Considering the fact that this is THE most beautiful car of all times, and we hear more about Giugiaro, Pininfarina, Bertone, and Sacco panels, and Hofmeister kink, this is not the recognition he deserves. Malcolm Sayer's Jaguar E Type. That looks better.
19 min 47 seconds- 246 Dino coming in the opposite direction!!! One of very few cars which can legitimately challenge the E-Type for the title of the most beautiful car design ever. Not often an E-Type and Dino pass each other on the road!
Watch the latest Late Brake Show with Johnny Smith where he drags an Aston out of a shed. The bloke that owns it has a dismantled Dino 246 in his shed and a spare body shell also. Although it is a pretty car they they said the build quality was poor. Lambo Miura comes close for me
I worked for British Motors of Monterey (California) 1968-1972. We were a BMC, MG, Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, Bentley and Jaguar dealership. I worked on many Jaguars; my favorite, but not for everyone, was the 2 + 2. Jaguar fell out of favor for many years in the US during the 70s and 80s. Easy to buy one for under $5000 USD. I should have bought one. I do have a complete cylinder head for an E Type in storage.... That is about a close as I will get to one. Still one of my favorites next to my Fairthorpe Electron Climax. (should not have sold mine) Very much enjoy your videos. Thanks from Oregon USA
Had an E Type for around 20 years, this brings it back to me. Mine was the 2 seater coupe but everything else looked exactly the same, it was red, a 4.2 made in 1966 and even the registration was so close mine was GNB 912D (this is GNB 813D).❤
Bet you wish that you still owned it! A fabulous car, and I suppose that we are all lucky to have been born in an era before the speed cameras. You could open-up the throttle, with little worry about consequences back then. Very sad that most of the modern cars are characterless.......Greetings from Australia.
Hi Steph, enjoyed the E Type review just one point I think Norman Dewis should have had a mention as he was very involved with the E Type development and testing (and several other Jaguars) and he was the man that drove the E Type from Coventry to Geneva over night in 1961, what a Mad Dash but made it just in time!!
The Series 1 is the only E type to have more so when its a 2+2. This is such a surprise review of the E type 2+2. Thank you Stephanie you look really fabulous today. God bless you!😊
Many thanks Steph for a top class video of a beautiful car. When i was a kid an e type was the car i always wanted when older but could never afford one and still can't but that does not stop me still admiring the great looks. The presentation by you , filming by Richard and the setting of the New Forest all top quality. Always look forward to your videos.
around my corner is a street where i see the same dark green cabrio since over 10 years now parked in the street in a new spot very time ... he dailys it in summer and keeps it clean and in order... thats how you should use a nice classic car... reeally great job
You are one young lucky woman too drive such a beautiful car. My dream car ,glad you enjoyed it. I love your vids ,you are a natural, great humour and a joy to watch.⛺️🚙🏴
A mate of mine had two E-Types. A Series 1 car and a Series 3 V12. I always struggled to get in and out of them but beautiful cars none the less. Drive these and be prepared to be stared at…it’s just part and parcel of the experience. Love the view over that long bonnet. Same thing applies driving the earlier XK120/140/150 models. Enjoyed this review. Talking of the Geneva show car, I was privileged to meet Norman Dewis back in 1996. Very cool to meet the man who survived the XJ13 crash and who dashed from Coventry to Geneva in 1961 at the behest of the boss, the man himself, Sir William Lyons. Well done Steph, you looked right at home in that cabin.
Thank you again for an enthralling account of the e-type Jaaag. You mentioned about the second car being driven to Geneva in 1961, the driver was none other than Norman Dewis, Jaguars most famous development and test driver. Congratulations on 50K subs. Here's to the next 50K.
Great video Steph nice to see you in new forest great route you chose thats my favourite cycling route too lol was lovely to see you at beauliea at weekend enjoy your week off 👌
The Type E once brought the high street of Valletta, Malta to a standstill. We were walking Kingsway, as it was in 1962, when up purred this brand new Type E, sounding like an F1 speedbird! I had a Vauxhall 12 at the time, which was like comparing the V2 rocket to the Saturn 5. I actually sat in the Type E for 5 minutes.....the only time I ever did!
