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The British seemed to have wanted their trannies to make that whine!...I had that same sound in my 1959 Austin-Healey...When I first bought that used car, I thought the transmission was going to fail at any time!...I was wrong.
My dad, who passed away in 2013, had one of these in red when I was a kid. I was too young to remember it, but I remember how special it was to him. He eventually had to sell it because the infamous Jaguar reliability was draining his wallet, but it was incredibly refreshing to see you drive this car. What a beautiful machine! Maybe one day I'll be able to get my hands on one, but for now, this will make do just fine.
@@TedwardDrives not the sort of car to own if you can't do your own maintenance. I had one for 15 years and although it took a bit of my time to maintain it cost very little money, it was incredibly reliable and was only let down once by a "dud" electric fuel pump. Overdrive was not available in any E type.
Jaguar cars had excellent reliability except for the interval from the late 60s to the mid 70s, when they were owned by British Leyland. Even those cars (I owned one) could be saved by swapping out the electrics and staying ahead of the maintenance curve. Their design was sound -- it was the poor build quality that affected reliability over that time period.
@@johntechwriter Yeah,the 50s sports and production Jags were were well built throughout,together with the Le Mans successes really made the brand a respected name worldwide.Then came the decision from the initial founder members to sell,then it was down hill for the make from then on.
Always assumed these DOHC engines redlined at 7,000 or 7,500 RPMs... surprised to see it down at 5,000... but that's under square small bore/long stroke British engines before the over square big bore/short stroke Buick/Rover V8 arrived...
I have no idea who you are and I just randomly came across your video. I love your thought process and your approach to this classic is spot on. I'm searching E-types as I just bought a 67 a few days ago. I've wanted this car since I was 16, but so often your heroes disappoint when you meet them in the flesh. Your video convinces me I made a great choice. Thanks!
Had a 67 roadster 4.2 liter I rebuilt with the advice of a Jag factory mechanic that was also on the racing team. He told me to put 10:1 pistons in it for more hp but to turn it over 2 two full revolutions without plugs and with a socket on the crank to make sure the pistons and valves cleared each other. He said if it stopped there was a problem because the engine was a hemi and everything had to clear. Bought the pistons from Vinolia in Cal. Ordered them balanced and had the rest of the engine balanced by the machine shop. When they completed the long block I asked the machine shop owner, who was into drag racing, how much hp the engine was producing and he estimated 300. When I finished assembling it and got it running it was definitely a Jaguar. Fantastic car to drive and greatest car I ever owned. As for gas mileage I use to get 15 to 17 mpg in town and 20 to 26 mpg on the highway and I didn’t baby it. I drove it like it was meant to be driven. Not bad for 300hp. Had to sell it due to loss of job and new family. Have regretted it a million times. Could never afford one now.
This is like a moving sculpture, a work of art. There's this symphony of analogue sounds and smells that come with a classic like this that modern cars just can't replicate. Everything about them amounts to a unique experience.
Dealing with this type of car, is like dealing with a woman...you gotta respectfully learn what the car demands/needs from you, and then figure it out!..These are cars that make the driver a part of the automobile. It is an exhilarating experience, that is hard to find in newer cars these days.
Hi, and greetings from the England. I watched your video wearing headphones. The sound of that engine is sublime and your narrative is absolutely spot-on, describing all the sensations of driving an E-type rather than giving the usual history lessons. So far, the best test-drive video I've seen of a classic Jag on YT. Thank you very much for posting it.
Owned a 66 E 4.2L coupe back in the day. This brings back many memories. In West Texas roads used to be in good shape and it was fun to open her up. On straightaways you could take your hands off the wheel and she'd hold true to the line. Great car.
Enjoyed your review, thanks. Back in 1985, I drove a green E Type 4.2 for a whole weekend,.... it was delicious. For 20 years I drove a 5.3 Gordon Keeble. It was fantastic! :)
My 1963 E-Type Roadster...sigh...With that old Moss gearbox and that straight six, the sound, the heat which turned into steam in the rain, the quirky problems that were your constant passengers, all of it made for a visceral driving experience. Twenty-odd years, most of it a love-hate relationship, now looked back upon with fondness.
