Highlights

Comprehensive restoration completed over 2.5 years
Only 60 miles covered since restoration
Finished in iconic British Racing Green with tan interior
New leather interior from BAS UK
Full photo documentation of the restoration process
Ready for UK or European registration

The Appeal

Dropping its new V12 engine into the E-Type’s revised body gave the car a new lease of life and created the GT it was arguably always meant to be. These care are popular today because their longer chassis, bigger doors and taller roofline makes them much easier to use than earlier cars.

This car was amongst the first receipts of that smooth engine. It is car number 138 of the run of LHD V12s, built in 1971 and first despatched to the USA. It subsequently spent time in the warm climes of Bahrain before arriving back in the UK where it was acquired by the seller some years ago.

Together with a business partner, he treated this car to a thorough 2.5 year restoration that covered every aspect of the car from bodywork to a full engine rebuild. It was finished to a very high standard - you can check that in the photos - and has covered just 60 miles since completion three years ago.

The work is fully documented and we’ve detailed it below. It is a long but very reassuring read. The car is close to ‘brand new’ and ready for registration, whether here in the UK or across the water in Europe depending on the buyer’s requirements.

Restoration-fresh cars were someone has expended all the effort do not not come along often. One not to miss.

The History and Paperwork

Factory built in 1971
Car number 138 of the run of LHD 2+2 coupes
Originally an American export, later moved to Bahrain
Purchased by the current owner with his business partner
Comprehensive 2.5 year restoration completed approximately 3 years ago
Full photo documentation of the restoration process available
Available in the UK
Can be registered in the UK or Europe

Summary of restoration work:

Body stripped to bare metal
Bodyshell and bonnet sand blasted
All damage and corroded parts repaired/replaced
New front engine frames fitted
Shell painted in epoxy primer prior to undercoats and top coats
Front and rear suspension dismantled, inspected, re-plated and painted
All new suspension seals and bearings andsuspension joints replaced
New brakes fitted
Calipers overhauled
New brake seals, pipes and hoses fitted
Replacement master cylinders, brake servo fitted
Steering rack overhauled and new seals fitted
Gauges opened and cleaned
wiring inspected, repaired and renewed as required
Re-chromed with new bumpers, door frames and body and bonnet trims
New lights fitted front and rear
New wheel bearings
New chrome wire wheels fitted with matching spare
Carburettors stripped with new jets and needles fitted
Newoolant hoses fitted
Aluminium radiator and uprated cooling fans fitted
New expansion tank fitted
AC compressor upgraded with new hoses and condenser fitted
Gearbox cooler fitted
Fuel tank rebuilt, new fuel pump and all fuel lines renewed
New stainless steel exhaust system fitted
Replacement tan leather interior from BAS UK as original factory specification
Replacement automatic gearbox
New gearbox fully overhauled with test data from a UK supplier
Repainted in British Racing Green

Engine rebuilt:

Crankshaft reground-all
New mains and big end bearings
New piston rings
Cylinder heads re-surfaced
All valves reground and re-shimmed
New chain tensioner fitted
All new gaskets, seals, washers and nuts fitted

The Condition

Body shell and bonnet sandblasted and repaired, painted in epoxy primer
Repainted three years ago in BRG with 60 miles since completion
Very good paintwork with only minor points stone chips to note in photos
Bodywork fully restored and in very good order with excellent panel fit
No notable corrosion or deterioration to panels or underside
New chrome wire wheels and wheel bearings fitted
All chrome work re-chromed or replaced, including bumpers and trims
New lights fitted front and rear, with USA side repeater indicators removed
Total new leather interior from BAS UK as original spec fitted
Cabin shows barely, if any, use due to sparing mileage since completion
Fitted with air conditioning with minor deterioration of vents and switches
Neat details including period 8 track stereo as shown
No reported faults with electrics, switchgear, dials or lighting
No dashboard warning lights advised

The Mechanics

5,343cc V12 engine
Four SU carburettors
3spd automatic transmission
Full engine and gearbox rebuilds with 60 miles since completion
New stainless steel exhaust system fitted
Upgraded AC compressor with new hoses and condenser
Gearbox cooler fitted
New fuel pump and lines, rebuilt fuel tank
Carburettors may require cleaning due to ethanol fuel effects
No reported running or driving issues except as noted above

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