Jaguar E-type series 1.5 1967

Jaguar E-type series 2+2 1. 5 1967

This beautiful car runs great with a strong powerful V8 engine that flies on take off and is very reliable.   It has has had a number of upgrades to make it an every day car to drive.   It sports a Ford Mustang 302 engine block that fits perfectly in the space under the hood.   The traditional unreliable engine of the original Jaguar does not hinder it. nbsp;however for those who are collectors of this car. the engine can be removed as no modifications were done to the car during installation and an original engine can be easily replaced in the car.   The Ford V8 engine has Shelby aluminium 302-performance block that weighs 60 lb (27 kg). less than the common iron version. and has displacements of 347 ci.   It's weight and balance is great and doesn't alter the handling performance of the car. nbsp;although it is a significantly more powerful roadster with this conversion.   It has a space age alternator that supplies dependable 12-volt power. and an adjustable fuel line. which lets you adjust your fuel pressure for. stumble free fuel delivery to the carburettor.   It has also been converted to an automatic transmission with a Hurst performance racing quarter stick.   This car really takes off and blows other cars away at the lights.   The car also has a FlowKooler water pump and MSD blaster 2 ignition system and so it runs cool and starts right up every time.   Finally it has a Holly Street Avenger carburettor system. which is one of the finest high performance carburettors. manufactured today.   The interior of the car has original leather. and all the gauges and lights work.   Unlike other older cars. the head liners are not sagging and the interior is well kept.   It still has that appealing "old leather" smell and the curved windshield is in excellent condition.   There are no internal or external leaks. the windshield wipers run off a compression system so take time to start up but the cool three-blade system works adequately in the rain.   The car is in good condition. the door "key lock" works. and the front drivers door requires a good slam to close. It can be adjusted at a mechanic shop but the former owner has driven this car since February 2006 and there are no issues with the car.   The wheels have 15 inch (105/70R 15) rims and the car corners like a race car.   It has original wire spoke wheels and a full size spare tyre.   There are some minor chips in the paint that are easily repairable (I just have not bothered because they are so minor) and one minor dent in the hood.   All in all this is a great car. has had a lot of care and attention including being kept inside a dry garage.   The former owner bought this car because he wanted to drive a sporty cool looking unique car. that wouldn't break down every 5 minutes. selling due to unforeseen circumstances. had the car for nearly two years and UK registered and no problems with the car. MOT and TAX till October. imported from Holland where it had been used for six years. viewing welcome .    

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