I'm 48 and never really cared for Jags or paid any attention to them until the new generation Ian Callum designs about a decade ago. Now, I'm a big JagUar fan; I have two. Watching this is eerie because there are a ton of details, large and small on this E-Type that are virtually identical on my 2012 XK-R. The clamshell hood, the twin air vents on the hood, the shape of the rear fenders, the metal rails on the floor of the rear cargo area (to protect the fabric??), the shape of the front intake, etc. FIFTY years after this was built they kept those details!! Astounding! :-)
Thanks for the great video of our E-Type, Richard. You clearly know your stuff and I wish I wasn't scrambling so much to prep for judging when you first stopped by. I own this along with a couple of other old things with a friend who has the same mind set I do when it comes to our cars: it's only original once and we have a responsibility to preserve these things to the best of our abilities. I'd love to address the epic oil leaks on this car, but there's something special about knowing that the engine and trans have never been out. Having said that, everything we own gets driven sportily on a regular basis. This '63 actually drives (and cools!) better than the '67 FHC that I used to drive daily (after a lot of work). Having to touch up the occasional stone chip is a small price to pay for being able to experience a car that was so special in its day.
That's the best E-Type I've ever seen. I'm not a huge fan of over-pampered cars but I'll make an exception for this one. Gorgeous, capable, rare, unbelievably original, and in excellent condition. Absolute dream car in every respect.
That was just jaw dropping! Thank you so much! I remember radios like that in cars of my parents, but they did not have a jag! They had a 60'S Ford Zodiac and it did 200,000 miles when my dad sold it and it went on to do another 200,000 miles as well! It was just delightful to see that historic Jag!
Richard Michael Owen! Thank you kindly! I could have been anywhere between 1 and 9 in England! I trust your parents are ok? I just lost my the last one! Aged 95! It is a weird feeling not having any parents left!
Magnificent! I just love these ultra original cars. They are not only extremely rare, but are becoming ever more so as too many cars get the complete restoration. Thank you for the video.
I owned a 64 right-hand drive with a ragtop sunroof. I had it for a couple of years. I quickly came to realize that because you had the money to buy something did not necessarily mean that you could afford it. It was a fun two years though. Thanks for sharing and sparking my memories.
How do you preserve a car in that sort of shape? It has to be used, to keep everything flowing, and yet entropy inevitably creeps in to chip paint and wear upholstery, &c. Machines that aren't used deteriorate even faster.
A work of art. My late father had a yellow convertible E-Type 4.2 before I was born. Then a XJ 6 when I was young, then it went down hill to a Fiat 125 , Datsun 120Y coupe. But at least there more memorable than the soft SUV clones that are everywhere now.
Wonderful!? And You do have to wonder how so..it never rains in Southern California? Whereas it does a bit here in the UK ! That would have bee a rust bucket even if it had been garaged all that while! Cheers all!
Hello Glen. You're correct but it all depends which ones you mean ! The underside of the bonnet (hood) is undersealed where it could get stonechipped and then coloured which looks like Hammerite. But surprisingly , the header tank , airfilter drum, and headlamp scoops behind the glass are painted in hammerite silver.But sprayed , not brushed.
Beautiful Jaguar and an astonishing condition on this example! Loved the white XK 150 (?) fixed head coupe passing in the background too. Very suitable. But how could you miss the suspected BMW 3.0 CS in front of the Jag? Those are also very beautiful car but from another era…
Lovely to see such an original car, exactly how they should be, with a real sense of time and history, not over restored with the original patina then lost forever ! Think the wheels should be painted vs chrome but that’s a UK vs US point of view, very nice to see the original Dunlop RS5 cross ply tyres, increasingly hard to source (vintage tyre supplies in the UK have the original Dunlop moulds now I believe).
phenomenal. always amazing when a car survives to this degree. you could never drive it though as it would only diminish what it presents - the standard to which you judge all the rest.