There must be something wrong with me then as it’s always seemed over-rated to me. The windscreen needs to be raked further back for a start. By contrast, the XK120 is truly gorgeous to behold.
I swear the e-type gets more stunning every time I see one xD The long bonnet punctuated with the upright windscreen tapering down to the rear bumper is pure loveliness.
It’s definitely a car that screams 60’s glamour and chic ..... And Stephanie darling you are looking so so well just lately, you’re skin and makeup really does look so good.
Truly the most beautiful Car ever designed, but not for me - I'd never get in or out of it ! You seemed really 'at home' in there Steph, and your commentary was brilliant. So much info, as always, and your lovely personality is a joy to watch and hear. Thanks for showing us this car Steph - take care 🙂
You did a great job and to make it perfect you sound like Paloma Faith. As for the car, the closest I got was a midnight blue 1974 XJ6 4.3, a brilliant car. Between Launceston and Hobart I used to cruise at 140 mph on the highway, in the days that it was legal to travel that fast Tasmania.
Wow what a motor car ! Just sensational in the 1960s, imagine one brand new back then !! From a distant era when Britain proudly manufactured world class cars ... Map light .... 😊
Another review of an E-type without a mention of the phallic symbolism that helped considerably (consciously or not) to make it popular within its market segment!
Hi there Stephanie! - Even though the E-Type isn't _my_ cuppa when it comes to the particular 'body shape', I more than readily admit this car is actually _screaming_ ''potency''! What I immediately _was_ struck by though, was how marvelous this vehicle compliments the driver - and in this instance: *_you!_* - And even if you were looking, I'd say _no_ other car fits you better (and as you yourself so correctly pointed out; the 4.2 XK Jaguar Power Plant *_roars_* - and _excudes_ a certain kind of 'eroticism' not least in the Fire engine red!... ) I certainly would wish that this was your very _own_ - _personal_ mode of transport Steph! . . . . 👍 (PS: It wouldn't exactly come as any surprise, if you went back to New Forest Car Hire, to actually be a 'weekend driver' of this exquisite icon! . . .😉)
The E type, now there's a sartorial challenge. 🥇For basic black. Period correct and as there's no competing the cars looks, the black dress looks smart, along the lines of black goes well with everything.
I was lucky as a 8 year old kid as my Dad bought one in 62, a dark metallic blue a S1 3.8. Being a retired RAF pilot who knew many ex pilots who seemed to love fast Jag’s, one in particular was Dicky Prothero who raced E Types & Dad would take his E Type to be tuned & I remember Dicky coming to visit us at the pub my parents ran.. Apparently my Dad’s could actually do the 160 mph indicated on the speedo…but stopping was another matter!! I just love them & are drawn to them at all the classic car shows that I attend.. Unfortunately I have never been in the position to buy one……
Jaguar did listen to their customer base, if you take the XK120 (another beautiful car) when the first model came out people said that the cabin was a bit small. Jaguar later extended it. I just so love these cars and this is maybe the better engine. There is very easy access to the engine bay which you cannot say of all sports cars. The colour of a car can make a difference to the lines of a vehicle I think. To me this car has not aged but maybe that is just me? So glad you enjoyed your drive Steph we all enjoyed our trip with you through the camera. 👍👍
8:10 - I was wondering if height was going to be an issue! I'm sure if you had the money to own one you'd have the money to get the seat moved forward. Great review as always
I've said before that I worked on and drove these in the late 80's. I agree that they look stunning and the engineering in them for the time is amazing but I found the driving experience to be a let down, they feel like a barge, I much prefer driving an MGA. You're right Steph, the 2+2 does give a better view of the bonnet end, the 2 seaters, even being a 6 foot bloke, you do struggle to see it.
"Most beautiful car in the world" was said by Enzo Ferrari when the car was first unveiled at the 1961 Euro auto show. However not to be outdone some of the Ferraris that came out over the next few years, designed by Bizzarrini and others were perhaps even more beautiful than the E-Type. The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is a perfect example as is the Bizzarrini 5300 GT... just exquisite objects of beauty.
