How To Restore Jaguar E Type

People dream of restoring an E-type, but many fail to complete their project after time or money run out. Do you REALLY need to spend tens of thousands of pounds? No – you can do it yourself for far less, provided your goal is a solid, presentable, and above all driveable car. If you are time rich but cash poor, this book is for you.

The E-Type Jaguar has been described on countless occasions as one of the most beautiful cars in the world. Over the years it has built a reputation amongst Jaguar enthusiasts and classic car collectors for being the ultimate classic to own. If you are lucky enough to own one and are planning to undertake the restoration work by yourself, this manual will take you through the full nut-and-bolt restoration of a very early example, E-Type Jaguar Chassis No 60. Restoration experts from the world's premier Jaguar restoration company, Classic Motor Cars Ltd, have written each chapter, giving you a first-hand account of the process. Contents: Preparing a workspace and dismantling the vehicle; Restoring and painting the body; Engine, electrics and transmission restoration; Assembly of the sub-assemblies, and final assembly; Trimming; Road testing and the first outing. This comprehensive manual for the complete restoration of an E-Type will be of great interest to motoring enthusiasts and motor mechanics, and is superbly illustrated with 700 colour photographs.

The Jaguar E-Type, regarded by many as the greatest British sports car ever built, has come to symbolize speed, style, and class. This is the ultimate guide for authentic restorations and for determining how original a car's components truly are. An essential reference encyclopedia -- every component is covered, with changes cataloged by serial number, date, model and part.

The fabulous E-type Jaguar is the sleekest and most beloved sports car ever created. Who wouldn’t want one of their own? If you don’t have tens of thousands of dollars to drop on a new model, or to have one professionally restored, why not restore one yourself? It’s easier than you may think. Author and drama teacher Chris Rooke had no engineering or mechanical training, but he transformed a wreck of a Jaguar into a road burning machine. This is his candid story, and instruction, of how he managed to get it done. Perfect for beginners, E-Type DIY is heavily illustrated, and loaded with practical advice.

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