Richard Hammond hosted his first car meet! | Project Jaaaag Ep.9 - FINALE!

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After many months of restoration and modification, Project Jaaaag comes to a crescendo! Richard and Mike have invited a bunch of Jaguar enthusiasts down to The Smallest Cog to judge the two DriveTribe Jags - Richard's XJR and Mike's manual XKR. Who will take the crown of the coolest Jag on the channel?!
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[@davidh2022]

Both amazing (Cars not presenters) I love the XKR but...after many XJ's I would have to steal Richards ride. Seriously guys, awesome project to follow - well done!

[@Advexen]

Whatever number of episodes you have... Always make room for an extra.

[@dougshaw2944]

The XKR was so exotic looking back in its day, a really cool car. And yours is infinitely better with that manual (although I'm not sold on the grille). But the XJR has always been a tad more lustworthy for me. That classy, slab sided body is timeless. I'd take the XJR. Just my $0.02

[@Bluebottle_GB]

Mike, Richard, no such thing as too much Jag. Nice to see my hard-earned is supporting Mr Lenthall's jolly days out too ;)

[@moosecat]

I'm glad to see the vote was closely split; both cars have their merits, and both can proudly be claimed as proper Jaguars. I think that, breaking it up over the episodes (as was done) was a great move.

[@kayakkevin]

How this wasn’t called “The Jaaag Off” is beyond me 😂

[@djswany85]

The Mandela effect is real. I could have sworn they called it this before!

[@xa1a]

Thanks for that. I now have tea to clean up off my floor 😆

[@jakefromstatefarm8545]

Missed opportunity for sure

[@sc2320]

Like it son 💯💪

[@Games_and_Music]

They did mention it in the first video of this series, Richard laughing at it, but i guess they didn't want to have it stick.

[@dlhennes]

Can we HEAR them? We need an episode of them driving.

[@Sami-upload]

yessss

[@pharoahegypt]

didn't we already have that? when they were driven up to the lake disctrict then scotland?

[@oliver.gilbert]

@@pharoahegypt that was just the XJR and Mike's hellcat widebody

[@pharoahegypt]

@@oliver.gilbert you are indeed correct. but as least we got to hear the better of the two cars in the wild. and got to watch dicky change a tyre. lol.

[@kevinconroy2901]

Being British they wouldn’t start

[@joewt290]

That father and son pair bonding over cars brought a tear to my eye.

[@KartsAgainstHumanity]

Same, I never had that growing up for various reasons.

[@happyme5071]

I try to share my XKR enthusiasm with my little daughter - I go like and now the cat juuuuuumps with pedal to, well, nearly the metall - she likes it and I hope she will never glue herself to the streets😂

[@nazz0007]

​@@KartsAgainstHumanity 😢

[@Caloroso]

That father-son story in the XJR was awesome 👏 We should all have a story like that

[@evertdevries8814]

Most of us do, one way or another.

[@08mlascelles]

Not a Jag story, but my dad had an Aston Martin DB2 that he had inherited from his father. I will never forget him taking me out for a drive in it as a kid. The stupendous noise of the engine, the smell of petrol and just the overall sense of speed and excitement (and my mum being furious because it didn’t have proper seatbelts 😅). It’s one of my favourite childhood memories

[@Lukeywoodsey]

Fair play for putting all this on for free, very down to earth and very engaging

[@everythinggaming7938]

Views = money. Nothing is free

[@baconwizard]

@@everythinggaming7938 you’re right! They should pay us for enjoying their content!

[@CaydeSmax]

they do offer membership if you want to help out tho plus shilling out for sponsors

[@vladmihai306]

it's not for free actually

[@Rider_2002]

But it is more accessible because you don’t have to pay to watch the video

[@johnwynne2179]

Keep doing the episodes, it was great seeing the progress

[@RoomerJ]

My favorite part was the dad telling his son that story about the exhaust sound from his Jag and the reaction the son had.

[@adsyoffinch]

There’s no such thing as too much Jaguar! Also I like how you didn’t invite Alex Kerston because you know he’s got the best Jag of all 3 of you 😂

[@Vemppu_Lutku]

naah, it would have been nice to have it there but it would have been dead last

[@Darac6800]

That was a great series, I would like to see more of this in future. Episode after episode is awesome, it really hipes you up for the finale. Great work guys.