What a lovely car and video, great work, Steph. I own an Elan Plus 2 and can say for certain that you wouldnt stand a chance of fitting an adult in the rear seat (I have tried to get in there!). So your comments on how Jaguar made it work in the E Type are spot on. There's zero compromise in the Lotus - front seats are really low and the rear roof line sweeps down regardless. Lovely to drive, though and I suppose in 1968, if you were attempting to justify a sports car as occasional family transport, perhaps that would have worked. Seems Jaguar made the right compromises?
Great video as always Steph, thanks. I am seriously considering hiring one of these as a bucket list tick of the box. Love you pointing out the plus’es of the 2+2 - it’s a great compromise if you have kids - the standard car is a bit of a squeeze although it looks nicer. I love the fact these are still quite quick cars and, vandal threat aside, you could use one every day, as with many of the 60s Jags. Amazing cars and can’t wait to have a go in this one one day. Cheers
As a young man i drove an E type, very much the same model a US spec S1 2+2, needed the legroom over the Coupe, drove it as my daily car, went all over the East Coast of the USA, Cape Cod to Tampa, never let me down, never overheated as many claimed they did, loved the car so much so that i tucked it away in storage when i needed a more sedate type of transport, I look at it once in awhile and give it a little pat on the nose,
The Designer Malcom Sayer happens to be my great grandad. It's not often he gets the recognition he deserves but i'm glad you mentioned him!
I think Mr. Sayer is widely lauded for his designs, he was a genius.
I think in Jaguar circles, Malcolm Sayer is highly revered and widely acknowledged…
Considering the fact that this is THE most beautiful car of all times, and we hear more about Giugiaro, Pininfarina, Bertone, and Sacco panels, and Hofmeister kink, this is not the recognition he deserves.
Malcolm Sayer's Jaguar E Type. That looks better.
Owned a 1964 E-Type 3.8l roadster.
Still regret selling it 50 years ago.
Hope she is well cared for.
Thanks for the video, Steph.
19 min 47 seconds- 246 Dino coming in the opposite direction!!! One of very few cars which can legitimately challenge the E-Type for the title of the most beautiful car design ever. Not often an E-Type and Dino pass each other on the road!
Well spotted, I missed it first viewing, there can't be many Dino's on British roads, very rare for two great cars like that to pass each other....
lol I saw it as well....and was going to comment on it.
Watch the latest Late Brake Show with Johnny Smith where he drags an Aston out of a shed. The bloke that owns it has a dismantled Dino 246 in his shed and a spare body shell also. Although it is a pretty car they they said the build quality was poor. Lambo Miura comes close for me
I think the Dino 246 is actually a better looking car than the E-type.
@brentfairlie I think the best looking car ever is a alfa romeo 33 stradale. Stunning car.
I worked for British Motors of Monterey (California) 1968-1972. We were a BMC, MG, Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, Bentley and Jaguar dealership.
I worked on many Jaguars; my favorite, but not for everyone, was the 2 + 2.
Jaguar fell out of favor for many years in the US during the 70s and 80s. Easy to buy one for under $5000 USD. I should have bought one.
I do have a complete cylinder head for an E Type in storage.... That is about a close as I will get to one.
Still one of my favorites next to my Fairthorpe Electron Climax. (should not have sold mine)
Very much enjoy your videos.
Thanks from Oregon USA
The E--type is a really beautiful car, indeed, but the most beautiful car ever designed is just a matter of individual taste.
Had an E Type for around 20 years, this brings it back to me. Mine was the 2 seater coupe but everything else looked exactly the same, it was red, a 4.2 made in 1966 and even the registration was so close mine was GNB 912D (this is GNB 813D).❤
Bet you wish that you still owned it! A fabulous car, and I suppose that we are all lucky to have been born in an era before the speed cameras. You could open-up the throttle, with little worry about consequences back then. Very sad that most of the modern cars are characterless.......Greetings from Australia.
There is no denying the charming charismatic allure and stunning irresistible beauty of an "E" Type Jaguar with beauty so rare it’s beyond compare.
Hi Steph, enjoyed the E Type review just one point I think Norman Dewis should have had a mention as he was very involved with the E Type development and testing (and several other Jaguars) and he was the man that drove the E Type from Coventry to Geneva over night in 1961, what a Mad Dash but made it just in time!!
Dewis made the E Type Jaguar what it became.
No red lady suit today. My preference are the 2 seater versions, this is too tall. Nice review thanks
I too was expecting a red outfit to match the red Jaguar.
