2007-09-18 05:25:52 | JAG-66 writes:

Has a Tudor-Webasto sunroof fitted (original one for an E-type 2+2) with the wind deflector and partly upgraded interior (more leather) which is partly black. The car is very original and I have found the cooling, performance and ventilation to be a fantastic compromise. The Ser. 1 2+2 already had fresh air vents to footwells and parcel trays. The all-synchro 4 sp with overdrive gives a relaxing 2000rpm at 100km/h. 3.31 rear axle. I have enjoyed the car for more than ten years and have driven accross Europe several times with my family. However now that I have three children I think it is time to let it go. This car is for sale.

2007-09-21 07:24:45 | Anonymous writes:

Now having looked at a lot of "restored" cars I have to add, that in this case the restoration did NOT include replacing original parts with aftermarket, repro and other cheap components made in China or where ever. Everything was cleaned and repaired, but not replated or repainted for minor signs of age and use.
The manual conversion was done with 100% Jaguar parts, all missing or broken items have been replaced with original second hand parts or quality new parts made in England, mostly bought from RM & J Smith and Martin Robey Ltd. All the gauges, engine and drivetrain, the dash (&top), steering wheel and even chrome (except the front overriders and bonnet beams) are original parts, and more than 50% of interior panels and fittings are original parts. Only most of the leather, headliner and carpets have been replaced with new materials bought from BAS and M. Robey. Lots of interesting details specific to a green interior (sunvisor details, a-post panels). Original red and blue interiors share a lot of these too, but not all colours. (like green headliner & plastic strip). All the parts specific for a Series 1 automatic including hose clips, kick-down linkage, centre console, radio facia etc. have been saved together with the BW8 box and should IMO follow the car. The car also has some details of it's 40 years on two continents visible, so if you're looking for a car that is OLD but 100% ready for the road, and not like it was made yesterday, this is a car to look for.

2007-11-04 11:43:13 | Eric writes:

What´s the price level of your car ?

2007-11-04 12:40:02 | Pekka T. writes:

European. I do honestly not think that anyone would reimport this car back to USA, especially with the current USD exchange rate. But of course still buying a $20.000 USD car and bringing it to this level mechanically and esthetically would probably cost anyway another $40.000 USD. The latest German Motor-Klassik magazine (11/2007) suggests €43.000 euros for a S1 4.2L 2+2 in good condition, but as there are a couple of small chips in the paint (I will buy more of the Spies-Hecker paint for touch-ups) and the car needs new tires soon, I am ready to sell her for €40.000 euros. That includes also a top quality (Special car Covers') two part tailored to fit car cover that I have used during these 11 years to keep the paint like new, as well as surplus trim material, paint, the original parts for the auto-box, poly-bushes and front rubber mats (never used). Also in the "action photos" you can see that this is a really usable family coupé. Please feel free to e-mail me, if you are seriously thinking of getting a Dark green Series 1 2+2 with a manual gearbox. I doubt very much that you could find a better one. Besides this is the original color combination (except for some more black leather) and almost all of the green fittings in the interior are impossible to get these days. BRG was not used in 1966, but few people know that. Needless to say, I just love this paint!

2009-03-05 05:44:49 | Pekka T. writes:

2010-10-26 05:18:45 | Pekka T. writes:

a trailer for a club video I made about our trip around the Baltic two years ago:
www.youtube.com/watch

Also "660300", "2F1345BW" and "887337" are featured in this video. I hope you'll like it!

2011-02-01 05:21:49 | Pekka T. writes:

an update on the history files:

1st owner, name unknown, sold and registered in September 1966 by Jaguar Cars New York, address:

Country Club Drive, Glen Burnie, Maryland 21060, USA

2nd (known) owner circa 1976:

Dr. Winters, 2528 North Valley Drive, H.G.R. which should translate to Hagerstown, Maryland, USA

but that address can not be found today, perhaps the street was renamed at some point???

3rd (known) owner ca. 1985-1990:

Jeffrey Todd Martin, 2802 Market St, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA

His name is on a NC Title issued on November 5th 1985, stating odometer reading of 55.000 miles.
Last US inspection made in March 1989 in North Carolina (window sticker still on windscreen)

4th owner 1990-1996:

Ruppert Schmidt, Freiburg Germany

The car was imported into Europe in Bremerhaven, Germany on January 21st 1991.
Titled in Freiburg, Germany on May 5th 1992, under restoration the next four years with him, and two years thereafter with me.

I have a copy of the NC title and the original German Farhzeugbrief. All European taxes paid. (plus extra Finnish taxes!)

Bought by me & my wife in July 1996, the car arrived into Finland on August 3rd 1996.
First time started since 1990 in November 1997,
First registered in Finland on August 18th 1998, reg. MAI-8.
Since September 26th 1998 reg. JAG-66

2011-04-12 07:51:57 | Pekka T. writes:

Cylinder head professionally rebuilt in Dec. 2010. Runs just great now, I'm going to take her to a dyno and possibly try richer needles to better suit modern fuel, especially at idle (too rich.)

2011-04-12 07:58:26 | Pekka T. writes:

Cylinder head professionally rebuilt in Dec. 2010. Runs just great now, I'm going to take her to a dyno and possibly try richer needles to better suit modern fuel, especially at idle (too rich.)

2011-08-22 12:06:40 | Pekka T. writes:

a small clip I made last weekend:

www.youtube.com/watch

2012-05-16 05:35:18 | Lofty writes:

seen at the 2012 Lahti Classic Motorshow, again on the Auto-Glym stand.