[@kl743]

Indeed Indeed Indeed

[@darrylmoore5847]

I loved this series. There is no such thing as too much Jaguar content.

[@johnanchovie2b]

Can never have enough Jags. Love the multi episode format.

[@Laylander]

XJR. It looks like a muscle car, but British, whilst being graceful. Absolutely love it.

[@danielbalcan6270]

Is been great to watch your projects. Don't change the format, 10/15 minutes per video is just enough. I vote for the XKR, the car is just gorgeous although i would haven't changed the gearbox 👌

[@bigpants6121]

In auto and a convertible for me.

[@northwest4572]

Drivetribe is without a doubt one of the most positive spaces on KZbin, you are fast becoming the spiritual successor of what we have been enjoying on television for many years.

[@funknode]

Said it far better than I could have. Hope there are many more years of this to come.

[@pistonburner6448]

Drivetribe is certainly parkinson's-positive judging by their camera work. I can't believe they have that collection of beautiful, varied Jags in front of them from all around the country and then they make those flash-edits so no-one can actually see the cars at all!

[@johvanortiz6267]

With the manual swap and new grill, the XKR takes it for me. Plus I love the guitar covers of famous songs you guys used.

[@alexgreen2747]

Look at anything TG/GT where one episode is “here’s a car review” and another is “this is my journey with a car I have grown to love”. This is why we are petrolheads. Great work, love the series format. Banging soundtrack on this ep too.

[@PatrycjaRitaSzczepka]

Oh my! Jag is the greatest specimen on earth. Each and every model is valued for its unique appearance. For driving characteristics that give so much joy. No matter if E-Type old or new I love everyone

[@chrisharraway1425]

1. I have to say I prefer the XJR....it's an XJ and one of the best looking Jaaags ever, the XKR is greatvand I love what you've done with it...buuut....Hammond's is an XJ...so you kinda brought a knife to a gun fight for me I'm afraid. 2. I love the continuity of them in close succession, so more like that please! Loved the road trip thing btw. 3. You now have to go up against AutoAlex's XJ Supe...looking forward to that. I imagine you will get better MPG than him if he (Taylor 😆) hasn't fixed that awful MPG issue.

[@chrisharraway1425]

oh...and well done for finishing a project for once 😉

[@chrisbike77]

XKR Manuel 4 me. Loved the build up & finish of the series. 👏

[@VXGaming]

I was expecting AutoAlex to appear with his thunder sounding JAAAAAAAAAAG.

[@frankvanrijn964]

Yeah this was great fun to watch! More would be highly appreciated!

[@eldorado5319]

Keep doing the episodes concept, it was great seeing the progress over time! This way there is more enjoyment.

[@pillarofdawn]

I'm not a fan of Jags outside of the F Type, E Type, and XJ220. But it always tickles my heart to see a bunch of like minded enthusiasts come together to celebrate their shared passion.

[@ElvisKremmen]

Was such a great series of episodes to watch, both cars looked amazing at the end. I'm sorry Mike but Richards would be the one I took home, a little less sporty and a bit more luxury for me. Please make more of them because its been one of my fave youtubes to watch recently.

[@Happiness71]

Great video... please make more of these... also would love to hear more of the conversations of the enthusiasts among themselves and with RH... ❤

[@magnusshawn4698]

I would have loved to hear them both. But in the end, I’d have the saloon. It’s just cooler-automatic and all. Great video as always. Thank you 😊

[@adamscarchannel5578]

It's really nice to see someone put the right time and money into an old Jaguar XJR. There's not many left and they are a car to experience. They are a Proper Jag! Ultimate British Baddie car. They're sinister.

[@tibetan53]

Lovely to see this presentation of my beloved car brand, compliments from the Netherlands .

[@jemcauser3570]

i liked having weekly episodes of stuff. worst thing car youtubers do is show you a car they buy, tell you what they plan to do, but then you never see it again for a year because they have been waiting to get stuff done. much prefer not knowing about a car untill there is stuff hapening with it.

[@danielheathcote5625]

Absolutely loving the opening music with the shots of the two cars.

[@BBusteronyx]

Great format, loved the series and would watch this again with other project cars. When done right it's not all about the brand but more about the journey with those projects that makes it fun to watch. I love the craftmanship of the companies who worked with y'all on these. Would like to see some driving action also, we had the XJR with the Hellcat beast but not an all-Jag roadtrip.

