1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 FHC - Project

This is a rare, 100% matching number, 1967 Series 1 2 seat coupe restoration project - a complete car with firing engine in solid condition and a beautiful colour scheme in a condition such that a winter project as opposed to a basket case.

Paint

The paint is poor all over - prior to my purchase the car had been partially dismantled on the exterior in preparation for a respray, and is now partly in primer and partly bare metal in a few places.

So it shows some surface rust mainly on the roof, filler cap and bonnet, but that is all it is and it would be removed as part of a normal paint preparation process.

Bodywork

The structure of the car is fundamentally solid with no rust evident at all, added to that all of the original brightwork is complete and in good condition. I can see that the car has had the footwell panels repaired and the sills replaced and some repair to the rear wheel arches.

The bonnet fitted is from a series 1.5 with open lamps, the chrome beading strip has been filled and I suspect there will be some rust repair to be done before is can be converted (easily) to the Series 1 style to match the rest of the car.

That is the main arear of work before the car can be refinished.

Dashboard

The dash is in nice condition overall and just needs a good clean. It has toggle switchgear which is correct for a series 1.

The dash top is solid and undamaged. Instrumentation is complete and the odometer shows what has to be an original 86,000 miles.

The drive

The car hasn't driven for many years and will need a complete overhaul of many systems before it can.

Glass and trim

All of the glass and trim is complete and in nice usable condition depending upon what you want.

The important and fragile window finisher are all there and in good straight condition.

The bumpers all look good, the lamps are removed, complete and all boxed up.

Wheels and tyres

The car has 15" chrome wire wheels as original which will need replacing or refinishing.

The tyres hold air but will be too old to be serviceable now.

Seats and carpets

The seats and rear cabin trims are in decent usable condition.

The seats need feeding and colouring but have a limited amount of damage. The rear cabin trim is all decent and just needs a good clean - all of the chrome trims are in place and it all fits well. The door cards are missing but a spare set is included, and the carpets have been removed in all but the rear cubby box area.

Cantrail trims and door rolls are complete and good, as are the rear quarter trim panels.

Engine and gearbox

The engine bay is exceptionally original overall and the car rolls for transport.

As above the engine is spinning which augers well for being able to get it running after sorting the fuel system out.

The car is fitted with its matching number engine block, and a replacement cylinder head. The original matching number head is included - I can see that it will need a set of follower guides fitting and reassembly.

The carburettors are clean and not seized and the whole is complete.

The exhaust will need replacing.

The gearbox is untested, selects all gears but these are pretty robust at 86,000 miles.

Electrics and other

The electrical system looks complete, with a battery and key on the engine spins on the starter button and ignition, low fuel and choke warning lights all illuminate.

I haven't checked anything else.

History and paperwork

The car has its original Canadian title and is on a NOVA, so the new owner can register the car in their name.

There are no additional documents with the car.

The car has a second cylinder head included.

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Suspension and brakes

The car's suspension system is complete and in place with the exception of the front brake callipers that are removed and boxed.

Depending upon what is wanted, for sure the braking system will need overhauling before the car can be driven.

Steering wheel gear stick

The steering wheel and centre are original parts, the wooden rim has delaminated and will need full restoration, but it will restore and its nice that its an original.

The shifter knob is missing but the centre console, centre storage box and radio console are all complete and included.