A Jaguar “E” Type for the 21st Century? | Tyrrell's Classic Workshop

[@gazzafloss]

Iain, that drivers view over the beautiful curvaceous bonnet near bought tears to the eyes of this "once upon a time" E type Jag owner. It is such a special car that was a privilege to own and drive for the 15 years we had it, totally reliable. It's the car I would indeed buy again if I was ever fortunate enough to have the spare finances, never to be forgotten. When I was a 15 year old school kid I got my backside into the seat of a brand new light metallic blue "E"type coupe in a dealer's showroom, I was summarily "tossed out" by the Dealer Principal. That was 1965, I swore that day I'd own one some day, 13 years later I was able to purchase a very tidy low mileage 8 year old Series 2 coupe that I kept and cherished for 15 years. The nicest, most exciting car I'll ever own. Unfortunately for the "E" type ownership, a wife and two little kids didn't fit too comfortably in it, so it was replaced with a beautifully kept, but older 1966 manual o/d 3.8 "S"type, the "Family sedan", all these lovely cars were so cheap back then. Thank you for the ride and the memories Iain.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you for the memories too

[@stukatz3903]

As an over dampened fellow here in the States, I must tell you, I greatly enjoyed this episode. When I was 18 I got my first Alfetta GTV and I quickly learned that I must do my own work. I went to work for a foreign car mechanic as an apprentice. My boss had a 1974 E Type V12. What a car! One of my duties was to keep the car looking prestine including shining the wire wheels every day!. On occasion he would take me out for a ride. My first love. Jaguar. Thanks for the great videos and all the laughs.

[@piuthemagicman]

Thanks for sharing :) We need these stories now more than ever.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you for those treasured memories

[@john1703]

I worked for Lucas in 1973 when the electronic PI was being developed for the Jaguar V12 engine. The problem was getting the injectors to properly cover the dynamic range from tickover to full revs and power. Hence the "funny" throttle linkage atop the carburetted engine as the stop-gap measure.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Interesting- thanks

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Lucas lost the plot

[@alimuzhussain8394]

Mr Tyrell What a legend Love your channel Thank you

[@iainmcglynn833]

A class act driving a classy act ❤

[@S.1-1-1-1-I]

The E type convertible with hardtop on looks so much better than the coupé.

[@larrygerfen2801]

Thanks much for the “from the drivers perspective” out of the windshield in your video from the vehicle. For us who will never be able to drive any of these special vehicles it’s our moment to be the driver.

[@steppings5645]

Pure entertainment I'm glad I got the unedited version :-)

[@jonoagustin870]

Back in 1964 I was an Engineer working in Jaguars Experimental Department in the Browns Lane Factory. I often got involved in special projects for Mr Heynes, Jaguars Chief Engineer, one of which was inJune / July 1964 when he asked me to run in the special semi lightweight E Type that had been built for for his friend Sir Robert Ropner. The car had a 35/40 cylinder head with triple webers and the lightweight type 5 speed ZF gearbox. As you can imangine, back in 1964 this was probably THE best road car ever built. Now, 60 years later it looks like it has a competitor, especially with its power steering, modified cluch and other mod cons. Well done and I look forward to hearing more. PS At that time we were experimenting with the Tecalemt Jackson Fuel Injection fitted to our unregistered Bronze FHC I seem to remember that was a quick car too.....

[@richardbrayshaw570]

That's amazing. Thanks for the detail. Jaguar E-Types always turn heads, especially when you start them up.

[@SNGBarratt]

Hi Jono, Do you know how many of the original E Type Lightweights had Lucas mechanical fuel injection? I know they races one of the D Types at Le Mans in 1956 with injection, but it suffered from a split fuel line, and the Ecurie Ecosse car on Fuel injection won in 1957. My next door neighbour (Hugh now 102) was the team time keeper over that week, and has lots of memories to tell.

