Driving the Most Beautiful Car Ever Made - The Jaguar E-Type or XK-E Roadster is an Automotive Icon
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- SOLD It's hard to imagine how any car can be more beautiful than the E-Type - designed by Malcolm Sayer and Sir William Lyons, this perfectly functional design also happened to be one of the most beautiful artistic expressions ever made, on par with Mozart's Magic Flute, Shakespeare's Hamlet, or Van Gogh's Starry Night. It's as though the shape has always existed, even before Sayer penned it around Sir William's underpinnings. The car can not only stop traffic, it can leave observers in a befuddled state, not really sure what to do after having their breath swept away unexpectedly just by the way a car looks. It really is that gorgeous. Enzo Ferrari himself, upon seeing the E-Type for the first time in 1960, proclaimed it to be the most beautiful car ever made.
The E-Type went through three identifiable series - type 1, 2, and 3. The Series 1 is beloved for being the most pure and beautiful, while the Series 2 is considered the most reliable and drivable. The Series 3 is not exactly hated, but you're not going to hear a lot of love from Jaguar purists about them.
This late Series 2 has a beautiful story, complete with all documentation since new - the gentleman purchased it as part of the Armed Forces car import program, and saved every correspondence and document pertaining to the purchase and eventual importation. Some of the letters read like something from a history novel, including a dock strike holding up the process, and a final sailing on the Steamship "Atlantic Saga." Additionally, records are present for a full mechanical rebuild of the engine and transmission for more than $20K just a little over a year ago.
The gentleman who purchased this car expected to drive it for 2-3 years and sell it for what he paid. Instead, he owned it for 43K miles and 50 years - a testament to the charm and loyalty an E-Type inspires in the people who own and drive them. If health didn't force the issue, the gentleman would still be driving it for years to come.
Full review and test drive by Bill. SOLD
Car reviews don't get much better than this
"Hot as balls.." Love your delivery and ranting. Oh and the car reviews just come across as natural and honest. Makes a change from influencer type reviews.. Top work!!!!
Charming...
@@SavedbyHim: I love the segue into what “birds do when left to their own devices!!”
What an unbelievably gorgeous car!! I taught myself how to drive a manual in my boss's 1973 E-type convertible with the V12 in it when I was a teenager!! Agree with your assessment of this ridiculously cool ass car 1000% percent!! I would buy that thing in a heartbeat!!
The V12’s were 2+2’s, right? I know manual V12’s are rather rare, because it was meant to be more of a Grand Tourer than the Series I’s & II’s, which were more traditional, manual-equipped, I6-powered sports roadsters.
It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Bruce Meyer
Yes I agree one of the most beautiful cars ever made....great honest car car reviews.
Love it! Not easy changing gear left handed whilst filming and commentating! Good job sir. Best car content on youtbe.
ya, he needs to fix that, made me nervous.
Left hand also works horrible on glove box latch/pull handle...
Nice Series 2. Yes indeed, the E-type is the most beautiful car in the world. I miss my `67.
to last 14 years on the market practically unchanged is quite an achievement
Charles Walliburton you’re not funny bud
What a gorgeous car.
A classic beauty, representing the best of fine, British mid century automotive craftsmanship.
What a pleasure to watch.
Bill, this is a MASTERPIECE VIDEO - both subject and presentation! I think the most interesting knowledge imparted is how Malcolm Sayer used "3-D mathematics" for lack of a better term to design this body. The fact that such a complex design was created does put it on par with the artistic pieces you mention above. That, and icing on the cake referrence to Thalydamide babies!
I just noticed the fabulous passenger grab handle. I have no words..... except turn off the choke man hahaha
That's known as the Oh Shit handle
She is a beautiful and majestic specimen. Wow!
Your normal videos are always a treat but this one was special. Thanks for sharing the car and you’re talent in doing so.
_Bill, your inventory is always beyond stunning. And this '71 Jag XKE e-type roadster is certainly no exception. The pedigree and history of the car makes this Jag a priceless find! Can we talk about that color, beautiful._
My thoughts exactly. The colour is Regency Red which is an original factory colour. Beautiful Jaguar E type. Always wanted one since childhood. I remember when this was brand new. Ah the good old days. Thx Bill
This vehicle video is exactly what I needed to start my day. Your videos give us the brightness in these darks days thank you for keeping it real.
Cheers from Montréal!
On cars ...so far, our tastes are identical. MOST BEAUTIFUL CAR EVER MADE.
I humbly disagree, but you are allowed your opinion.
