£5000 Classic Car Adventure: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!

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[@sunny20781]

Great video as usual!! What’s the Christmas song in the video?

[@gazb87yorkshiresalt48]

How many dinghies did you see on the way there and back?

[@MisoElEven]

Nah, carvertical got exposed for being mostly a scam.. not really an intended scam but its certainly far from a good service. Some of their reports look just utterly stupid (hard to explain what I mean since english isnt my natural language :D). They look almost like AI randomly created it...

[@Kbrd-ut6km]

You can't just straight pipe the Jag and drive to belgium. Were there no cops who stopped you? In Germany 5 minutes after passing the border with this thing they would tow your car and you could walk back to the ferry

[@MisoElEven]

@@Kbrd-ut6km Thats not true at all.. also it isnt that loud outside the car. My E39 didnt get taken by German cops so I doubt they would take the Jag :D

[@conormckenna2090]

I'm in the hospital for Christmas as my last round of chemotherapy did not go to plan. Videos like this are a welcomed distraction and brighten up an otherwise dark day. Thanks for uploading guys love the content.

[@AutoalexCars]

Wish you all the best, Conor 🤞😘

[@ggj666]

Good luck, and keep up the fight

[@goracks69]

Never, never, never give up! -Winston Churchill

[@kevinf2231]

Hope you make a good recovery, that really really sucks! Auto alex always makes me laugh even when things are a bit shit and is heart warming to know even someone in your situation can appreciate the content aswell. Good luck, keep posting i will look out for you! 👍👍

[@guth21776]

been there and I am still here, all the best for the new year

[@James-semaJ]

As much as Taylor is daft a lot, he comes across as the sweetest nicest guy about. Really glad you've got him on board.

[@mitchsvideos]

Couldn't agree with this more. Seems like such a nice guy.

[@dodgycurry]

He comes across as a lovely guy because he is also a lovely guy in person!

[@daveman7733]

We all love Taylor

[@Interknetz]

He's definitely got a good personality on-camera. Makes you want longer videos honestly.

[@rockandmeatroll]

He seems to be about 30 to me

[@Ewannj]

My Dad's XJ had a misfire and got awful fuel economy even though it seemed to run fine. In the end it was the coil packs. If you're changing one and that solves the issue, change them all because it's likely that the others won't be far off going.

[@rkan2]

Or don't change them yet, but just put them in the boot to be ready :D

[@BlaxJakx]

@@rkan2 nah learnt from many times… just fit them all the same time. 😂😂

[@marcbirchley2418]

Might be worth doing the O2 sensors too 🫡

[@rkan2]

@@marcbirchley2418 Yes, this is the likely reason for the consumption...will destroy thr cats too.

[@earlyre]

Didn't think about the coils, was gonna just suggest plugs and check the O2 sensor(s), but coils make heaps of sense.

[@tanmaysai5961]

Tayyllooorrrr is a bloody legend and the editing is so good.

[@Perthshire]

Legend lol

[@joypops1]

I love this channel and I love how it feels like watching my friends do something special for the occassion. I have a rough low point in my life right now, it is videos like this. That give me that much needed smile and the energy to look up and think, "Maybe this world ain't that bad after all". Thank you and merry christmas.

[@iamaparanoidandroid1]

Merry Christmas to you my friend. Hope things look up for you soon.

[@chriswvtr]

How hungover did Alex sound on day 2?! 🤣 Did he have the underground beer pipe connected straight to his mouth all night? 😂

[@taylorhetherington2982]

It was because he had to deal with my snoring all night 😂

[@sib0183]

I came here to ask the very same question of Alex!! Sounds proper hanging (and good on 'em)!!

[@davidh4632]

This channel goes from strength to strength tbh. Best thing you did was branch out on your own.

[@ljphoenix4341]

As someone who had a relative that served in the RAF during WW2, I greatly appreciate Alex and Taylor taking time out of their journey to visit the museum. The brief history lesson was very nice, and I appreciate the editing that went into that part of the video. Cheers all, happy holidays.

