I have just joined the forum. Live in South Africa where the currency is losing value and the valuable cars are becoming increasingly scarce.


I have a 1962 series 1 OTS and a 1967 Series 1 2+2.


Going to need some advice on whether the 2+2 is worth restoring or would it be best to break it up.

 

Hello,
Worth is in the eye (and wallet) of the beholder.
Someone will be along shortly to direct you to the section where you can have your question answered.

Welcome from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Hi and welcome aboard, its good to have you here with us here at Jaguarforums

Any useful site information you may need such as how to post pictures, edit signatures, add videos, using the
search facility etc, can be found here within the following link Using JF "How To"

There are lots of members local to you with the same interests with info on local dealers and possible meets.
Regional - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum

Need a Manual, a TSB, or General Info' about your Jag? Check out our >> DOWNLOAD AREA <<

I've manually upgraded you to Full forum access so you can better view the site and all its features.

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Hunta1949,

Good to have you with us.
You will get help and advice in the tech section E type ( XK-E ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum and your regional section is here Other Areas - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!!!

 

Welcome.

I think that any E Type is a keeper. Sometimes the sense of that is wildly against logic, but they are THIN on the ground anywhere in the world in any condition.

 

Welcome to the forum

 

Welcome to the forum Peter,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

It would be a shame to break any E-Type but restoration costs can be high so you need to do a critical assessment of the work required and how much of it you can do yourself.

Follow Norri's link in post #4 to the E-Type forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

Thank you for the welcome. There are a good number of enthusiasts here. Many of our cars have been exported due to our currency failure.


I sold my XKR and now have the 2 Series 1. Sometimes I wonder at the thought process. Have several Healeys as well.

 

Thanks for reply. They are thin on the ground. The OTS Series 1 needs little but some preservation. The 2+2 is however another question. On the face of it sinking a substantial chunk of cash into seems wasteful. May be better to buy another more worthwhile Series 1 and spend the money there. Biggest issue is a new bonnet. I have a Series 3 bonnet but they aren't compatible.

 

I shared that sentiment but emotion sometimes rules out sense.