2010-12-26 07:18:22 | Roger writes:

Seen at thecarnut.com:

www.thecarnut.com/Jag66FHCBlack.html

2010-12-26 21:52:55 | pauls writes:

This 1966 XKE was purchased by the prior owner in 1970 for his wife. After they separated, the car was seldom used and eventually went into storage for over 25 years. When I purchased the car the engine was seized after having not been used for so long. The prior owner had painted the exterior of the car a non-original candy apple red but had kept the engine frame rails and inside the boot its original black color. The red interior is original and in very good condition for the age of the car.

The body was virtually rust free and I decided to bring back the car to its former glory. The engine an transmission were removed and taken to Coventry West who did a complete rebuilt (new pistons, valves, guides, chains, etc) and the gearbox received new synchros. The body was soda blasted to bare metal and the panels painstakingly block sanded to accept the black paint. The results were stunning! The photos tell the story much better than I can describe it.

The car is currently at my house waiting for re-assemble. The bumpers are being chromed to show quality and the original interior will be retained as it has the right amount of patina. I need to finish a couple of Maserati projects before I can work on this car. I have yet to decided if I am going to sell this e-type when I am done or keep it. To be honest I just love the black with red combination and I really like that the interior is still original.

2013-09-03 09:01:02 | pauls writes:

Car was at Lime Rock Park 9/1/13, looking good.

2015-09-07 14:56:23 | pauls writes:

Car returned to Lime Rock 9/6/15.