Lovely to see this. Your re-commission would appeal to me just as much though - actually far more. Somehow it would be easier to enjoy the car you restored. I would be frightened of damaging this one even by someone scuffing the finish with the shoes, or scratching the the paint with a button. I was overtaken by a really sweet [white] XK 150 on the way home from work earlier. Lovely rumble from the engine and such a nice driver who gave me the whole of my side of the road considering I was riding an old English Classic road [push] bike. A forty year old Carlton. If only the mentalists in modern Range Rovers, Audis and BMWs were as thoughtful. I'll never be able to afford a Jaguar or an Alvis, or other favourites from the great days, but I do have a similar quality bike from the last great days of the British bike industry, before everything became boutique cottage industry made, and so expensive that it would be terrifying to use as a daily ride, as well as for fun. Best wishes from George
@@RichardMichaelOwen It is actually more original than this car, it needs some going through since it's sat for a few years. it still has the original Dunlop white-wall spare tire. I probably need to drop the fuel tank, fix a couple of small paint issues, put a new set of tires on it (actually has a newer set of Michelins, but I think I want to replace them before driving) replace the master cylinder and possibly the fuel pump, since it's always been odd. have to tap the top cover in the trunk to wake it up. I wish I knew the chassis number off the top of my head.
Beautiful but see how far up the hand brake lever is, the hand brake wasn't very good, lucky they allowed 16% efficiency on the MOT instead of the higher percentage.
Great Car.... You see us Brits can make cars that last!! If I was buying an E Type I would have to go for a V12 Mk 3..... I prefer the wider more aggressive stance.... Does this make me a Bad person?? :-))))))
Already spotless and the guy is going over it with a cloth...nice to see an engine back in the days when they weren't as complicated as a rat's nest with wires going everywhere and every cubic inch filled in the engine bay.
I'm 48 and never really cared for Jags or paid any attention to them until the new generation Ian Callum designs about a decade ago. Now, I'm a big JagUar fan; I have two. Watching this is eerie because there are a ton of details, large and small on this E-Type that are virtually identical on my 2012 XK-R. The clamshell hood, the twin air vents on the hood, the shape of the rear fenders, the metal rails on the floor of the rear cargo area (to protect the fabric??), the shape of the front intake, etc. FIFTY years after this was built they kept those details!! Astounding! :-)
Thanks for the great video of our E-Type, Richard. You clearly know your stuff and I wish I wasn't scrambling so much to prep for judging when you first stopped by. I own this along with a couple of other old things with a friend who has the same mind set I do when it comes to our cars: it's only original once and we have a responsibility to preserve these things to the best of our abilities. I'd love to address the epic oil leaks on this car, but there's something special about knowing that the engine and trans have never been out. Having said that, everything we own gets driven sportily on a regular basis. This '63 actually drives (and cools!) better than the '67 FHC that I used to drive daily (after a lot of work). Having to touch up the occasional stone chip is a small price to pay for being able to experience a car that was so special in its day.
Thanks for reaching out, fabulous car. I'd love to see it again someday maybe you can email me supercars@gmail.com?
That is really fantastic.
That's the best E-Type I've ever seen. I'm not a huge fan of over-pampered cars but I'll make an exception for this one. Gorgeous, capable, rare, unbelievably original, and in excellent condition. Absolute dream car in every respect.
Richard, great photography as well as commentary & choice of car.
That was just jaw dropping! Thank you so much! I remember radios like that in cars of my parents, but they did not have a jag! They had a 60'S Ford Zodiac and it did 200,000 miles when my dad sold it and it went on to do another 200,000 miles as well! It was just delightful to see that historic Jag!
Richard Michael Owen! Thank you kindly! I could have been anywhere between 1 and 9 in England! I trust your parents are ok? I just lost my the last one! Aged 95! It is a weird feeling not having any parents left!
