Richard, Your devotion to detail is truly amazing... I love Cars, but you just bow me away... your passion and craftmanship is inspirational....... Thank you for entertaining me and astounding me with these Beautiful works of Art...... :-))
My ex-wife and I had a 1968 FHC in those colors, very nice. We bought it used in 1970 for $2,800. She got it in the divorce but offered it to me a few years later, I wasn't in a position to buy it, young and kinda broke. They were once just used cars.
Great video, thank you, also great comments about Jags ...In 68 I purchased a new 1968 XKE Roadster midnight blue, black interior, it is still my favorite car...6000 dollars....
Richard this is a wonderful and beautiful example… and I’m not taking away from the fantastic work done to get the detail correct …. but it’s not how it left the factory …… it’s too well finished ….. mind you if I had the money I’d buy it! 😊
As the camera moves around that E Type one can certainly see why it's called the most beautifully styled auto in the world, I doubt whether if will ever be surpassed, it's impossible.
Thank you for doing such a nice and detailed overview, I have seen this car when I was at Muellers Farm in early 2015. Have taken some pics and I think it was just sold then. Considering Mueller as a real expert and probably THE person with the larges stock of OEM parts, I am a bit disappointed to see the repro spark plug caps, easily to be identified with the smaller font size. The spark plug wire conduct is the wrong/later one, the MC's are all the later type, the early ones have a lot smaller writing and a triangle on them. The large font was introduced in 62 only. The rubber around the bumpers are not the slim early type but the later larger ones and and and ... I do not want to be picky, but Mueller should know this and should have got things right. When not him, who else?! But I am very pleased to see so many details again as in 2015 I did not so deep into early E Types. Thanks, Maikel
It would also have triple knockoffs and not metal flake paint. I’m just amazed they want $63000 now and $800000 reserve at auction. I just picked out 3 things on the video, couldn’t imagine what I’d find upon in person inspection.
Hello Richard . I think the market is slightly nervous . A fabulous car but in close up the modern paints just cannot capture the iridesent of the original . And Chuck is a great guy . There's always something to learn. Through his knowledge l know the exact adhesive sealant to use when reassembling my bonnet . Richard the pair of Cobra's , one looked to be a 260 and the other a 289 . How much were they ? Did l understand the semi- lightweight at Amelia sold for a paltry $64.5 k ? Thanks Richard
Great video, Thanks! In my opinion, a problem with these kind of cars is that they should be restored 100% how they left assembly line, or 100% show quality finish. Not 30%-70% or 60%-40% or something like that...?
Two words... "Over Restored" or "Too Perfect". This is now a museum piece that'll never see a bit of road grit or un-conditioned air through the carbs.
I had a series 1 flat floor 3.8 drophead in this colour, back in the 80's needed a full rebuild, and i didnt have the time nor money to do it, so sold it, it was easily worth 150k sterling a couple of years ago, not sure its worth now, and i dont want to know !
Yes, it's absolutely perfect. But is anybody having FUN with this car? Did it ever get driven out on the open road, or was it just languishing in a private collector garage somewhere? I go to the shows and enjoy seeing the cars on display, but I really appreciate seeing them out "in the wild" - usually driven by an owner with a great big smile on their face.
@@flatfloor3.897 bumper rubbers, rubber around front bumper extension, reverse light lens. No big deals but for a car that is the benchmark standard, I would have thought these would all be correct
Rolling art. Thanks for sharing your excitement. I'm right with you!
Richard, Your devotion to detail is truly amazing... I love Cars, but you just bow me away... your passion and craftmanship is inspirational....... Thank you for entertaining me and astounding me with these Beautiful works of Art...... :-))
Another great car Richard, thank you very much indeed. Kind regards, Richard.
I'm more of an XK guy (have a 140 Roadster) but the livery on this car is gorgeous. But, 630K? Holy Moly! Thanks Richard!
Worth every penny, a work of motoring art.
My ex-wife and I had a 1968 FHC in those colors, very nice. We bought it used in 1970 for $2,800. She got it in the divorce but offered it to me a few years later, I wasn't in a position to buy it, young and kinda broke. They were once just used cars.
Bought my neglected 63 roadster in 1975 for $900. Fixed it up and drove it to college. Just used cars is right, and used British cars at that!
Thanks Richard for making my mouth water again. Fabulous!
Great video, thank you, also great comments about Jags ...In 68 I purchased a new 1968 XKE Roadster midnight blue, black interior, it is still my favorite car...6000 dollars....
With all that perfection how did they miss that chrome strip? My god.