@@werbinich7908 we all know old cars are rubbish especially British classics they are uncomfortable they roll around corners the brakes are garbage required constant maintenance I like them but they are rubbish
My father had one in the late 60s and was only telling me how he made it from London to Bristol in around 45mins which is around 120 miles! He said the clocks were showing close to a 160mph but he said he was probably doing just over 145mph..
Nothing beats a cable operated throttle plus an N/A engine - oldschool forever In Germany we use to say, refering to force inducted engines: Only half dead are being forced ventilated :P
Great to see someone who understands the e type and drives it well!! By the way that is a racing engine. It won Le Mans many times and lots of other races, as well as powering tanks and many other vehicles! Great video!!
I'm wanting a budget new car with a manual. sadly many including the civic don't include a manual option anymore! its getting a smidge harry for the manual. however I found that Nissan still offers a manual with the 2021 versa. so that will be what I buy.
I've got a '69 Series II roadster in the same, gorgeous, "pale primrose" color. Your video was fantastic and, since the weather was cooperative today, I could not resist letting my own "cat out of the bag" for a quick run today. Yes, they are indeed a driver's car!! My spine is still tingling from all the sensory input you get when driving an E-Type.
I never thought that i would ever start to like old classic cars but last few videos from you just "awakened" it in me. I would give anything to drive one like this. Keep up the good work, you're my favorite car guy.
Oh yes - beautifully presented and thank you! There's something irreplaceably special about these cars and certain cars of this vintage. A few years ago I was able to take a Lotus Europa Black Badge for a spirited drive through gorgeous countryside. Of course a modern Golf R would kill it in a race, but for sheer driving pleasure, nothing compares to the visceral experience and direct attachment that comes from a beautifully designed vintage vehicle (no tech smarts). I miss my 964... Many thanks - a lovely immersive experience and cheers from Sydney - Dave
I've owned my '68 OTS with factory hard top for over 35+ years. Glad you got to drive one. It does have the same design as the multi year winning engine in the Le Mans Jaguars. Gear box in neutral with clutch pedal out & blipping the throttle on downshifts helps the gear box.
When I was 20 I bought a Series-1 2+2 which was quite a mess. Loads of fun however. I never restored it properly, a friend of mine worked with his dad as a mechanic so he was able to help me keep it running. Thanks for the video, it brought back great memories.
I Love the '67 4.2 Liter E-Type ! I may be a little biased because back in the early '70's I had a sweet 1959 XK150 S and my best buddy, Brother from Another Mother, had to one up me and he found and purchased a 1967 E-Type that was race tuned and once ran, very respectably, in the 24 hour Daytona Race, placed 2nd in it's class. It was a real BEAST, I was with him one time when we pushed it to the limit. The factory speedo on the car only went to 160 mph, but with a quick calculation of our tachometer RPM beyond the 160 speedo limit we figured we hit about 180- 182 mph @ 6500 rpm on a nice long straight away. Good Times !
series 1 e-type is still definitely my favourite. such a beautiful piece of engineering. the sound is so intoxicating. thank you for spoiling us with these classics recently.
Love it! I respect the drive! Many happy drives in my dad's 66 XKE Series 1 Coupe when i was a kid! What an awesome car, red interior and english racing green paint and was once refinished in sliver as well. Great cars, lot's of fun for sure. Wish I had that car today! Thank you for sharing!!
Great video! And you drove it properly. I’ve got a ‘65 S-type and it loves being grabbed by the scruff of the neck. “Drive it like u mean it” was what the guy said to me that I purchased it from!
@@jimw.4161 definitely a beauty! My parents bought a new 1973 MGB and the dealer also had a new XKE but it was about $10k at the time compared to $4k for the MG.
@steventugwell6424 I share the feeling! 👍 I had a '65 Austin Healey Sprite because I couldn't afford the 3000 model. 😳 Still, a remarkable, reliable machine and loads of fun. I have upgraded a bit... Now I'm the proud owner of a 1981 Porsche 930 turbo slantnose! Also loads of fun for an old man!!! 😁
Ahhhh, music to my ears. The moss gearbox with nonsyncro first, the 4.2 sounds healthier than the cars used for movie sound effects libraries. Awesome sound. Thank you for recording this, Tedward.
