1964 Jaguar E-Type - Jay Leno's Garage

[@richardmurphy479]

As a retired teacher I have never had the means to buy what I consider to be the most beautiful automobile ever designed. Series 1 will never be surpassed!

[@MrAckers75]

Yep it’s the apex of car design

[@dustyrusty7956]

A work of art. It is the FIRST XKE Jag mod that I really like.

[@kevinB538]

Just been checking some barn find E Types on E Bay & was appalled at the condition of these rusted out old gems.I absolutely congratulate Jason for such a wonderful rebuild as this. I think that its the restorers prerogative to restore & Hot rod a rust bucket any way he likes. The engine work is just fantastic. Well done.

[@firefightergoggie]

absolutely gorgeous. nice to work up these old jags to such a high degree.

[@UberSalamance]

Don't get why everyone's complaining he built the car himself for himself. Hat's off for a original spin on what is a great classic car.

[@infolord79]

That's what him a stroke. "Built this car by himself, for himself." Yet he brings it on the show = definition of a stroke.

[@sneakerfreak2002]

It was half rusted anyway, so why not

[@ohedd]

That is absolutely gorgeous. Best looking non-stock restoration I've seen. Impeccable taste.

[@metsot]

Silver really brings out the best in the design.

[@robharding1957]

Growing up in England in the 60's, the Jaguar MK 2, was my favourite car, and 50 years on, it still is. No wonder inspector Morse 's car was the star of the show.

[@tomtalk24]

Who?

[@SvenTviking]

tomtalk24 No Morse. Who has a TARDIS.

[@taofledermaus]

Normally... what I like about these videos is the fact you actually drive the cars around instead of treating the cars like a static museum piece.

[@garylowe8601]

It wasn't registered at the time of filming.

[@kevinbyard6827]

E type bodywork

[@paulcaswell2813]

No need to register. Taker her to a circuit and DRIVE...

[@section8usmc53]

@@paulcaswell2813 That's ridiculously cost prohibitive for this purpose.

[@paulcaswell2813]

We have several GTOs (Genuine) that race at least annually. Take a look at the Goodwood entry lists and smile :-)

[@brucebelitz3451]

Never thought I would be o.k. with custom work on an E-type, but that is beautiful!

[@JeS-ii6yp]

This is a masterpiece. Jason is one of the most respected names when it comes to vintage Jaguars. Everything about this particular car is stunning, especially considering it was a rusted piece of junk when he got the car and did a world class restomod that is breathtaking when you see the car in person.

[@bicyclist2]

I once had a ride in a BRG Jag XKE convertible, and its something I'll never forget as long as I live. The Jag XKE is one of the most beautiful cars in the world. Thanks.

[@737FSPilot]

Great comment man. I always love to hear car guys tell their stories about classics. This is mainly why I watch Jay's videos.

[@Bangkok-ik1fp]

Aside from the steering wheel that is one helluva nice Jag! The shop work is second to none.

[@FakeItalianoII]

Beautiful ! I've always loved the XK-E Series I , and this is a fantastic tribute to the XK-E.

[@sheldonchapman8832]

That is the first car I fell in love with. It just happened to be British Racing Green, but you are right Jay, "This car looks good in any color". More classic original unrestored cars.

[@JMLRecording]

This car is also one of eight cars in the nyc art museum here in my backyard. It's truly art, just saw it the other day. Great episode thanks guys

[@terrywbreedlove]

The most beautiful car ever. I had a real love for this car when I was kid. And when I got to see the real thing eventually it was worth the wait.

[@digigarb]

Mate! Never really been into Jags but that is absolutely superbly done! Especially love the worked engine. Must sound a treat. Great work!

[@stephenwatson4872]

I enjoy watching someone who is such a passionate enthusiast, when something mechanical goes wrong, instead of saying "go fix it!" he says "lets take a look at it", which also brings in the common sense factor.

[@pastohh]

Modern car designs have nothing on these old timies, aesthetically that is.

[@Lukerr239]

stupid statement. Of course they are, but there are a lot more regulations and requirements for new car designs. The customers also want fresh, modern designs. You can compare!! The new F-type has a lot of styling cues from the E-type.

[@Lukerr239]

but I know what you mean, its a beautiful machine!!