[@jonoagustin870]

@@SNGBarratt The only one that I remember was the Coombs / Hill car 4 WPD which "lived" for a time in our garage at MIRA as a "semi works hack" which we used to try out different suspension set-ups. Most Lightweights that needed attention were delt with by the Service Department and the Experimental Dept only became involved if they couldnt resolve the problem. Two that come to mind were one that the owner used for Hill Climbs were he had a problem with cold brakes with the standard Ferodo DS11 pads. We changed the pads for the softer road pads and also fitted a vacuum resevoir. Problem solved. Another owner complained of high speed missfiring on road use and so after "softer" plugs and a check of its webers I took it to MIRA's No1 circuit for some 140mph + laps, no problem....which was more than could be said for the prototype Lola GT with my friend David Hobbs which never put in a lap whilst I was there...sad I really wanted to see it in action.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Fascinating- thank you

[@paultucker1272]

The E-Type is a timeless classic. What a beautiful car!

[@etiennecfourie777]

E - Type ingress took some maneuvering hahaha! Thanks for not editing it out!

[@JFW5358]

I wanted to see Iain getting out again!

[@stephencook754]

I'm a bit surprised he got in this way. The best way to do it is to back in, sitting down with your feet on the ground. Next, swivel in.

[@secretsquirrel3793]

In such videos it's useful for the reviewer to state his height as a guide for viewers to decide whether they'd fit the car please.

[@etiennecfourie777]

@@secretsquirrel3793 And don't forget the shoe size please...chuckle, chuckle,...

[@etiennecfourie777]

@@secretsquirrel3793 Don't forget shoe size!!

[@normandalgarno3242]

Who needs a V8 when a lovely straight 6 sounds like this one!

[@russcooke5671]

The XJ220 is a six cylinder. 570 BHP 217 mph super car. and that 35 years ago so I am sure they could produce a better engine today 👌👌👌

[@mufflejoy]

Indeed - I am however still curious to see what this setup will do on the V12.

[@noth606]

Those who wish for a higher torque, and a more manly sound of course.

[@guzziwheeler]

I have had them all. Inline 4, inline 5 (Audi), Inline 6 (Jag, BMW), V8 (Jag), V12 (BMW). The big upgrade is from 4-cyl. to inline 6. No need to spend money on more than 6 cylinders. The inline 6 runs smoother than a V8. The V12 is nice to have, but not a must-have.

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

@@russcooke567190 degree V6…. not good for refinement !

[@johnbeckett2624]

Thank you Iain for this wonderful antidote to what has been coning out of Jaguar over the last couple of weeks, perhaps the less said about that the better. In the 1970's I was an apprentice working on Jaguars and other British makes of car of the time, and have gone on to own six more modern Jaguars over the last 20 years and have enjoyed every one, I'm saddened by the direction Jaguar now seem to be heading in, but it's a brave new world now or so I'm told.....

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks. Yes, we’re all told it’s a brave new world, but……

[@sjmoir]

What a wonderful car. Typically great video thanks Iain, loved you folding yourself into it! I like the new pink Jaguar, at least it’s not another dressed up Mondeo. There’s some clever people at JLR who’ve been practising by pushing Range Rover upmarket. If you’ve got a decent old Jaguar don’t worry, it’s only ever going to get more desirable, especially with talented specialists breathing on them to keep them relevant like this particular beauty…

[@artureff3046]

JaGuar is no more....

[@downesy68]

The first classic car I ever drove was my uncle’s Series II 4.2 roadster, although it wasn’t a classic the first time I “drove” it, sitting on his lap and steering it as a 4 year old. The car and I were the same age. Fast forward 12 years and I’d just got my licence when my uncle slipped me the keys of the Jag to drive on my own. There’s no doubt that car alone is responsible for the love I’ve had of cars my whole life. That view from the driver’s seat down that long, long bonnet, with the louvres and the hump is hard to beat.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Things like that definitely stay with you. How lovely

[@jamesiverson209]

An E-Type just doesn't have a bad angle. Quick, fun and just stunningly beautiful.

[@MrGaryGG48]

That intro view at about 25 seconds in is absolutely beautiful!! For a bit more than 10 years, I owned a 1986 XJ6 in black inside and out with polished alloy wheels. That was awfully nice not quite in the running with an E-Type.

[@discovolante2585]

The Best car related channel in the whole of KZbin. Period.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you

[@russellthechemist8291]

Combining the aesthetics of the E type with modern upgrades, whilst maintaining the character is a work of great love and skill. Wonderful to see.

[@williamboquist4090]

I love the understated humor as much as I do the info on the cars.