My neighbor in San Diego was a British car enthusiast. He had all kinds of cars like several Rolls Royce, even a 1928 Ghost. He did not have a Jag though but knew them well. He said the early V12s had a serious problem with overheating because of inadequate cooling passages in the heads. They fixed it after about 72 with what they called the "Swiss cheese" heads. I tried to buy one I saw at a specialty dealer there in the late 90s but he just wanted to much for it. Loved that car.
A wonderful review: informed, passionate, articulate, and communicative about the essence of driving a Series 1 E Type. My father and I shared one for over 40 years, a 1963 OTS Roadster. We bought and sold many other classic sports cars throughout those decades, but the actual driving experience was unmatched, even by quicker or newer tech models. The stunning bodywork was suitably augmented by the Le Mans winning racing power plant. The 10 quart oil capacity was a legacy of the racing development. Jaguar also pioneered disc brakes coupled with torsion bar front suspension, twin rear shocks on each wheel, and a body designed by Malcolm Sayer, a noted aircraft designer. His careful attention to low drag aerodynamic shape was a big factor in the Series I cars remarkable top speed, 150 mph. This was the World’s fastest production car, discounting very low production Ferrari models (GTO) for some time. It wasn’t until the Corvette and Cobra got the big block that they were able to match that figure. As for economy, I saw a best of 23 mpg on the freeway, exercising restraint. 18 mpg was typical, very good for the day. My High School years around 1970 were spent street racing, and there were quicker American cars in the quarter mile, but most ran out of breath at 115 or so. That is when the Jag shifted into 4th. LT 1 powered Corvettes were good for 137 mph. Those were the days.
Love your channel! Familiar roads, grew up in Hingham before we moved south. A friend in CA has a pair of Series 2’s (roadster & coupe) since the early 80’s, the roadster being a restored maroon ‘69 their Dad purchased for $10k. Up until the day I drove it around Pasadena and the San Gabriel valley I expected it to drive like a bigger version of other British roadsters I had driven. Those being an MGB, TR6, Triumph Spitfire. All felt loose, rattly, underpowered...fun, but completely unrefined. I was amazed how well the Jag drove, on an entirely different level. Fast, gobs of torque, silky smooth engine, precise steering, solid feel. The only odd feel that was new to me were the wire wheels flexing in the corners as this was the only car I had driven on wire wheels. One of the most memorable days driving in my lifetime! Keep up the good work, you’re living the ultimate car guy’s dream.
Thanks Robert! You really nailed the feeling of the jag. It’s important to see how it compares to other sports cars of the era to appreciate its performance and build quality
An acquaintance of mine let me try this very model one Sunday about 20 years ago. I drove it for 15-20 minutes. That was a big mistake. The moment my test drive was over, I wanted this car for myself! LOL, I couldn't afford one 20 years ago, and I'll never be able to afford one. But I cherish that short drive to this day. And my impressions were exactly like yours. Thanks for this. Cheers! //Rick
Man, that's a beautiful ride. My second favourite Jag along with the XJ 220. What I would give to add one of these to my garage along with my XJ. Always loved the classic lines of the E Type and that engine sounds sweet!
Lovely drive. It's worth noting that manufacturers' horsepower figures from the 1960s were often inflated, especially for performance cars, or were quoted from measurements taken without, e.g., a generator or a cooling fan, or with straight-through exhausts. Many contemporary testers reckoned the Series 1 E-Type only made a 'true' (SAE standard) 210-220 bhp.
This brought back some great memories. Back in the '80s when I lived in CA I owned a '67 XKE; British Racing Green 4-speed 2+2. Originally an AZ car, the body and interior were near-perfect but it had the usual mechanical gremlins. Head gasket was weeping slightly; clutch was slipping and the rear end needed a rebuild. I sold it in 1988 for $6500. Definitely one of the biggest mistakes I've made in my life. The car lives on in Texas; I wish I could get it back.
I was privileged to be able to drive a '63 E-Type Roadster a couple times back in the 80s. What a great experience that was! The only thing I didn't like was the non-synchro first gear.
Same driving experience as my GT6, but a bit larger. Exactly the same type of sound as well. Lovely car. It is true you don’t have to race the car. It is even nicer to roam around and to ha e a nice touring in it. It is all about the torque. In fact, only the series one look good to me.