Absolutely timeless classic! With a feline grace, unforgettable.
Remember these when I was a teenager in the 60's. Not many in Nova Scotia but a few. More roadsters than 2+2s. Enjoyed the video and all your videos.
The view over that bonnet 😊
The Series 1 is the only E type to have more so when its a 2+2. This is such a surprise review of the E type 2+2. Thank you Stephanie you look really fabulous today. God bless you!😊
First class drive. Glad to see you show casing my local village, a lovely area for classic with the 40 speed limit.
Many thanks Steph for a top class video of a beautiful car. When i was a kid an e type was the car i always wanted when older but could never afford one and still can't but that does not stop me still admiring the great looks. The presentation by you , filming by Richard and the setting of the New Forest all top quality. Always look forward to your videos.
I'm fully behind you with that David.
around my corner is a street where i see the same dark green cabrio since over 10 years now parked in the street in a new spot very time ... he dailys it in summer and keeps it clean and in order... thats how you should use a nice classic car... reeally great job
Fabulous car lovely design; very comprehensive review thank you.👍🏻
Gorgeous car! And great choice of location, too. Thanks for sharing the experience!
Thanks for a great video! you gave it a very accurate review that shows just how you cover the details so well.
You are one young lucky woman too drive such a beautiful car. My dream car ,glad you enjoyed it. I love your vids ,you are a natural, great humour and a joy to watch.⛺️🚙🏴
Brilliant review, and excellent commentary Steff all nicely filmed, love your enthusiasm for cars.
makes me want to get mine out of the garage and go for a blast , great review.
The E type Jaguar beautiful exterior interior and under the bonnet
Am I the only one who thinks the 2+2 is hideous looking, but the convertible version is beautiful?
The Bassoon of cars!
Oh, you look superb, Steph, and that XKE suits you!
A mate of mine had two E-Types. A Series 1 car and a Series 3 V12. I always struggled to get in and out of them but beautiful cars none the less. Drive these and be prepared to be stared at…it’s just part and parcel of the experience. Love the view over that long bonnet. Same thing applies driving the earlier XK120/140/150 models. Enjoyed this review. Talking of the Geneva show car, I was privileged to meet Norman Dewis back in 1996. Very cool to meet the man who survived the XJ13 crash and who dashed from Coventry to Geneva in 1961 at the behest of the boss, the man himself, Sir William Lyons. Well done Steph, you looked right at home in that cabin.
You were very honoured to meet him.
Prefer the FHC with the lower roof, they are stunning though, most beautiful car for me is the Lamborghini Miura, the E Type a close second.
1963 split window Corvette my favourite most beautiful car .
Thank you again for an enthralling account of the e-type Jaaag. You mentioned about the second car being driven to Geneva in 1961, the driver was none other than Norman Dewis, Jaguars most famous development and test driver. Congratulations on 50K subs. Here's to the next 50K.
The 2+2 with in Line 6 is my favorite model ! The E type is my most favorite Automobile of all time . Great Video.
A super video, very interesting. I must comment that Steph looks particularly beautiful !
a beautiful well spoken well dressed lady driving a beautiful car
Great video Steph nice to see you in new forest great route you chose thats my favourite cycling route too lol was lovely to see you at beauliea at weekend enjoy your week off 👌
The Type E once brought the high street of Valletta, Malta to a standstill. We were walking Kingsway, as it was in 1962, when up purred this brand new Type E, sounding like an F1 speedbird! I had a Vauxhall 12 at the time, which was like comparing the V2 rocket to the Saturn 5. I actually sat in the Type E for 5 minutes.....the only time I ever did!
Great video Steph very informative. Thanks for sharing 👍.
A great video, very informed and interesting piece of content.
Lovely E type. Also did anyone spot the Red Ferrari Dino!
I did not, my attention was 100% on the E Type.
Brilliant stuff, Steph. Thanks
Great review as ever thanks Steph. I think it's fair to say that anyone who does not like the look of the E-Type has something very wrong with them.
There must be something wrong with me then as it’s always seemed over-rated to me. The windscreen needs to be raked further back for a start. By contrast, the XK120 is truly gorgeous to behold.