[@ThomasFerrugia]

There is something to be said for the ingenuity demonstrated in both eras. Modern regulations restrict car designs by requiring engineers to incorporate certain lighting elements, crash/crumple zones, high-strength occupancy protection areas, air-bags and so on and so forth. Today's designers have to work AROUND fixed criteria and still try come up with new and fresh designs (no small feat) which makes some of the recent stuffy from Jaguar, Aston Martin and Ferrari (to name but a few) even more impressive. Designers and engineers of older cars (up until the late 60s) had total freedom to create anything they wanted without anyone telling them what had to be in there. It was a time of pure design - no restrictions other than that it could motivate itself on a public road and carry at least one occupant, which is why many of the cars from that era were so stunning.

[@jani0077]

all of those regulations came into existence because there is a minority who caused car accidents, and the majority had to subordinate to the minority. Rather than regulating, I would give a driving's license to fewer people, as sometimes I'm shocked how people drive, which is much more worse than having to comply to regulations.

[@johntiseo9578]

Maybe the British motor industry will come back but I won't hold my breath. Joining the EU was the death knell of all major manufacturing in the UK. I don't know if readers know that CE specifications were mostly word for word copying of the BSI standards, especially BS5-21

[@tattyshoesshigure5731]

Love the extra lights faired into the hood… very cool!

[@MsRobert1967]

Jay , what an amazing car collection you have, I wish you the best of health to enjoy it ,

[@erneststorch9844]

The first "E" type Jaguar I ever saw was when I was delivering news papers I was about 14. It was parked on the street with the hood open. I thought wow . I was extremely impressed.

[@bodhim4353]

Why don't any commentors listen to the video and learn that those headlights were dealer installed? He built the rest to his specs and everything he did was subtle and were reflective of his outstanding E-type lightweight race car. It's an expertly done restomod performed by someone who knows E-types inside and out.

[@bosede-nage8467]

It does not matter who hit this Etype with the ugly stick....those headlights remind me of a hideous spiders head

[@Maywyn]

My favorite vehicle of all time! In 1964, I saw one in Teaneck, New Jersey, gray with saddle tan leather interior.

[@panameramange2036]

This is a very nice E-type. That engine is amazing =)

[@MichaelCarmichael]

Brilliant upgrade to the classic E-Type. After living in the UK for 22 years and seeing hundreds (possibly thousands) of restored E-Types, this one is far more impressive.

[@charlesjones5789]

the small block of england is the rover v8 :) that thing powers just about anything and everything

[@mickkennedy1344]

Love those Dunlop wheels and the quad lights, and the side pipes.

[@davidv.8765]

I have seen all kinds of cars and there are a lot of beautiful cars. But Jaguar and Aston Martin have something special, it doesn't matter speed, power as much as driving pleasure and only they know that. This is pure art!

[@ne2i]

e type jags are some of the most pure racing to road cars of that era. Track it and drive it home!

[@paulcaswell2813]

There are only two - and both Maranello and Coventry put their two fingers up to the rules, that stated 'standard production cars'. There were 16 Lightweight 'E's built, and 40 GTOs (same category). Between Jag and Ferrari the total was 56 cars. 'Standard Production?' ROFL. But legends both!

[@Ecosse57]

one of the nicest modified e types i've ever seen. looking forward to a road test jay.

[@pivkaaa]

I can recognize jays disappointed face when he fits badly in a car:)

[@HappyHands.]

Same face i make every day i get into my little truck.

[@g60force]

that's the face i make when i see Jay show off another car, while i can barely maintain my bicycle well thats exagerated, 5yrs ago i inherited my fathers Rover45 2001 model also silver it's a beauty, but i doubt i driver it through the APK (dutch MOT) tests next year just 160.000km but there's a bearing making lots of noise think it from the gearbox/clutch, also the cylinder gasket's leaking in and out! wish i won a big cash prize or a mechanical makeover, you barely see these cars here in Holland! would like to keep driving british but can't afford it.... any youtubers here that want to spoil help out a poor bloke keeping his fathers legacy in good shape?

[@JDSly1]

Beautiful car. I've always like the long front end and rakish look of the vintage Jaguars.

[@manneraims3541]

Gorgeous car, love Jay Leno's garage. ♡

[@howardchambers9679]

Me too... Then I realised I hadn't any tissues

[@neverendingmods]

Super slick Jag. Build it the way YOU want it. Great job man!!

[@twaseverthus]

Nice job Jason! For your work on the car and on camera.

[@darylcjackson]

WOW, that is gorgeous. I didn't think I'd like it because the original car was so perfect. But this does it for me. Thanks for sharing.

[@profetadellinfinito]

"most beautiful car ever made" .... Enzo Ferrari

[@CaptainFALKEN]

yup

[@fathertime1331]

+profetadellinfinito The convertible certainly is.

