1964 Jaguar E-Type - Jay Leno's Garage
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- 1964 Jaguar E-Type. After vintage racing for 30 years, Jason Len from XKs Unlimited wanted to bring the flavor of the track to this E-Type, while keeping it totally streetable.
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1964 Jaguar E-Type - Jay Leno's Garage
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As a retired teacher I have never had the means to buy what I consider to be the most beautiful automobile ever designed. Series 1 will never be surpassed!
Yep it’s the apex of car design
A work of art. It is the FIRST XKE Jag mod that I really like.
Don't get why everyone's complaining he built the car himself for himself. Hat's off for a original spin on what is a great classic car.
That's what him a stroke. "Built this car by himself, for himself." Yet he brings it on the show = definition of a stroke.
It was half rusted anyway, so why not
Silver really brings out the best in the design.
Just been checking some barn find E Types on E Bay & was appalled at the condition of these rusted out old gems.I absolutely congratulate Jason for such a wonderful rebuild as this. I think that its the restorers prerogative to restore & Hot rod a rust bucket any way he likes. The engine work is just fantastic. Well done.
Growing up in England in the 60's, the Jaguar MK 2, was my favourite car, and 50 years on, it still is. No wonder inspector Morse 's car was the star of the show.
Who?
tomtalk24 No Morse. Who has a TARDIS.
absolutely gorgeous. nice to work up these old jags to such a high degree.
Normally... what I like about these videos is the fact you actually drive the cars around instead of treating the cars like a static museum piece.
It wasn't registered at the time of filming.
E type bodywork
No need to register. Taker her to a circuit and DRIVE...
@@paulcaswell2813 That's ridiculously cost prohibitive for this purpose.
We have several GTOs (Genuine) that race at least annually. Take a look at the Goodwood entry lists and smile :-)
Never thought I would be o.k. with custom work on an E-type, but that is beautiful!
That is absolutely gorgeous. Best looking non-stock restoration I've seen. Impeccable taste.
This is a masterpiece. Jason is one of the most respected names when it comes to vintage Jaguars. Everything about this particular car is stunning, especially considering it was a rusted piece of junk when he got the car and did a world class restomod that is breathtaking when you see the car in person.
I once had a ride in a BRG Jag XKE convertible, and its something I'll never forget as long as I live. The Jag XKE is one of the most beautiful cars in the world. Thanks.
I can recognize jays disappointed face when he fits badly in a car:)
Same face i make every day i get into my little truck.
that's the face i make when i see Jay show off another car, while i can barely maintain my bicycle
well thats exagerated, 5yrs ago i inherited my fathers Rover45 2001 model also silver it's a beauty, but i doubt i driver it through the APK (dutch MOT) tests next year
just 160.000km but there's a bearing making lots of noise think it from the gearbox/clutch, also the cylinder gasket's leaking in and out!
wish i won a big cash prize or a mechanical makeover, you barely see these cars here in Holland!
would like to keep driving british but can't afford it....
any youtubers here that want to spoil help out a poor bloke keeping his fathers legacy in good shape?
That is the first car I fell in love with. It just happened to be British Racing Green, but you are right Jay, "This car looks good in any color". More classic original unrestored cars.
Modern car designs have nothing on these old timies, aesthetically that is.
stupid statement. Of course they are, but there are a lot more regulations and requirements for new car designs. The customers also want fresh, modern designs. You can compare!! The new F-type has a lot of styling cues from the E-type.
but I know what you mean, its a beautiful machine!!
There is something to be said for the ingenuity demonstrated in both eras. Modern regulations restrict car designs by requiring engineers to incorporate certain lighting elements, crash/crumple zones, high-strength occupancy protection areas, air-bags and so on and so forth. Today's designers have to work AROUND fixed criteria and still try come up with new and fresh designs (no small feat) which makes some of the recent stuffy from Jaguar, Aston Martin and Ferrari (to name but a few) even more impressive. Designers and engineers of older cars (up until the late 60s) had total freedom to create anything they wanted without anyone telling them what had to be in there. It was a time of pure design - no restrictions other than that it could motivate itself on a public road and carry at least one occupant, which is why many of the cars from that era were so stunning.
all of those regulations came into existence because there is a minority who caused car accidents, and the majority had to subordinate to the minority. Rather than regulating, I would give a driving's license to fewer people, as sometimes I'm shocked how people drive, which is much more worse than having to comply to regulations.
