Hi All - I'm Mark, and following the etiquette of introducing myself. I have a XFS currently, and have had two triumphs in my past (a Toledo, and a 2500S). I also have a kit car (Fisher Fury) which is a total pocket rocket (230 BHP, 650 kg).

The reason I've joined is to seek some advice ahead of potentially buying a 1965 MK2 3.4. The car seems in good condition and I'm ready to visit it, and or ask the owner to bring it so I can get it up on the ramps and have a good crawl around it. I've seen cars that look beautiful on top and are a death-trap underneath.

I appreciate that to a major extent, one gets what one pays for, and I accept that. I'm looking for a car that isn't a project but can become my daily driver, and I'll sell my modern XFS.

My concern is that I won't be able to garage the car for a year - it will need to sit on my drive in damp England. Assuming the car is structurally sound, do you think I will be doing it a disservice and potentially introduce the rot if I can't garage it immediately.

Thanks in advance
Mark

 

Welcome to the forums Mark,

It's increasingly difficult to find an example in the UK that's not either of the extremes of requiring a total restoration or having already had one. I can understand both the temptation and the caution. Far from ideal to stand outside but with a good breathable car cover it should be OK and you must grasp these opportunities when they arise.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/m...40-daimler-61/ to the MKI / MKII S type 240 340 & Daimler forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues. You can also use the UK & Eire Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/uk-eire-68/ to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

Welcome to the Forums.

I agree with Graham. They are rare anywhere in either condition.

Car covers, Good ones, do protect very well.

Good luck.

 

Welcome to the forums.

 

Welcome aboard Mark.

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Mark,

Good to have you with us.
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!

 

Hello, Mark,
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Dear Everyone

Well, I went and did it - I now have a nice Mk 2, which is currently at a classic car specialist getting a once-over before I take it home. I think I've worked out a way to move things around in my garage so it'll stay under cover. There's the usual raft of servicing, such as bushes, bump-stops etc. to sort and replace, some horrible bird-snot welded patches that'll need sorting (that much bird-snot makes me think there's little penetration there and small amounts of cosmetic bodywork patches that'll need doing, but I'm very happy.

Thanks for all your advice

M