Description
Vehicle bought in the United States (Pennsylvania) in 2010 and repatriated to France. I'm selling it because I don't move around much. I've enjoyed it for 15 years and you have to know when to move on. Someone else might as well enjoy it. CG Collection History: the car was completely dismantled in 2000/ 01, body sanded and repainted, black leather upholstery redone, Series I bonnet fitted. Since my purchase: the engine has been completely rebuilt by Jean-Pierre Gabreau. You can find its history on the internet. Winner of the Gordini Cup in 1973, he did several Paris-Dakars and was considered to be one of the best mechanics in France. The car is unleaded 98 with no additives. The mileage (28, 493 miles to date) is therefore not significant as it was reset in 2001 and the engine was rebuilt in 2013. Replacement of the 2 deplorable Stromberg carburettors by 3 SU. Insertion of a long axle. Replacement of the central dashboard and gear lever with an aluminium unit, much more elegant than the original black plastic. Push-button start. Just in from the garage. Here's what's been done: 4 new tyres, overhaul, spark plugs, master cylinder, brake assist, front silent block. As always, the replacement parts are top quality, not cheap. 4200 euros. Being strictly incompetent mechanically, this car has only had repairs by professionals. Advantages: engine rebuilt by a great professional, Series I bonnet (the most beautiful), upholstery in very good condition. Has always slept in a covered car park. No oil leaks. Double fans, so no cooling problems, unless you have the bad idea of doing 3 hours of traffic jams in Paris in August. Faults (yes, if someone tells you that an old English car works perfectly without ever having any problems, well... believe it if you really want to believe it...): the change of bonnet and dashboard means that this is not a car "in its juice". So if you're a purist, it won't suit you. It's a 'hybrid', but that makes it more beautiful than the original Series II, but at a much lower price than the Series I. The long axle, which puts less 'pull' on the engine, and the SU carburettors mean that it won't be of much interest to someone who wants a very nervous vehicle or to spend their weekends at Linas-Montléry. On the other hand, it is an excellent tourer. A few small rust spots (photos). The push-buttons on the centre stack can be a bit temperamental. The indicators work very well but the warning lights are random, as is the dashboard backlighting. The clock has never worked, but it's a tradition with the E-Type... Next work to be planned in the coming years: -Modernise the electrical wiring on the dashboard. It works, but it will be an improvement. -Redo the paintwork and stop the few rust spots on the two doors. Today, this is not a problem, but if you drive regularly and don't have a protected garage, it will deteriorate. Here is the history in my possession: -The vehicle was bought by Terry L. Foster, an Illinois resident, on 25/ 05/ 1978. He then sold it on 16/ 05/ 2007 to Bryan L. Neff, a resident of Pennsylvania. I bought it from him on 28/ 09/ 2010. I have no previous information. So this is a vehicle that has only had 3 owners since 1978. I've tried to be straightforward and precise about the condition of the vehicle, no hidden defects, no rotten bodywork but too well repainted, no putty (magnet is our friend), etc. Please save me the hassle of visiting the car in the middle of the night. Thank you for sparing me these tourist visits. We're serious people...