Maybe the British motor industry will come back but I won't hold my breath.
Joining the EU was the death knell of all major manufacturing in the UK.
I don't know if readers know that CE specifications were mostly word for word copying of the BSI standards, especially BS5-21
Aside from the steering wheel that is one helluva nice Jag! The shop work is second to none.
Why don't any commentors listen to the video and learn that those headlights were dealer installed? He built the rest to his specs and everything he did was subtle and were reflective of his outstanding E-type lightweight race car. It's an expertly done restomod performed by someone who knows E-types inside and out.
It does not matter who hit this Etype with the ugly stick....those headlights remind me of a hideous spiders head
The first "E" type Jaguar I ever saw was when I was delivering news papers I was about 14. It was parked on the street with the hood open. I thought wow . I was extremely impressed.
Beautiful ! I've always loved the XK-E Series I , and this is a fantastic tribute to the XK-E.
The most beautiful car ever. I had a real love for this car when I was kid. And when I got to see the real thing eventually it was worth the wait.
the small block of england is the rover v8 :) that thing powers just about anything and everything
Brilliant upgrade to the classic E-Type. After living in the UK for 22 years and seeing hundreds (possibly thousands) of restored E-Types, this one is far more impressive.
Great comment man. I always love to hear car guys tell their stories about classics. This is mainly why I watch Jay's videos.
Followed an E-type on the M2 to Dover. We were both late for the ferry so we were both doing a 100 mph or so. It was smoking and I told the owner so when I say him on the ferry. But what a sight to behold ....
This car is also one of eight cars in the nyc art museum here in my backyard. It's truly art, just saw it the other day. Great episode thanks guys
I was lucky enough as a young boy to have a father who had an E-type and loved his drink so i always had to drive the jag home with him shouting go faster open her up i will never forget those day's 😂
e type jags are some of the most pure racing to road cars of that era. Track it and drive it home!
There are only two - and both Maranello and Coventry put their two fingers up to the rules, that stated 'standard production cars'. There were 16 Lightweight 'E's built, and 40 GTOs (same category). Between Jag and Ferrari the total was 56 cars. 'Standard Production?' ROFL. But legends both!
People whinging about the mods... did you listen to him? The car was rusted away below the belt line. This was a goner, and he built a beautiful car for himself. Respect for the work he put in, and making it look period. Down to the side pipes and the way they remind one of the lightweights, the 250 Testarossa, some of the Mercedes race cars of the era, or even the contemporary Cobra Daytona Coupe. Gorgeous car. I would love to see it in motion and hear that lovely motor making music.
Mate! Never really been into Jags but that is absolutely superbly done! Especially love the worked engine. Must sound a treat. Great work!
I was in a restaurant for Christmas lunch two days ago. In the men's room there was an original 1962 advertisement for the E type on the wall and it was surrounded by a metal frame with the name Jaguar incorporated in the frame. The owners told me that they have constant requests to buy this ad. It must have been from a Jaguar dealer back in the early 60s and the latest offer was a mere £5,000!
This is a very nice E-type. That engine is amazing =)
I cannot believe the negative comments about this marvelous looking Jag...I love it...I love e types and love this beast even more...
Jay , what an amazing car collection you have, I wish you the best of health to enjoy it ,
Love the extra lights faired into the hood… very cool!
"most beautiful car ever made" .... Enzo Ferrari
yup
+profetadellinfinito
The convertible certainly is.
Salterns44 you are the waste of a perfectly good mess
I don't think so
Agree
I have seen all kinds of cars and there are a lot of beautiful cars. But Jaguar and Aston Martin have something special, it doesn't matter speed, power as much as driving pleasure and only they know that. This is pure art!
Love those Dunlop wheels and the quad lights, and the side pipes.
