JDU 197E

Ash · Post by **Ash** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 10:36 pm

I have recently bought a late mk1 forest green basket case tiger JDU 197E which had a light roll in Jan 1976 and has been stored away ever since!

Unfortunately I haven't yet managed to find the name of the 1st owner or who supplied the car when new but have much history which confirms mileage of 42k in Jan 1974.

There is a plaque inside the car from Kirbys ltd who had garages in liverpool. Blackpool, Birkenhead and Southport but not sure why as JDU is a Coventry no.

I know the car has spent time in Sussex between 71-74 and then Preston owned by Gordon Robinson but have not been successful in speaking with him.

If anyone has any information about this car Iwould be very grateful if they could help me?

Many thanks
Ash

garyv8tiger · Post by **garyv8tiger** » Fri Aug 27, 2010 8:16 pm

hi ash my grandad was the forman for most of the 60s and 70s at kirkbys southport ,if you want to sell it let me know ,poss part ex for my mk2 featured in this months cats whiskers

Ash · Post by **Ash** » Fri Aug 27, 2010 8:54 pm

Now then Gary. I did find out that Kirbys were Rootes main dealers so they may have supplied the car but not sure as reg JDU is Coventry?

Give me £10k and your mk11 and I may do a deal

garyv8tiger · Post by **garyv8tiger** » Sat Aug 28, 2010 7:54 pm

yes .cowie kirkbys of southport was a main agents,my grandad said a tiger was the 1st car he did over 100mph in ,u not fancy the mk2 .got a good s4 shell if you want it to sort yours out

Ash · Post by **Ash** » Sat Aug 28, 2010 9:04 pm

You very well know I would love your mk11 Gary but cant afford it mate!

Tiger shell restorable and could make a good car with plenty of work? Lots of history and matching numbers with all the original bits for a change.

I may keep this one and restore it but can you pm me with details of the shell anyway as it will give me some options.

Cheers

garyv8tiger · Post by **garyv8tiger** » Sat Aug 28, 2010 11:41 pm

you got any pics ,whats considered a light roll?

thought you were looking for a concourse tiger for 10k.did the money burn a hole in your pocket

Ash · Post by **Ash** » Sun Aug 29, 2010 7:55 am

You wouldnt know it had been in an accident Gary as it has had new Rootes front wings and valance fitted in the 70s when you could still get them.

If I restore the car it will be concourse and it cost me alot less than £10k to buy it!