**********
1969 Fixed Head Coupe – CHEAP!
We need space and we need to simplify things around here – plain and simple. This project is NOT for the “faint of heart” — but it IS for the “low of budget”… and I’m ready to make a deal that fits yours!
If you are an avid reader of the blog, you'll recognize this car as the one whose body shell we used for a 2+2 conversion. We did that because this body shell had roof damage, and the customer wanted a period Webasto sunroof. We now have another body shell for this car - also a Series 2 FHC - with a straight roof. Plus, this car is already disassembled, so you won't have to pay for that work, which is no small task!
This car was purchased as a running project car. The body was very rough, but we did use it for another project. We have since replaced the body, so that the car is complete again, but is now apart and a TOTAL project.
So – the running gear that you see in these photos has all been removed from this yellow body, and the suspension and engine have been re-attached to another Series 2 coupe body. The body that will be supplied with the car also needs extensive metalwork, and can be supplied with as many panels as you like and some additional shell pieces to help you rebuild the body in the rougher areas – namely the forward bulkhead – I will throw in TWO extra forward bulkhead sections… We currently have a MAJOR space issue, and this project needs to find a good home, so call if you are interested – it’s available QUITE reasonably!
Built in November of 1969, this Series 2 coupe represents the ultimate development of the 6-cylinder E-Type 2-seat coupe as a Grand Touring car. By this point, all of the kinks were worked out of the E-Type’s design and assembly – for example, the Series 2 braking system is excellent and often retro-fitted to earlier E-Types.
The gauges and switches are all in good condition, and we salvaged the complete wiring harness from this car without cutting - use some or all of it for re-assembly - that's up to you, but it's ALL there!
This is a completely numbers matching project – chassis, body, engine, and transmission all match the original data plate, the windshield and door striker chassis number tags are present, and the car has a clear US title. This was originally a 4-speed, air-conditioned car with manual rack and pinion steering, with a primrose yellow exterior and black interior, but can be finished in any color combination and mechanical configuration that you desire.
This is a complete car – there are buckets and boxes FULL of the correct Rubery Owen bolts, Cheney Hose clamps, and all the little fittings and bits. There are a few items missing, but they are few and far between and we can help you source them.
The car is currently assembled as a roller, and comes with two pallets FULL of boxes of parts. If you would like to take on this project, it is PICK UP ONLY – it’s too much of a basket case at the moment to pack up and ship. Show up here with a truck and trailer, and we’ll pull down the pallets and go through them as we load them up!
This E-Type has every factory option available EXCEPT power steering, but… we also have a complete power steering setup from another Series 2 coupe that it can be built with if desired.
The car currently has no bonnet – BUT – we can include restorable Series 2 bonnet panels – or even Series 1 bonnet panels – it’s up to you!
The engine is low miles and DOES run! You would probably want to rebuild the engine as part of a complete restoration, but knowing that it runs now ensures that there are not going to be any expensive surprises during the rebuild... OR - hook things up and fire it up and see what you think!
**********
Here are some photos of how she looks at the moment, with the running gear assembled around the replacement body shell. In addition to what you see in these two photos, there are two pallets BURSTING with parts – the complete interior, gauges, all wiring harnesses, doors, hatch, glass, etc. – all removed from the running car shown in the photos at the top of the page.
Call me if you’re ready to come get her – she probably won’t last long!
-
- Here is the same engine, trans, frame rails, suspension, steering – the works – all now connected to a different Series 2 coupe shell.
-
- The shell has a good roof and rear quarters, and the rear chassis legs and bulkhead look good. The FRONT bulkhead is a mess, so I am including these two forward bulkheads to help you repair that area of this shell. Of course, the shell will need the usual full floors, inner and outer sills, and all the panels that go with that…