My Dad had a 69 XKE Etype. Maroon black top. It was beautiful. I remember he took my brother and me for a ride. Both of us small enough to fit in the passenger seat. At a 120mph he backed off I thought we were flying. Loved that car. He's gone now but such great memories.
Great car, thanks for sharing your experience. Fyi, from my experience Jag owners tend to acknowledge each other with a nod and a small knowing smile, maybe a "nice car" if it's a mild day and both have their windows down. Unless they're from the South, where we wave to everyone lol.
Thanks to The Bond Group for letting us experience this gorgeous 4.2L Manual XKE. And of course thank you to the Patreon Supporters who make this content possible.
Hey! Let me know if you’d be interested in taking my 2016 stage 2 manual GTI for a spin! Or if you’re going to any car meets this year!
Is this Jaguar for sale?
It IS pronounced COOPAY, It's a French word. COOP Is wrong.
@@andyelliott8027 Take it up with The Beach Boys.
@@andyelliott8027 Even brits say "coop" though. If they say it, it must be ok, right?
I love the long hood, the big dials, clicky shifter, and transmission whine
It's great to drive. It's great to stare at.
You're not alone :)
the clicky shift is a real treat
I had a 350z that was gutted and it whined like crazy. people thought something was wrong with it but it sounded perfect to me.
The British seemed to have wanted their trannies to make that whine!...I had that same sound in my 1959 Austin-Healey...When I first bought that used car, I thought the transmission was going to fail at any time!...I was wrong.
"Rather than wasting time on facts and figures that you can read on your own, lets go for a drive." This is why I like this channel.
My dad, who passed away in 2013, had one of these in red when I was a kid. I was too young to remember it, but I remember how special it was to him. He eventually had to sell it because the infamous Jaguar reliability was draining his wallet, but it was incredibly refreshing to see you drive this car. What a beautiful machine! Maybe one day I'll be able to get my hands on one, but for now, this will make do just fine.
Sorry about your dad. I do love how cars can so powerfully connect people to their past and loved ones.
@@TedwardDrives not the sort of car to own if you can't do your own maintenance. I had one for 15 years and although it took a bit of my time to maintain it cost very little money, it was incredibly reliable and was only let down once by a "dud" electric fuel pump. Overdrive was not available in any E type.
Biggest regret selling my 4.2 convertible e type 😔
Jaguar cars had excellent reliability except for the interval from the late 60s to the mid 70s, when they were owned by British Leyland. Even those cars (I owned one) could be saved by swapping out the electrics and staying ahead of the maintenance curve. Their design was sound -- it was the poor build quality that affected reliability over that time period.
@@johntechwriter Yeah,the 50s sports and production Jags were were well built throughout,together with the Le Mans successes really made the brand a respected name worldwide.Then came the decision from the initial founder members to sell,then it was down hill for the make from then on.
Oh mannnn that first gear whine coupled with the straight 6, what a soundtrack
Always assumed these DOHC engines redlined at 7,000 or 7,500 RPMs... surprised to see it down at 5,000... but that's under square small bore/long stroke British engines before the over square big bore/short stroke Buick/Rover V8 arrived...
All E-types are very pretty, but the series one is the prettiest of them all.
Yeah, the faired-in headlights completed the aero design. But they were useless at night.
Absolutely.
As Jay Leno once said in his XKE series 1 clip “Sometimes its better to be cool than safe”.
I have no idea who you are and I just randomly came across your video. I love your thought process and your approach to this classic is spot on. I'm searching E-types as I just bought a 67 a few days ago. I've wanted this car since I was 16, but so often your heroes disappoint when you meet them in the flesh. Your video convinces me I made a great choice. Thanks!
