Can we just take a moment to appreciate the production quality of these videos. I mean, the editing, the B-roll, the music. I feel that it doesn't get enough appreciation. It's top notch!
@@seenthroughglass Would really appreciate a response on this. Sam, which would you say is the better of the two cars that you've previously driven- the Jaguar E-Type Reborn or the Ferrari 250 SWB Revival by GTO Engineering?
I did some garden work when I was 16 a couple of years ago for an old r guy who owned a series 1 roadster and a series 2 coupe. It was one of the scariest and most amazing experiences wizzing down a country road in the series 1, roof down in the middle of summer. There were blind spots for days, with no seatbelts, feeling like we were going to take off after every crest but going 60mph felt like 100mph. This is something that no other car brings. The looks, speed and raw excitement from something over 60 years old!
This is such a good summary! It's such a visceral sensation. So so much fun and something a lot of modern cars can't provide. Glad you had these experiences
@@seenthroughglass thank you for enlightening everyone! I know the weather was bad (England eh) but the experience is worth it any day. The E-Type is the only classic car I've been in and truthfully the fastest car I've ever been in so what a way to start my passion for cars! Love the content, you've done a smashing job through the many Lockdowns 👍
Top Gear’s tribute to the E-Type years ago is probably one of my favorite Top Gear episodes , those cars really are one of the most beautiful cars ever made
A E-type will get expensive because I don’t think there are many bad ones around. A less rare Jaggg or classic British sports car is a good idea though
What makes the e-type look so cool is that it fits in with the architecture, because it is the same period at from the same time frame it just fits so well and looks so cool ! It’s the same with the db5.
I've driven both an S1 4.2 and a semi-lightweight. The E-type is the pleasure of driving distilled to its essence. The front may be far away, but you get all the information you need through that excellent steering wheel. And, since you sit on the rear axle, the sensation of oversteer is *immediate.* Combine that with the inline 6's instantaneous and abundant torque, and you have one of the most charming driving experiences ever created.
You are so right about the front. There is still more than three feet of car ahead of what you can see of the tapered hood. Pulling out of a narrow alley you have to put 2/3 of the car out in traffic before you can see oncoming.
Who needs a radio with a car like that, My grandmother had a S1 roadster from new until about 1988, it was such a beautiful thing to experience, my dad & I would take it out on the highway to let it sing as gran got older, thanks for the memories, Rj in Oz
The production quality is unparalleled. Seriously even the other “bigger” UA-camrs with whole teams of people still feel like it’s a UA-cam video, this is on another level. As always sam, great work
Indeed, sitting behind the wheel of a "good" XKE is one of the best driving experiences of all time. I had '68 (series 1 1/2) for 20 years. Never gave me a lick of trouble and made me grin from ear to ear every time I took her out and let her growl down the road. Congratulations! Now, see if you can find the opportunity to light up a Duesenberg SJ. That's another classic drive you'll never forget!
£300,000 or not that is one of the coolest cars ever, and your time with it may have been short but the video perfectly captured what the car is about. Style, Driving sensation and that something that modern cars can never recreate.
My dad had a ‘71 e-type v12 auto. Ran hot and he was on a first name basis with his mechanic. I got to drive it twice. Was small, but powerful and sweet. I loved it.
Great car, looks amazing. Enzo knew what his was talking about when he said it was the most beautiful car in the world. Great intro music in period style, great video and nice to see you dressed for the occasion. The car deserves it😉.
You can keep your Lambos, your Ferraris and your Porsches... the 4.2 litre Series 1 E-type is the car I'd choose if there could be only one. Enzo was so right when he called this the most beautiful car ever made.
The ultimate car to have, fits in everywhere you go. I was fortunate to drive one during its 40th anniversary celebrations. I have been in love with it since. One day soon... I will own one.
Got the chance to drive an E-Type a few months ago. I got waves from passerbys and all. Beautiful car, great in the countryside. Everything said here is spot on.
Great car/vid. I've had my S1 4.2 for 22 years now. It's been over the Alps four times. A wonderful thing, hence it will never be sold. Nothing is better than a properly sorted S1 E-type.