[@russ6362]

I think one of the most beautiful car ever built. Look forward to seeing the old English white being rebuilt

[@S.1-1-1-1-I]

The E type convertible with hardtop on looks so much better than the coupé.

I like the Bizzarrini GT from the 1960s.

[@JonDingle]

Fabulous E Type, very diplomatic comments Mr Tyrrell in respect of recent events and some great humour thrown in. A very entertaining video of a superb car!

[@kevelliott]

Quite!

[@TheLRider]

Absolutely brilliant. The smiles say it all..

[@SNGBarratt]

Hi Iain, thanks for all you thoughts on the car and I loved the smile on your face whilst you were driving the car. We've been developing the Lucas fuel injection for over 2 years now. It has been quite a learning experience, starting off running the car in open loop, then moving to closed loop, both using wasted spark from the coil pack, and now finally running fully sequential ignition for the ultimate set -up. 50EE runs just as well on E10 as fully synthetic fuel, to future proof the car. The point of fuel injection is not the ultimate power (which carburetors can also achieve) but the delivery of that power in such a better smooth linear way through the full rev range. I think there will be a generational change coming soon to our Classic Car world, as the current (60 pluses like me) hand their cars on. Our children will want to drive these cars and will want them to be like their own motoring experience, with the driving feel of the cars they have been brought up with (not 3 or 4 speed box, heavy steering, spluttering, choke needing engines). I was brought up like so many doing my own maintenance, on what were relatively simple vehicles. My children never had that opportunity. Current and future mechanics won't know carburetors, but will be able to fix ECU's and injection. This Lucas system addresses all of the challenges of new fuels and environmental concerns whilst preserving the beauty and these cars. Our next development is to replace the water pump with an electric one controlled by the same ECU to banish over heating in traffic. (The pump circulating large volumes of coolant when static and ticking over when running along the open road. Thanks JP

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you. Interesting projects. Let’s catch up in 2025

[@simonelliott5956]

That must be the first classic car video where Lucas is mentioned, without someone immediately following it with “Prince of Darkness”! I particularly like “I know a few people with an over damped rear end” and your head first E-Type entry technique! Great video as always Iain.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@joeduarte2335]

You Sir have become my favorite youtuber. Thank you 👍

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you too

[@graysono]

We will be editing this out! Brilliant. But you knew how to get in. Move across to the passenger seat then pull your bits in. And on the road you seemed to fit inside it perfectly. You've painfully obviously driven E-Types before. Amazing what can be done with classic cars! Your reaction to the ITB's was beautiful. And the sound, wow! The things you've seen in the years you've been repairing them!

[@paulreese1291]

Iain, yes, I did have a fondness for my 67 Black Jag with tan interior, the smell of wet carpet from disintegrating rubber, the switch gear ( bakelite and ceramic ) along with those dash wires all of which caught fire while driving one afternoon, the replacement starter, along with removal, the oil leaking from the cam covers following a cross member and dripping on the steering rack loosening the fasteners, the replacement leaking factory overflow water tank that had to be repaired, every couple of months having to place carpet under the car because of the Exxon Valdis engine leaking oil effect, the disintegrating rubber factory hoses, the two factory installed brazing rods leaded in to fill in the panel gap between the rocker panel and rear fender. However, there was this fantastic nasal roaring sound that only a Jag Six makes....when it was running and didn’t break down…other than all the above and some probably forgotten....it was simply wonderful to look at! Cheers!

[@iain_tyrrell]

lol….. an all- too familiar story alas. It could be worse- oh, too late, it already is…..

[@paulreese1291]

@@iain_tyrrell Thank God for all the cottage industries that continue to continue British craftsmanship and engineering. As a son of an old Welshman, once again, damn the economy and enjoy the open road...God Bless

[@davids9960]

Perfect timing, I just finished reading the E type chapter of Jaguar history in Philip Porters "Jaguar the complete illustrated history". This book is vintage too (3rd Ed 1995). I can recommend it. I am a fan of well engineered and tasteful updates to classics to improve the Owners experience, so let's hope you and others can continue in this vein.