I love sound of old engines they have some kind a of charm
This is a definition of heaven. Like before even watching it haha
Had a 67 roadster 4.2 liter I rebuilt with the advice of a Jag factory mechanic that was also on the racing team. He told me to put 10:1 pistons in it for more hp but to turn it over 2 two full revolutions without plugs and with a socket on the crank to make sure the pistons and valves cleared each other. He said if it stopped there was a problem because the engine was a hemi and everything had to clear. Bought the pistons from Vinolia in Cal. Ordered them balanced and had the rest of the engine balanced by the machine shop. When they completed the long block I asked the machine shop owner, who was into drag racing, how much hp the engine was producing and he estimated 300. When I finished assembling it and got it running it was definitely a Jaguar. Fantastic car to drive and greatest car I ever owned. As for gas mileage I use to get 15 to 17 mpg in town and 20 to 26 mpg on the highway and I didn’t baby it. I drove it like it was meant to be driven. Not bad for 300hp. Had to sell it due to loss of job and new family. Have regretted it a million times. Could never afford one now.
now this is the e type that i wanna see!
Thing is outrageous!
A significant part in the music this Jag makes is its singing transmission.
My family is lucky enough to own one of these (1969) my grandfather purchased it in the late 70s. The most beautiful car in the world!
This is like a moving sculpture, a work of art. There's this symphony of analogue sounds and smells that come with a classic like this that modern cars just can't replicate. Everything about them amounts to a unique experience.
Dealing with this type of car, is like dealing with a woman...you gotta respectfully learn what the car demands/needs from you, and then figure it out!..These are cars that make the driver a part of the automobile. It is an exhilarating experience, that is hard to find in newer cars these days.
Well written!
Hi, and greetings from the England. I watched your video wearing headphones. The sound of that engine is sublime and your narrative is absolutely spot-on, describing all the sensations of driving an E-type rather than giving the usual history lessons.
So far, the best test-drive video I've seen of a classic Jag on YT. Thank you very much for posting it.
The car just makes so many great noises. The induction noise, the exhaust, the transmission noise, and the shifter engagement.
Omg the sound, the whine of the gears, that inline 6 and the body line ! Man this is just rolling art. Thanks for sharing ! Tedward ftw
Thanks Pete! I know these classics don't always get viral views but It's worth sharing the experience for the people who care
the only automotive channel where I recognize the roads, classic car anywhere near Boston requires an extreme amount of bravery.
Hahaha I had the same thought. I’m in Medford
Underrated content man, just found your channel a few days ago and I binged almost every video from the last year. Keep up the good stuff.
Thanks Cameron!
Uffffffff man what a Gear Changing Voice 0:04
Owned a 66 E 4.2L coupe back in the day. This brings back many memories. In West Texas roads used to be in good shape and it was fun to open her up. On straightaways you could take your hands off the wheel and she'd hold true to the line. Great car.
65 was the first year for a 4.2. I had both. Now a 64 3.8
@@giovannipotenza123 You are correct. Typo on my part - corrected
That is the greatest engine sound I think I’ve ever heard.
Enjoyed your review, thanks. Back in 1985, I drove a green E Type 4.2 for a whole weekend,.... it was delicious. For 20 years I drove a 5.3 Gordon Keeble. It was fantastic! :)
The E-type and the Miura are without a doubt the most beautiful cars ever produced
add the Mercedes 300 SL to that list too!
@@emil.soderholm the Dino 246 GTS is prettier than the E-Type and the Miura.
My 1963 E-Type Roadster...sigh...With that old Moss gearbox and that straight six, the sound, the heat which turned into steam in the rain, the quirky problems that were your constant passengers, all of it made for a visceral driving experience. Twenty-odd years, most of it a love-hate relationship, now looked back upon with fondness.
Why can't they build cars like this anymore. So natural.
Cos it's a rubbish car for a niche market
In a word, safety.
@@dietznutz1 have you owned one?
@@werbinich7908 we all know old cars are rubbish especially British classics they are uncomfortable they roll around corners the brakes are garbage required constant maintenance I like them but they are rubbish
@Chris Kelly what lmao
I have ridden in, worked on and briefly driven these cars. They are as amazing as they seem. I absolutely love them
9:47 Acceleration 0-60 is quick, without even using the full rev range. These must have been absolute missiles in 1960s.
My father had one in the late 60s and was only telling me how he made it from London to Bristol in around 45mins which is around 120 miles!
He said the clocks were showing close to a 160mph but he said he was probably doing just over 145mph..
Nothing beats a cable operated throttle plus an N/A engine - oldschool forever
In Germany we use to say, refering to force inducted engines: Only half dead are being forced ventilated :P
It makes someone feel good that they're saving "the planet" by creating smaller engines...