Sorry didnt see your comment 🙄 it amazes me
Richard this is a wonderful and beautiful example… and I’m not taking away from the fantastic work done to get the detail correct …. but it’s not how it left the factory …… it’s too well finished ….. mind you if I had the money I’d buy it! 😊
As the camera moves around that E Type one can certainly see why it's called the most beautifully styled auto in the world, I doubt whether if will ever be surpassed, it's impossible.
Thank you for doing such a nice and detailed overview, I have seen this car when I was at Muellers Farm in early 2015. Have taken some pics and I think it was just sold then. Considering Mueller as a real expert and probably THE person with the larges stock of OEM parts, I am a bit disappointed to see the repro spark plug caps, easily to be identified with the smaller font size. The spark plug wire conduct is the wrong/later one, the MC's are all the later type, the early ones have a lot smaller writing and a triangle on them. The large font was introduced in 62 only. The rubber around the bumpers are not the slim early type but the later larger ones and and and ... I do not want to be picky, but Mueller should know this and should have got things right. When not him, who else?! But I am very pleased to see so many details again as in 2015 I did not so deep into early E Types. Thanks, Maikel
I am not a "counting rivits" , guy, but glad there are you guys around to identify what is and is not "correct".
It’s a good thing that you weren’t one of the judges on the day it got a 100%!
Quite agree, what with that Crome strip and not the original cylinder head!
Beautiful! That Alfa isn't too shabby, either!
“General Electric” headlights??? Correct me if I’m wrong but my 71 has “Lucas” sealed beams. I’d assume this year would too
Yeah not sure about the lights
It would also have triple knockoffs and not metal flake paint. I’m just amazed they want $63000 now and $800000 reserve at auction. I just picked out 3 things on the video, couldn’t imagine what I’d find upon in person inspection.
Hello Richard . I think the market is slightly nervous . A fabulous car but in close up the modern paints just cannot capture the iridesent of the original . And Chuck is a great guy . There's always something to learn. Through his knowledge l know the exact adhesive sealant to use when reassembling my bonnet . Richard the pair of Cobra's , one looked to be a 260 and the other a 289 . How much were they ? Did l understand the semi- lightweight at Amelia sold for a paltry $64.5 k ? Thanks Richard
John, I have a video coming up featuring every car in that ballroom!
@@RichardMichaelOwen Thanks Richard . We can always count on your knowledge and enthusiasm .
I'm DROOLING, don't let me get too close to the GORGEOUS JAG.
Did that chrome strip cause damage to the paintwork or is it just the way the light is reflected ?
Great video, Thanks! In my opinion, a problem with these kind of cars is that they should be restored 100% how they left assembly line, or 100% show quality finish. Not 30%-70% or 60%-40% or something like that...?
It is magnificent ...BUT .. that chrome finisher on bonnet really???? Re cut and fix paint surely for this price 😳😳
Two words... "Over Restored" or "Too Perfect". This is now a museum piece that'll never see a bit of road grit or un-conditioned air through the carbs.
Nice video. The knock offs are not original though which is a surprising detail to miss on such a high level restoration.
I think your right. There's a good possibility they are repro
I had a series 1 flat floor 3.8 drophead in this colour, back in the 80's needed a full rebuild, and i didnt have the time nor money to do it, so sold it, it was easily worth 150k sterling a couple of years ago, not sure its worth now, and i dont want to know !
I always remember that they cost £2000 when they came out,about 60,000 pounds now ( $75,000) give or take.
Thankyou Richard for this video, I will raid the Piggy bank.
A bargain at that price.
But would you use it as a daily commute?
If I could afford it
Yes, it's absolutely perfect. But is anybody having FUN with this car? Did it ever get driven out on the open road, or was it just languishing in a private collector garage somewhere? I go to the shows and enjoy seeing the cars on display, but I really appreciate seeing them out "in the wild" - usually driven by an owner with a great big smile on their face.
If I could afford it, this would be driven. It has a Bill Terry engine after all.
DEAR SANTA...
it's called a coupe not a 'coop'
Unless someone is using it to house chickens!
Cadmium is banned in the UK
But you can still get it done if you know where to go.
Yes. Hexavalent chromium and mercury as well.
License plate holder... LOL
Coop.😂😂😂😂🎉
Nice looking car but some of the detail is wrong which is surprising considering who was responsible for the build.
@@flatfloor3.897 bumper rubbers, rubber around front bumper extension, reverse light lens. No big deals but for a car that is the benchmark standard, I would have thought these would all be correct
630 grand. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
i don know why this cars is so expensive. it is not original condition and the restoration is not perfect bit is a good car
They are overpriced and they are falling in the UK