Yes..the glove box is smaller but..the way it dropped perfectly at 90° angle and just stopped..no shaking or vibration. AND THAT AMAZING NICKLE PLATED HASP AND THING THAT HOLDS THE GLOVE BOX IN PLACE WHEN ITS DOWN!!!! Every detail is excellence.
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous... thank you Sir for bringing us this Jaguar masterpiece! Marvelous video!
"thalidomide baby" ... wahahaha ... as always a stellar narrative. you never disappoint.
Mate, what a fantastic review, love the Greek statue metaphor and the slightly dodgy bit of humour around the adjustable steering column. How do you keep talking non-stop like that without a script? Genius. Just picked up my '70 FHC from having some work done over winter and drove it home (in the rain) in case we go into lockdown. Great vid to lift us from the gloom. Wonderful to have such an original reference point as well. Cheers.
What an awesome and informational presentation of the most beautiful car of the modern era. I was one lucky 17 year old when my Dad bought a 63 XKE 3.8 in 1965. It had the white exterior with the red leather interior, the most striking combination ever. Just the smell of the leather called you to drive it and my Dad was nice enough to let me take it out on weekends even at my age. I never abused it, just went through the gears now and then. Very memorable times and a whole lot of fun. My only complaint was the non-synchro gears, it took a small learning curve to shift without grinding gears, otherwise, I have never driven anything as appealing as that XKE was.
You’re the best salesman I ever heard honestly
He’s not a salesman, he’s a car guy who happens to sell cars lol!
All kidding aside, I wish sales guys today had 1/8th of the knowledge Bill has. Most sales guys barely even know what brand they are selling.
Bill’s a promoter, not salesman.
What they have in common is their mouths
are always running.
Worst case scenario is sitting next to
one during a long airplane flight
That sound is something so beautiful!
My god I could listen to that engine all day
You, know, Bill, you've got yourself an absolutely stunning dream car here!
Also, such an incredible example being sold at a price that makes it your dream car almost within reach!
Quite frankly, an awesome find!
I once owned a 1970 XJ6 and it was wonderful!
It sure was sad to say goodbye to this beauty!!! 😭 Hope it gets a real pampering owner like the guy before
"You'd almost have to be a thalidomide baby to grab the wheel if it was any closer"
LOL thanks for punching my ticket to hell Bill.
I doesn't say who was doing the viewing of this Jaguar, but he sounds much like the same guy that did a review on an MX-5 years ago. He talked about his girlfriend in college had a Jeep and they drove it around Michigan with the top off, of which made him a total convertible type guy from there on. Also, his knowledge of history and historic happenings keeps you wanting to hear more. Well, if this is the same guy, I totally enjoyed the presentation of the E-Type Jaguar and the reviews on the MX-5's as well.
I remember growing up in the 70s one of our neighbors down the street had an E Type Jaguar. Great looking cars!
Enzo was right.....It's my favorite sports car....all around. Vettes are gorgeous..but the E-Type takes it for me.
Wow, what a great sounding engine. Not just the exhaust. The mechanicals and gear whine. The documentation is also really cool. Great car.
"a thalidomide baby" where does he come up with this??? Too funny. Who would think to say that. These reviews are the best!
I was just 14 in April of 1966, watching "The Beverly Hillbillies", when I saw Jethro Bodine drive up to the family mansion in a Pale Primrose E-Type roadster that he'd just traded for their broken-down, old truck. I was in love!! It took me 54 years, but I now have an almost-identical twin in my garage. The only difference is Jethro's car was a Series 1 model and mine is a newer,1969 Series 2 model. Close enough! And it is a BLAST to drive (on those occasions when it feels like starting, that is). And for you Hillbillies fans, it's season 4, episode 27 titled, "The Beautiful Maid". IMHO, it should've been titled, "The Beautiful Car".
One of the best cars you've ever reviewed. For sure.
My mother had a boyfriend that had a E type. I always washed and waxed it. Loved vacuuming the interior bc the way the seats are drained the change out of your pockets. Always a big score for me. Back then it reminded me of an airplane taking off when it was running and ready to go. Beautiful car I would love to own. It's on my top 3 list.
I totally agree.
This is really one of the best looking cars ever made!!!
Thanks for your amazing presentation. Really a honest and fine report.
Thanks for showing and Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹👍
Take care.
Bill makes a good salesman. No matter what car it is, he creates emotion in the buyer/viewer.
Thanks for sharing this beautiful machine with us Bill!