Great to see someone who understands the e type and drives it well!! By the way that is a racing engine. It won Le Mans many times and lots of other races, as well as powering tanks and many other vehicles! Great video!!
I loved my '65 4.2.....Lord I wish I still had it. The car was beautiful to drive at the beach or flat out where one could. Thanks for all the vids
Most beautiful car ever built😍
A manual now that's a fun car I would love to drive
I'm wanting a budget new car with a manual. sadly many including the civic don't include a manual option anymore! its getting a smidge harry for the manual. however I found that Nissan still offers a manual with the 2021 versa. so that will be what I buy.
I live in the UK and a lot of cars still have manual transmission which is what I have a 2015 Alfa Romeo MiTo which is fun to drive
Love the snick snick sound of that transmission clicking into each gear.
I've got a '69 Series II roadster in the same, gorgeous, "pale primrose" color. Your video was fantastic and, since the weather was cooperative today, I could not resist letting my own "cat out of the bag" for a quick run today. Yes, they are indeed a driver's car!! My spine is still tingling from all the sensory input you get when driving an E-Type.
I don't know why, but that little metallic sound when he changes gears, it just makes me wanna get this car, JUST for this noise.
In the early seventies I had a 1967 XKE 4.2 Roadster red. This was my most favorite car
I never thought that i would ever start to like old classic cars but last few videos from you just "awakened" it in me. I would give anything to drive one like this.
Keep up the good work, you're my favorite car guy.
Love the Jags !! I haven't driven one is 21 years and miss it.
This car sounds so good that you could make this a one hour video and I'd watch every second of it...
Oh yes - beautifully presented and thank you! There's something irreplaceably special about these cars and certain cars of this vintage. A few years ago I was able to take a Lotus Europa Black Badge for a spirited drive through gorgeous countryside. Of course a modern Golf R would kill it in a race, but for sheer driving pleasure, nothing compares to the visceral experience and direct attachment that comes from a beautifully designed vintage vehicle (no tech smarts). I miss my 964... Many thanks - a lovely immersive experience and cheers from Sydney - Dave
Thanks for allowing the sound of the car to dominate the video. Great narrative, too, especially the way it was worked in. Love these sixties e-types.
A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY. FOREVER
That sound gave me goosebumps. I love it! Great video, keep up the good work.
Thanks Christopher!
I've owned my '68 OTS with factory hard top for over 35+ years. Glad you got to drive one. It does have the same design as the multi year winning engine in the Le Mans Jaguars. Gear box in neutral with clutch pedal out & blipping the throttle on downshifts helps the gear box.
that's a classic, a stunning car with personality.
Just😍😍😍😍. That view from the drivers seat...OMG😍🙏 The experience driving that car must be about as good as it could ever get on the road.
From a series 1 E Type owner, the weight is around 2850 lbs, you had the heat on by the way!
Yeah, it is a cast iron block.
I love the sound of your double clutching. It transports me back to my XK120 days.
love the gearbox sound and that straight six just sounds like perfection
Love this channel 💪
When I was 20 I bought a Series-1 2+2 which was quite a mess. Loads of fun however. I never restored it properly, a friend of mine worked with his dad as a mechanic so he was able to help me keep it running. Thanks for the video, it brought back great memories.
it's never too late to have a happy childhood. !!!!!
Thanks to the Tedward for bringing us medicine for the soul.
Damn that would have been a better title
That sound about to make me act up! 🤣
What a way to start the weekend... watching you drive another classic!
I Love the '67 4.2 Liter E-Type ! I may be a little biased because back in the early '70's I had a sweet 1959 XK150 S and my best buddy, Brother from Another Mother, had to one up me and he found and purchased a 1967 E-Type that was race tuned and once ran, very respectably, in the 24 hour Daytona Race, placed 2nd in it's class. It was a real BEAST, I was with him one time when we pushed it to the limit. The factory speedo on the car only went to 160 mph, but with a quick calculation of our tachometer RPM beyond the 160 speedo limit we figured we hit about 180- 182 mph @ 6500 rpm on a nice long straight away. Good Times !
Gotta mention great driving skills man. You make this car shift smoother than me on my stock WRX (it probably is).
Greatly appreciated!
