HUGE 1950's Doepke Jaguar XK120 Toy Restoration

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

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  • @realjonmandude
    @realjonmandude 3 года назад +23

    I have one of these. My great aunt gave it to me when I was very young. I played with it then, painted it, lost some parts, and then it sat on a shelf in the garage for about 40 years. Last summer I restored it. Luckily parts are available.

  • @Primus54
    @Primus54 3 года назад +11

    Amazing how much this toy was built like the real thing; full frame, leaf springs, steering, etc. Like the color choice of British Racing Green. I would add red paint to the tail lights and off-white to the parking lights… but that’s my OCD kicking in! 😉. Nice job. ~ John

  • @optiTHOMAS
    @optiTHOMAS 2 года назад

    Love old car designs! So smooth and curvy! Absolutely Incredible stuff! 👍🏻beautiful shade of green!

  • @ModelA
    @ModelA 3 года назад +20

    Neat! I really like how that thing is built! Lots of screws instead of metal tabs bent over.

    • @ForDemoPurposesOnly
      @ForDemoPurposesOnly 3 года назад +3

      Yeah, back in the day, this was a child’s toy. If it came out today, it’d be an adult collectible.

    • @isaacsrandomvideos667
      @isaacsrandomvideos667 3 года назад

      @@ForDemoPurposesOnly and now children’s toys are... they are literally fidget spinner’s and stuff like that lol.

  • @chrismayer3919
    @chrismayer3919 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you SO much for repainting it a sensible British racing green colour! 🇬🇧

  • @williamsiyanko4631
    @williamsiyanko4631 3 года назад +2

    A very nice job on this joe diy 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @dalehammond1704
    @dalehammond1704 3 года назад +2

    Beautiful job, you're an artist. I like these genuine restoration videos.

  • @Opium_night
    @Opium_night 3 года назад +1

    Love jaguar

  • @duygukayhanisaskank4915
    @duygukayhanisaskank4915 3 года назад +4

    Sir, I've NEVER left any negative comments on your site...BUT...this is my first.
    Your workmanship is without question the best I've seen. As is your paintwork.
    Never-the less, I cannot comprehend why you chose this !!!!GOD-AWFUL!!!! color for your
    perfectly beautiful restoration of this very rare, classic 50's Doepke Jaguar XK120.
    Perhaps you were attempting a British Racing Green?? If so, you didn't achieve that color.
    In my humble & respectful opinion, this XK120 deserves a respray; with a clear-coat as well.
    No disrespect intended.
    Kind regards,
    Ben

  • @ricardoeugenioperez4627
    @ricardoeugenioperez4627 3 года назад +1

    Amazing, wonderful

  • @stevesloan7132
    @stevesloan7132 3 года назад

    It's a beautiful model. And I even like the color - Brittish Racing Green. It would be cool to get a full size 120 and have custom tire made that say Doepke on them. That joke would work on so many levels. Great restoration job.

  • @williamharris8367
    @williamharris8367 3 года назад +4

    I quite like the larger scale toys; few restorers tackle that size.
    The paint colour looks great; so much better than the light blue original!

    • @Emdee5632
      @Emdee5632 3 года назад +1

      That particular shade and hue is called ''British racing green''.

    • @duygukayhanisaskank4915
      @duygukayhanisaskank4915 3 года назад

      @@Emdee5632 With all due respect, the green color on this Jaguar XK120
      is not "British Racing Green".
      OK, it's kinda' close...BUT...it has too much "blue" in the mix to qualify as BRG.
      This restoration needs stripped, a primer coat & a color-correcting respray.
      Best regards,
      Ben

  • @donigor9549
    @donigor9549 3 года назад +6

    What a beautiful job! Perfect color, gently and detailing care results a great restoration! Thanks a lot for sharing! Greetings from South America.

  • @martindaredare
    @martindaredare Год назад

    Outstanding restoration looks stunning

  • @Liam1H
    @Liam1H 3 года назад

    Man, you did that Jag justice! Excellent restoration and it now looks as good as it could and should. Thanks for posting!

  • @haroldalexis4200
    @haroldalexis4200 3 года назад +1

    Very good! Nice paint job & restoration of this classic model vintage car. 👋

  • @SoMoDiecast
    @SoMoDiecast 3 года назад +4

    Sweet model, excellent restoration.

  • @rogeriogutierrezpregacoes3486
    @rogeriogutierrezpregacoes3486 3 года назад +1

    Metal model car
    Are de best.👍

  • @gregoryburch8680
    @gregoryburch8680 3 года назад +1

    That's one of the coolest one so far.