@@TheRetromat I'd easily pick the Toyota 2000GT over the E-Type. Or the XK120 as you said.
I swear the e-type gets more stunning every time I see one xD The long bonnet punctuated with the upright windscreen tapering down to the rear bumper is pure loveliness.
Oof Marsden moor with its freely roaming sheep not good enough now!!! I'll let you off, very cool vid Steph.
Thank you very nice video !!!😃
It’s definitely a car that screams 60’s glamour and chic ..... And Stephanie darling you are looking so so well just lately, you’re skin and makeup really does look so good.
Another excellent review Steph, a lovely example of a E Type, one to add to the dream garage to drive.
Never knew they had a higher roof line .I thought it looked odd and thought it was maybe the colour .
Great car, great review thanks Steph.
An early 3.8 E-Type (not 2+2) coupe might be my favourite car ever. Definitely dated but just wonderful - thanks for the film.
Great review, Steph! You were definitely driving the best car to bee seen in the New Forest that day.
Great stuff Steph.
Truly the most beautiful Car ever designed, but not for me - I'd never get in or out of it ! You seemed really 'at home' in there Steph, and your commentary was brilliant. So much info, as always, and your lovely personality is a joy to watch and hear. Thanks for showing us this car Steph - take care 🙂
Had the great pleasure being driven in one by a good friend in Singapore - must say - a superb car with an awesome sound 😊
My gosh, Steph, you are stunning!❤
The ending punch of the accelerator ❤️ GLORIOUS sound!!! Another wonderful review Steph.
You did a great job and to make it perfect you sound like Paloma Faith. As for the car, the closest I got was a midnight blue 1974 XJ6 4.3, a brilliant car. Between Launceston and Hobart I used to cruise at 140 mph on the highway, in the days that it was legal to travel that fast Tasmania.
My uncle Ron who formed forward engineering worked with Brian lister . Well the rest Is history 😂.
Along with Lamborghini Miura and Ferrari 250 GTO
Wow what a motor car ! Just sensational in the 1960s, imagine one brand new back then !! From a distant era when Britain proudly manufactured world class cars ... Map light .... 😊
A thing of beauty is a. JOY. FOREVER
Red on Red. Red F Dino passed at 19min 47sec!
Congratulations on that one, Steph.
Lovely video, though I always thought the 2 seater looked so much better
Great video love it
Another review of an E-type without a mention of the phallic symbolism that helped considerably (consciously or not) to make it popular within its market segment!
Beautiful car and this is a stunning example. Great review as usual Steph. So well researched and put together as usual.
Hi there Stephanie! - Even though the E-Type isn't _my_ cuppa when it comes to the particular 'body shape', I more than readily admit this car is actually _screaming_ ''potency''!
What I immediately _was_ struck by though, was how marvelous this vehicle compliments the driver - and in this instance: *_you!_* - And even if you were looking, I'd say _no_ other car fits you better (and as you yourself so correctly pointed out; the 4.2 XK Jaguar Power Plant *_roars_* - and _excudes_ a certain kind of 'eroticism' not least in the Fire engine red!... ) I certainly would wish that this was your very _own_ - _personal_ mode of transport Steph! . . . . 👍
(PS: It wouldn't exactly come as any surprise, if you went back to New Forest Car Hire, to actually be a 'weekend driver' of this exquisite icon! . . .😉)
I've just sold mine, S1 3.8, the E Type in the video is a 2 plus 2 not the most sort after.
Absolutely gorgeous ❤
The E type, now there's a sartorial challenge. 🥇For basic black.
Period correct and as there's no competing the cars looks, the black dress looks smart, along the lines of black goes well with everything.
I think she liked it :o)
I wish i was sitting there with you!
Thank you for this video . The Jaguar E type a legend
Morning Steph, another great upload. "The most beautiful car in the world" is the only way to describe and define E Type masterpiece.
Enzo did say that. At the motor show . Some say no but he was heard to say so. The Internet naysayers are so annoying.
Its never too late to have a happy childhood
I was lucky as a 8 year old kid as my Dad bought one in 62, a dark metallic blue a S1 3.8.
Being a retired RAF pilot who knew many ex pilots who seemed to love
fast Jag’s, one in particular was Dicky Prothero who raced E Types & Dad would take his E Type to be tuned & I remember Dicky coming to visit us at the pub my parents ran..
