A lot of my comments might seem very negative. They are designed to make you be very careful in the hope that you will avoid the pitfalls that many have fallen into. I want you to enjoy your E-type. They are fabulous cars that can give enormous pleasure and be very practical but you must buy the right car for you.

As with any major purchase, do your homework, speak to experts, talk to owners at E-type Club events or via the web site. Read all you can. Become an expert and if we, at the Club office, can help we'll be delighted to give advice. We want you to not only enjoy your E-type initially but to keep using it for many years to come and, depending where you are in the world, take an active role in the E-type Club.

The real joy of ownership is driving the cars.