  • @donaldswink6259
    @donaldswink6259 3 года назад +1

    Sweet restoration job.

  • @RestorationAustralia
    @RestorationAustralia 3 года назад +1

    Very cool looking toy well done.

  • @mohabriad7743
    @mohabriad7743 3 года назад +1

    Well done on magnificent restoration for such pretty rare model and the way you done it good luck

  • @notlazy69
    @notlazy69 3 года назад +27

    The way it was built i was suprised the tires didnt have tubes in them.

    • @isaacsrandomvideos667
      @isaacsrandomvideos667 3 года назад

      It’s so realistic.

    • @isaacsrandomvideos667
      @isaacsrandomvideos667 3 года назад

      suprised it doesn’t have a little V12 in there, along with a transmission, driveshaft, and all the controls.
      Most of it is there, I bet you could easily modify it into a running car (just obviously massively scaled down)

  • @mattfarahsmillionmilelexus
    @mattfarahsmillionmilelexus 3 года назад

    I never heard of Doepke until now. That is a fantastically built and engineered toy. They must have been top end in their day.

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 2 года назад

    Great resto of a nicely detailed model!!

  • @michaelrzeszuto9123
    @michaelrzeszuto9123 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful

  • @leegoldeneagle9003
    @leegoldeneagle9003 3 года назад +1

    Very nice work 🤠 very cool car as well 🤠 nice 👍 Lee

  • @larannar123
    @larannar123 3 года назад

    That was definitely built to last!!👍
    All those screws,instead of pop rivets and cheap spot welds!!💯

  • @benv1752
    @benv1752 3 года назад +1

    Nice job. Working rear suspenttion!

    • @benv1752
      @benv1752 3 года назад

      FYI, inspired by the 1940 BMW 328 Streamline roadster

  • @moodster8552
    @moodster8552 Год назад

    So, to all of those who left disparaging comments,kiss off!
    A restoration of any object is a personal approach to a passage of time to entertain or stimulate one’s own imagination, or passion. No one cares about your thoughts or opinions. Get over yourself. The person who takes the time to share his story with you and everyone who watches should be respected for just that. I for one appreciate the time and effort that went into this restoration and that it was available for me to enjoy.

  • @smudgey1kenobey
    @smudgey1kenobey Год назад

    Perfect! Love the green!

  • @АлексейШеламонов-т6ш

    Все игрушки слезами радости покрываются попав в твои руки! Молодец👍👍👍👍👍

  • @diyresttube
    @diyresttube 3 года назад +1

    looks amazing the video quality is good..the process of restoration is good too..good job my friend.

  • @ChristopherBrown-mq1lg
    @ChristopherBrown-mq1lg 3 года назад +1

    Looks great ! Love the color 👍

  • @dirtyhairy8884
    @dirtyhairy8884 3 года назад

    Beautiful and classy restoration. Looks amazing!👍👍

  • @donbrynelsen2157
    @donbrynelsen2157 3 года назад +1

    I think I had one of these as a hand me down, repainted red with numbers on the doors making it a race car.

  • @martinvs6415
    @martinvs6415 3 года назад +1

    Well done Joe! An amazing restoration of a fine automobile. Those were classy cars for sure.
    Thanks for posting. Love your videos.

  • @Shawn-wv2fr
    @Shawn-wv2fr Год назад

    Wow what an inventory of parts!

  • @charitybrown4274
    @charitybrown4274 3 года назад +1

    Great Work!! I love how big it is and how it’s built!!! Awesome Job 👍😁

  • @jankotze1959
    @jankotze1959 3 года назад +1

    Great restoration

  • @redironproductions5579
    @redironproductions5579 3 года назад

    FUN FACT! this car actualy appeared in an episode of "Gumby" called "Toy Joy". Great work on restoring the car btw!

  • @Hydrart
    @Hydrart 3 года назад

    Beautiful restoration! Those Doepke models are really high quality.

  • @richardunicorn7879
    @richardunicorn7879 3 года назад +1

    Charles Doepke made some of the most well built toys of the time. The only problem was that they were extremely expensive. Doepke was not in the toy business for very many years, so they are very valuable and hard to find parts for.

  • @annettemalaski1967
    @annettemalaski1967 3 года назад +1

    Interesting color choice! Maybe paint the rear lights! Wonderful job on the chrome!

  • @СофьяВеремей
    @СофьяВеремей 3 года назад

    Классный мастер!!! Работа в его руках спориться !!!! Успехов!!!! Жалко, что в моем детстве не было таких интересных игрушек.

