We want both safety and comfort: How a couple of alterations prepared this E-Type to be more useable for it’s owner.
We want both safety and comfort:
How a couple of alterations prepared this E-Type to be more useable for it’s owner. This car has under gone a wiring overhaul and had EZ power steering fitted to make it a more useable car for the owner. The hood was sagging and it had totally changed how the car looked.
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1963 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Fixed Head Coupe metalwork
We’ve recently completed the metalwork recommissioning of the Jaguar 3.8 FHC, our panel beaters have been using all their crafty metalwork skills acquired over decades of experience tooling to get the perfect gaps
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From Restoration to the Riviera: The Love Story of an E-Type Tourer
Jaguar E-Type Restoration. Discover how P&K Thornton rebuilt a US import 1965 E-Type Jaguar and turned it into a classic tourer for South of France Adventures
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The Perfect Wedding Gift: Restoring a 1964 E-Type Jaguar
Want to restore a 1964 Jaguar E-Type? Discover how P&K Thornton rebuilt a 1964 E-Type Jaguar and turned it into a classic masterpiece that any car enthusiast will envy
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Jaguar XK140MC Engine + Gearbox (SOLD)
Rebuilt and upgraded perfectly presented Jaguar XK140MC engine and gearbox for sale.
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1955 Jaguar XK140 OTS - Rejuvenation
Former long distance rally XK140 brought back to former glory after extended storage
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1974 Jaguar E-Type V12 Open Two Seater Recommissioning
1974 Jaguar E-Type V12 OTS. Decommissioning after a decade of storage
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1966 Jaguar E-Type 4.7 OTS - Restoration turning Black
1966 Jaguar E-Type OTS, from good to best in class! From yellow to black!
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1970 Jaguar E-Type OTS
1970 Jaguar E-Type OTS restoration including strip to bare metal and respray, engine rebuilt with several performance enhancing upgrades, brakes upgrades, rear axle refresh
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1952 Jaguar Mk II 3.8
1962 Jaguar MK II 3.8 restored and readied for a trip to Le Mans Classics. Engine and carburettors rebuilt, uprated gearbox, cooling system revamp, rear and front axles rebuilt.
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1952 Allard J2X
1952 Allard J2X in with us for a comprehensive mechanical refresh and servicing. We were also tasked with inserting more originality into the J2X, with some original parts missing or having been replaced with more modern alternatives, we’ve set off into bringing a more period feel back.
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1950 Jaguar XK120 Open Two Seater
1950 Jaguar XK120 mechanical overhaul to bring the joy back into driving one of the most beautiful classic cars.
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1953 CERA C-Type RECREATION
C-Type by CERA has been sympathetically serviced and had several safety improvements
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1972 Jaguar E-Type S3 V12 partial restoration
We have embarked on continuing and finishing a restoration started on the beautiful Series 3 E-Type V12. After fault finding, diagnosing, replacing, removing and refitting correctly, it all came together wonderfully to spring a new lease of life for this Gran Turismo.
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1959 Austin Healey 100/6 BN6
Towards the tail end of 2020, we commenced the restoration project of a marvelous 1959 Austin Healey 100/6. A slightly different challenge for us deviating from our beloved Jaguar & Daimler, exciting nevertheless!
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S1 E-Type IRS rear axle and gearbox - full rebuild
We’ve recently completed the recommissioning of the Series 1 Jaguar E-Type rear axle and gearbox. We commence by stripping all components in preparation for a thorough inspection followed by de greasing and vapor blasting.
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1964 Jaguar E-Type Fixed Head Coupe, on the road to perfection
We have recently been invited to inspect this Jaguar E-Type 3.8 FHC and advise on the potential restoration process and steps to follow. P&K Thornton Restorations were chosen for this project based on our high level of experience established within our company from 1965, an era which perfectly befits the age of this classic beauty.
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1975 Jaguar XJ-S : American Beauty
Bought new in the States by its first owner who kept it until 2018 when it return to the UK and direct to P&K Thornton Restorations of Nottingham. With only one previous owner in US, our XJS proved to be incredibly original and low mileage for age.
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Chassis 1E1001 - The Very First E-Type 4.2
During 2004 - 2006, P&K Thornton Restorations undertook the complete restoration of DBP 366B, chassis 1E1001, the first 4.2 E-Type produced and registered. The restoration contained of paint strip to bare metal and metalwork corrections, respray in original Carmen Red, engine : gearbox : IRS rebuilt, rewiring and all necessary mechanical work, complete re-trim including carpets, seats and fitting of a new bespoke hood. We are pleased to learn how the E-Type 4.2 has survived well and it thoroughly enjoyed in South East Asia.
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Jaguar XK150 OTS rejuvenation by P&K Thornton Restorations
On this stunning Jaguar XK150 OTS, we have stripped and overhauled the engine and transmission with some sensible upgrades. All engine and gearbox internals were inspected for wear in our state of the art workshop. In addition, we have stripped and refreshed the front suspension, fitting a new set of bespoke polybushes in the process.
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