[@Twinguin]

Brilliant series. And there cannot be enough Jaaaag ...

[@tanmaysai5961]

Best series ever, hats off ❤

[@isrealalexander4021]

XKR w/manual for me! I do love the XJR, but the fun I'd have driving that manual swapped XKR wins all day. Love the format also, keep um coming!

[@risingphoenix1187]

Xkr because it just looks beautiful and seriously satisfying to the eye. The smooth lines, crisp respray, it's absolutely gorgeous!!😍😍😘😘

[@The_Nomadic_Coffin_Dodgers_1]

Loved it, great format, keep doing what you guys do best!

[@tkoot6473]

Loved the series and how you all put it together. Great fun and entertaining to watch. Mike's Jag all the way

[@mclarenscca]

For the record, the XJR all day long! Every since I was a child, my favorite Jag was XJ12! BUT, ever since the XJ8 came out, they are now my favorite!

[@DB-sj8km]

Loved the episodic nature of this. Much more detail on the refurb process, got to know the mechanics, and, the finale voting. And also a fun project in general. Big thumbs up and hope to see more like this.

[@dndsmith1ify]

These both look absolutely stunning.

[@boigercat]

Loved this format hope to see more like it

[@Majima487]

oh that intro with the jags an the tune, BEAUTY

[@codyC423]

"Gangstas Paradise" was a fitting song for those cars in the intro

[@andrewcooper8980]

Seriously, this episode was great

[@rolandgdean]

5:28 Possibly the funniest thing I've ever heard Hammond do. EFFING BRILLIANT! Just remember Rick, there's NAUGHT faster than a greased Scotsman!

[@jamesrkeeler]

Really enjoyed the format of the series, the way you filmed all the episodes for the topic and then uploaded them. It allows the audience to follow the progress and stay engaged.

[@MYXJ8-X308]

Simply one of the best looking saloons ever. Full stop!

[@KermitSip]

I'm terribly sorry madam I seem to have run over your dog. - YOU WHAT?! 😰 In my Jaaaaaag... - OH WOW! 😍

[@stuartjackson7864]

More of this format please gents!

[@thomascollins72]

Loved it. More please. Thank you. XJR!

[@Hello_there_obi]

Episode format was awesome. Keeps interest and builds familiarity.

[@LerrySanders]

What is this version of Gangsta's Paradise?

[@jmcott14]

Hotel California

[@Wildspeed911]

no results on shazam or soundhound...

[@djswany85]

Instrumental version of Pastime Paradise

[@lennart8105]

Gangsta's Paradise - Lofi Fruits music - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpzPq2yiaMZrerc

[@lancesmart2667]

I bumped into Richard last Friday in his local Morrisons, where I work as a driver, I was busting for a wiz between my routes and nearly took him out as I marched out of the warehouse wearing my high viz (sorry, my bad 😬) I really wanted to say hello, but I also didn't want to disturb him nor draw attention to him while he was just doing his shopping in relative peace. Basically, I have no clue what the etiquette is in such a situation, so I left him alone. Anyway, hello Richard and hello Drivetribe crew, I hope you're all well. I'm not sure what local car shows are on this year, but perhaps I'll see you all and perhaps even your Jaguars at one. 🙂 We missed you at Newent Cricket Club last year, we did see Oliver, although at the time, we had no idea that it was actually Oliver. 😅 All the best.

[@richardlove4287]

I think the fact that the XKR is a lefty went against it. It is certainly the looker out of the two….hats off to you both for putting on a beautiful display. And from a fellow Scottish person, I loved the fact it was free!

[@PandaPandora777]

Aww this was a great series! Thank you so much! Can't wait to see what you have planned next!

[@xSt3aLtHxSnIpEz]

What about autoalex’

[@KermitFrogThe]

Broke down en route.

[@adamweintraub6274]

Loved the the episode format I love the ending. This is one of the best car serious I have seen in a long long time.

[@nojus8221]

These are two of the best cars ever made during a golden era of cars. Peak Jaaaaag.

[@geoffsaunders4960]

Excellent! I love the format of a series. Perfect.

[@firminshepherd4834]

Wonderful series! The format was great for me- kind of catch up every couple of weeks. Been into these cars for at least 5 years and still not sure which one I'd take home. Very cool.

[@MrKa0s1]

Its the XJR for me - Keep the series going -absolutely love the concept of the series!!!

