Vehicle Description
My particular E-Type, Chassis # 1R25919 comes to you as a matching
numbers example that was delivered new to its ordering US customer
right in Coventry, England as a Personal Export Delivery car. Then
finished in British Racing Green with a black interior, 1R25919 was
dispatched April 4th, 1969. It is now Black on the outside and has
been for quite a few years. This example has had recent restoration
and sorting. Cosmetically it shows as a presentable car, but by no
means should be considered a show car or 100% correct per JCNA
standards. The body work was completed by a body shop on the east
coast; it is shiny, smooth, and straight for the most part.
However, there is "orange peel" and primer shrinkage in a few
areas. Overall, a wet sanding and comprehensive buffing would do
this car justice. If the intention is to drive the car, not worry
about it, and not show it, then one would be very content as is.
The bright work is original and showing its age, the gaps and shut
lines are okay, and overall the car is very consistent. The glass
and rubber is in good order, and the tires show as only having a
few hundred miles on them. There is however, absolutely no rust of
any kind to be found. The rockers are clean and straight, the rear
valence still has spot welds and seems and the nose is thin as well
with no major issues in the way oxidation of perforation. The
floors were completely replaced during the restoration, and show as
new with all new hardware underneath as well. The rear carrier is
clean and shows new bushings, seals, etc. The interior is certainly
acceptable as a driver, again, not perfectly correct but very nice
and in no need of attention. All of the gauges are in proper
working order and all of the lights, brakes, signals etc. are in
working order as well. The seats, carpets, sills, headliner, doors,
and trunk space are all new and show nicely. The spare wheel well
is clean and rust free as well. Mechanically is where this car
strives, as according to the most recent owner, and evident by
inspection, the entire driveline has been rebuilt. The engine is
clean and runs very strong with great oil pressure. The entire
braking system is new, as are many of the suspension components.
All nestled into a clean engine bay that does not show any signs of
previous accident damage or any issues to be noted.