I had a cousin who years ago had on of these with a V12 it was canary yellow and as a little boy I would just gaze at it in awe. Gee I wish I had it today but it was a constant battle getting it serviced . Even back then Jaguar was not known for reliability 🏖
What a treasure trove of car stuff. Such scholarship - infused with a lot of humor. I'm hooked.
24:24 the big bird is following you!!!
Restored a series 1.5 E-type coupe - was one of the greatest cars to drive. It was definitely a cross off from the bucket list. I finally had to sell it (heartbroken) - 12 years later I bought a 2013 XK. The second I climbed into it to test drive it, I had that memory of driving the e-type and I bought it immediately. . . this car I will never sell. I will never make that mistake again.
I went to Coral Gables High School and wasn’t a rich kid but many there were. My friend got a brand new one for his 17 birthday. He let me drive several times. Let me tell you, it was unbelievably nice. I never knew why they didn’t remake these with a modern drive line and electronics.
This is the icon of sports cars.
I've always felt that the Jaguar XJ6 Series III was the most beautiful car ever made - inside and out. Jaguars as a whole, especially the older models, are just special. I am biased for a few reasons but so what. All car fans are in some way! Love these videos :)
The sound of the engine!!
Great review so far, Bill.. But I had to stop it midstream to post about this particular vehicle, the Jaguar E Type. I'll never forget the first time I ever noticed one was when I was 12 or 13.. I was literally transfixed !. I couldn't believe what I was seeing.. I stood there for.... a couple of hours just staring at that thing. I am not kidding. No other car design ever had that effect on me.
That car was an early version without the chrome bumper or the chrome intake outline. I think it looks much cleaner that way. It was also Midnight Black, which made it look downright sinister. The design is pure sex. Absolute perfection.
Originally the headlights on the car were intended to have plexiglass covers, and I recall reading that the US Traffic and Highway Safety Administration had some issues with those. . Okay, I just wanted to share that. Now, back to the rest of the review.
Okay.. we're back. very informative regarding the various generations.
We disagree a bit on the tail lights though. I do think the original version tail lights look much better with the rest of the car, the triple segmented ones that resided above the rear bumper. The redesign tail lights look clunky to me. I get the impression the design people at Jaguar were annoyed they had to redesign to (arbitrary in their view) US regulations on those items, and said, "Okay, we're just mailing it in.You get what you get.".. Same with the big side marker lights. But I also get it. You're trying to sell the car presumably. I have no problem with that either.
I do like the gas strut upgrade on the bonnet. The Jaguar E type mentioned above, the one that so impressed at an early age me had the row of toggle switches. Those look great, but the rocker switches don't look bad either.
The Jaguar E type was an instant classic. The most amazing car design ever with a storied racing and aviation history to match. Thanks for the review, I know I'm late to the party with this one, but well worth the wait.
Simply one of the most amazing designs
Whoever buys that is one very lucky person.
Mr. Bill I thoroughly enjoy your videosI live in Texas but I would thoroughly enjoy the sit with you and have a beer and talk about cars.
Thank you sir for sharing the history of this icon . I can imagine the Calabar of man to make it through the war keeping all these wonderful records on such an iconic car thank you again Central California watching
these were top of the line cool. use to see them all time
(with the Porsche 911) the most beautiful sports car EVER!
I Have being Fortunate enough to have been in a V12 version of this car at over 200 kph and it was the most exhilarating thing I've ever had in my life this is a beautiful example of a 6-cylinder E-Type gorgeous colour and thanks so much Bill for presenting it to us today 👏🤩👍👌
The E type is the perfect car, it's beautiful from every angle.
I first saw one in a movie called Brannigan, it was being driven by the assassin and was a black coupe.
Incredible engineering.
That car is so dam amazing!!!
After my Whiskey years, "Overneath" seems perfectly fine, Bill😂😂
To answer all you just said....YUP.... This is the car that opened my eyes to Jag. and one of my first hot wheels cars
Central California watching
Your car knowledge is encyclopedic. Impressive. Came from Coventry, England which is such a dull city!
22:05 Thalidomide baby?! Hysterical!!! Bill, you are a beautiful nut!! Love it!!
So beautiful. Thanks for showing it in detail, i learned many new things.
Oh man, my dream car. I wish I could see one in person, let alone own one. Great video Bill!
Love the colour Bill
I was never a fan of these cars because all the ones I saw had a removable hard top that stuck up far too much for my taste...but...i gotta say this one is GORGEOUS!!!