I volunteered at a race track for about a decade starting in 2001. I loved being out there for the vintage weekends. It was a treat to see these cars out on the track being driven ar speed. The sound was amazing.
To fully appreciate it you need to get it on the open road. And E-Types are reliable cars. Bought a 1966 roadster in 1973 for $3,400 and sold it three years later for $1800.
Drove in one at 6 years old back in the mid 60's. Still remember it. One of my earliest life memories. Yea, this is a special car to make that kind of an impression.
STG video with E-type, I click. Then I see the Dorchester where I worked and Stanhope Gate and then on Deanery Street at 00:46 with the garage doors behind you where I pulled Michael Jackson out of the Dorch in a disguised Harrod's bread van! Ahhh, the old days!!!!!! Cheers from the middle of Canada!
@@seenthroughglass Dozens from those days. Brought Hakkinen into the underground Brunei car park next door because the MacLaren F1 he was driving (K8 MCL) wouldn't fit in the Dorchester garage (too steep a curb) and met Schumi & Irvine the same night at the '99 F1 party there. Then I nearly got fired as my boss wanted to know why "some twat" had parked a green Porsche in his favorite spot.
My 90 year old neighbour was one of the test drivers for Jag here in Coventry and he recalled to me driving one down a hill and the brakes failing and him ending up in a field. No seat belt either.... The new hand madeE Types are also made in Ryton Coventry on the site of the old Peugeot car plant.
Sam, my thoughts aren't just tied to this latest video but I wanted to share my thoughts. Like many I've been watching your content for some time now and in the past 12-18 months I've seen a progressive change in both your delivery style/confidence and the effort that comes through in your production. You've found and now own your brand/style and it shows. You're clearly working hard to develop interesting partnerships and to cultivate connections that are paying off and I just wanted to praise you for your hard work and continued passion for raising the standard of production we so much enjoy. Cheers
Happy 60th Birthday E Type. I join it this April. What a cool car that I have always adored. I saw one V12 as a small boy in the midlands. I have seen the odd one down under. And I smile. Cheers Sam.
One of the best videos you’ve done Sam. The editing, music, camera work. You really are making massive strides in your craft! I can’t wait for the future.
They could seriously turn into a money pit so buying a decent example from the outset would be the best option. The series 1 4.2 is the best option & the most desirable. With all the roads so quite you could easily have been transported all the way back to the 60’s. Great video, superb car
Another great production. What a surreal experience that must have been and what a memory to look back on.......driving around the empty streets of London in a factory e-type. It’s what dreams are made of. Keep on doing what you’re doing - great content !
So i came back after watching the new 250 swb video but this emotion is quite a mellow one and he is not the totally the top of the world happy like that. If you are seeing this sam............. get one!!!
Man, this is just the best automotive channel out there! Thanks for this Sam, the videos are so good, especially now there's even 4k! And the video release pace is FAST now!
Can very much relate to this video. No matter how old a car is, how rusty, how unreliable, how costly... how it makes you feel is what matters. The "cool and new" factor doesn't necessarily make a car have soul. I had a Fiat Coupe a few years ago which was a very marmite car, but I LOVED it, more so than any supercars I've been in. Getting rid of it was my biggest regret, but one day I'll own another, even if it costs me as much as a Porsche :-)
I love the E-Type especially in that colour my old next door neighbour used to have one in that very colour! The only thing i would change is to widen the track especially at the front! I've always thought the track just looked too narrow!
Love your enthusiasm.. those empty London streets are incredible to see. I got close to buying a 2+2 a few weeks back but got beaten to it. Now I've got to keep looking..always enjoy your content.
I was once a member of a car club and had an old V12 E-type for the weekend As I was driving in traffic to pick up Mrs AC a guy in an Aston Martin told me it was the best looking car he’d ever seen The weekend didn’t exactly end well though - the thing blew up in a cloud of smoke on the motorway and we did the last 75 miles on the back of a breakdown truck!
