E Type - Cooling and Reliability

[Randompunter74]

Hi all, I am going to get an E Type when the wife and I move to Australia in a few years and wanted to understand them a little more and get a birds eye view from owners.
I know the Series 1s are the most desirable, but also the most costly. I love the shape of the series one and am not a fan of the later 2 +2 as the back end is pretty ugly. I also need reliability, so what upgrades are recommend? There are so many models and prices are all over the shop. Any recommendation?

[Randompunter74]

Just found this online, sort of answers my questions on which one to buy.

http://www.classicandsportscar.com/news/csc-featur...

[Randompunter74]

Thanks for the that. Greatly appreciated. I am looking to use it for mini break weekends with the wife when we move to Australia. Weekends in the Hunter Valley, which is why I was thinking Series 1 FHC. I was a little concerned that the convertible wouldn't have enough space for bags you know.. even though weekend ones.

I saw this in the UK (although sold now) and thought it would be a good combo of FHC and Convertible with the roof.

http://www.fernhurst-tvr.co.uk/car-details_classic...

[Randompunter74]

Thanks for the advice. Good to know.

I am 6ft so I will go and sit in one and see what happens. Sounds like the Roadster might be the way to go then. Nightmare. That was my initial choice but after reading articles many recon the Coupe was the way to go.

Thing is, I only like the shape of the Series 1. I cant stand the lights on the Series 2 and 3. I am not sure if its possible to change the lights on a Series 2 or 3...to close them to look like the Series 1 or not without any cutting. I would only do it if it were easy to replace the light lens. Not really bothered what purists might think, if its a simple lens and cover change then rock n roll.