  • @steven2212
    @steven2212 3 года назад

    Such well made toys and all built in the US. Beautiful restore.

  • @caroltanzi29
    @caroltanzi29 3 года назад +1

    Great job! My gentleman friend had one of these. I mean the real thing,- years ago. His was white . How could I ever forget that?
    Haha...

  • @marceloribeirobarros
    @marceloribeirobarros 3 года назад

    MASTERPIECE , AMAZING JOB

  • @carrestore
    @carrestore 3 года назад

    I love classic cars 😍🔥😍😍😍😍😍

  • @adad-nerari4117
    @adad-nerari4117 3 года назад

    Nice work Joe ! The electrostatic painting makes very good results.

  • @molehogadventures6615
    @molehogadventures6615 3 года назад

    Love the color.great job.

  • @briansdiecastthailandstoth6747
    @briansdiecastthailandstoth6747 3 года назад

    Wow very cool model great work buddy

  • @bennycolburn1341
    @bennycolburn1341 9 месяцев назад

    Beautiful job

  • @byrontaylor9235
    @byrontaylor9235 3 года назад

    Great build. My fav color is blue but you picked the right color for this car the green is jaguars best look especially the yr that this car is supposed to mimic im not a big fan of this older tin cars but i do like this one great vid

  • @leonmcneill8820
    @leonmcneill8820 3 года назад +1

    Good job on the restore.. liked the baby blue color better.. j/s..

  • @restorationconstantines7731
    @restorationconstantines7731 3 года назад +2

    Very well👍

  • @carlosescobar6973
    @carlosescobar6973 3 года назад

    BEAUTYFUL!!!

  • @AlvaroLucard
    @AlvaroLucard 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful, Joe. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🤗

  • @dz-abouttechnique1849
    @dz-abouttechnique1849 3 года назад

    Excellent video!!

  • @razorboyXVII
    @razorboyXVII 3 года назад +1

    Very nice!

  • @craigdickens791
    @craigdickens791 3 года назад +1

    Glorious!... 👍 just subscribed ...

  • @johnperez2898
    @johnperez2898 3 года назад

    Great work like always thanks.
    Me and the grandkids enjoy it.

  • @andreluizsantosbernardinod4060
    @andreluizsantosbernardinod4060 3 года назад +2

    Great job !
    This jag is AWESOME!
    -OBS: Excelent video with perfect edition and good sound...
    Kick ass!😎👍

  • @jasonschagt640
    @jasonschagt640 3 года назад

    Turned out good. Cool looking toy too

  • @joallawestervelt6918
    @joallawestervelt6918 3 года назад

    Wow. I have never seen so many screws in a toy. Great job. It looks awesome. 😊❤ 🇺🇸

  • @RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL
    @RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL 3 года назад +1

    Greetings buddy, beautiful restoration👍👍

  • @glennmoreland6457
    @glennmoreland6457 3 года назад

    Well made item
    Good video

  • @fliphigh7779
    @fliphigh7779 3 года назад +1

    I had an exact car like this one (don't know but it could have been mine) about 65 years ago !

  • @samanthadean1083
    @samanthadean1083 3 года назад +2

    You should add this one to your merchandise line!!!

  • @edstevenson8934
    @edstevenson8934 3 года назад +4

    The only thing it needs are wire wheels with knock-off hubs.

  • @poodn4559
    @poodn4559 3 года назад

    This thing looks like it'd be a blast as an RC, bet it'd be a bit weird to convert tho

  • @jthreeb
    @jthreeb 3 года назад +2

    Looks amazing, but I would have white walled the tires, but thats something I like lol

  • @raymondlegare7584
    @raymondlegare7584 3 года назад +1

    Consider polishing the screw heads next time. Nice work.

  • @amilcarmoncada1801
    @amilcarmoncada1801 3 года назад

    Otro resultado asombroso conseguido con la restauracion de este juguete, el HUGE 1950's Doepke Jaguar XK120 quedo estupendo, como recien salido de fabrica, respetos y saludos desde Venezuela.💯💯😲🤜🔥🤛🤘👍👍🙏🙏💯💯💯

  • @BibleStoriesandBeyond
    @BibleStoriesandBeyond 3 года назад +1

    Amazing upload! keep it up! Well done!

  • @danieljohnson9351
    @danieljohnson9351 3 года назад

    Wow, this thing is so cool, I wonder what other toys this company made. Beautiful job on the resto!