[@indeedentertainment]

You must be properly old

[@Firefly_XX]

You guys crossed on the ship I work on and I served you both, you joked about MPG... So.. She uses 6 Tonnes of diesel to cross 🤣 Was good to meet you. Great video :D

[@LG23223]

My great grandad was in the battle of Dunkirk, got a medal of bravery for his service, wish I could of met him but our family knows what he did for us all, the medal is pretty cool to say the least

[@mr_cardrian2083]

14:00 lovely to hear you speaking German again 👍🏻 greetings from the south of Germany ❤

[@DashCamSerbia]

1:43 No srucrutal damage to the chassis. When properly repaired, it is safe to crash again. 3:50 It makes perfect sence. Landing, because you are going from sea to the land.

[@nathaningram7557]

Happy Christmas to you and Taylor and your team. You’ve bloody smashed it this year, your content has been exactly what us petrol heads need! Keep it up! Ps I still want you to reboot the podcast from car throttle 😂😂 you, Taylor, Gareth, Ethan and Jack with special guests as usual!

[@ABB-de2vk]

Merry Christmas Alex and Team! Keep up the good work! Much love from Australia ❤

[@trentweston8306]

Auto Alex and MCM that's a collab I'd love to see

[@iwanevans607]

I have to say I truly love the little segments where it gets serious for a short time and you show and explain history of where you have been, it’s a really lovely touch, I hope you Alex had a merry Christmas and that everyone else involved did too and wishing all a happy new year

[@gabornagy2268]

Did you realise that at 7:35 the bimmer in the background has a very similar number plate than the jag? The first 4 characters are the same, what are the odds? :) lovely episode by the way, as always :) merry christmas for all of you guys!

[@beaverman1974]

Argh! I was in Bruges on the 19th and was shopping in that market. So gutted I missed you guys!!!

[@tom6493]

I used to work on that boat, in the Engine Room. She burns approximately 70-75 tons of heavy fuel oil (HFO) a day and when all four engines are running, produces 44,000HP @500rpm.

[@ingvargissurarson4671]

If a XJR got a exhaust leak pre oxygen sensors. Cracket exhaust manifold (Common issue) or leaky gaskets between manifold and downpipe it will give false reading from the oxygen sensort to the ECU causing it to run way to rich. Also as someone else mentioned. Coil packs are a falure point. But for a car of this age and era, with propper maintainance, those are super reliable. Had one as a daily for 5 years now.

[@1969Risky]

My grandfather was in the RN on Operation Dynamo helping the troops get back to Britain. On one trip as the Germans were tightening their stranglehold around Dunkerque, my grandfather's ship was overloaded & none of the troops would get off. My grandfather & his mates got off the ship & his ship sailed back to Britain. Stranded, they found an army truck, fixed it, packed it with fuel & supplies & drove through the German lines with the Germans on their tail. They drove to Granville on the Normandy coast, took control of a fishing trawler & sailed it back to Plymouth. It was the first time my grandfather ever drove a vehicle. An interesting way to get your drivers permit! Merry Christmas from Australia lads. Great video!

[@MrAsimomytis]

The operation Dynamo was overwhelming and emotional for every free man in this World! Congratulations for this amazing road trip. Please fix the Jag as we love her (check the MPG and the fuel circuit, we dont want to see her on fire). Greetings from Athens Greece!

[@Acc0rd79]

Please do more of these with your cars! I really enjoy road trip type videos. I'd love to see some go down into Austria/Switzerland/Spain/Italy etc. Just buy an old car and go have fun there. I think it would make for excellent content as well as great vacations! Merry Christmas you all.

[@fizmo100]

That was a real Christmas treat! Can confirm 10mpg is iffy... I've a 6l V12 XJRS That does low/mid 20s on a run, about 12mog around town. Granted it doesn't have a supercharger, but it does only have 3 gears. Looking forward to seeing that manual box progressing! 😁👍

[@LordWaterBottle]

The Operation Dynamo museum is fantastic, well worth a visit!

[@chmarr]

when you say english you mean british soliders, a majority of the people were scottish, welsh and irish, my grandfathers were at dunkirk, when 3 entire batalions from edinburgh went out ... only 12 made it back, that was a 97% loss

[@kyivwithgeofftanya5546]

Northern Ireland battalions and Irish please 😂

[@wildy4430]

This one needs to be a yearly watch at christams like Die Hard.