I absolutely adore E-Types and have done since I saw one at the Birmingham factory when my dad worked there in the 90s. Never been in one but I’m determined to get a drive in the near future! 💪🏼😎👍🏼
My absolute favourite classic car, every time I see one in the flesh I just stand and stare, it’s so iconic! So jealous you got the opportunity to do this, but who better to do so 👌
It has been fun to watch the channel grow and watch Sam hone his craft as a presenter. The cars he gets are getting cooler as his channel grows, too. Great job, Sam
Fantastic video. You are so lucky to not only be hooning in an E-Type, but having a deserted central London to do it in, and in the middle of the day. That is the dream. As for the stereo, you need to put some Kinks on, then you can enjoy some appropriate music
Can we just take a moment to appreciate the production quality of these videos. I mean, the editing, the B-roll, the music. I feel that it doesn't get enough appreciation. It's top notch!
Yay, thank you! Putting a lot of work in behind the scenes at the moment so great to see it being noticed. Cheers
It sure is! Always the highlight of any Sunday these days🤩
Yes, agreed. Excellent editing, great fun to watch. What a car!
I completely agree!
Absolutely agree. Great production always. You can tell a lot of thought goes into each video. The DTW ones were first class.
no traffic in london just looks like it was cleared for you to shoot a movie... and you should! You rock that E type and not even tony can complain!
Must have been very early in the morning, but still eerily Empty for Mayfair and the City.. very 28 days later lol
That's the first thing I noticed too... crazy looking with no traffic.
The empty street at the beginning with the car parked reminded me of the 1960’s tv series The Prisoner
Mate you need to buy this and roll around like this 24/7. Ps I’m 20 seconds in
Haha! I AGREE
@@seenthroughglass you look so good in it
It suited you really well. I thought it was yours for real.
@@seenthroughglass Would really appreciate a response on this.
Sam, which would you say is the better of the two cars that you've previously driven- the Jaguar E-Type Reborn or the Ferrari 250 SWB Revival by GTO Engineering?
Watching someone, from a 'modern car' background going through the process of falling in love with a well sorted classic is a beautiful thing.
Ha, happens to the best of us
It really doesn't get any cooler than a 60s E-Type😍
I now agree!
🤔🤔🤔🤔 How about a lovely and very sexy Lamborghini Miura SV?? Would that tickle your fancy?? 🤔🤔🙄🙄😏😏
Yes my Type of car 😁🌟
Not when it's stopped on the side of the road, I'm speaking from experience, and sadly it was too often.
@@hector69ize You haven't got style man
I did some garden work when I was 16 a couple of years ago for an old r guy who owned a series 1 roadster and a series 2 coupe. It was one of the scariest and most amazing experiences wizzing down a country road in the series 1, roof down in the middle of summer. There were blind spots for days, with no seatbelts, feeling like we were going to take off after every crest but going 60mph felt like 100mph. This is something that no other car brings. The looks, speed and raw excitement from something over 60 years old!
This is such a good summary! It's such a visceral sensation. So so much fun and something a lot of modern cars can't provide. Glad you had these experiences
@@seenthroughglass thank you for enlightening everyone! I know the weather was bad (England eh) but the experience is worth it any day. The E-Type is the only classic car I've been in and truthfully the fastest car I've ever been in so what a way to start my passion for cars! Love the content, you've done a smashing job through the many Lockdowns 👍
Finally Some E-Type content on UA-cam! Absolute first class video as always Sam!
Thanks a ton! Was so excited by this opportunity
Dressed for the occasion, you both rather well appointed, as they say; fun, thanks ✌
Thanks for tuning in
London in the rain is pretty much the quintessential setting for an e-Type imo. Car & city look spectacular in those rainy cinematic shots.
Top Gear’s tribute to the E-Type years ago is probably one of my favorite Top Gear episodes , those cars really are one of the most beautiful cars ever made
Could you possibly get a bad condition one and restore it as your “hunt for a classic” video series?
Possibly but I think it might get very expensive very quickly
@@seenthroughglass please please please please please please please please please please
Christ the 911 has almost bankrupted him.....
Dare I say it! I feel an early Reliant Scimitar could have a similar feel once very sorted!
