In progress
1964 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 roadster
Marque
Jaguar
Year
1964
Duration
11 months so far
Hours
1,320 hrs
Engine
3.8 XK six
Colour
Opalescent Silver Blue
The story
A numbers-matching 3.8 roadster that spent thirty years in a barn in Herefordshire. Being restored to original specification.
Survey confirmed matching engine, gearbox and body numbers against the Heritage certificate.
New floors, sills and boot floor. Bonnet centre section repaired in original-gauge steel.
“I didn’t know you could love a build diary this much.” — Helen, Bath
Work done
- Numbers confirmed against Heritage certificate
- New floors, sills and boot floor
- Original bonnet repaired
- Epoxy primer, original colour mixed
Build timeline
Week by week, from survey to shakedown
Stage 01
Survey confirmed matching engine, gearbox and body numbers against the Heritage certificate.
Stage 02
Monocoque and bonnet stripped. The bonnet is original and worth saving.
Stage 03
New floors, sills and boot floor. Bonnet centre section repaired in original-gauge steel.
Stage 04
In primer now. Colour mixed from the original Opalescent Silver Blue code.
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