[@dungbetel]

Regarding locking the petrol pump trigger, the last time I remember it being possible, the price was in pounds shillings and pence! One of the things the Americans have actually got right (plus the plastic seals that stop the petrol vapours escaping)

[@TheCabrooster11]

The pair of you just having a laugh while doing a road trip to Belgium makes for a great video😂,but the trip to the museum and genuine respect you showed about it’s story 👏

[@ECVoice]

Hey there guys! Been a fan of your stuff for a while in the early days of car throttle, just wanted to say seeing you go to Museum got me a bit emotional and it really meant a fair bit to me, as my Great Uncle Arthur was a survivor or Dunkirk and one of the 300,000 rescued upon a small fishing vessel. Thank you guys for bringing a little more attention to the event and reminding those of the absolute heroes both the civilians and those serving truly were. Merry Christmas and Happy new year to all you guys!!

[@michaelpegasiou4531]

I drove there about 20 years ago in an Astra 2.0 16v that must be in the scrapyard in the sky by now.looks exactly the same and I couldn’t find anything to buy apart from chocolate 😊

[@TheCr0wsNest]

Would definitely recommend a trip like this to anyone, me and my partner did the same trip a few weeks ago to Brugge Christmas markets and it was a blast. For a cobbley old town it’s got loads of parking that’s cheap and it’s easy to navigate. Some brilliant beers too, we spent half a day stumbling around after a few in the market.

[@OctavChelaru]

If you can, get your hands on a "Andy bracket", adds timing and quite a bit of power, had one on my XJ, big difference.

[@marcdavey]

Fun fact. Charles Lightoller Second officer on the Titanic, voluntarily took his yacht rescued 127 soldiers from during the evacuation from Dunkirk.

[@popuptoaster]

Lorry pumps still have the autofill function, when it's not broken anyway, water bottle or tennis ball will fit in there and jam the trigger open though. ;)

[@fernandog.ramirez.6917]

For me alex, and this channel are amongst one of the coolest most wholesome and humane car channels out there, nothing i wish more than the uttermost success to them.

[@oggie1967]

Ha Ha! I used to own a 4litre XJ40 & when you gunned it in sport mode, the trip computer showed 4 miles to the gallon! Mind you, petrol was only 78p per litre back then! Great vid guys!👍👏👏👏

[@rkan2]

Still sounds like a lot. That's like more than a litre per km?? :D

[@IloveZeeland]

Thanks guys. Just ten days ago I stayed in Bruges for a night. It’s soooo beautiful. And you guys do an amazing show. Great editing by the way.

[@benjones1180]

Merry Christmas lads , thanks for all the great entertainment this year

[@falconx.10]

Merry Christmas Alex! Thanks for all the amazing content you've made for us this year!

[@gazrichards176]

You guys just keep knocking um out the park.......... love it 👌🙏👌 Merry Christmas to you all and a massive thanks 🙏🙏

[@TheShootingBrake]

Love how excited you guys get over the hold function on gas pumps. Still have it here in the states. It did bite me once(I was stupid and ran inside to use the bathroom). That was of course the one time when the pump decided not to shut itself off when it got to full which is what it is supposed to do. ALWAYS need to pay attention when pumping gas even with the hold feature. I cringe when I see people get back in their car and leave it unattended knowing first hand what can happen. Be glad you don't live in one of the two states here that wont legally let you fill your own tank. That is definitely the worst. If it's too cold out, they will flat out refuse to come fill it up.

[@askamechanic1734]

Your videos just get better and better with every one in terms of content, production quality and general entertainment. Merry Christmas chaps, have a great one. I can't wait to see what you come up with next👍

[@kevinhaigh1654]

I bloody love this jaguar honestly I'm 60 years old and I miss mine Soooooòo much and you 2 are just pissing about which I really do find funny please Santa give me this jaguar and take it off these knob heads 🤣🤣🤣thanks for the brilliant entertainment and have a fantastic Christmas and a brilliant new year 💖💖

[@mattmopar440]

WAIT THATS NOT A THING IN THE UK ???????? 6:00 the stuff I learn and those fuel prices make me cry thats like $7 dollars pre US GALLON I think I paid $2.80 yesterday for mid grade and E-85 was $1.70

[@_TwoBobBit]

Alex was 100% hungover after the beer & ribs night 😂 I've always found the best thing for that is the sickening drone of a too loud exhaust on a motorway first thing the next morning! Taylor completely unaffected... The folly of youth! Also loved the Operation Dynamo section, good work chaps 👍 Merry crimbo 🍻

[@stefanciudin1553]

The blue 1 series in the first petrol station has its plate start with K222, just as the XJR

[@johnthynne3265]

Great video. As entertaining as ever. My father was in the BEF and escaped from Dunkirk. Now I think I should definitely go have a look around that museum. One of his abiding memories was of being dive bombed by Stukas. How lucky we all are. Merry Christmas everyone.

