil leak :) . Not a sterile plastic sheathed compartment with port for a computer.
I'll get a few photo's hosted as soon as possible.
Simon
AdamAshmore 23 Sep 2003, 00:38 p146. Very nice :)
Originally posted by SL
One thing that was very obvious is how much cars have changed in 20-30 years. Going from a '96 Nissan to a '70 E Type which has no A/C, no power steering, no fancy electrics, heater is by lever and cable, brakes that don't seem to work, 4 speed's etc.
Proper motoring...
As for the brakes and 'box. Could be worse, would be a S1 ;)
Originally posted by SL
However I liked opening the bonnet to see a real engine, with 3 huge carb's and a small oil leak :)[/B]
:laugh: Proper. :)
JustinDawkins 23 Sep 2003, 11:40 You could also have described a Dino 246!
falcemob 23 Sep 2003, 13:50 However I liked opening the bonnet to see a real engine, with 3 huge carb's and a small oil leak
Don't worry it will soon be a very big one.:laugh:
Bluebottle 23 Sep 2003, 21:11 As long as it dosn't start leaking like a British bike...
falcemob 23 Sep 2003, 22:16 Worse than a British bike
rdjones 26 Sep 2003, 21:21 Had a look in Motor Sport today and I have to say Simon it looks a mighty fine car, can't wait to see it.
speaking of leaks, was always fond of the term "Prince of Darkness" or something like that referring to the Lucas electrics...
may you enjoy it Mr.SL. The E-type was my childhood most favorite car, and as I have mentioned to some of you, I used to hang around at the British Car Garage across from my house in Ottawa and listen to the owner tune E-types etc by ear.
Just a few weeks ago, with my kids in the car, I spotted one parked near the house (fairly rare for Montreal) and stopped to show it to them and educate them on a still beautiful shaped automoble. Always liked the in-line six sound more than the twelves for some reason.
Tim, makes me think of Jenks telling of driving his to European races, cruising along at a 100 and getting 20mpg or something.
Look forward to pics.
AdamAshmore 27 Sep 2003, 20:08 Have you got it?
What is it like?
'Fraid I have not got it yet.
The garage put it though MOT and found the wheel bearings worn so they are replacing them. Probably ready now but I am away from home for a few days so I will pick it up when I get back - hopefully.
I'd rather they find the faults and correct them now, then I don't pay. There was a judder in the steering when I took it for a drive, they thought it was a steering bush, could have been the bearings though.
Simon
if it is the bearings, it could be a relatively expensive repair no? The fellow I work for has a VW Golf that was once stolen and found, and the steering column took a good wack when they broke off the ignition bits for the key. It always had a sort of "judder" afterwards and later down the road, he ended up having to replace the entire column as the bearings were knackered and for some reason the whole shebang had to be replaced-probably more of a modern "module" build mentality. Hope all and any whatsits and odd problems are dealt with by the dealer before as you mentioned.
You'll have to let us know how it sounds at 100 for Jenk's sake.
thebear 28 Sep 2003, 05:21 Originally posted by SL
'Fraid I have not got it yet.
The garage put it though MOT and found the wheel bearings worn so they are replacing them. Probably ready now but I am away from home for a few days so I will pick it up when I get back - hopefully.
I'd rather they find the faults and correct them now, then I don't pay. There was a judder in the steering when I took it for a drive, they thought it was a steering bush, could have been the bearings though.
Simon
:eek: Could also be a loose steering rack.:confused:
Just picked up the pussycat today
A few photo's here http://1sportscars.4t.com/photo.html just the top 8 odd are mine, the rest were on the dummy webpage already and I could not be bothered to delete them !
Drove 40 miles on M25 no problem (at 65mph). Loads of power there, sounds great. Just about every other person in a car that passes is looking. Filled up with fuel (guess I'll have to get used to that) and 2 people commented on how they always dream of driving an E Type.
Good - Power and Torque.
Bad - Vague steering, high profile slim tyres and feeling of no brakes.
Simon
Originally posted by SL
Just picked up the pussycat today
:beer: Enjoy `her'(?):beer:
AdamAshmore 8 Oct 2003, 15:30 Interesting what you say about the steering. I think this too.
The wheels/tyres. Yes, is it still on 195s? They hardly fill that great wheel arch do they. What abotu a set of period mini-lights with a nice offset and some 225 (or more). Looks better.
Simon, that looks spot on can't wait to see in the flesh at Le Mans next year........
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