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United KingdomHSS575

United KingdomXSG3

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Record Creation: Entered on 18 February 2018.

Originality: Noted for being in "original condition"

 

Record Changes

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2007-12-18 21:41:20 | XKE Data writes:

The record was updated:

  • Notes From Heritage Record was changed from Registered: HSS 575 to Registered: HSS 575
  • Current Color was added: indigo
  • Current Country was changed from England to England
  • 2008-07-27 18:22:27 | XKE Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Engine Number was changed from R1424-8 to R1424-9
  • Factory Paint Color was added: opalescent dark blue
  • Factory Interior Color was added: red
  • Original Distributor was added: Rossleigh, Edinburgh
  • Original Owner State was added: Ayr
  • Original Owner Country was added: Great Britain
  • Notes From Heritage Record was changed from Registered: HSS 575 to No reg recorded on certificate. Now reg HSS 575, orig reg no was 3XSG which is still retained by the original owner.
  • Car Condition was changed from Unknown to Awaiting rest.
  • Note About Originality was added: 1
  • Replacement Engine was added: original
  • Current Color was changed from indigo to opalescent dark blue
  • Current Interior was added: red
  • Current City was changed from Cheadle to Manchester
  • Last Seen was changed from 1993 to 2008
  • Factory Dispatch Year was added: 1961
  • Factory Dispatch Month was added: 09
  • Factory Dispatch Day was added: 08
  • Factory Build Year was added: 1961
  • Factory Build Month was added: 07
  • Factory Build Day was added: 27
  • 2010-06-01 06:16:36 | XKE Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Registration numbers (raw data): was added: HSS575|3XSG|
  • Registration number location (raw data): was added: United Kingdom|United Kingdom|
  • 2013-02-10 14:46:26 | XKE Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Current City was deleted, old value was: Manchester
  • Current State was deleted, old value was: Cheshire
  • 2014-04-30 17:09:04 | XKE Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Car Condition was changed from Awaiting rest. to Work in progress
  • Last Seen was changed from 2008 to 2014
  • Heritage Notes

    No reg recorded on certificate. Now reg HSS 575, orig reg no was 3XSG which is still retained by the original owner.

    Photos of 860003

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    Exterior Photos (2)

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    Details Photos: Exterior (9)

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    Detail Photos: Interior (9)

    Uploaded April 2014:

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    Uploaded August 2008:

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    Uploaded July 2008:

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    Detail Photos: Engine (7)

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    Restoration Photos: Carbs (1)

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    2008-08-11
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    Restoration Photos: Rear Axle (1)

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    2004-01-21 23:39:49 | Lofty writes:

    Info gathered with permission from:
    www.hendi.nl/xke/main.htm

    2004-01-22 12:33:33 | pauls writes:

    In 1991, and again in 1993, 860003 was reported to still exist.

    2004-04-02 07:32:53 | Herman Stöver writes:

    According to the "International Jaguar 'E' Type Register Directory of Vehicles and Owners / 1986 edition" of the UK Jaguar Drivers Club this car was (in 1986) owned by Malcolm Coulter of Cheadle, Chesire UK, color: Blue UK registration nr. HSS 575

    2004-09-29 17:58:03 | pauls writes:

    The 1/77 issue of Ejag magazine mentiones that this car was originally sold by Rossleigh.

    2008-07-27 17:21:38 | Andrew Smith writes:

    Genuine 70,000 miles in need of total resto. Still has std main brgs and orig pistons and correct orange paint on cyl head. Car retains all the early features. Was raced when new. I have tracked the original owner down and have a lovely letter from him confirming that he had podiums with the car. If anyne has any early racing pics of the car please contact me.

    2010-02-15 08:22:03 | Anonymous writes:

    car was delivered new to a Capt. C.A. Ramsay

    2014-04-30 11:10:01 | pauls writes:

    Car now at CMC:
    www.classic-motor-cars.co.uk/restorations/e-type-chassis-no-3/

    E-Type Chassis No. 3

    Another early E-Type going through our restoration process.

    Chassis No. 3 right hand drive FHC (860003).

    Exterior colour: Opalescent dark blue.

    Currently being assembled and built to original specification including period racing modifications carried out by Jaguar Competitions department.

    2018-02-17 23:13:25 | William Henderson writes:

    Correction. This car was originally registered as XSG 3

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