Magnificent! I just love these ultra original cars. They are not only extremely rare, but are becoming ever more so as too many cars get the complete restoration. Thank you for the video.
0.01 Wow, two of my favorite cars..side by side...Thank you!!
I owned a 64 right-hand drive with a ragtop sunroof. I had it for a couple of years. I quickly came to realize that because you had the money to buy something did not necessarily mean that you could afford it. It was a fun two years though.
Thanks for sharing and sparking my memories.
Wow....just Wow. I don't know whether I would drive it or put it in my house to look at it. Just beautiful. Thanks.
Very familiar with this model of course and this is a nice one! Thanks for sharing it.
Perfect Richard, lovely "E", used very sparingly, beautifully preserved, thanks for the tour...
A great product from the Jaguar factory, Browns Lane, Coventry, England 👍🏻🇬🇧🤓
Was lucky to visit once
How do you preserve a car in that sort of shape? It has to be used, to keep everything flowing, and yet entropy inevitably creeps in to chip paint and wear upholstery, &c. Machines that aren't used deteriorate even faster.
I hope some modern sports cars are kept in brilliant condition as that one.Year 2021, 58 years old that E type.
one of the most beautiful cars ever made
Truly a beautiful automobile that has stood the test of time. Thanks for the share Richard.
Lovingly made in England, cherishingly cared for in America. Wonderful combination!
According the Jag's Cali license plate, it was registered in 1967
A work of art.
My late father had a yellow convertible E-Type 4.2 before I was born. Then a XJ 6 when I was young, then it went down hill to a Fiat 125 , Datsun 120Y coupe.
But at least there more memorable than the soft SUV clones that are everywhere now.
Another beautiful original car, great to see, thank you Richard. Kind regards, Richard.
LUCAS battery, rare ! One of the most beautiful cars ever made . An all original coupe, untouched , a reference to restorers
What a 'trophy car' this is!
Thanks for featuring it.
Wonderful!? And You do have to wonder how so..it never rains in Southern California? Whereas it does a bit here in the UK ! That would have bee a rust bucket even if it had been garaged all that while! Cheers all!
That is one stunning original E Type. Are some body panels under the bonnet painted with Hammerite ? Surely not . Thanks for spotting this car.
Hello Glen. You're correct but it all depends which ones you mean ! The underside of the bonnet (hood) is undersealed where it could get stonechipped and then coloured which looks like Hammerite. But surprisingly , the header tank , airfilter drum, and headlamp scoops behind the glass are painted in hammerite silver.But sprayed , not brushed.
@@johndavey72 Hello John, I am not a great fan of Hammerite and was slightly surprised it was on this stunning E type.
Thoroughly enjoyed the details, shows how the car was "truly" built. Thanks.
What a beautiful work of art
Doran is
Splendid. Thank you very much for the tour.
Beautiful Jaguar and an astonishing condition on this example!
Loved the white XK 150 (?) fixed head coupe passing in the background too. Very suitable.
But how could you miss the suspected BMW 3.0 CS in front of the Jag? Those are also very beautiful car but from another era…
Spectacular! What is that colour??
In the video they called it "Opalescent Dark Blue"
@@BrianW-MGB Will to match the colour for our next boat hull. Thank you!
I'd like to see a willow green roadster.
Magnificent Jag
That car is a winner in any car event!
What is not to like?
Thanks for sharing.
Lovely to see such an original car, exactly how they should be, with a real sense of time and history, not over restored with the original patina then lost forever ! Think the wheels should be painted vs chrome but that’s a UK vs US point of view, very nice to see the original Dunlop RS5 cross ply tyres, increasingly hard to source (vintage tyre supplies in the UK have the original Dunlop moulds now I believe).
phenomenal. always amazing when a car survives to this degree. you could never drive it though as it would only diminish what it presents - the standard to which you judge all the rest.
Credit to it's owner, that's a magnificent example.