[@discodiana1984]

My dad had a friend with a car lot in Atlanta which sold foreign cars. When I was five, my dad loaded me up for the car ride to go get his next car and we made the four hour trip. I had brought my savings which were in coins and likely less than a dollar; I do not recall why. Maybe my dad told me he needed money or wanted me to be part owner. He was likely to say either. We drove home in a white XKE with red leather interior. It was a 6-cylinder car, not sure of which engine but likely a Series I. I can recall him tuning the carbs, with bonnet tipped forward, using a carb synch tool. I had no understanding of what he was doing but I recognized the tool later in life. I also recall the profile of the SU carbs, so much sexier than the ZS ones. He sold the car a year or two later. He had found out the bonnet, should he need to replace it, would cost more than what he paid for the car. Subsequent cars included a rafts of MGs - several Bs and a TF 1500. There was the rare outlier such as a Volvo 122, Datsun 280Z and VWs. I must have caught the disease as some of my favorite memories are of my dad helping with one of the basket cases I had brought home. I fostered a Porsche 356, three 911s, an Alfa Giulia, Volvo 144s and an MGA. All but two of the 911s cost me less than $3k (the Alfa was $75!). Those days are gone now. My dad has passed and we drive Toyotas and Hondas now. Nothing really stirs the blood in the new stuff that we regular folks can afford to own, although you could afford to buy them (thanks to depreciation). I just sold a TR6 that I bought on the cheap. Maybe a Honda S2000 might be the trick; so few choices from the modern catalog. Jaguar certainly has nothing exciting on the way - just weirdness.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Great insight- thanks. You’ll find something suitable for sure

[@klasseact6663]

"Jaguar and their recent outputs"...Iain is truely THEE Klasse Act 🙏

[@BillCook62]

For me there are two classics that stand head and shoulders above all other car designs. The Citroen DS and the E type. The likes of which we will never see again.

[@RCModelling4U]

Arguably the most quintessentially English motoring presenter on the internet, sublime humour, articulate, and one of the most knowledgeable people in the industry. It's always a pleasure to watch Tyrell's videos.

[@johnscarsandstuff]

Seeing you get into that E-type gave me a flashback to the first time that I sat behind the wheel of one. That was a Series 1 fixed-head coupe and it was quite a puzzle how and in what order to insert legs arms torso and head. It was a few years later that I could tick the most famous Jaguar off my driving bucket list. It wasn't a long or fast drive but I'm glad it was in a Series 1, 3.8-litre car on the correct tyres. Few cars in my experience have felt as alive (in a good way) as that one did. It had some of the most beautiful steering that I have ever used, giving a perfect sense of what was happening down at the tyres' contact patches. Nor did it seem excessively heavy, even when going slowly, and I can't quite believe anyone would find power steering necessary. Since then, I've driven two more, 4.2-litre E-types (a late S1 and a S2) and two Series 3 V12s. By some quirk of fate the sixes were all fixed-head and the V12s were both convertibles. Although neither of the 4.2s steered quite as nicely as the 3.8 and the V12s, with their power steering and (for their time) fat tyres were a different matter. I can understand why people might call the S3 steering too light, but I didn't find it objectionable. Overall, I'm glad I've had quite a good exposure to the E-type (and also to other cars of its time) as it is a car that really is very special.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Interesting observations. People can mistake steering feel for weight, or the lack thereof

[@tacfoley4443]

The first and only E-Type I got into - a primrose yellow 3.8 - I ripped my anorak open getting it caught on the windshield framing.....

[@jeremyfdavies]

"I shall say no more... recent outputs". Ian, the master diplomat. 😉

[@kevindimauro9689]

The new j a g u a r doesn’t seem to appeal to Iain for some reason .

[@nealebaigent2938]

I drove 50EE at Shelsley Walsh shortly after its restoration. The suspension and brake work made the car point really nicely, the rear was well controlled and planted and the brake upgrade gave confidence. A very different feeling to either my 65 FHC or OTS. I’m still not ready to install the power steering as I find the original set up quite manageable at present.

[@z06doc86]

I cannot recall ever seeing a black E-Type Jaguar before. After the initial shock, it’s growing on me.

[@chrisbolton5461]

These videos are getting better. Mixture of superb knowledge and enthusiasm laced with a wicked sense of humour. A great watch.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Great to hear- thanks!

[@robbey300]

I can vouch for 50 EE as I had it for a week to drive and enjoy. Took it to two local classic car shows and then over to Goodwood for some amazing memorable pictures. Kudos to the engineers at SNG who have re engineered engine parts to make it better than stock and the drive experience is both exhilarating and fabulous.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Lucky you!