[@anthonyclark9159]

Salterns44 you are the waste of a perfectly good mess

[@jmedic8373]

I don't think so

[@dianegonzalez4748]

Agree

[@josephhinton5489]

Jay, thanks for diverting attention from what's really going on in the world. A vicarious experience into the life of the never may care.

[@vjvijith]

this guy is a craftsman

[@tekis0]

+Vijith Vj Yes.

[@SubaruWRXspdManual]

What a machine. The resto looks flawless and then some. Doesn't get much more sexy than 60's E-type.

[@hendo337]

:( Shame the guy didn't at least start it...I would have enjoyed the exhaust sound...since he wouldn't let Jay drive it.

[@robwhitegalaxy]

I guess he saw what happened in the Talbot Lago test drive. ;)

[@paulcharlton1772]

Followed an E-type on the M2 to Dover. We were both late for the ferry so we were both doing a 100 mph or so. It was smoking and I told the owner so when I say him on the ferry. But what a sight to behold ....

[@rpiereck74]

Beautiful car. I just wish we could have heard the engine running!

[@Corporations8MyBaby]

These modifications are pure fun!! Still so beautiful too.

[@YarYarDaBar3111]

Sure he could've kept it original and made everybody happy. But instead he did something different which is the very reason were all into cars!

[@eg4449]

I'm not a huge fan of restomods, but This is a wonderful car. Would be great to drive, and own.

[@ralphballinger2159]

Wow Jason does beautiful work. Such a nice car.

[@yvlakhtionov]

Guest: “it is replica of Jaguar racing seats” Jay: “oh, it is replica of Jaguar racing seats” Guest: “yes, it is replica of Jaguar racing seats” ............................................................. Jay: “wow, it is replica of Jaguar racing seats”

[@MiguelBaptista1981]

Cool. So, is it a replica of Jaguar racing seats or what?

[@somannacs]

@@MiguelBaptista1981 one: “yes, it is replica of Jaguar racing seats”

[@MiguelBaptista1981]

@@somannacs Nice. So it's a replica of Jaguar racing seats.

[@clausewitzmoltke]

Spline drives don't loosen, thanx I learned something. Those LeMans driving lights are super cool.

[@SvenTviking]

Sidepipes? SIDEPIPES?!? How utterly vulgar.

[@lewistaylor1965]

Got to love anyone that spends their time and hard earned to bring vintage vehicles back to life...This is an exceptional restoration of what Enzo Ferrari once described as the 'the most beautiful car ever made'....The only negative for me is the winglets, the roll bar and the extra lamps...purely an aesthetic from my POV...Having said that I can see why Len has utilized those mods for the Le Mans look...so who am I to say that...Thanks guys...Love from UK...

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

Now what they did is just ruined an E-Type. Subtle touches weren't that subtle.

[@hamza8582]

MrCorvusC he said it was rusted out in the rear so if anything he gave it new life, rather than it being scraped.

[@joshbriggsDayZBeast]

+hamza8582 it would never have been scapped, your know that right? if he diudnt get it someone else would have and restored it to factory standard with a few modern features maybe

[@tekis0]

+hamza8582 I think it looks great!

[@azynkron]

+hamza8582 He could have restored it instead of turning it into a yank bling machine.

[@Barberdan]

+MrCorvusC This is the XKE version of the Mustang Eleanor. I personally give it a lot of credit

[@palak0]

"I'd let you take it out but..." My heart just broke. Beautiful piece, must sound tremendous.

[@Toolsinaction]

Unreliable, but a smooth driving car!

[@thejezza9909]

I couldn't disagree more 😂

[@hardlinefoil7532]

Not unreliable when looked after properly

[@Rickugg]

Hello: Jay these people I see on the net like Jason is amazing. They hand make every thing. And so that Jaguar engine is like a rock, tuff. Thanks. Have a Nice Day

[@winchuni22]

What have you done to it with the new lights?! No! You don't get Brigitte Bardot and then cut her hair for her!

[@Marauder252]

+winchuni22 He should remove the chrome surrounds from the stock lights. Should also remove the bumpers and go for the race car look. But Americans like their bling turned up to 11.

[@paulrobertson3685]

yes you do mate

[@timothywiiret5859]

SWEEEEEEET...Take it for a ride Jay... Always loved the E type and the XKE body styles...

[@martinda7446]

What sort of #### puts exhausts like that on an E Type?? I love Jays stuff but this is just gross..Well done Jason.

[@martinda7446]

Actually that was a bit harsh...but still think it spoils it.

[@bighands69]

mart fart Not at all. He has made a classic that probably was on its last breath and was rusted to the point that major work on it means very little of the original is left. So doing a restoration like this is probably in better taste because if you try and do it to an exact replica with the car being extremely rusted means that the car is then just a glorified replica.

