One of the projects we are currently working on at P&K Thornton Restorations is the creation of louvres, which will go on a Mark 2 aluminium bonnet.
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We were contacted by a new client in South Africa to order one of our Jaguar XK Straight Port Cylinder Heads (SP). The high-performance SP head features larger valves, revised port shapes, and a more efficient combustion chamber designed for racing.
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One of our recent projects at P&K Thornton Restorations was converting a Jaguar E-Type Series 1 from LHD to RHD. This article provides an in-depth look at the restoration process and the steps involved in the conversion.
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We have been working on a series 1.5 Jaguar E-Type two plus two. This car was bought at auction from one of our clients and has come in for a 4tipo restomod treatment.
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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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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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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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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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Rebuilt and upgraded perfectly presented Jaguar XK140MC engine and gearbox for sale.
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Former long distance rally XK140 brought back to former glory after extended storage
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1974 Jaguar E-Type V12 OTS. Decommissioning after a decade of storage
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1966 Jaguar E-Type OTS, from good to best in class! From yellow to black!
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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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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 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 mechanical overhaul to bring the joy back into driving one of the most beautiful classic cars.
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C-Type by CERA has been sympathetically serviced and had several safety improvements
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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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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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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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