5:32 Oh my god the pontiac in the rear mirror. loved it
series 1 e-type is still definitely my favourite. such a beautiful piece of engineering. the sound is so intoxicating. thank you for spoiling us with these classics recently.
Couldn't agree more! Glad you enjoyed it
Love it! I respect the drive! Many happy drives in my dad's 66 XKE Series 1 Coupe when i was a kid! What an awesome car, red interior and english racing green paint and was once refinished in sliver as well. Great cars, lot's of fun for sure. Wish I had that car today! Thank you for sharing!!
Great video! And you drove it properly. I’ve got a ‘65 S-type and it loves being grabbed by the scruff of the neck. “Drive it like u mean it” was what the guy said to me that I purchased it from!
Mr. Ferrari was right.
This is the most beautiful car I have ever seen - inside and out.
A beautiful machine!
The British do body styles best.
@steventugwell6424
In my humble opinion the Jaguar XKE was the most beautiful car ever built.
It was far more than a machine, it was a work of art!
@@jimw.4161 definitely a beauty! My parents bought a new 1973 MGB and the dealer also had a new XKE but it was about $10k at the time compared to $4k for the MG.
@steventugwell6424
I share the feeling! 👍
I had a '65 Austin Healey Sprite because I couldn't afford the 3000 model. 😳
Still, a remarkable, reliable machine and loads of fun.
I have upgraded a bit...
Now I'm the proud owner of a 1981 Porsche 930 turbo slantnose!
Also loads of fun for an old man!!! 😁
Ahhhh, music to my ears. The moss gearbox with nonsyncro first, the 4.2 sounds healthier than the cars used for movie sound effects libraries. Awesome sound. Thank you for recording this, Tedward.
Love the transmission whine!
Ultra satisfying
Probably the best Inline 6 sound I have heard to date.
Lovely moss box whine in first gear. Like music
This may be the best E Type video out there. I had a 66 roadster back in 68-69. Third gear seemed like it pulled the best.
My neighbor in San Diego was a British car enthusiast. He had all kinds of cars like several Rolls Royce, even a 1928 Ghost. He did not have a Jag though but knew them well. He said the early V12s had a serious problem with overheating because of inadequate cooling passages in the heads. They fixed it after about 72 with what they called the "Swiss cheese" heads.
I tried to buy one I saw at a specialty dealer there in the late 90s but he just wanted to much for it. Loved that car.
A wonderful review: informed, passionate, articulate, and communicative about the essence of driving a Series 1 E Type. My father and I shared one for over 40 years, a 1963 OTS Roadster. We bought and sold many other classic sports cars throughout those decades, but the actual driving experience was unmatched, even by quicker or newer tech models. The stunning bodywork was suitably augmented by the Le Mans winning racing power plant. The 10 quart oil capacity was a legacy of the racing development. Jaguar also pioneered disc brakes coupled with torsion bar front suspension, twin rear shocks on each wheel, and a body designed by Malcolm Sayer, a noted aircraft designer. His careful attention to low drag aerodynamic shape was a big factor in the Series I cars remarkable top speed, 150 mph. This was the World’s fastest production car, discounting very low production Ferrari models (GTO) for some time. It wasn’t until the Corvette and Cobra got the big block that they were able to match that figure. As for economy, I saw a best of 23 mpg on the freeway, exercising restraint. 18 mpg was typical, very good for the day. My High School years around 1970 were spent street racing, and there were quicker American cars in the quarter mile, but most ran out of breath at 115 or so. That is when the Jag shifted into 4th. LT 1 powered Corvettes were good for 137 mph. Those were the days.
Wow! We just restored one of these at my work with the same colour, V12 and a convertible top. Super cool cars
The sounds of this car was so good it made me relax and fall asleep
'67 - Best year for XKE (& a few other Brit. / Euro marques). I thoroughly enjoyed that ride w/ you! - Thx!
The Series 1, absolutely the more beautiful of all the variants. The proper E Type as the designer intended.