The only down side is that it's a Jaguar. My understanding is that they are hideously expensive to service and maintain but of course if you can afford the car you can afford the rest.
What a beautiful car!!!
Even more beautiful than the XK150 that came just before it.
Fantastic Jag, Bill!
Killed it with this one!
What a fantastic car Bill thanks for showing us a pure classic car and taking us for a drive, made my day since the weather is the shits in Alberta Canada. Seems spring is a long way away still would be nice to hear the birds and drive with the roof down....
Hell of a machine! Superb Review.
Love your car reviews! Very entertaining and informative!
When I was a teen I had a 1966 XKE in baby metallic blue. It had a Borg-Warner 3 speed automatic which was bullet proof. The engine not so much. During my ownership the engine was rebuilt 4 times. However, when it ran properly, it was like nothing else. I used to say the car buzzed harder than I did during the day.
I hope the owner comes to terms with selling it.
Can you imagine ordering a new one,waiting for delivery and finally owning a brand new E type ..
Iam sure the car has been a good financial investment and most importantly been a lifetime of good memories for the owner.
And hopefully it will find it's way under the skin of its next " forever owner".
“Hat Trick “, love hockey myself, even made a custom blue red wings race shirt, wearing in this marathon…
The New York Metropolitan Museum of Art has a BLACK series one coupe on display, beautiful, just beautiful.
I agree. It is the most beautiful ever built.
Love classic Jags, love E-types, love your videos.
"Thalidomide baby"? I LOVE this guy! I wish I can meet him next time I go to Florida!
A thing of beauty is a joy FOREVER. !!!!!
I met Briggs Cunningham at his museum in Costa Mesa in 1973. That day he was running his Bugatti Royale in the parking lot. Not many have seen a Royale in motion. He had several C-types and D-types. He also had a few copies of his Cunningham car. What a treat. Too bad the museum was sold off after his death.
The guy owned it for 50 years. I salute the original owner
Love the banter. I had one of these once, even if it was the pedal-pusher version when I was only a few years old!
Usually, Bill talks a lot about the birds and his charming misanthropic leanings. But in this case, he is quickly taken in by the beauty of the Jaguar and he focuses singularly on the task at hand, and that's as it should be.
I remember driving one one time back in the '73/'74 time frame but didn't really have a good road to test it out. (Illinois)
Sounds like a much better driver than the Corvettes of the same era.
I have always thought that that was the most beautiful car ever made myself.
The factory did not install Motorola radios! There were three factory radio options: A) no radio/radio-delete B) an AM-only Smiths-Radiomobile C) a Blaupunkt Frankfurt four band unit (Long Wave, AM, FM and Short-Wave. Also, during the Second World War JET fighters were extremely rare oddities during the closing months of the conflict (the German Me-262 and the British Gloucester-Meteor). They were so rare and out of the mainstream that they can be considered to have been virtually off the radar screen in terms of that war.
The only car I could love. I've had 3.
A thing of beauty, is a joy. FOREVER. !!!!!
That is a beautiful car
Eternal beauty type
You really out did your self today. Fantastic deep dive into Jaguar lore.
Great car, great video...is the choke still on?...lol!
Anyways, thanks for taking me along it was fun!
Wow so BEAutuful and then there is that sound 🙃
Loved the Bob Knight reference at 18:14, go Indiana University
Love this cute Jag.
Just a great car. Thank you for showing it.
What a friendly tribute to the british lady ... shifting with the 'right' hand .. put a pipe past the seals don a scally cap . so you will be granted the honorary 'Mike' on your licence :)
Thank you so much for sharing this car with us.
I really love the e type ..in my opinion the best jaguar produced hands down I would love one like this but british racing green with black or tan interior ...great video bill .great video footage and driving skills ..car sounds great im jealous!!!you get to take all those wonderful cars test driving..
I love the design of the European reverse-hinge bonnet 'HOOD' (haha).. I feel like it's a way more safer design versus relying on a hook on the front of your car to hold a hood closed should the latch fail.. E-Types are so gorgeous though, such a fantastic design as you said.
The Corvette had a very similar hood design where the entire front body tilted forward and out of the way, which in addition to the benfit you posted above, makes servicing the engine much more accessible.
I had a 69 2+2, absolutely GORGEOUS!
What scale was it🧔mine was a matchbox
A Jaguar dealer friend of mine owned an e type Jaguar and I was lucky enough to be allowed to drive this beuatiful car.
Bill is surprisingly well-spoken on CAD!
3:38 I knew there had to be a German engineer behind this beauty in some way…