Apparently my Dad’s could actually do the 160 mph indicated on the speedo…but stopping was another matter!!
I just love them & are drawn to them at all the classic car shows that I attend..
Unfortunately I have never been in the position to buy one……
Well done Steph. That exhaust note is exquisite... Music of the gasoline gods!
Nice!
Jaguar did listen to their customer base, if you take the XK120 (another beautiful car) when the first model came out people said that the cabin was a bit small. Jaguar later extended it. I just so love these cars and this is maybe the better engine. There is very easy access to the engine bay which you cannot say of all sports cars. The colour of a car can make a difference to the lines of a vehicle I think. To me this car has not aged but maybe that is just me? So glad you enjoyed your drive Steph we all enjoyed our trip with you through the camera. 👍👍
It makes me angry and sad that some people think its a perfectly ok to put electric motors in these , 😢
The tops. It remains unsurpassed in its sheer elegance.
Thanks for a most informative and enjoyable video.
Great review of a great car. Love the way those pre-pollution gear engines build revs so fast.
SCORE Review!!!
A car like that explains the low birthrate in Great Britain!
I've seen this exact car it's near where I live. Beautiful ❤️🤩
Steph, you're so lucky to be able to drive that. 😊👍
Wonderful example of a British classic.
What a classic car .looks great we'll looked after ,and red lipstick to match steph.great video xx
The Mk1 3.8 coupe was the stunner and still is. The 2 plus 2 was an abomination
8:10 - I was wondering if height was going to be an issue! I'm sure if you had the money to own one you'd have the money to get the seat moved forward. Great review as always
I've said before that I worked on and drove these in the late 80's. I agree that they look stunning and the engineering in them for the time is amazing but I found the driving experience to be a let down, they feel like a barge, I much prefer driving an MGA. You're right Steph, the 2+2 does give a better view of the bonnet end, the 2 seaters, even being a 6 foot bloke, you do struggle to see it.
Agreed. I was fortunate enough to drive one back in 2011 and I agree it is a beautiful car and amazing to drive. It sounds so wonderful too.
"Most beautiful car in the world" was said by Enzo Ferrari when the car was first unveiled at the 1961 Euro auto show. However not to be outdone some of the Ferraris that came out over the next few years, designed by Bizzarrini and others were perhaps even more beautiful than the E-Type. The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is a perfect example as is the Bizzarrini 5300 GT... just exquisite objects of beauty.
What a lovely car and video, great work, Steph. I own an Elan Plus 2 and can say for certain that you wouldnt stand a chance of fitting an adult in the rear seat (I have tried to get in there!). So your comments on how Jaguar made it work in the E Type are spot on. There's zero compromise in the Lotus - front seats are really low and the rear roof line sweeps down regardless. Lovely to drive, though and I suppose in 1968, if you were attempting to justify a sports car as occasional family transport, perhaps that would have worked. Seems Jaguar made the right compromises?
I've never seen a glove box cover before. I've only seen that area open. Where did you get it?
It was standard on the 2 plus 2 and taken up on the 1.5 series, my 67 coupe had one.
I am driving this actual car tomorrow, mine for the day!!!!
It is a 70th birthday present from my family. Great to find this video today. Thanks Steph
Great video as always Steph, thanks. I am seriously considering hiring one of these as a bucket list tick of the box. Love you pointing out the plus’es of the 2+2 - it’s a great compromise if you have kids - the standard car is a bit of a squeeze although it looks nicer. I love the fact these are still quite quick cars and, vandal threat aside, you could use one every day, as with many of the 60s Jags. Amazing cars and can’t wait to have a go in this one one day. Cheers
You're nuts. Plus, it was impossible to keep them running.
Really enjoyed this. As a child I sat in the back of a few E types. This video takes me back
Why didnt this car ever been a Jamss bond car ?
As a young man i drove an E type, very much the same model a US spec S1 2+2, needed the legroom over the Coupe, drove it as my daily car, went all over the East Coast of the USA, Cape Cod to Tampa, never let me down, never overheated as many claimed they did, loved the car so much so that i tucked it away in storage when i needed a more sedate type of transport, I look at it once in awhile and give it a little pat on the nose,