This superbly restored, matching numbers XKE roadster was purchased in 2004 by the current owner in New Jersey. Sold new via Jaguar Cars New York, the car appears to have been on the East Coast for most, if not all, of its life. After inspection it was concluded that the XKE had sat for a long period of time. There was rust in the floor pans but no corrosion underneath the car that could be attributed to road salts. All four splined hubs had a flattened section indicating the car may have sat on concrete blocks minus its wheels. The car had a later all-synchromesh transmission in it but came with the original, matching number Moss transmission. It was very original and mostly unmolested in every other aspect. The restoration process commenced with a complete strip down to the bare chassis. All hardware was retained and re-used wherever possible. The only accident damage/repair found was in the right rear corner. New sheet metal from SNG Barratt/Martin Robley was installed, comprising complete floors on both sides; sill shut panels; and outer sills. All the original chrome was stripped and re-plated except the bumper over-riders, which were replaced. All useable, original bolts were stripped and re-blackened, while all original components that could be restored were bead-blasted and either re-plated or painted as original. This includes areas that are not easy to inspect such as the inner door mechanisms, under dash and rear drive assembly. No corners have been cut on this totally rebuilt car, as evidenced by the impressive inventory of authentic parts used in the rebuild. (Far too lengthy to reproduce here, a full list of works carried out and components replaced is available on request). Particularly noteworthy hard-to-find parts sourced are the Cheny hose clamps; new 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears; Dunlop brake and clutch master cylinders; Lucas headlamps and license number lights; Lucas horns; Otter coolant fan temperature control switch; Lucas in-tank fuel pump and sender; complete and accurate tool kit and jack; correct, fully functional positive-ground Motorola radio (discreetly modified to accommodate an MP3 player input); and four ‘new old stock’ Dunlop ‘curly hub’ wire wheels, made in England and kept boxed since 1978. Completed in May 2007 and as near to a ‘showroom fresh’ example as you are likely to find anywhere, this wonderful XKE roadster is offered with restoration invoices and Certificate of Title.
This superbly restored, matching numbers XKE roadster was purchased in 2004 by the current owner in New Jersey. Sold new via Jaguar Cars New York, the car appears to have been on the East Coast for most, if not all, of its life. After inspection it was concluded that the XKE had sat for a long period of time. There was rust in the floor pans but no corrosion underneath the car that could be attributed to road salts. All four splined hubs had a flattened section indicating the car may have sat on concrete blocks minus its wheels. The car had a later all-synchromesh transmission in it but came with the original, matching number Moss transmission. It was very original and mostly unmolested in every other aspect. The restoration process commenced with a complete strip down to the bare chassis. All hardware was retained and re-used wherever possible. The only accident damage/repair found was in the right rear corner. New sheet metal from SNG Barratt/Martin Robley was installed, comprising complete floors on both sides; sill shut panels; and outer sills. All the original chrome was stripped and re-plated except the bumper over-riders, which were replaced. All useable, original bolts were stripped and re-blackened, while all original components that could be restored were bead-blasted and either re-plated or painted as original. This includes areas that are not easy to inspect such as the inner door mechanisms, under dash and rear drive assembly. No corners have been cut on this totally rebuilt car, as evidenced by the impressive inventory of authentic parts used in the rebuild. (Far too lengthy to reproduce here, a full list of works carried out and components replaced is available on request). Particularly noteworthy hard-to-find parts sourced are the Cheny hose clamps; new 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears; Dunlop brake and clutch master cylinders; Lucas headlamps and license number lights; Lucas horns; Otter coolant fan temperature control switch; Lucas in-tank fuel pump and sender; complete and accurate tool kit and jack; correct, fully functional positive-ground Motorola radio (discreetly modified to accommodate an MP3 player input); and four ‘new old stock’ Dunlop ‘curly hub’ wire wheels, made in England and kept boxed since 1978. Completed in May 2007 and as near to a ‘showroom fresh’ example as you are likely to find anywhere, this wonderful XKE roadster is offered with restoration invoices and Certificate of Title.
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