Jaguar XJC V12 resto part 8. It's nearly finished but will the rebuilt engine start first time?
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- The Jaguar XJC V12 manual restoration is almost complete and today it's time to start the engine for the first time since it was fully rebuilt.
Tom Lenthall (who rebuilt the engine) has come down to Painting Classic Cars to oversee the starting of the engine. Watch what happens next..
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And that sound ladies and gentlemen, is why we will never fall in love with an electric car! The sound of that engine stirs the soul! So looking forward to seeing the finished car out on the road… I can see this being another jewel in Harry’s automotive crown 👍
So very, very true @reinmansmith.
Agreed.
Sailing stirs people’s souls, and that’s essentially silent… when the right electric car comes, people will fall in love. Of course I do love engines too
@@JDMism Is sailing silent? All I can hear are wind and waves.
@@JDMism I agree re sailing. But you have the wind and the sound of the waves …. I can’t ever imagine being stirred by the sound of an electric engine in the same way. I have used an electric boat which I thought was amazing because you could cruise silently through the scenery and wildlife .. but for my petrolhead kicks I want an engine that sounds like that 😊
My favourite car from Harrys personal collection, bloody stunning! hats off to everyone involved and to you Harry for breaking open ur wallet!
My Favourite too
@@IslaSprollie For me too. I love the color
I think this Jag is the most beautiful car I've ever seen. Perfect colour, superb restoration and that engine sounds like a Merlin! A true classic as far as I'm concerned.
I have said it before and I will say it again, that green is beautiful. When that engine started OMG. Those of you who like your EV cars, try and beat that sound and the passion it gives to us petrol heads.
"But my EV does 0-3000mph in 0.05 seconds". Yes but it has no heart. Sure the party trick is cool for a little while but there's more to cars than just going from A to B. More often than not it's the journey we live for, not the speed. This is what cars should be. Appliances are for the kitchen.
@John Ashtone I'm a huge fan of that aircraft. When that thing climbs and screams. Real shame it doesn't fly anymore.
Some of us can appreciate both?
I have driven some electric cars and I like them just fine for Monday to Friday. But yeah, nothing can replace a car like this. XJC V12 with a manual shift is a total unicorn where I come from. And a nicely tuned V4 is one of my favourite sounds in all of motorcycling.
I love that beautiful V12 engine. It’s so cool too see the fuel lines and ignition wires, everything on full display.
23:37 whoa!
Tears in my eyes when it started. The Jaguar V12 is one of the very best of all time.
You should have seen my wife, she wasn't watching, but was listening in the background whilst reading a book. The engine fired up and she turned and smiled and said ,"What was that?" That was a Jaguar V12. Please think how that sounds. She doesn't drive, has little interest in cars, apart from the Project 8, yet she liked it a lot!
That noise is amazing.
Stunning colour too.
Harry has single handedly moved the market on XJC’s - once someone completes a stunning restoration it encourages others to do the same. I can’t wait to see the completed car outside in the sun.
The sound of that engine when the timing was corrected!
It wasn't a classic car it was a beautifully proportioned design and concept that is now properly manifested. Hurrah
What a gorgeous car. I’m tempted to say they’re such an underrated classic, but when I see how much work is required to bring one up to a good standard, It does make me wince a bit! When it’s finished though it will be fantastic. I think I’d rather have one than a Ferrari 400.....
I think this generation of XJ is one of the best looking cars ever made. I have been looking at Series 3s for a while but you are right, you need to dump a ton of money to get them in a good shape.
I would rather have Smart than a Ferrari...But you are right. That is a beautiful motor like so many Jaguars.
Yes, and I wonder which one will be the most valuable in another 30 years time…🤔
@@johnmandragon4830 yes they are a money pit. You restore a Jaguar like this you really got to know what your doing.
ICE 1 EV 0
What a glorious sound, I can imagine the smile on your face when you seen and more
importantly heard that coming to life Harry.
Congrats to all involved in getting it this far, true piece of automotive art right there.