[@Portabledexter]

Great job! Jay didn't seem overly excited though. I also would prefer an original, but if one is sitting in a pool of its own rust, then great, do what you like with it. This car looks great, and the guy did it just how he wanted it and you can't argue with that!

[@robertg9001]

It looks better

[@TheScaleModeller]

🤣🤣

[@NickRatnieks]

I was in a restaurant for Christmas lunch two days ago. In the men's room there was an original 1962 advertisement for the E type on the wall and it was surrounded by a metal frame with the name Jaguar incorporated in the frame. The owners told me that they have constant requests to buy this ad. It must have been from a Jaguar dealer back in the early 60s and the latest offer was a mere £5,000!

[@huytonbaddy]

no W in Jaguar

[@6sexysize]

huytonbaddy Yeah I was wondering what a Jagwar was, the one I had was a Jag- u- ar .

[@huytonbaddy]

a jagwire lol

[@robo08ify]

The proper pronunciation of the word ‘jaguar’ according to the Portuguese and Spanish translation of the native word for the large cat indigenous to the Americas is ‘jag-wahr’, not the British mispronunciation, ‘jag-yew-wahr’. Look it up.

[@johnplayersstandard]

Very well done...its a custom jay and as beautiful as wood would be it wouldn't go with the raceing feeling!!!

[@Snipersight00]

If only they could say aluminium correctly lol.

[@northstar1950]

And "Jaguar"

[@Dahliaman1]

LOL!!!!! I'm from UK so their pronounciation never sounds right to me, but who is to say their version is not the correct one anyway :)

[@martinda7446]

Dahlia Man I hope you are not bored and twiddlng thumbs like me...hence my excessive youtube commenting. )) The Jagwar has aloominum trunk?

[@Dahliaman1]

mart fart Bored is something I just dont do - lifes far too short for that path :)

[@captainboggles1]

the metal was originally 'Aluminum' way back, ... but the English wanted it to be registered in the Periodic Table' and to fit in with Barium , Uranium, etc, and altered the spelling to fit in. so blame the brits for that, ( like the American "sidewalk" . that is original Shakespearian english, only it was spelled "sidewaulk" then. the English 'pavement' is from the French 'Pave'. The U.S.. has more proper English than we do in the UK.)

[@alfamonk]

There's plenty of original E's out there, this is cool and unique. Love it.

[@mauriceh7558]

aahhhrgggg alu-mini-jum ITS NOT THAT DIFFICULT

[@frederickkruse4815]

Nah, we even spell it the way we pronounce it (aluminum, not aluminium) in the U.S.

[@frederickkruse4815]

Billy McAuliffe thanks for the kind words.

[@tr7b410]

Beautiful engine bay-a work of art.

[@6sexysize]

Jag u ar

[@vaclav_fejt]

+6sexysize Maybe it was imported as Jagwar, what do you know...

[@6sexysize]

I've owned a Jag u ar !!!

[@sigurd1979]

+6sexysize Yep. Say it how it's spelled. Like Reading, Leicester, and Worcestershire.

[@vaclav_fejt]

sigurd1979 There are historical reasons for pronouncing the names that way. It also applies for foreign words in english.

[@sigurd1979]

+Václav Fejt I realize that. my point is that English is filled with words that aren't pronounced the way they are spelled. Mostly because they have their origin from another language or in the case of Reading (which was settled by the Anglo Saxons) an earlier form of the English language. However, the word Jaguar came to us from a native South American tongue by way of the Portuguese language. So who knows how it should be pronounced? It is just as likely the the Brits have it wtong as it is the the Yanks do.

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

These XKE's were all over San Francisco in the 1960's. I was a young kid but man I loved those Jag's. Later in life I learned to use a Unisyn to sync up the carbs. Never could get a Jag tuned just right. Spitfires were my thing. 1967 MK2. That is why I love the Miata. When you are in the seat you are on the road solid. Of course you had to carry a full set of tools at all times. Mine was old an although I hade the engine properly rebuilt, the car was old. and cash was low.

[@verygood7155]

Turned a beautiful classic into a tacky mess.

[@captainboggles1]

The side pipe exhausts are too much, an American trade mark a bit like having a corvette in the uk and putting semaphore trafficators on it and skinny wheels. .. a car tells you something about the country it comes from, .. The E Type was always understated and elegant. kinda lost that in this one. ..

[@nemesis4785]

Apart from the added lights, I think it's gorgeous.

[@DavidHh1969]

Amazing work on the restoration.

