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Soul-seeker

MARC GORDON had no idea of his E-type’s history when he first saw it on Eagle E-Type’s website early in 2012. It certainly looked the part and had just the right sort of upgrades he was looking for in a car. The visit didn’t disappoint and he soon signed on the bottom line and had himself an E-type.

Always an enthusiast, Marc’s first car was anMGMidget. He quickly moved on to a Fiat 124 Spider, a daily driver, always parked outside and still with him to this day (now restored), over 30 years later. Other cars included an MGB bought for his wife, an MGC and a Lotus Elise. A Lancia Delta Integrale as a company car was impressive, despite being stolen on a trip to Italy. A replacement was also stolen and the third sold when a Suburu Imprezza Estate was deemedmore suitable for a growing family. Clearly, Marc is a man with a serious approach to his cars, as reflected

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