I rode with.my dad in one of these at about the age of 3 or 4. I sat in my dad's lap as we bounced up a minor hill to a somber retirement for the day. These cars still seem to thrill me even standing still. Yours is an exquisite doll. I can't imagine the headaches an toil she's put you through. Hope your able to show her at concourse. A very beautiful example. I am almost drooling. The women must be chasing you everywhere. That's the best plumb shading I've seen on an automobile. The tan leather goes well against the dark cherry paint. Thank you for sharing the pictures. Most greatful! Thank you!
I bought my 63 E-type roadster in 1975 for $900. It had been gone through mechanically but then wrecked and abandoned. I did the bodywork myself, painted it in my mom’s driveway. Had the seats professionally done but did the other interior panels with moms help. It was far from a “restoration”, but looked good and ran great. I think I had about $4k in it when I was done. Drove it my junior and senior years of college. Graduated in 78, and traded it for a used Ford van and enough $ to pay off my student loans.
Hi Neil. Absolutely stunning. I too have just completed my 64 fhc in funnily enough 6 1/2 years. I know what you've gone through to get here, hats off and enjoy your reward
Absolutely beautiful. As an owner of a 289 AC Cobra, I always thought the lines were beautiful, however the E type is on another scale. Beautiful workmanship!
Nice work dude!! I used to get advice from a wise old etype fabricator - he always said drill holes in the door bottoms & wax oil everything!! 😅 boy he was so right 😢
wow this is in between restoring a car and a restoring an aircraft. the difference between 0:37 and 8:50 is insane. The oily version it looked rough and plain, now it looks like a 2024 drag car someone just built using the latest designs. I never realised they were really a stout work of art.. very nice!
So very well done Folks. Thanks so much for this. Fantastic skill and patience and an amazing result worth so much more than so many of the multi million dollar cars around today. Originally built in an England that does not exist today, and probably better than when new!
Thank you so much for sharing this rebuilding of a legend in the automobile world, bring back to life from a position of no return is special. The cost is irrelevant, I hope you will drive this star of the car world and not wrap up for a museum.
Beautiful car and beautiful restoration with attention to detail. .My father owned a 67 Jag 4.2 E Type just like this one, same color and interior back in the mid to late 80s. I was in my late teens at the time and he used to let me take the car out for romp every now and again. Just amazing automobiles with a ton of low end torque. Someone once told me these were true 150mph cars. Thanks for sharing.
Amazing work and hats off to you for the dedication it took to tackle such a huge project. Can you please share the paint brand and paint code you used? Opalescent maroon is just so difficult to get right!
I rode with.my dad in one of these at about the age of 3 or 4. I sat in my dad's lap as we bounced up a minor hill to a somber retirement for the day. These cars still seem to thrill me even standing still. Yours is an exquisite doll. I can't imagine the headaches an toil she's put you through. Hope your able to show her at concourse. A very beautiful example. I am almost drooling. The women must be chasing you everywhere. That's the best plumb shading I've seen on an automobile. The tan leather goes well against the dark cherry paint. Thank you for sharing the pictures. Most greatful! Thank you!
Absolutely wonderful result and worth the 6 1/2 years wait for completion.
Phenomenal commitment to excellence, the color combo sings one of the very best I've seen!!
My eyes never tire when they gaze upon such an icon of our motor industry. Beautiful example,
The E type is the most beautiful car ever built. Thanks for charing.
I bought my 63 E-type roadster in 1975 for $900. It had been gone through mechanically but then wrecked and abandoned. I did the bodywork myself, painted it in my mom’s driveway. Had the seats professionally done but did the other interior panels with moms help. It was far from a “restoration”, but looked good and ran great. I think I had about $4k in it when I was done. Drove it my junior and senior years of college. Graduated in 78, and traded it for a used Ford van and enough $ to pay off my student loans.
Sorry to hear that... LOL!
Hi Neil.
Absolutely stunning.
I too have just completed my 64 fhc in funnily enough 6 1/2 years.
I know what you've gone through to get here, hats off and enjoy your reward
Absolutely beautiful. As an owner of a 289 AC Cobra, I always thought the lines were beautiful, however the E type is on another scale. Beautiful workmanship!
What a beauty! Wonderful job! Worth what you ask for it.
Nice work dude!!
I used to get advice from a wise old etype fabricator - he always said drill holes in the door bottoms & wax oil everything!! 😅
boy he was so right 😢
This car is beautiful. Thanks for sharing the process of restoration with us. That's a helluva lot of work. But a stupendous result.