[@aquateen77723]

What a stunning Jag! Jay was chomping at the bit to take this baby out on the 405. Lol.

[@jasechase1]

Brilliant!!!! Top 5 most gorgeous cars I have ever seen.....

[@michaelmottlau2072]

Well done, you did a great effort to bring this car back to a perfect standard. I love the colour of the car. The combination with the leather, wheels and tires - Just perfect. Congratulation.

[@moss8448]

remember when you could pick one of those babies up for 4k back in the day...which was a fortune on a hundred a week kinda guy...best looking car ever made. the clutches were a bummer and oh yeah Lucas electrics...saw a guy at a British car get together with a tee shirt that said...'feel for me I have a Lucas pace maker'... you just have to love the style of this automobile.

[@MrUltraworld]

There's not a surface on this car that doesn't impress. Absolutely gorgeous.

[@neil5877]

I was lucky enough as a young boy to have a father who had an E-type and loved his drink so i always had to drive the jag home with him shouting go faster open her up i will never forget those day's 😂

[@ducfandan1117]

People whinging about the mods... did you listen to him? The car was rusted away below the belt line. This was a goner, and he built a beautiful car for himself. Respect for the work he put in, and making it look period. Down to the side pipes and the way they remind one of the lightweights, the 250 Testarossa, some of the Mercedes race cars of the era, or even the contemporary Cobra Daytona Coupe. Gorgeous car. I would love to see it in motion and hear that lovely motor making music.

[@peterfarrell8270]

Like the video, great to see E type appreciated, after all these years. Still my fav car. My Old Man would be proud to see this. He used to work at the Castle Bromwich plant. Tell your pal to show his updated version to TATA who current own Jag, copy it....But I still think they look best in bright white. Nice one mate. Comment to guy who complained about way Americans speak Jaguar, they can say it how they like, because if they buy them we love em. Thanks Jay

[@nickjan507]

The Jaguar XKE, in all of its variants, is probably the nicest piece of bent sheet metal EVER produced. Just an amazingly stunning vehicle. Oh, I wish they could bring those XKE's back, with modern powerful and reliable drive trains! What a seller, it would be!

[@AndrewLambert-wi8et]

JUST LOOK AT THAT CAR. IT IS LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT. THE GOV. PERPETRATORS IN SWEDEN HAVE ILLEGALY CONFISCATED MY 1975 PORSCHE. DONE SO WITH MY WEAPONS AS WELL.

[@Dahliaman1]

Can't say I much like some of the mods, such as the additional front lights, and that exhaust YUK!!!!!

[@StingrayOfficial]

I am at 0:00 of the video. The video thumbnail had me. British and silver. Fantastic car. Now let's watch the video!

[@thetreblerebel]

I love the Dunlop racing wheels. Simple but iconic look!

[@LarryCarley]

Outstanding custom XKE.

[@dougauzene8389]

Hella BADASS Cat! Another One Saved, Built for Fun!

[@edgardoamado7008]

The purity of this channel blows my mind

[@Poisondart68]

We need more of these shows on television / Pete from Brooklyn

[@KellyInOH]

I used to own a silver 64 E-type when I lived in SLO about 25 years ago... I wonder. It was a truly beautiful, horribly unreliable, thing of joy. Loved it...except for when I had an appointment.

[@davecom3]

Let the man show you the car Jay! You spend the whole vid telling him how great the original is!

[@edwardwhite227]

Phenomenal machine. Love the original and although almost a crime to modify it so much, it is SO well done that I may now have a favorite car! I'd love to see that out on the road.

[@klausphx]

My Ole Man was Great Jag Mechanic and Trained me and my Brother, He would love this EType my dad had white 63 XKE with Custom 4 Core Radiator Bosch Cooling Fan , Delco Alternator, Custom Pace Setter Headers Glass Pack Mufflers and other tasteful upgrades done back early 80s he used to say samething didnt want his jag overheating on 101 owner of XK unlimited and my dad have a lot in common. My dad could Adjust SU Carbs with his eyes closed that's how good he was. SU and Weber carbs I know and love them both very popular old Foreign Cars

[@youtxbebroadcast11ur]

I think that's because he loves the original so much and can't believe someone else likes this better. Neither can I btw.

[@michaelcallahan5358]

So far ahead of everyone else, an amazing car !

[@eaglemihnea]

that gullwing in the back is stellar

[@UberLummox]

I'm looking for a rust bucket XK-E coupe. Few cars give me such aesthetic overload that I can feel it in chest. I have a welder. I'm not scared!

[@sigmamale7241]

What an awesome build!