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Jaguar E-type 1966 Series 1 4.2L LHD

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Concours Restoration

Fully numbers matching low mileage barn find. Concours restored by https://www.classic.investments

BODY
Finished in Opalescent Gunmetal with red leather interior (UPGRADE) Full leather interior is an upgrade, from factory these models came with only Leather seats, we’ve even applied leather to upper dash panel (Nappa leather from Italy).
All original chrome parts rechromed to mirror finish
New engine frames
All body surface was media blasted, cleaned and epoxy primed
Factory pattern coated undercarriage
Heated rear window. (FACTORY OPTION)


ENGINE
Completely Rebuilt Engine with sleeved block and new pistons (UPGRADE)
Fully Rebuilt Original SU Carburettors
New oil and water pump
New valves and valve springs
Hold down tappets (UPGRADE)
New chain kit
New bearings, gaskets etc.
Stainless steel exhaust system
New improved alternator with better charging. (UPGRADE)
Engine will be dyno tested
Rebuilt original 4speed gearbox with all new bearings, seals and gaskets
New fuel tank
Fuel sender unit (FULLY CALIBRATED)
New fuel lines
Engine is equipped with improved custom electronic ignition system. Fully tested before fitted on engine (UPGRADE)


SUSPENSION
All new brake system:
new brake servo
new master cylinder
new GIRLING brake pistons with stainless steel cylinders (UPGRADE)
Stainless steel coolant lines (UPGRADE)
New Bushings
New splined hubs 4x
Limited slip differential from factory
Adjustable reaction plate (UPGRADE)
Girling shocks
New set of period correct Pirelli Cinturato tires
New wire wheels


INTERIOR
Full Italian leather interior – seats, door cards, boot floor and dash (UPGRADE)
New Wilton carpet (UPGRADE)
New original headliner
All chrome parts are mirror finish
All gauges with dials have been restored to new condition (UPGRADE – laser engraved, typically they are stickers for average restoration project)
Improved lighting for dials (UPGRADE – attached image)
Restored original switches with data stampings
Handcrafted original Sapelli steering wheel (UPGRADE)
Equipped with exclusive custom luggage set (UPGRADE)
New old stock car jack
New set of glass with green tint


ELECTRICITY (UPGRADE)
Improved charging system (upgraded new alternator)
New custom wiring harness
Improved “negative ground” points to body (lights, engine, interior switches)
Improved headlight electrics with relays (more brighter lights than original)


COOLING SYSTEM
New expansion tank
Restored radiator (new core, sanblasted brass parts)
Restored heater radiator
New coolant hoses
New heater valve
Upgraded cooling fan with automatic switch (UPGRADE we installed bigger, lighter and more powerful fan)


SPECIAL UPGRADES
Aluminum cooling radiator
Electric highflow cooling fan
Oil cooling system with radiator and dual fans
Spinon oil filter
High flow oil pump
Viton valve seals
High torque starter
Lucas uprated alternator 70amps
Custom electric ignition
Improoved instrument panel lightning
Stainless Steel exhaust system

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