Neil you are a true craftsman. A beautiful classic automobile. Well done my friend. BB
Magnificent!
An inspiration to anyone who wants to undertake such a monumental and challenging task, congratulations!
stunning colour ! drop dead beautiful car enzo was right !
wow this is in between restoring a car and a restoring an aircraft. the difference between 0:37 and 8:50 is insane. The oily version it looked rough and plain, now it looks like a 2024 drag car someone just built using the latest designs. I never realised they were really a stout work of art.. very nice!
What a beautiful video. I really enjoyed that. So satisfying. You certainly have great skills.
Wow, awesome video. Stunning car. Love the colors.
And what a fabulous job you did sir. Well done.
So very well done Folks. Thanks so much for this.
Fantastic skill and patience and an amazing result worth so much more than so many of the multi million dollar cars around today.
Originally built in an England that does not exist today, and probably better than when new!
Six and a half years? Well done!
That is a little more than it took me to finish my bachelor's and master's degrees! 🙂 You now have a PhD in Jag.
Such a beautiful car, makes me proud to be British. An expat watching in Florida.
Very very very good job. 0 error in the autenticity of the restoration. Bravo sir great job
You must be so proud of your achievement. Stunning just doesn't do it justice.
Wow what a transformation. Beautiful!!
Labour of love - having done my 1966 coupe I feel the pain and determination to complete. Great job! 😎
a beautiful restoration and craftsmanship
I own a well-known shop and belive me doing this isn't easy. Nice work.
An incredible job. Done to perfection. Well done.
Beautiful work. I have a 63 XKE coupe in the same color. It needs a complete restoration
I've never been a fan of the 6-cyl. E-Type, but this is a fantastic job, I may just change my mind. 👍
Thank you so much for sharing this rebuilding of a legend in the automobile world, bring back to life from a position of no return is special. The cost is irrelevant, I hope you will drive this star of the car world and not wrap up for a museum.
What a beautiful car. Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉
Beautiful car and beautiful restoration with attention to detail. .My father owned a 67 Jag 4.2 E Type just like this one, same color and interior back in the mid to late 80s. I was in my late teens at the time and he used to let me take the car out for romp every now and again. Just amazing automobiles with a ton of low end torque. Someone once told me these were true 150mph cars. Thanks for sharing.
Solche Schönheiten müssen erhalten bleiben. 🤩
Einzigartige Perfektion Hochachtung !!!
Awesome- be very proud!
Thanks for this video. I been given the job of rebuilding a LHD the same colour that i didn't take apart so this has helped.
An amazing journey - Thank you for sharing it.
have restored 5 E Types, it is one of the most beautiful cars ever made, in the same class as the Gull wing
Excellent build, well done!😁
Top job, Congratulations!
Unbelievable Talent! WOW! ❤
Well done sir! 👍
Just think, back in the Good Old Days you could get an E-Type for a couple of thousand quid that would do 150 mph and a guaranteed leg-opener as well.
Amazing work and hats off to you for the dedication it took to tackle such a huge project. Can you please share the paint brand and paint code you used? Opalescent maroon is just so difficult to get right!
Yes, I can certainly check that for you. I’m away at the minute, will message you when I return home
The paint code is as follows:- PPG 925934
Stunning
Series 1,so nice.😎
I got a 07 toyata matrix and i love it..
The way this was done and the tools used, I would say you are an aircraft engineer, possibly RR trained
Great effort indeed . But purchasing a spot welder would have saved you many hours work .
As is said, "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." , or as a friend of mine put it when he first saw it, "Bloody-'ell that's nice."
How many hours in the restoration...thank you. Car is stunning...
Wow, great job! How many hours in those 6 1/2 years and would you do it again?
its worth a " Wow " !
WOW!!
Think I said WOW like 20 times 😊😊😊😊😊
👍👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋😍😍
Do you use flux when lead loading? Surely acid is not good for steel.
Thanks for your comment. Following lead loading all flux is neutralized with baking soda.
I saw on Mecum a 69 with air conditioning. Now thats rare.
As an experienced e-type restorer, I wonder why you nickel plated the parts. Cadmium is correct.
Front suspension was originally nickel plated. Some other smaller parts were cad plate
that took 21 years ?
No. 6 1/2 years!!
Whilst the music wasn't too annoying, I would have loved some form of commentary
The music is not suitable, sounds rather sad, maybe it's just me.