Highlights

Very early car with extensive partial restoration
Work has included repaint and engine rebuild with Stage II tune
Converted to RHD and upgraded brakes, suspension and 5spd gearbox
Fascinating opportunity to complete a well restored car

The Appeal

For E-Type enthusiasts, the earlier the car, the better. Here is a chance not just to bag a very early Series 1 OTS, but one where you can put your mark on its final condition.

Much of the hard work has already been done to restore this early ‘footwell’ car back to good health. It left the line 314 cars after the switch from ‘flat floors’ to the more durable shaped design. It was originally destined for Lebanon in LHD configuration.

The car returned to the UK in 1983 when a gradual but comprehensive restoration has been ongoing. So far the bodywork has been carefully restored in correct Carmen Red and the mechanicals and running gear restored. It has been converted to RHD. The engine has been rebuilt and runs at Stage II tune, the gearbox is a 5spd unit that will improve high speed cruising and the brakes and suspension are rebuilt and upgraded.

There is some work to do as shown in the photographs but the car is said to be approximately 80% complete, including the interior - and provided with a range of spare parts. For the right enthusiast, this is a project where the hard work and investment has been done and you can personalise the finished car.

History and Paperwork

Manufactured 13th March 1962
Chassis number 876896 with last flat floor chassis number being 876582
Originally supplied new to Lebanon
JDHT certificate provided with car
Lebanon registration certificate as shown
Imported in 1983 as an incomplete project from Lebanon
Originally left-hand drive, now converted to right-hand drive
The car is unregistered and will need to be UK registered
No service history available
Some spart parts included
Always garaged since arriving in the UK
Described as incomplete and not currently usable but approximately 80% done by seller

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The Condition

Bodywork restored to high standard and refinished in Carmen Red
Paintwork and bodywork present well with no obvious deterioration
Car has only been garaged since restoration and unused
Some exterior lights and chromework have been fitted
We are told that some of the chromework may require re-chroming
The hood and frame are reported to be with car, but condition is unknown
The windscreen is not fitted but we are told it is supplied with the car
Fitted with original chrome wire wheels with unused set of chrome wires included
The vendor tells us that new tyres will be required
Door locks are reported to be working
Black interior is reportedly with car but will require retrimming
New trim kit supplied with the car
Restoration was started but the car is not yet driveable as shown
Buyers should check the photos to confirm the level of restoration work completed
Converted to RHD from factory-supplied LHD
Partially re- wired but new harness provided
Retains original early E-Type features such as the aluminium dashboard
Supplied with various spares

The Mechanics

3.8L straight six XK engine with Stage II tune
Back axle has been rebuilt
Upgraded brakes and suspension
Some attention to the wiring harness advised by the seller
Car has not been run or driven since mechanicals fitted
Buyers should check the photos or ask the seller to verify mechanical status

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