I saw this forum was full of helpful, like minded people, and decided to join. I have a 72 XKE 2+2 in my garage. The odometer says 45000 miles. I bought it back in the early 80s (I traded a 40 LaSalle for it). I used to drive it often, but life got in the way. Now I hope to find some advice here, and get this fun car back on the road - and maybe make it more fun! Like most 2+2s, mine is an automatic, and I really want to convert it to a standard. Input? yea or nay? Any comments would be appreciated.
My wife used to have an XJ40 that she drive for several years, but she sold it to a neighbor (at a garage sale!), whose kids drove it to school for several more years, so I'm familiar with those, also.

 

Welcome to the forum XKEFanatic,

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Welcome to the forum XKEFanatic,

Bet you're pleased now you stopped the garage sale before getting to the XKE.

Follow Norri's link to the E-Type tech section for help, advice and information.

As for converting to manual transmission, I've known a few done here in the UK so it's possible but costly. The XKE is worth a lot more than it was when you took it off the road in the 80's. A big factor in the value is originality and you need to balance the improvement in driving and performance with a manual gearbox against this potential devaluation. If it was mine, I'd change it regardless!

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Enjoy the forum.

Graham

 

Welcome to the forum.

Me, well if you can source all the bits, then convert to manual and have some fun.

Good to see you.

 

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