I enjoy watching someone who is such a passionate enthusiast, when something mechanical goes wrong, instead of saying "go fix it!" he says "lets take a look at it", which also brings in the common sense factor.
Guest: “it is replica of Jaguar racing seats”
Jay: “oh, it is replica of Jaguar racing seats”
Guest: “yes, it is replica of Jaguar racing seats”
.............................................................
Jay: “wow, it is replica of Jaguar racing seats”
Cool. So, is it a replica of Jaguar racing seats or what?
@@MiguelBaptista1981 one: “yes, it is replica of Jaguar racing seats”
@@somannacs Nice.
So it's a replica of Jaguar racing seats.
My favorite vehicle of all time! In 1964, I saw one in Teaneck, New Jersey, gray with saddle tan leather interior.
:( Shame the guy didn't at least start it...I would have enjoyed the exhaust sound...since he wouldn't let Jay drive it.
I guess he saw what happened in the Talbot Lago test drive. ;)
Think it's the latest trend designing old cars lots of makes are producing them too
this guy is a craftsman
+Vijith Vj Yes.
The '64 Jaguar E-Type has been my dream car since I was a very young sprout. I am realistic enough to know that I will never own one for many different reasons, but at some point before I pass on, my dream is to drive one. Turned 65 today and with God's Grace I've got about another 25 years of driving left in me ... so days the days ahead are less than the days behind .. but I will never give up on that dream.
Beautiful car. I just wish we could have heard the engine running!
These XKE's were all over San Francisco in the 1960's. I was a young kid but man I loved those Jag's. Later in life I learned to use a Unisyn to sync up the carbs. Never could get a Jag tuned just right. Spitfires were my thing. 1967 MK2. That is why I love the Miata. When you are in the seat you are on the road solid. Of course you had to carry a full set of tools at all times. Mine was old an although I hade the engine properly rebuilt, the car was old. and cash was low.
Gorgeous car, love Jay Leno's garage. ♡
Me too... Then I realised I hadn't any tissues
What a machine. The resto looks flawless and then some. Doesn't get much more sexy than 60's E-type.
Nice job Jason! For your work on the car and on camera.
remember when you could pick one of those babies up for 4k back in the day...which was a fortune on a hundred a week kinda guy...best looking car ever made. the clutches were a bummer and oh yeah Lucas electrics...saw a guy at a British car get together with a tee shirt that said...'feel for me I have a Lucas pace maker'... you just have to love the style of this automobile.
Sure he could've kept it original and made everybody happy. But instead he did something different which is the very reason were all into cars!
I'm not a huge fan of restomods, but This is a wonderful car. Would be great to drive, and own.
WOW, that is gorgeous. I didn't think I'd like it because the original car was so perfect. But this does it for me. Thanks for sharing.
Sidepipes? SIDEPIPES?!? How utterly vulgar.
I used to own a silver 64 E-type when I lived in SLO about 25 years ago... I wonder.
It was a truly beautiful, horribly unreliable, thing of joy. Loved it...except for when I had an appointment.
Now what they did is just ruined an E-Type. Subtle touches weren't that subtle.
MrCorvusC he said it was rusted out in the rear so if anything he gave it new life, rather than it being scraped.
+hamza8582 it would never have been scapped, your know that right? if he diudnt get it someone else would have and restored it to factory standard with a few modern features maybe
+hamza8582 I think it looks great!
+hamza8582 He could have restored it instead of turning it into a yank bling machine.
+MrCorvusC This is the XKE version of the Mustang Eleanor. I personally give it a lot of credit
What a stunning Jag! Jay was chomping at the bit to take this baby out on the 405. Lol.
What sort of #### puts exhausts like that on an E Type?? I love Jays stuff but this is just gross..Well done Jason.
Actually that was a bit harsh...but still think it spoils it.
mart fart
Not at all.
He has made a classic that probably was on its last breath and was rusted to the point that major work on it means very little of the original is left.
So doing a restoration like this is probably in better taste because if you try and do it to an exact replica with the car being extremely rusted means that the car is then just a glorified replica.
