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Hello to all! We have had a 1964 (I believe) XK E type coupe in the family for generations, bought new by my grandfather. The car has been warehoused and hasn't been driven since 1989-I know this because I drove it to my Senior Prom and it broke down and I pushed it home while my date steered for fear of leaving a 1964 Jag on the side of the road.
The time has come to do something with this vehicle, but frankly I'm not 100% sure where to begin. I'm not overly mechanically savvy, and am frankly unsure what to expect as far as costs associated to getting the car in running condition, let alone restored. Initial visual inspections of the car lead me to believe the body is in good shape with no visible rust or dents, and the interior, with exception to a small tear on the side panel behind the drivers seat from the roof structure the interior looks fine as well. All to the untrained eye, of course. Mechanically, I couldn't even guess. I will say that I believe it broke down in 89 because of a fuel supply issue.
I don't even know what the value of this car would be in it's current condition, although I've had plenty of people offer to "take it off my hands!"
Any input you would have would be greatly appreciated. I feel a little overwhelmed. I would like to at least take my wife for a spin once and let her experience the thrill of a convertible jag, as my grandfather allowed me to experience as a child!
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They are a SIMPLE car, and the problem is more than likely the fuel pump, and then of course all the add ons with the years of storage, but what a project, and the satisfaction would be priceless.
The E is fetching "real money" in any language, so dont be conned.
Plenty of assiatance on here, and even if you are NOT a master mechanic, it can be done.
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Hello From Idaho! 1964 XK E