A E-type will get expensive because I don’t think there are many bad ones around. A less rare Jaggg or classic British sports car is a good idea though
My favourite classic car.
Now one of mine too!
One of my Dream cars 🚗!❤
That Intro and the edit.
Nailed it. Probably the best review I've seen
Wow, thanks!
I have owned E-types for over 50 years. I still get excited every time I drive one.
The jaguar e type is one of the most beautiful classic cars, up there with the DB5 and 250GT
Absolutely!
What makes the e-type look so cool is that it fits in with the architecture, because it is the same period at from the same time frame it just fits so well and looks so cool ! It’s the same with the db5.
this car is a piece of art!
I've driven both an S1 4.2 and a semi-lightweight. The E-type is the pleasure of driving distilled to its essence. The front may be far away, but you get all the information you need through that excellent steering wheel. And, since you sit on the rear axle, the sensation of oversteer is *immediate.* Combine that with the inline 6's instantaneous and abundant torque, and you have one of the most charming driving experiences ever created.
You are so right about the front. There is still more than three feet of car ahead of what you can see of the tapered hood. Pulling out of a narrow alley you have to put 2/3 of the car out in traffic before you can see oncoming.
Best looking car ever made, great video!
It’s ridiculously beautiful. Don’t mind saying. It is the most beautiful design ever.
Who needs a radio with a car like that, My grandmother had a S1 roadster from new until about 1988, it was such a beautiful thing to experience, my dad & I would take it out on the highway to let it sing as gran got older, thanks for the memories, Rj in Oz
I was lucky enough to ride shotgun in a beautiful E-Type a few months ago and this video almost brought me back inside the car ! Congrats Sam !
Great to hear! Long live E-Type experiences
The production quality is unparalleled. Seriously even the other “bigger” UA-camrs with whole teams of people still feel like it’s a UA-cam video, this is on another level. As always sam, great work
Indeed, sitting behind the wheel of a "good" XKE is one of the best driving experiences of all time. I had '68 (series 1 1/2) for 20 years. Never gave me a lick of trouble and made me grin from ear to ear every time I took her out and let her growl down the road. Congratulations! Now, see if you can find the opportunity to light up a Duesenberg SJ. That's another classic drive you'll never forget!
I saw one in Newcastle and I was dumbstruck. This is truly one of the more beautiful cars of humankind.
£300,000 or not that is one of the coolest cars ever, and your time with it may have been short but the video perfectly captured what the car is about. Style, Driving sensation and that something that modern cars can never recreate.
The E-type has always been my dream car, its made from a truly spectacular bygone era of the automotive industry. Its just so goddamn cool!
Couldn't agree more
Your content gives me the boost. Thanks Sam !
My dad had a ‘71 e-type v12 auto. Ran hot and he was on a first name basis with his mechanic. I got to drive it twice. Was small, but powerful and sweet. I loved it.
Great car, looks amazing. Enzo knew what his was talking about when he said it was the most beautiful car in the world. Great intro music in period style, great video and nice to see you dressed for the occasion. The car deserves it😉.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing video sam loving the content quality
Glad you enjoyed
When I was a kid,I worked at a workshop that repaired these. I liked them as a kid. Love them as an adult.
Best video this year !!!
Ha, cheers dude
What a brilliant video!
The V12 is equably sortable, both the chassis and the engine and then you get the most amazing, incredible driving experience
My Dad had this exact spec series 1.5 back in the day. The dream is to buy it back one day. There literally isn’t a bad angle. A true design icon.
This car and video deserve more views, it may not be your cup of tea, but defo worth watching. Good job Sam.
You can keep your Lambos, your Ferraris and your Porsches... the 4.2 litre Series 1 E-type is the car I'd choose if there could be only one. Enzo was so right when he called this the most beautiful car ever made.
The ultimate car to have, fits in everywhere you go. I was fortunate to drive one during its 40th anniversary celebrations. I have been in love with it since. One day soon... I will own one.
Got the chance to drive an E-Type a few months ago. I got waves from passerbys and all. Beautiful car, great in the countryside. Everything said here is spot on.