[@markdanson5754]

Excellent. You can never have enough Jag. XJR for me. Love the format also !!

[@adamscarchannel5578]

When you do the Up Keep on a Jag. When you give it what it needs. When it is all working as it should. It is glorious. 😊

[@lakeportxj]

Love the format!! Especially loved the credit scene!🎉

[@ChristianTheNorwegian]

The end of this video actually gave me tears. Truly amazing work guys

[@RandallSlick]

Great format. Please do again. Everyone loves restos. Got to say that that XKR gave me the fizz. Top marks for crediting the technical minds behind the projects as well. It's important. Closing credits were all sorts of wonderful.

[@amirhajimirzs6663]

I Loved this format please do All of your projects like THIS!!!!!😍😍

[@bufordmyers9001]

I enjoyed watching the progress of the two Jags and the back and forth of you and Richard.

[@the_real_rarn4014]

absolutely loved this series and its format, can't wait for more!!

[@carlbonnici8108]

Really enjoyed being able binge watch these episodes 🎉 Great work as always

[@alexbarnes6976]

more content like this is needed! very well done!

[@ghaithmesselmani528]

I'd love to see more car meets like this, it's so fun to watch, hope we get to see more

[@peterlinley6520]

Well done Mike, loved this series. I personally hate having to wait weeks for an upload, and then another week for the next. Binge watching when i have time is far more enjoyable.

[@kurtf7170]

Carvertical advertising budget must be unlimited. They're on every single car video on KZbin

[@fredericoespinoza]

Wow look at the lines of the XK STUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TuningShed]

It was great to be involved. Thanks guys. 'MonsterDog'. 👌😂

[@Bulldog1878]

To be honest, i wouldn't mind seeing an episode every other day. Can't get enough of DriveTribe and WhatNext

[@kenniejp23]

Perfect format. Keep this going forward!

[@stephenoverstreet9898]

Love this format! Love the result! I would soooo take either, but the XJR is simply the coolest car…in the world!

[@brighteyesvideos]

Really appreciate the restorations of both Jags. Both are amazing.

[@trwsandford]

Loved the format, do more! And as much as I like a big fast saloon car. I have a Lincoln Town Car, I’d have the XKR stick shift please!

[@CarCrazy24]

Great series, yes more of these. Please do another brand, Hammond pick an example of his favorite and you pick yours, restore both, done 👍

[@flemminggranzow7284]

Never driven a Jag, never been inside a Jag, never gonna own a Jag and still I loved this format and serie. ❤ Instead I will keep putting money into my old Saab 9-5 and bee happy when it's runs😊

[@gpzman9001]

Guys, there is no such thing as"to much jag", thanks for the series. Cheers

[@lloydhughes2699]

I absolutely loved these videos, the format was brilliant, I can't wait to see the next challenge ❤🎉

[@grahammearns5492]

Loved the series. Wondered when the finale was coming. Hard to choose, the manual swap is brilliant, left hand drive would put me off. The XJ looks cool, if only it was a manual swap....

[@kevinhassen2464]

I had an 07 XK and I loved that car so even though I really like the XJR the XK has a special place in my heart.

[@t.trebor3991]

XJR was my best wish growing up, great series of vids, loved it

[@samdub]

Put together pretty nice this video tbf. This was a great watch!

[@andyc280081973]

Excellent format - essential lunchtime viewing!

[@highplainsdrifter2775]

Loved the format! Thanks again for another great video

[@acblack1032]

Don't care how fast they come out, just a s long as they come out as soon as you finish for the day :) Lasty, I would be more then honored to drive either car. I do love them both. Looking forward to the next vid :)

[@Acct1941]

Love this whole series and both cars. they are amazing.

[@GoBrosb]

Great format; Project Jaaaaag has been a pleasure to watch and follow. I agree with the result; ever since watching Edward Woodward drive an XJ6 in the Equaliser, the XJR has been a halo car for me!

[@ChronoCabal]

Loved this format- more please!

[@dammyo6010]

FINALLY! I've been waiting for this for ages!

[@RichHenry]

It's fun to watch all the episodes on the Jaguars. I'm in California and didn't know much about them. Fun to see what you two did

[@SirLoinOfsteak85]

Can never have too much Jag. I love seeing a car come back to life! There were no losers here. More please.

[@steverogers1278]

Love watching any Jag being restored and this format was great