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S680938

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Record Creation: Entered on 15 October 2006.

 

Record Changes

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2020-11-17 13:09:56 | XK Data writes:

The record was updated:

  • Body Number was added: S680938
  • Engine Number was added: W-7831-8S
  • Gearbox Number was added: JL15883
  • Factory Paint Color was added: pastel green
  • Factory Interior Color was added: suede green
  • Original Distributor was added: Hornburg
  • Original Owner City was added: Los Angeles
  • Original Owner State was added: California
  • Original Owner Country was added: United States
  • Car Condition was changed from Unrestorable to Work in progress
  • Replacement Engine was added: original
  • Replacement Gearbox was changed from Original to 5 speed
  • Current City was changed from Chelmsford to Exeter
  • Current State was added: Devon
  • Factory Dispatch Year was added: 1953
  • Factory Dispatch Month was added: 03
  • Factory Dispatch Day was added: 18
  • Factory Build Year was added: 1953
  • Factory Build Month was added: 03
  • Factory Build Day was added: 13
  • 2022-03-31 14:26:27 | XK Data writes:

    The record was updated:

  • Current Color was changed from primer to pastel green metallic
  • Current Interior was added: suede green
  • Last Seen was added: 2022
  • Photos of S680938

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    Exterior Photos (6)

    Uploaded December 2023:

    2023-12-06
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    Uploaded October 2022:

    2022-10-29
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    2022-10-28
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    Uploaded March 2022:

    2022-03-31
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    Uploaded November 2020:

    2020-11-14
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    2020-11-13
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    Detail Photos: Engine (2)

    Uploaded October 2022:

    2022-10-28
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    Uploaded March 2022:

    2022-03-31
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    Detail Photos: Other (1)

    Uploaded October 2006:

    2006-10-15
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    Restoration Photos: Start (1)

    Uploaded March 2022:

    2022-03-31
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    Restoration Photos: Stripdown (3)

    Uploaded March 2022:

    2022-03-31
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    2022-03-31
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    2022-03-31
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    Restoration Photos: Paint (2)

    Uploaded March 2022:

    2022-03-31
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    2022-03-31
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    Restoration Photos: Engine (1)

    Uploaded February 2021:

    2021-02-18
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    Restoration Photos: Frame (3)

    Uploaded March 2022:

    2022-03-31
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    2022-03-31
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    Uploaded February 2021:

    2021-02-18
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    2006-10-15 11:49:04 | Richard Garcia writes:

    A project car that has been for sale with "Histroique car co/Jim Lowry" for years ! Imported from Arizona, very incomplete but 'there' with identity as photos will tell.
    A car to rescue !

    2020-11-13 09:32:46 | Mark Curtis writes:

    Car currently undergoing full restoration and conversion to RHD, expected completion late 2021.

    2022-03-31 05:24:23 | Mark Curtis writes:

    Car S680938 has fully rebuilt chassis and running gear, genuine XK120 engine with 5 speed Tremec gearbox. Bodywork fully restored by Leaping Cats Ltd Coventry, England. Car converted for RHD and everything new or rebuilt. Sitting on standard steel wheels and painted in original Pastel Green metallic.

    2022-03-31 08:39:07 | Mark Curtis writes:

    Car being fully restored using old original parts where possible. Converted to right hand drive for UK.

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