  • @adamssanchez7709
    @adamssanchez7709 3 года назад

    God job joe

  • @highway2run
    @highway2run 3 года назад

    My uncle had a real one ,never restored. Memory lane

  • @ignacioalvarez9948
    @ignacioalvarez9948 3 года назад +1

    excelente trabajo y hermoso juguete solo le falto colocarle color a las luces traseras con un pincel le pondria color cromo y rojo .

  • @jackofswords7
    @jackofswords7 3 года назад

    Great! Don't forget to paint the rear and side lights.

  • @husckoo
    @husckoo 3 года назад

    Should make this an RC

  • @jefftaylor7511
    @jefftaylor7511 3 года назад +1

    The screw heads would look better if they were polished. Nice job on the car.

  • @davenaylor8076
    @davenaylor8076 3 года назад +6

    Given this was all screwed together rather than riveted, makes me wonder if it was made as a home assembly kit? Certainly makes stripping it down easier than rivets or twisted
    metal tangs.

    • @kawasaki5187
      @kawasaki5187 3 года назад

      @Bill White Thanks

    • @michaelschubel6330
      @michaelschubel6330 3 года назад

      It was a kit… I built one of these (same color) in about 1957 or 58… Very well designed, and lasted for years of ‘abusive playing’. I lost track of it about 20 years ago- I believe one of my brothers still has it.

    • @michaelschubel6330
      @michaelschubel6330 3 года назад

      @Bill White I had both the MG and the Jaguar…. Looking back, I wish I had treated them better, but, to an 8 yr old kid, they were toys- very nice toys, but still toys. One of my brothers still has both of them…

  • @frasssuliman5998
    @frasssuliman5998 3 года назад +1

    Good my friend 🌺🌺❤❤

  • @philippedanjou5390
    @philippedanjou5390 3 года назад

    What a fantastic piece of mechanics ! How many assembly screws in total ? This toy must have cost a fortune to produce !

  • @tompalcie6284
    @tompalcie6284 3 года назад

    Damn you, now I want one. Lol nice job

  • @Dylan-ug6jp
    @Dylan-ug6jp 3 года назад

    Overall a very good work, the only two things that leave me slightly puzzled regards the body color and the screws.
    I mean you did a really good work, but the screws would have benefited from better restoration work and above all a new plating imho, they leave a poor impression when compared with the overall restoration.
    The body color, honestly I would have preferred if you had left the pastel blue, nothing to say about the English green, but it is so ordinary that it mortifies the beautiful line of the car, but it is my personal opinion, I congratulate you because the work you have done is really beautiful.

  • @callierens7796
    @callierens7796 3 года назад +1

    i would have painted the seats tan to go with green paint

  • @frankierzucekjr
    @frankierzucekjr 3 года назад

    Not crazy about the color, I think original was better but still cool. I like that it had screws.

  • @dogfromthepurplezoneoffici5182
    @dogfromthepurplezoneoffici5182 3 года назад +1

    Thing actually has leaf springs

  • @mikesilva3868
    @mikesilva3868 Год назад

    Great ❤

  • @Россия-и7д
    @Россия-и7д 3 года назад +1

    Прикольный модель я так называю лучше магазиных

  • @pneumichelin2966
    @pneumichelin2966 2 года назад

    Nice job the 1st blue painting was better dont add to much fantaisie to your Nice job keep the original spirit

  • @refreshmentgarage1360
    @refreshmentgarage1360 3 года назад

    Super bro

  • @weniard
    @weniard 3 года назад +2

    Hey, nice work.
    But why not polishing or painting the screws too?

  • @Mydubbedversion
    @Mydubbedversion 3 года назад

    It would be really good if it's turned into a remote control car

  • @duncan5mcleod
    @duncan5mcleod 3 года назад

    Dommage, elle était mieux en bleu, mais très intéressante miniature avec toute les pièces vissées !
    Belle restauration !

  • @quinho4166
    @quinho4166 3 года назад

    Perfeito ☺️😍👍

  • @robinburn4974
    @robinburn4974 3 года назад +2

    The question is should you restore it, I'd prefer it play worn, and keep it's value

    • @isaacsrandomvideos667
      @isaacsrandomvideos667 3 года назад

      Agreed. Makes it look too new anyway. and aswell, you wouldn’t be able to play with it without damaging it, and that goes against the whole purpose of the thing.

    • @charleshill9236
      @charleshill9236 3 года назад +2

      Nice restoration however it lost alot of its value in the process

  • @chezsnailez
    @chezsnailez 3 года назад +1

    Windscreen seems a bit overly bent back especially on the right side but otherwise a bonza renno...