Gorgeous sound, forget electric cars, they’re never going to replace that sound and the memories it’s has for us old drivers 😁👌👏👏👌
Yes I agree about the sounds, but as far as the memories are concerned, I think a lot of the good ones were actually when the engine wasn’t running! Keep well buddy and have a merry Christmas 🎅🏼
Love the old V12 beast and am very glad it started up! Won't ever be able to afford it, but by god I'm enjoying other people having and driving this cars!
Thumbs up big time! :)
22:57 ...whoa !
Cannot wait to see this car do it’s ‘Cotswold run’, Harry. Magnificent restoration Harry!
What a treat at the end!! Going to be a very special car at the end of it. Sounded awesome 👏
Amazing sound of that V12 finally firing up. That new distributor certainly helped and I can’t wait for the next video
This car will be sublime when it's finished. Superb craftsmanship is clearly evident. 10/10
What I love is that this car, its engine, styling, suspension and interior are from the creators of dream machines and racing cars, and you have a team of craftsmen now focusing on that shared vision, eradicating the ‘made in the 70s by BL’ hangover that blighted so many Jags. I look at this car and I want one. I’ve always wanted one. I don’t care about cost and practicality I just want one. I’d love Jaguar to get back to that emotional appeal in its cars.
What a lovely sound when it finally ran properly. No matter how long it takes to sort out all the niggles, this is such a beautiful, elegant and desirable motor vehicle that it has to be well worth the time (and money). Both in saloon and coupe form this model Jaguar has to be one of the most beautiful cars of all time. Sir William had such an impeccable eye for line and proportion.
Absolutely stunning machine, looking forward to watching the road test.
this is he finest resto mod of any Jaguar XJC V12, that body work colour is sublime.
That colour, that paint job, that roof line, that V12 engine, that craftsmanship,tho. 👌👍
One of the most beautiful cars in the world, at any price point! It deserves this restoration. Well done 👍
Harry
I had one of these when current. Moved it on at 85k mi. The airline captain purchaser thought he had enough $$ to keep it fresh. It was my club show car and dd.
Glad to see you and your marathon team yielding results. These are daunting projects.
> > Jaguars fitted two screen keeper-retainers to the windscreen top edge. Evidently testing them at MIRA...this bodys' low pressure aero there at the screen created a vacuum, lifted it cleanly out!
Mine was USA-spec, but I observe nothing at that point on your build. As I recall 130mph was alarming. When testing mine on I-90 east of Seattle at 130mph the wipers levitated 4" inches. Achieved 139 indicated incidentally.
This Jaguar is coming along, it’s looking amazing now❤️.
I've always desperately wanted one of these. A friend of mine had a bright yellow 4.2L XJC that we smoked around in back in the 1980's. The one thing that really holds me back is the amount of money it takes to get one up to standard and keep it there. As they were so cheap in the past there are a lot of nice looking cars hiding all sorts of very expensive issues. I had a 4.2L Daimler Sovereign LWB which was horribly unreliable. When it went, it was superb - sublime, comfortable, light on its feet and a joy to drive. Trouble was, despite an extensive maintenance budget, it was forever throwing up issues and I never really trusted it. This XJC is stunning though - what a superb colour and with a manual 5.3L V12!!! Can't wait to see and hear it in action. Well done for saving it Harry.
What strikes me always is not only how magnificent the car is, but how excellent and expert the guys are who are doing the mechanical and body work.
The wood dash panel is very striking against the green and leather interior. I'm glad you included that short glorious clip at the end. What a sound!
She's lives. What a glorious, sonorous rumble they make. Fantastic.
There are not many cars in the world I would choose over this one. Absolutely beautiful. That reg is pretty good for me too!
Gives me renewed enthusiasm for my xj6c that has been sitting in my shed for 10 years.
If I was ever given a choice of car from your fantastic garage this would be the one.
The Green is Next Level Magnificent!!
It really is gutting be born too late missing seeing these beautiful machines when they were brand new 👌
Wow, the engine roar and it sounds mighty...love the combination of grunt and elegance that this car brings along and the colour is such a winner :). Almost forgot: love that you decided to keep the wheels, that s the authentic sporty style of the early 70s.
