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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Jaguar XK140 FHC restoration by P&K Thornton
Casual Friday, every day. Jaguar XK140 FHC prowling the narrow streets of Nottingham. With works completed, we took it out for a test drive and couldn't stop admiring it. This XK140 has been with us for a full mechanical and cosmetic refresh. All in all, a spectacular fixed head Jaguar, ready to be enjoyed by one excited new owner.
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1974 Jaguar E-Type S3 OTS restoration by P&K Thornton
A complete nut & bolt restoration over 4 years by the P&K Thornton team, including bodywork stripped to bare metal, engine and gearbox rebuilt, IRS rebuilt, new wiring loom fitted, items re chromed, new upholstery and hood. This numbers matching manual gearbox V12 is one of the last ones ever made, the culmination of a project that saw many refinements, since its debut at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show.
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1960 Jaguar XK150 3.8S DHC restoration by P&K Thornton
A stunning restoration of a 1960 Jaguar XK150 3.8S DHC undertaken by the team at P&K Thornton Restorations. The body has been stripped to bare metal and resprayed, the engine and the gearbox were rebuilt, a Vicarage power steering kit was fitted for a more comfortable drive and LED lights upgrades fitted for increased visibility and safety. 800 man hours later and we now have the pleasure to drive it along the twisty countryside roads.
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