Beautiful car. I've always like the long front end and rakish look of the vintage Jaguars.
What have you done to it with the new lights?! No! You don't get Brigitte Bardot and then cut her hair for her!
+winchuni22 He should remove the chrome surrounds from the stock lights. Should also remove the bumpers and go for the race car look. But Americans like their bling turned up to 11.
yes you do mate
I so admire the original, which despite its flaws is the best. Malcolm Sayer and William Lyons certainly designed something beautifully unique.
It looks better
🤣🤣
The Jaguar XKE, in all of its variants, is probably the nicest piece of bent sheet metal EVER produced. Just an amazingly stunning vehicle. Oh, I wish they could bring those XKE's back, with modern powerful and reliable drive trains! What a seller, it would be!
no W in Jaguar
huytonbaddy Yeah I was wondering what a Jagwar was, the one I had was a Jag- u- ar .
a jagwire lol
The proper pronunciation of the word ‘jaguar’ according to the Portuguese and Spanish translation of the native word for the large cat indigenous to the Americas is ‘jag-wahr’, not the British mispronunciation, ‘jag-yew-wahr’. Look it up.
Got to love anyone that spends their time and hard earned to bring vintage vehicles back to life...This is an exceptional restoration of what Enzo Ferrari once described as the 'the most beautiful car ever made'....The only negative for me is the winglets, the roll bar and the extra lamps...purely an aesthetic from my POV...Having said that I can see why Len has utilized those mods for the Le Mans look...so who am I to say that...Thanks guys...Love from UK...
If only they could say aluminium correctly lol.
And "Jaguar"
LOL!!!!! I'm from UK so their pronounciation never sounds right to me, but who is to say their version is not the correct one anyway :)
Dahlia Man I hope you are not bored and twiddlng thumbs like me...hence my excessive youtube commenting. )) The Jagwar has aloominum trunk?
mart fart Bored is something I just dont do - lifes far too short for that path :)
the metal was originally 'Aluminum' way back, ... but the English wanted it to be registered in the Periodic Table' and to fit in with Barium , Uranium, etc, and altered the spelling to fit in. so blame the brits for that, ( like the American "sidewalk" . that is original Shakespearian english, only it was spelled "sidewaulk" then. the English 'pavement' is from the French 'Pave'. The U.S.. has more proper English than we do in the UK.)
My Ole Man was Great Jag Mechanic and Trained me and my Brother, He would love this EType my dad had white 63 XKE with Custom 4 Core Radiator Bosch Cooling Fan , Delco Alternator, Custom Pace Setter Headers Glass Pack Mufflers and other tasteful upgrades done back early 80s he used to say samething didnt want his jag overheating on 101 owner of XK unlimited and my dad have a lot in common. My dad could Adjust SU Carbs with his eyes closed that's how good he was. SU and Weber carbs I know and love them both very popular old Foreign Cars
Jag u ar
+6sexysize Maybe it was imported as Jagwar, what do you know...
I've owned a Jag u ar !!!
+6sexysize Yep. Say it how it's spelled. Like Reading, Leicester, and Worcestershire.
sigurd1979 There are historical reasons for pronouncing the names that way. It also applies for foreign words in english.
+Václav Fejt I realize that. my point is that English is filled with words that aren't pronounced the way they are spelled. Mostly because they have their origin from another language or in the case of Reading (which was settled by the Anglo Saxons) an earlier form of the English language. However, the word Jaguar came to us from a native South American tongue by way of the Portuguese language. So who knows how it should be pronounced? It is just as likely the the Brits have it wtong as it is the the Yanks do.
"I'd let you take it out but..." My heart just broke. Beautiful piece, must sound tremendous.
Unreliable, but a smooth driving car!
I couldn't disagree more 😂
Not unreliable when looked after properly
I am at 0:00 of the video. The video thumbnail had me. British and silver. Fantastic car. Now let's watch the video!
aahhhrgggg alu-mini-jum ITS NOT THAT DIFFICULT
Nah, we even spell it the way we pronounce it (aluminum, not aluminium) in the U.S.
Billy McAuliffe thanks for the kind words.