Love your channel! Familiar roads, grew up in Hingham before we moved south. A friend in CA has a pair of Series 2’s (roadster & coupe) since the early 80’s, the roadster being a restored maroon ‘69 their Dad purchased for $10k. Up until the day I drove it around Pasadena and the San Gabriel valley I expected it to drive like a bigger version of other British roadsters I had driven. Those being an MGB, TR6, Triumph Spitfire. All felt loose, rattly, underpowered...fun, but completely unrefined. I was amazed how well the Jag drove, on an entirely different level. Fast, gobs of torque, silky smooth engine, precise steering, solid feel. The only odd feel that was new to me were the wire wheels flexing in the corners as this was the only car I had driven on wire wheels. One of the most memorable days driving in my lifetime! Keep up the good work, you’re living the ultimate car guy’s dream.
Thanks Robert! You really nailed the feeling of the jag. It’s important to see how it compares to other sports cars of the era to appreciate its performance and build quality
An acquaintance of mine let me try this very model one Sunday about 20 years ago. I drove it for 15-20 minutes. That was a big mistake. The moment my test drive was over, I wanted this car for myself! LOL, I couldn't afford one 20 years ago, and I'll never be able to afford one. But I cherish that short drive to this day. And my impressions were exactly like yours. Thanks for this. Cheers! //Rick
Love the clicking of the gearbox. Amazing.
My dream car. I prefer the coupe and yes, the series one. The proportions are spot on. Thanks for the ‘ride’.
Refreshing to see the car throughout the video instead of the hosts face. Someone finally gets it. Good job!
Plus I don’t have to shave or style my hair!
Man, that's a beautiful ride. My second favourite Jag along with the XJ 220. What I would give to add one of these to my garage along with my XJ. Always loved the classic lines of the E Type and that engine sounds sweet!
Thanks for showing us what this car is like on the road.
What a beauty
That view in the driver's seat with that steering wheel is beautiful.
Lovely drive. It's worth noting that manufacturers' horsepower figures from the 1960s were often inflated, especially for performance cars, or were quoted from measurements taken without, e.g., a generator or a cooling fan, or with straight-through exhausts. Many contemporary testers reckoned the Series 1 E-Type only made a 'true' (SAE standard) 210-220 bhp.
This brought back some great memories. Back in the '80s when I lived in CA I owned a '67 XKE; British Racing Green 4-speed 2+2. Originally an AZ car, the body and interior were near-perfect but it had the usual mechanical gremlins. Head gasket was weeping slightly; clutch was slipping and the rear end needed a rebuild. I sold it in 1988 for $6500. Definitely one of the biggest mistakes I've made in my life. The car lives on in Texas; I wish I could get it back.
My uncle has a red S1 4.2 E type. Possibly the most gorgeous car I've ever been in
this car is what i'd call "buttery smooth" no fuss to the engine, just nice smooth power.
I was privileged to be able to drive a '63 E-Type Roadster a couple times back in the 80s. What a great experience that was! The only thing I didn't like was the non-synchro first gear.
Same driving experience as my GT6, but a bit larger. Exactly the same type of sound as well. Lovely car. It is true you don’t have to race the car. It is even nicer to roam around and to ha e a nice touring in it. It is all about the torque.
In fact, only the series one look good to me.
Wow, what a visceral experience. Coupled with the amazing looks makes for a really special car.
can honestly drive with that sound for days...
It sounded so good even at steady state driving. It was great to wind it out but cruising was plenty sonorous
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Love that interior (well, and exterior too, obviously)! And that sound, wow. Thanks for the great video.
You bet!
The one to have if you like driving! 2 seater. Manual. Straight six.
So damn beautiful.
My Dad had a 69 XKE Etype. Maroon black top. It was beautiful. I remember he took my brother and me for a ride. Both of us small enough to fit in the passenger seat. At a 120mph he backed off I thought we were flying. Loved that car. He's gone now but such great memories.
The shifting stick sounds sooooo gooooood
I think this and the spitfire were probably the two most beautiful things created in the last century.
That solid click - click of the gearbox when you shift. Damn
Great car, thanks for sharing your experience. Fyi, from my experience Jag owners tend to acknowledge each other with a nod and a small knowing smile, maybe a "nice car" if it's a mild day and both have their windows down. Unless they're from the South, where we wave to everyone lol.
Nice video, I had a 1 1/2 series, the overdrive is the left long button on the dashboard, all the way left! Cheers
Thank you for making these videos bro