[@AnagramAutoclassics]

My father was a 'triple Class 1' driving instructor for the Metropolitan Police Driving School at Hendon in the 60s. They had Triumph 2500 PI's on the Advanced Wing, but the fuel injection was really problematic, so the police fleet helped Triumph resolve many problems because of the high mileage covered in such a short time. Dad was also a highly qualified automotive engineer, so learnt a lot from Lucas engineers too.

[@danieljames2015]

Enzo Ferrari was spot on about the launch E Type, that really is perfection. It is high Art in metal form. He would not be so respectful about the depressing 00 slab just unveiled. Very sad.

[@davidhinkson8856]

Beautiful example of a beautiful car, and the Old English White one's paint job is pristine!

[@andyhedges5705]

E-Types really don't float my boat when I see them in photos. But in the flesh, oh my..... they're stunning.

[@Steviegtr52]

Hi Iian a blast from the past. I had the series 2 roadster 1970 powder blue. No comment on what the girls thought about it. Now at 72 I still miss the car. £1300 was what I paid for it with 30,000 miles. Mint condition. Had to sell to buy my 1st house. Timeless piece of history. Thanks for sharing. Steve.

[@josephkelly4893]

That Jag is just stunning, what a shape, what an engine, just beautiful

[@S.1-1-1-1-I]

The E type convertible with hardtop on looks so much better than the coupé.

[@HKB-1]

What a beautiful Series 1. Always thought the convertible (Drop Head) with the hardtop, looked so much better than the coupe (Fixed Head).

[@mrdainase]

Bridgnorth is also just a few miles from where Norman Dewis lived after he retired - and in another direction, a few miles from where he developed the disc brake for Jaguar at the old RAF Perton base.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you for that- very interesting

[@anthonymaddison9588]

While hitchhiking in Western Australia in about 71 72 got lift in an E Type, First and lasting impression was the width of the sills while getting in, I'd never been in anything like it, Beautiful.

[@paulgulliver659]

The only other car with sills like that is a mini moke !!!

[@colinpaton3770]

Just delightful! Great insights on such a special classic car.

[@lindaoffenbach]

Bringing contemporary technology into classic cars is just a wonderful thing to have really. One could argue about purity however each certainly their own. My personal dream would be owning a Lambo Espada rebuilt from the ground up using latest hardware technology with a zinced body and a stunning colour, making it a rock solid reliable and fully corrosion protected daily joy to have. If only such was possible within reasonable means... Thank you for bringing a lovely upload once again Iain 🙂

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you too

[@garyprince2867]

Was there ever a more beautiful hard top designed for an open two seater? The Pagoda roofed Mercedes 280SL comes close but this is a work of art!

[@leonardbartholomew5021]

From someone who could dream only of the E type since my teens in the '60s (while my peers were all about American muscle cars)... Thank you so much for that ride along!

[@olio_benzina]

What beautiful sound! I enjoyed seeing your face light up as that engine got into the "Happy Zone" Thanks for another great review.

[@komradkolonel]

I know that the V-12 powered E Type or XJS get the attention but I like the ones like this with the straight 6. They had really good low end torque and made a really awesome sound.

[@petervandoren2984]

I could watch this again and again. I loved the E-Type the first time I set eyes on one, had the privilege of having a 69 12 cylinder when I was too young to really appreciate it and hope some day to get my hands on another. Until then, I will wait with baited breath for your upcoming E-type parade.

[@martinclapton2724]

I think it was John Bolster of Autosport magazine who said , the XK engine was the 8 th wonder of the world. I think he was driving the “economy” version of XJ6 in 3.4 litre form at the time. Certainly a marvellous power unit.

[@TeresaBernierBernier]

Arguably the most beautiful body design ever produced. I had the privilege of riding in a straight 6, 1967 XKE in yellow with a faulty gear box. It was a still a wonderful experience. I have longed for one since.

[@TOMMEYTONG-z4f]

AND THE XK150

[@mickvonbornemann3824]

Good on the man for rescuing the Lucas tooling. Haltech maybe great for restomods but Lucas is definitely the go for this Jag.

