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885125

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Record Creation: Entered on 11 January 2003.

 

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2006-09-18 06:28:35 | XKE Data writes:

The record was updated:

  • Body Number was added: V1121
  • Engine Number was added: R 2288-8
  • Gearbox Number was added: EB 1396 JS
  • Factory Paint Color was added: opalescent gunmetal
  • Factory Interior Color was added: red
  • Original Distributor was added: Delecroix France
  • Original Owner City was added: Saint-Jorioz
  • Original Owner Country was added: France
  • Car Condition was added: Rest: Concours
  • Replacement Engine was added: original
  • Replacement Gearbox was added: Original
  • Current Color was added: opalescent gunmetal
  • Current Interior was added: red
  • Current City was changed from Le Noiret to Saint-Jorioz
  • Factory Delivery Year was added: 1961
  • Factory Delivery Month was added: 11
  • Factory Delivery Day was added: 27
  • Factory Dispatch Year was added: 1961
  • Factory Dispatch Month was added: 11
  • Factory Dispatch Day was added: 09
  • Factory Build Year was added: 1961
  • Factory Build Month was added: 10
  • Factory Build Day was added: 26

    • 2009-09-24 17:00:27 | XKE Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Notes From Heritage Record was added: Registered: 555QH74

    • Heritage Notes

    Registered: 555QH74

    Photos of 885125

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    Exterior Photos (3)

    Uploaded November 2004:

    2004-11-09
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    Interior Photos (1)

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    2004-11-09
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    Detail Photos: Engine (2)

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    2004-11-09
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    Detail Photos: Other (1)

    Uploaded October 2010:

    2010-10-04
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    Restoration Photos: Start (2)

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    2004-11-09
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    Restoration Photos: Paint (1)

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    2004-11-09
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    Restoration Photos: Front Suspension (1)

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    2004-11-09
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    Restoration Photos: Interior (1)

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    2004-11-09
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    2004-11-09 16:04:56 | pauls writes:

    A chronical of this cars restoration can be found at:
    www.jaguarclubgeneve.net/pages/p15_01_us.html

    Partial text:
    This E-type, coupé, series 1, 3.8 litres, manufactured in october 1961 is one of the first imported into France. Chassis No 885125.

    Gérard owns this car since 28 years. He drove approximately 40'000 km before it's retoration without encountering any major problems other than the overhaul of the gear-box and regular maintenance

    2006-09-18 06:00:09 | Gérard Cibert writes:

    I have bought this car on the 8th october 1975
    I have have all rebuilt this car myself, in one year since 1/09/1993 still 15/08/1994

    2007-08-09 15:34:11 | etienne battel writes:

    Bonjour,

    Je posséde une type_e serie 1 2+2 N°1E75873BW (visible sur ce site). J'habite sur Annemasse et je suis en train de contacter tous les possesseur de type -E pour faire un grand rassemblement de jaguariste en Haute-Savoie. Seriez vous interésser pour participer à ce moment intense !!!!

    La date et le lieu ne sont pas encore fixés mais les beaux endroits dans la région ne manquent pas !!!

    Merci de votre réponse : ebattel@free.fr
    Cordialement
    Etienne

    2007-10-29 17:06:05 | Anonymous writes:

    Bonjour, je vous recontacte pour savoir si vous êtes toujours intéressé pour participer à organiser un grand rassemblement en 2008 de type E.

    Dites moi si cela vous intéresse.
    Cordialement
    Etienne

    2010-10-04 10:06:56 | pauls writes:

    Car appeared at a British car show in Morges, Switzerland 10/3/10

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