[@DumboDyl23]

Merry Christmas for tomorrow everyone, Keep up the amazing content as always Alex, I aim to do that Christmas trip next year if I pass my driving test

[@DirtyI30N]

You guys just work so well together that anything you make together is amazing to watch!

[@D3lor34n]

Just want to compliment the level of production quality. Very slick editing and cutting, feels like watching a proper little roadtrip documentary. If you manage to nail that down you can literally use anything as content.

[@johnmitchell2269]

I would like to see how much carbon has built up inside that engine. Because when these Jags were new they did a lot more than 10mpg. Or just stick some Redex inside the fuel tank and find somewhere where you can legally do over 100mph. Burn off all that carbon out the exhaust. Then see how much of an improvement you get in terms of MPG. Early 00's Audi and VW petrol cars are also notorious for carbon build up inside the engine (so it's not just old Jags).

[@charliegoodwin8949]

Yea they are supposed to get around 18-20

[@Nickhtafc]

Very comfortable, very smooth, very loud .... just like Taylor 😄 love it

[@rc2634]

You are by far the best DUO in KZbin, this was just awesome episode!

[@adammcallister2260]

Alex: Nailing the throttle with that exhaust Jimmy: 10mpg lol Alex: Pikachu face 😂 Looking forward to more on this.

[@dannymccord1542]

How have you guys not been approached by mainstream to produce a show anyone missing old top gear or grand tour will absolutely love vids like this

[@danielheathcote5625]

Mpg - reckon it’s metres per gallon, or even gallons per metre for the ferry. Really enjoyed your channel and it’s been great seeing Taylor working with you. Thanks for the extra bit about Dunkirk - wasn’t expecting that but nice to see a bit of history. Is that something you’re both interested in? Happpy new year to you both.

[@barneypaws4883]

Excellent vid guys, Taylor is a gem. I loved the museum part, very humbling experience I bet. Merry xmas all

[@Furbs_AOF]

next time come and visit my hometown Ghent. it is only 30 minutes further than Bruges even more cozy if less touristy 😉 ( but we don’t have the beer pipes 😅) love this vids with you and Taylor! Merry Christmas and a super 2023! Greetings from a Belgian fan!

[@davidandersen6173]

Merry Christmas from the USA we enjoy watching you guys ,still waiting on the second spray can paint video :)

[@roadrash-1993]

Absolutely loving the content guys maybe there should be little challenge soon where you are all given a budget to buy a car and do something special with them

[@danjones6575]

We went to that museum in Dunkirk back in April, a fantastic place and it’s awesome you promoted it as it’s a must visit

[@thedriver08]

Always enjoying these episodes 😁, kinda reminds me of old Top Gear. And by the way, Taylor's got some really good taste in watches.

[@bjarneanmarkrud8187]

Misfire at idle and high fuel consumption usually means a cracked exhaust manifold or bad lambda sensors on the AJ16 - if it idles nicely until it has warmed up and gone into closed loop it's almost guaranteed to be the answer, or a bad engine temperature sensor. could also be something as dumb as wrong lambda orientation - it's easy to plug the wrong sensor into the wrong plug when changing them.

[@rektautomotive3483]

Its worth looking at the temp sensor for the ecu, it would explain the mpg and possibly the rough idle (rich af)

[@zakbradshaw6690]

I have to say Alex you guys now have a chemistry going on, that is on par with top gear. Keep up the great work

[@rafthejaf8789]

I stayed the night in Durbuy in Belgium a couple of weeks ago. Just like Bruges it was all lit up for Christmas with a market taking up most of the town centre. It's a very beautiful little town and well worth a visit.

[@paulphillips2941]

Alex and taylor are hilarious together, so glad this channel happened! Keep it up guys 👍 merry christmas to everyone involved at auto alex 🎄🎁

[@sylvain.robichaud]

Alex, the ferry’s consumption isn’t calculated in MPG but rather in GPM!!!

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

I would have thought it would be measured in tons. Lol

[@TheRealCaptainNero]

Your videos are always a source of a lot of positive energy. They always make my day! Keep up doing what you're doing, you guys are great!