[@carlwilliams3488]

Even updating the 80/90's fuel injected cars with a modern mappable system (mine also has VW Coilpack ignition with trigger wheel) yields big benefits too. My NA Rover v8 4.0 is making about 285bhp and I hope to improve this with better manifolds and intake. It also easily does 35mpg on a cruise.

[@brunokhelloul4277]

Wow I never knew about that choke/fuel wash phenomenon with piston rings before. Appreciate so much those pearls of wisdom you are so generous to pass on Iain, thank you.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Happy to hear that- thank you too

[@johndavey72]

Hello lain. The old saying Quart into a pint pot came to mind 😊 . This is why the undervalued 2+2 is favoured by the less agile of Jaguar owners. l was looking through some pictures of my 2+2 restoration and l'd completely forgotten how many hundreds of hours l've spent fabricating and welding ! 😊 l've seen this car at a number of shows and well aware that it's a development car but always loooking pristine. So what system was used on the series 3 XJ 4.2 ? By the way , what model locomotive is that ? I don't think it's "Battle" . As always , many thanks lain.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you- Duchess of Montrose

[@taxpayer1040]

Absolutely superb and thank you so much for the detailed explanation. I do hope we can have more E types in the future. I admire your restraint in avoiding comment on the recent launch. Lady Penelope meets the teletubbies!!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks. I’ve decided, much against my natural instincts, not to go there

[@stevemawer848]

@@iain_tyrrell Agreed, you don't want to get "cancelled" 🙂

[@ijoseluis]

Your delightful sense of humour, Sir! Very nice car, your familiarity with technics and history... Thank you

[@jesscourt9068]

This is classic ownership at its best. Taking an age old design from the oldest to the most popular, cherishing its bad points, yet improving for everyday use. Rather like investing your heart in the beauty of older women ( a long time ago as there are not many much older than me), older music, quaint villages and food only mother could cook Thank you and others for being the custodian of many memories.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you for that

[@jeffharrison5265]

Very nice indeed. I wish I could put that system on my 72 xJ6.

[@beaujeste1]

A beautiful classic, sympathetically updated and enhanced for the modern world! Well done that man… 👏👏👏

[@alanjackson4646]

Just a beautiful British product of its time. If Enzo said it was his favourite car it must be good. Loved the look on your face when you floored it, pleasure indeed ! Regards AJ

[@charlesvanderhoog7056]

You think people come for the cars. But they come for you and the atmosphere you create. I would subscribe to anything of your creation.

[@iain_tyrrell]

That’s great to hear! I’m adding an interesting non- car related video to my other channel, Iain Tyrrell Moments over the Christmas period. I interview an Oscar- winning movie set designer of over 70 films who also had an interesting car

[@charlesvanderhoog7056]

@iain_tyrrell Pure gold, no doubt. I'll be seeing you!

[@taxus750]

"This is what happens in a development car: some things work and some don't". I daresay Bob Wallace said the same, once upon a time ;) I know you'll reject the comparison Iain, but SNG handed their development mule over to you and asked for feedback, and I daresay they wouldn't have done so if they didn't trust your judgement. Fabulous noise from the 4.2 XK, one of the best engines ever built.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you- taken in the spirit it was meant to be

[@taxus750]

@@iain_tyrrell 👍

[@MsAston007]

I had to go to my garage and uncover my E-type just to gaze at what a timeless beauty Jaguar created and fast forward through Winter in Pennsylvania! Great video!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@WOFFY-qc9te]

I liked the Bosch K Tronic no electronics so no injector mapping very basic but an easy way to get power without filling the engine bay with Webbers. The Lucus used on the PI and TR6 was good when set up the only weakness was the dodgy pump design and the cold start diaphragm, I would drop in some upper cylinder lub in the tank just to help keep things happy. The J type over drive with no interlock switch gave you eight gears which you could change up without lifting.

[@robertorhymes]

Enzo himself was impressed The Jaguar E type of the British you might call it the best The spoked wheels that epic nose a clue to how fast it goes That elegant shape the louvre'd hood The Jaguar E type never looked so good Steve has presented Iain his car for inspection to get some expert feedback on the brand new trick fuel injection It's a 21st century E type reinvention Thanks Iain and bless Steves heart for sharing

[@john1703]

It took Enzo 5 years to bring out his 275 GTB rival with IRS.