Great car/vid. I've had my S1 4.2 for 22 years now. It's been over the Alps four times. A wonderful thing, hence it will never be sold. Nothing is better than a properly sorted S1 E-type.
The intro was absolutely electric. Production is superb as always.
I volunteered at a race track for about a decade starting in 2001. I loved being out there for the vintage weekends. It was a treat to see these cars out on the track being driven ar speed. The sound was amazing.
To fully appreciate it you need to get it on the open road. And E-Types are reliable cars. Bought a 1966 roadster in 1973 for $3,400 and sold it three years later for $1800.
As Enzo Ferrari said probably the most beautiful car in the world. For me along with the series two the most beautiful Jaguar ever built.
Can’t stand old cars, but this, for some reason, resonates! Thanks, as always for the content.
Right on!
Drove in one at 6 years old back in the mid 60's. Still remember it. One of my earliest life memories. Yea, this is a special car to make that kind of an impression.
Fantastic film .... brimming with enthusiasm which puts a smile on your face ....
STG video with E-type, I click. Then I see the Dorchester where I worked and Stanhope Gate and then on Deanery Street at 00:46 with the garage doors behind you where I pulled Michael Jackson out of the Dorch in a disguised Harrod's bread van! Ahhh, the old days!!!!!! Cheers from the middle of Canada!
Haha what a story!!
@@seenthroughglass Dozens from those days. Brought Hakkinen into the underground Brunei car park next door because the MacLaren F1 he was driving (K8 MCL) wouldn't fit in the Dorchester garage (too steep a curb) and met Schumi & Irvine the same night at the '99 F1 party there. Then I nearly got fired as my boss wanted to know why "some twat" had parked a green Porsche in his favorite spot.
You are Legendary bro!!!
Wow
Amazing stories
I owned one like that , back in the early 60's , unfortunately it was just a Matchbox but one of my favorite ones 👍
Love this video. E-type is doing well in rainy empty London. Well done Sam STG.
First one I saw was 1961 when I was 11,it was "golden sand with red upholstery. Looked as if it was going 100 mph when stopped.
My 90 year old neighbour was one of the test drivers for Jag here in Coventry and he recalled to me driving one down a hill and the brakes failing and him ending up in a field. No seat belt either.... The new hand madeE Types are also made in Ryton Coventry on the site of the old Peugeot car plant.
Sam, my thoughts aren't just tied to this latest video but I wanted to share my thoughts. Like many I've been watching your content for some time now and in the past 12-18 months I've seen a progressive change in both your delivery style/confidence and the effort that comes through in your production. You've found and now own your brand/style and it shows. You're clearly working hard to develop interesting partnerships and to cultivate connections that are paying off and I just wanted to praise you for your hard work and continued passion for raising the standard of production we so much enjoy. Cheers
A well put video to make everyone appreciate this beauty......
Love from India ❤️.
I was never the biggest E-Type fan but I really, really want one now. Great video!
Happy 60th Birthday E Type. I join it this April. What a cool car that I have always adored. I saw one V12 as a small boy in the midlands. I have seen the odd one down under. And I smile. Cheers Sam.
What a beautiful example.... and that one will be better than when it originally came out of the Jag factory.....
Yup! Probably why I now want one so much haha
@@seenthroughglass have a word with Shmee. He could get you the Little Legends version! 😁
Another amazing video Sam!! Great cinematography too! Would love to see a video of an Eagle on the channel.
Maybe one day!
The quality of these videos just gets better Sam, well done!
One of the best videos you’ve done Sam. The editing, music, camera work. You really are making massive strides in your craft! I can’t wait for the future.
This car is gonna be mine someday soon!
They could seriously turn into a money pit so buying a decent example from the outset would be the best option. The series 1 4.2 is the best option & the most desirable. With all the roads so quite you could easily have been transported all the way back to the 60’s. Great video, superb car
Appreciate that. Thanks for watching
HOW BEAUTIFUL IS TO SEE BOND STREET...NICE THOUGHT SAM ..THANK YOU..LAST YEAR THIS TIME ..IT WAS SUNNY!!!