I can't get over that colour. I do love
dark greens, especially on cars, especially, especially on Jags, being one of my favourite ever marques. But the paint on that XJ is something else! Fair play to you Harry, you couldn't have picked a nicer colour to suit your Jag if you tried. That car has always been amongst my favourite in your collection, as I've always wanted to sample a Jag V12,coupled to a manual gearbox. Now however, its going to be my favourite hands down, in fact I can't think of many other cars I'd rather own full stop. Absolutely stunning. I dread to think what this has all cost you, but whatever it is, i think its gonna be worth every penny.
The colour is magnificent, I would have rear headrests tho
Sorry to say, bad idea that.
As long as you don't have front head rests in the back
O Harry ! When she fired it brought tears to my eyes. I reckon I will hear her in Cirencester when she comes home to Burford. Pure eye and heart candy. Wish I still owned mine.
The sound of the engine starting up at the end reminded me a bit of a WWII fighter plane cold start…
The Green gets better every time you see it and 🔥 with that dark walnut dash! The V12 rubble at the end is fantastic - this car is gonna be very special when it’s complete Harry! 🙌🙌🙌
That is a good sound... my mother has a series 1 XJ6 with the 4.2 sitting in a barn. One of the absolute best looking sedans ever made.
You're my hero. The Jaguar is coming along beautifully.
Absolute dream car, a V12 and a proper manual, just gorgeous. Be a miracle getting one of these in the states these days!
Labour, and patience = old school Jag. Magnificent👍🔱⚡️
Hot-Rodders understand how important ignition timing is. I was quite surprised it was addressed so late in the presentation. Fuel-compression-ignition!!! - This was a very passionate project which the world, as well as yourself, appreciates. Cool color...
It's good to watch experts at work.
The metallic green finish at the boot is just exquisite.
That's a magnificent car indeed. I love the colour and it's great to see it nearly finished
Stunning work! My favourite car in your garage. Thanks for investing so much in its resurrection.
What a beautiful machine. The elegance and class it has is on another level.
Listen to that v12 purr. I am really enjoying this build. She does looks absolutely lovely.
It's been a wonderful journey watching this car being revamped. Interesting to note it drove pretty well before, and a good lesson of what someone might get into once they start. A great result and thank you for sharing the story, I'm sure a lot of people will have enjoyed the ride as much as I have. Happy motoring Harry!
Man what a strong heartbeat, as soon as she got the right bits.
The new colour you picked for this car is absolutely spectacular!
Ooomph, lovely. Such a pleasure listening to a master of their craft explaining how things works. 🙂👌🏻
This may just be the car I want most in the world! Whatever it's cost you Harry, I reckon it's worth it.
Ooooof, that sounds sweet. Love the engine and paint. The XJC was always one of my favourite cars but this is on another level. Stunning.
She sounds wonderful. Dark and purposeful, ready for a mission!
I fitted the Opus system to my V12 XJS and it transformed it. The exhaust note was wonderful and it was much more responsive.
The colour, the finish of the body panels, and then the sound of that V12!! Amazing.
That's shade of green is just spot on, beautiful. Getting all that old tech to work is a real skill.
These gents are true craftsmen. Absolutely stunning.
Very much enjoying this restoration series! - as many others also point out, the new colour you picked for the Jag is just gorgeous. It really transform it from "a bit too ordinary" to really high class. Awesome!
Loved this. The start up session is like an orchestra tuning. The conductor walks up to the lectern, raps the baton on it, orchestra readies and boom the v12 fires. The music sends us into rapture. Can`t beat it, pure joy!
Clear for take off Harry, What a lovely sound. You simply have to name this old girl 'The Merlin'.
Oh. My. Word.
That engine sounds absolutely outrageous! Excellent. I know it will be much more subtle when all the filters and pipework are fitted, but I suspect it will still sound phenomenal. Start-up sounded more than a bit like a Merlin spluttering into life.
I thought the same.
Woohooo love the sound of a rebuild engine start up, something really different about it, to a regular start up.
Loving this resto series. I’d an old uncle who owned a succession of V12 Jags when I was a young lad. I still remember the incredible smell of the interior and leather and the way it seemed to float over the country roads as we flew along. Looking forward to seeing it finally finished but very glad I’m not footing the bill!!