[@TheJmsmurphy187]

I remember being 16 and working part time in a car dealership years ago, and this was one of my favorite cars we had in the showroom. Still want to get one. Just love jags.

[@mitchsvideos]

Looks like a fun trip, as evidenced by 12:55 where, in the morning, Alex's voice is about 5 octaves deeper than normal 😅

[@typedrew]

Please put a pair of valvetronic valved mufflers on this car. It’s too classy to be that loud all the time. You can shut it up and make it straight piped whenever you want

[@blakecapon4627]

Merry Christmas to you all, great little video! I cant wait to see the manual swap!

[@smilerbull]

I dunno why, but i've always liked a car that has a single wiper, this Jag, original Panda, Citroen AX/ZX. Anyway, great video and happy christmas to you all.

[@yokomodrifter]

Such a sucker for Xmas markets! Thank you for making an Xmas special and including some non car including festivities

[@olimpather]

6:51 That is perfectly timed. I love it.

[@nobleknight7273]

A first of many (I hope) of Christmas specials. One of the best channels on KZbin. Keep up the good work 🎉

[@hawaiisteve932]

Mele Kalikimaka guys , great video & nice to see the Dunkirk museum , what an amazing feat we did to get all those soldiers back to blighty . Keep up the fun videos , long live Jimmy Jag.

[@Orbiitoclast]

Merry Christmas, Alex!

[@GarageItYourself]

What a great episodes guys. Such fun!!!! Really makes me miss UK/European Christmas time with all the lights and markets. Unless you live outside of the northern hemisphere you don't always realise just how magical the cold and early darkness can make Christmas time so special. BTW, I think the Jag may need a muffler or two?!?!?!?!?

[@drewslater]

At the petrol station at 7:34 ish, there’s a BMW with the reg K222 STT.. and the jags reg is also K222 XJR 👀

[@helodrop6749]

Merry Christmas Alex, Taylor and Rory. Great episode. Have a good’un.

[@sib0183]

Alex, just HOW hung over were you after your night in Bruges? 😉 Luv ya all and thanks for the awesome content ❤️

[@MrBigMalT]

Well done Alex and the team… quite incredible that you’ve grown a home spun channel, and we can watch top gear style content from you! Great job 👍

[@GentilsGarage]

Excellent and very entertaining to watch. Will be interesting to know what is causing such a bad MPG and, but will really look forward to see that auto to manual conversion.

[@gunning4tech]

You guys always put out great content, Merry Christmas to you and a happy new year 🎉🎄 from Canada 🇨🇦😊

[@BlackLines]

Editing on this is fantastic - Merry Christmas Alex

[@RichardMitchell-q4j]

I love rewatching this. I wish I had friends like you guys.

[@12many4you]

Thank you Taylor. This was a great video. I also commend you for entertaining the vertically challenged during your euro trip

[@davefromdevon]

I wish my other half looked at me the way Taylor looks at Alex 😂😂😍

[@Perthshire]

Are they an item?

[@Duraputer]

You two are such a cute couple. Glad to so you two on a romantic trip to Belgium in the JAG. Merry Christmas!

[@TermiCobraKid]

Belated Merry Christmas from your friends in the USA. Thanks for showing the Operation Dynamo museum. Lest we forget!

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work. You channel is going gang busters, Rory and Taylor. 👍

[@elyuw]

Great stuff as ever lads. Love Bruges, been many times and it never disappoints.

[@keonhoyte2235]

I loved the carwow video with mat Watson and yianimize and Taylor best trio

[@dr2165]

I'm some what amazed that Alex is old enough to remember locking fuel pumps in the UK since any self service pumps were supposed to have the locking disabled around 1969.

[@shadowfivegt]

Merry Christmas Alex and team! It's actually a little weird but amazing to see my hometown on youtube

[@FlatoutF82]

FYI a tesla model 3 towbar is allowed to pull 1000kg so yes you can for sure tow a medium caravan with them . mine here in norway is legal with 1000kg on the towbar atleast aslong as trolly have brakes ( 750kg without brakes )

[@garyjackson7183]

I bloody love this channel merry Christmas people 🎅🎄🎅🎄

[@MrSteveFurness-Lappin]

I’m only 36 been driving since i was 17 and I remember being able to lock the fuel filler to fill, I was telling my wife about it, she didn’t believe me and thought I was going insane because I was adamant you could do it in the Uk..