Another great production. What a surreal experience that must have been and what a memory to look back on.......driving around the empty streets of London in a factory e-type. It’s what dreams are made of. Keep on doing what you’re doing - great content !
"Oh my giddy Aunt!" you are priceless Sam. Even wore a very appropriate sports jacket. Awesome video as ever.
So i came back after watching the new 250 swb video but this emotion is quite a mellow one and he is not the totally the top of the world happy like that. If you are seeing this sam............. get one!!!
That has to be one the coolest cars. The respect you'd get driving that you could never get in a new car.
Sophisticated, stylish, charming and pleasant on the eyes - and the car is pretty bloody nice too!
I was 18 when I had a opportunity to drive a V12 series 3 from 1974, ex Hans Stuck, love it!!
"Oh my giddy aunt", what a splendid motor carriage.
Loved this video! Quality was amazing!!
Great to see this beautiful car being allowed out in non-perfect London weather!
A georgeous car with some beautiful architecture in the background. A very classy bit of film - great work!
I'm 60 years old this year and I hope I look and sound as good as this E type ... Cheers, Garry from DownUnder
That was intoxicating! Edit was on point as well Sam, you're killing it!
Man, this is just the best automotive channel out there! Thanks for this Sam, the videos are so good, especially now there's even 4k! And the video release pace is FAST now!
God bless the UK! What a car, suits you perfectly!
Cheers dude, I felt the same way
Can very much relate to this video. No matter how old a car is, how rusty, how unreliable, how costly... how it makes you feel is what matters. The "cool and new" factor doesn't necessarily make a car have soul. I had a Fiat Coupe a few years ago which was a very marmite car, but I LOVED it, more so than any supercars I've been in. Getting rid of it was my biggest regret, but one day I'll own another, even if it costs me as much as a Porsche :-)
I love the E-Type especially in that colour my old next door neighbour used to have one in that very colour! The only thing i would change is to widen the track especially at the front! I've always thought the track just looked too narrow!
Love your enthusiasm.. those empty London streets are incredible to see. I got close to buying a 2+2 a few weeks back but got beaten to it. Now I've got to keep looking..always enjoy your content.
I was once a member of a car club and had an old V12 E-type for the weekend
As I was driving in traffic to pick up Mrs AC a guy in an Aston Martin told me it was the best looking car he’d ever seen
The weekend didn’t exactly end well though - the thing blew up in a cloud of smoke on the motorway and we did the last 75 miles on the back of a breakdown truck!
I absolutely adore E-Types and have done since I saw one at the Birmingham factory when my dad worked there in the 90s. Never been in one but I’m determined to get a drive in the near future! 💪🏼😎👍🏼
Amazing video Sam, beautifully shot and put together.
I love ❤️ old Jaguar content 🙌
SAME!
You NEED one of these, they are wonderful cars.
Hands down, your videos are really the best. Such a high quality content! Greetings from Munich
This video is probably going to blow up in some time
My absolute favourite classic car, every time I see one in the flesh I just stand and stare, it’s so iconic! So jealous you got the opportunity to do this, but who better to do so 👌
Great video! Love your videos with classic cars.
A Good well-set-up E-type is a fabulous thing of joy.
excellent review Sir
wow great video! Amazing car and amazing production quality!
The production quality is quite top notch
It has been fun to watch the channel grow and watch Sam hone his craft as a presenter. The cars he gets are getting cooler as his channel grows, too. Great job, Sam
A rare opportunity to drive so easily around London!
quality of these videos is next level man!!
You definitely have the most enjoyable videos out the UK car youtubers
One of my all time fave cars, and you get to drive it around an empty London! Brilliant.
The car is amazing but London looks so weird being this empty!
Fantastic video. You are so lucky to not only be hooning in an E-Type, but having a deserted central London to do it in, and in the middle of the day. That is the dream. As for the stereo, you need to put some Kinks on, then you can enjoy some appropriate music
My dream car, and now I can get one like new? Perfect. I’ll start saving.