I bought a 1984 Daimler Double six in auction at ACA about 18 years ago for £1200 all in. The car was immaculate and on contacting the owner he told me they had allowed him 5 grand against a motor home. I really enjoyed the effortless power and just how such a big car handled
As with most of us the car was sold to finance the next one. They've gone up a bit since then 😁
I absolutely love this car. It's rare to see a classic modified that benefits from the modifications, but in this case the color and manual trans make this what the car should always have been. Fantastic.
The green color looks amazing and is very typical British. What’s also typically British is the electrical problems… 😆 Looking forward to the next episodes to see it fully restored back into it’s old glory! 👍🏻
She sure sounds full of promise!So pleased to hear her fire up!
That's one smooth cat. Engine sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
Must have been disappointing at first when it didn't start but as Tom said the ignition system system is the only part not replaced, I know it was working before but old electronic components do not like sitting with out being used, fantastic end to the video when it fired into life and sounded great. Love the colour, I don't think you will see many the same colour.
You won´t see any of the same colour. Harry had it custom made.
The sound of that V12 at the end , well worth the wait.
That last bit brought back some memories. What a lovely sound. Progress is one thing but the "younger" generation will sadly never experience this for themselves.
Oh lord, that old D-Jetronic fuel injection! That's a very funky beast; congrats for getting it running!
I love the trick of bypassing the resistor to give the ignition system a full 12 volts for starting. My 1953 Jaguar Mark VII saloon had a button hidden on the dashboard to momentarily do the same thing. It really made a difference with cold starts. I don’t know if that was a factory spec installation. By running 9 volts most of the time the ignition points lasted much longer. Say a year vs 6 months..
Normally on ballast resistor ignition the bypass comes off the starter solenoid.
I can guarantee that if I see this car in the wild, I will not be focusing on the chrome strips that are cracked. Rather, I will be mesmerized by the stunning paint! Looks and sounds wonderful
Beautiful. My dad brought a XJ4.2C new back in the day . Great car .
Personally, I would now fit a modern programmable ECU for spark and fuel with coil on plug . Better starting, power and fuel economy.
Looking forward to you doing a long journey when it's done . Enjoy.
Looking good Harry, well done.
Arguably the most stunning Jag made alongside the EType. I'm on my 6th Jag and have loved them all, but I would love an old V12 coupe.
That big beautiful cat was purring at the end. Loving this project!
Bloody gorgeous. The colour is lovely. I was in a Lexus dealership the other day and they do stunning green metallics (metallic tarrane Khaki or Nori green Pearl) that is very similar. It’s the nicest dark green metallic I’ve seen.
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My favorit from your collection! Often toyed with the idea of restomodding an XJ6 series 1. Imagine an Eagle XJ6 with the same drivetrain as their e-types 🙌
Fabulous to see the effort and labour put in to this restoration.
This is such a beautiful car! Can't wait to se the progress of this very serious rebuild..
She's a beast Harry! The colour is what jaguar should of used!!👊💥👍
The colour (in my memory) is close to a great uncles Vauxhall viscount over 40 years ago.
Deep metallic green, changes dependent on sunlight and angle.
Cool car and great videos thank you.
The jag looks exquisite
The Jaguar looks beautiful, and it's not even finished yet. The new ignition is well worth the investment.
XJC is number one in my shortlist of wonderful cars. A truly magnificent beauty. Wish I had the wherewithal to own one
It sounds like a Spitfire!!! Cannot wait to see the finished product. That colour though Harry utter genius 😍
Once again , the colour is “Simply Stunning”. Quite surprised they didn’t set timing before start up , but certainly sounds wonderfully smooth , now sorted. Going to be fantastic this car, absolutely marvellous.
Literally can't wait to see this thing roll out of that garage, beautiful car
I had misgivings about the colour when you chose it but it looks good in the flesh. Great to hear the engine fire up at last!
In the thumbnail, I almost thought he went for leaf gold like an oil sheik 😂
Jest spent the most wonderful 24 minutes watching this beautiful car returning to its glory. Great Vid ! Many thanks H
Thanks for letting us see it get started, Harry! Gosh, I do miss my old V-12 XJS (albeit a U.S. automatic)!