Series 1 E Type fitted 640X15 Dunlop RS5, or as a radial option it fitted 185VR15 Cinturato CA67 HS, which is still the best tyre for an unmodified e-type. It wasn't until '68 that Dunlop made the SP Sport and Jag fitted that to the Series 2 because of it's price.
Turned a beautiful classic into a tacky mess.
The side pipe exhausts are too much, an American trade mark a bit like having a corvette in the uk and putting semaphore trafficators on it and skinny wheels. .. a car tells you something about the country it comes from, .. The E Type was always understated and elegant. kinda lost that in this one. ..
Great job! Jay didn't seem overly excited though. I also would prefer an original, but if one is sitting in a pool of its own rust, then great, do what you like with it. This car looks great, and the guy did it just how he wanted it and you can't argue with that!
From England, It's a crying shame he has cut this car up but saying that, it was supposed to be driven and enjoyed. A lot of blood sweat and tears have gone into this and not just to be treated as a 10 grand run around. I think it looks amazing, well done even though i still stand by its a shame it got cut up :-) job's a gooden
Spline drives don't loosen, thanx I learned something.
Those LeMans driving lights are super cool.
This guy has put a fortune in to this E-Type. I'm sure it drives a lot better than a stock one. I'm not feelin' the extra headlamps in front though.
Super slick Jag. Build it the way YOU want it. Great job man!!
I'm looking for a rust bucket XK-E coupe. Few cars give me such aesthetic overload that I can feel it in chest. I have a welder. I'm not scared!
My mind just got blown... I always assumed "knock-off" to mean fake... makes SO much more sense now...
Did Jay ever drive this one? Must sound amazing.
I think that's because he loves the original so much and can't believe someone else likes this better. Neither can I btw.
This is a really rare Jaguar. Its got sidepipes like a damn Corvette? Amazing. Plus it has extra lights on the nose like a Shelby GT500. Its something that Jaguar should reproduce.
one of the nicest modified e types i've ever seen. looking forward to a road test jay.
Like the video, great to see E type appreciated, after all these years. Still my fav car. My Old Man would be proud to see this. He used to work at the Castle Bromwich plant. Tell your pal to show his updated version to TATA who current own Jag, copy it....But I still think they look best in bright white. Nice one mate.
Comment to guy who complained about way Americans speak Jaguar, they can say it how they like, because if they buy them we love em. Thanks Jay
There's not a surface on this car that doesn't impress. Absolutely gorgeous.
JUST LOOK AT THAT CAR. IT IS LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT. THE GOV. PERPETRATORS IN SWEDEN HAVE ILLEGALY CONFISCATED MY 1975 PORSCHE. DONE SO WITH MY WEAPONS AS WELL.
Let the man show you the car Jay! You spend the whole vid telling him how great the original is!
These modifications are pure fun!! Still so beautiful too.
Wow Jason does beautiful work. Such a nice car.
Hella BADASS Cat! Another One Saved, Built for Fun!
Gawd, do these cars bring back memories. . . some older guys that I hung with when I was much younger. One had a jag, XKE-type, british racing green with tan leather interior. The other had a '63 'vette Stingray in british racing green with the split window and white/cream leather interior. These two would bitch and moan at each other all the time but to see those two cars parked next to each other. Sadly both they and their cars have gone the way of all things. I miss you, "Skip" & "Doc."
PLEEEAAAASE, take it for a drive!
This car is more beautyful than ANY modern contraption on wheels.
I learned to drive in a 1964 XKE canary yellow,with tan interior & a black top & of course a 1970 MGB my brother got when he came home from Viet Nam.
I love that they deleted the bumper overriders on the front. Looks so much cleaner.
Jay, thanks for diverting attention from what's really going on in the world. A vicarious experience into the life of the never may care.
3:48 I was making the same ooh aah noises in my head.
Certainly a very nice build that is tastefully customized and does look like something Jaguar would've done. As Jay said, he has to look back at his '63 Jaguar XKE to see what's different.
Jay just has to interject everything this guy is proud about... "But mine is this" "Mine is that"