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1968 E-type Roadster With Custom-built Ford Racing V8 & Tall Tremec 5 Speed on 2040-cars

Year:1968 Mileage:76378
Location:

Redwood City, California, United States

Redwood City, California, United States

 

The best of both worlds.  British class, lays rubber in third gear. 

A very careful, documented conversion, no cutting or welding, no expense spared ($32,153). 

The original 4.2L engine and 4 sp transmission come with the car should you ever want to return to original.  The original engine was completely rebuilt and run for 15k miles before storing it. 

The second owner (a cable CEO) purchased the car at 40k miles and converted it.  I’m the third owner.  76,378 total California miles on the car.

Repainted once with great care, body and chrome an 8.5-9.0 overall.  Body has never been hit.  Zero rust, hasn’t been driven on a wet road since I bought it.   

New interior.  Modern Dunlop wheels; tires very good (no visible wear, some light checking). 

What’s wrong with the car:  Wipers don’t work.  Speedometer needle wavers, should be rebuilt.  A small (1/2”) ding in the bonnet.    A short (1/2”) tear in the top repaired from the inside -- top is otherwise excellent, with a clear and unscratched backlight.  

School tuitions force sale.  An immaculate, reliable and immensely enjoyable car.  Unbelievable acceleration.  You will not be disappointed. 

Cash or bank wire only.  No dealers, please. 

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