Good to see what an opalescent dark blue is actually supposed to look like. So many modern repaints seem to miss the mark
I thought my Cotswold Blue was the best, but this is right there!
Shame the owner didn’t speak on camera. Would be great to hear his take on the car.
Este Jaguar XKE, para mi es el coche más bonito que se ha construido en toda la historia del automovilismo !
Geeeee! What a wonderful video of a beautiful car.
How much to convert it to right hand drive when I win tonight's lottery and come calling?
It is a fabulous reference car because it's a fabulous car!
Immaculate car and very obliging owner. Many thanks
Even the camshaft setting tool , in the tool kit!!! 😎👏👏👏👍🇬🇧
Any Jag fans should also see Norman Dewis telling the tale of delivering the second e-type to the Geneva show straight after the 1960 launch day
……and remember he did it at night on public roads available at that time!
Lovely to see this. Your re-commission would appeal to me just as much though - actually far more. Somehow it would be easier to enjoy the car you restored. I would be frightened of damaging this one even by someone scuffing the finish with the shoes, or scratching the the paint with a button.
I was overtaken by a really sweet [white] XK 150 on the way home from work earlier. Lovely rumble from the engine and such a nice driver who gave me the whole of my side of the road considering I was riding an old English Classic road [push] bike. A forty year old Carlton. If only the mentalists in modern Range Rovers, Audis and BMWs were as thoughtful.
I'll never be able to afford a Jaguar or an Alvis, or other favourites from the great days, but I do have a similar quality bike from the last great days of the British bike industry, before everything became boutique cottage industry made, and so expensive that it would be terrifying to use as a daily ride, as well as for fun.
Best wishes from George
Mr Ferrari was correct , The most beautiful car ever built
A time capsule. Mind boggling.
Superb !
Start the engine for us...
Enzo was right.
Interesting that a 63 vette sold for about the same money. $5500. In today’s money around $50k
Great vid thank you
Whats this car worth? Its unbelievable!
Very nice!
And still on cross ply tyres! Boy that could get real exciting! 🇦🇺🍺🍺
A Blackpool banger 👍
My dream when I was 18---Never cared much for Detroit iron.
I could camp inside this if the back seat folds down.
WOW what a great car. 👍👍
Lovely car. They are all great of course, but these from the early sixties? The real thing. Out of sight!
I have an all original similar condition 63 Drop Head in Cotswold Blue, also a California Car. definitely this cars cousin.
i'd love to see it sometime!
@@RichardMichaelOwen It is actually more original than this car, it needs some going through since it's sat for a few years. it still has the original Dunlop white-wall spare tire. I probably need to drop the fuel tank, fix a couple of small paint issues, put a new set of tires on it (actually has a newer set of Michelins, but I think I want to replace them before driving) replace the master cylinder and possibly the fuel pump, since it's always been odd. have to tap the top cover in the trunk to wake it up. I wish I knew the chassis number off the top of my head.
@@xyzcomp08 If you have any pictures, feel free to e-mail me supercars@gmail.com
I also have an original 63 Drop Head with 47M miles. White with black interior. Drove it from Ohio to South Carolina when I moved down here.
Beautiful but see how far up the hand brake lever is, the hand brake wasn't very good, lucky they allowed 16% efficiency on the MOT instead of the higher percentage.
Sorry Richard, though I am a huge E type series 1 fan, that triple black Buick convertible is a scene stealer here…
A fine choice killer car
When refer
Great Car.... You see us Brits can make cars that last!! If I was buying an E Type I would have to go for a V12 Mk 3..... I prefer the wider more aggressive stance.... Does this make me a Bad person?? :-))))))
Thats at least x5 in value since 1963
Already spotless and the guy is going over it with a cloth...nice to see an engine back in the days when they weren't as complicated as a rat's nest with wires going everywhere and every cubic inch filled in the engine bay.
Oh Yeah!
OMG!!!
Bonnet .not hood as its a British car .beautiful sums it up