[@njpaddler]

I had a '67 4.2 roadster in my early-20's (1976~80). I regret selling it, but it was time for a change then. This was a teary trip down Memory Lane. I love my recently acquired Miata even more now.

[@STANLIZ4]

The sound is excitement defined! 60s re remembered!

[@stephenanderson4603]

Technically and humorously quality combined 👍👍

[@TyphoonVstrom]

The XK six cylinder is the engine that made Jaguar, then saved Jaguar. When they didn't have the funding to release the XJ40 and roll out the AJ6 across the product line in the 70s and early 80s, the old XK got fuel injection and soldiered on in sedans into the mid 80's, delivering smooth, generous low and midrange torque. I always thought the XK just needed longer intake runners to suit it's long stroke and modest redline to really make it special. The stock XK cylinder head was already close to perfect for the engine.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Very well observed

[@stco2426]

Excellent. Looking forward to any follow up and to see work on the rebuild (white one).

[@chrisbanks5925]

A stunning looking car and particularly beautiful in black, which really accentuates the chrome work . . . thanks Iain.

[@jezpayne3245]

Wonderful car. A friend of mine who purchased a mk 2 e-type decided it was too modern & sold it pretty quickly and went back to an xk 140!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Interesting!

[@TonyBrand-w3l]

That forward facing view, looking out over that iconic bonnet is a thing of beauty!

[@jamesbunyan9781]

I owned an Alfa Romeo Montreal, in the 1970,s. It had Bosch fuel injection on 2.4 litre ( I think ) , V8. The fuel injection system had an altitude control. It was an lovely car to drive. It was a head to head competitor with the Ferrari Dino.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Spica fuel injection. Great car the Montreal

[@PeterRoos]

Lovely, from an era when Jaguar was still making beautiful works of art instead of whatever it is they are after these days.

[@iain_tyrrell]

So many missed opportunities over the years

[@PeterRoos]

@@iain_tyrrell Yeah, it's mismanagement of the highest level. Instead of focusing on building beautiful well designed reliable cars, they shut down all their factories and went for a "rebrand" which frankly is totally ridiculous and out of touch with their customer base. How to destroy a legendary brand in 30 seconds. It's the polar opposite of the restoration of the Notre Dame in Paris, which was done beautifully and respecting the hundreds of years of craftmanship. I can only shake my head.

[@larsgrundahl2722]

​@@iain_tyrrellBeing woke at all costs seems to be the only strategy at the moment

[@iainmacleod4007]

S N G Barratt are an excellent company. They supplied many of the obscure parts required to keep my Jaguar Mark 2 on the road. I weep for what Jaguar have become under their current management.

[@themaltonmotorcompany5964]

Great Video Ian, glad to see you doing a bit again on Jags! Best wishes for the season. Matthew.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks Matthew- a great Christmas to you too

[@stephensalt6787]

The sound of the straight 6 in the opening shot! What a fantastic noise. I have no problem with improving the classic car to improve drive ability and usability, anything is better than some heathen replacing the engine with batteries and an electric motor out of a Tesla.

[@russellmalone3532]

Bloody lovely car SNG have absolutely everything I have used them myself. Love the way you enter the car. 😂

[@polloqpolloq]

Always an impeccable presentation, NEVER disappointed, thank you !

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you too!

[@nigeldewallens1115]

that looked and sounded as sweet as anything! That was just music to my one ear and yes! I do only have one ear to listen with LOL

[@tony8074]

A real JAGUAR. Classic example and nice colour. Question, what’s under the red cover and blue cover?

[@mphillips24]

The blue one is really covered up, hmmmm…

[@Tolpuddle581]

Thanks Iain for taking us along with you in such an iconic car. This one in particular with all of it's 21st century upgrades but still possessing it's XK engine.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Pleasure- thanks

[@williambrandt9254]

I'm always of a mixed opinion when it comes to updating classic cars. The original series 1 E type with the 3 SU carburetors was beautiful to behold I have to admit from the time I was 14 to 18 I lusted for an E type jaguar My idea of a perfect Saturday afternoon's entertainment was to take the bus downtown and sit in one of those wonderful cars talking with the salesman. They tolerated me because I had the sense to discreetly leave when a prospect came into the showroom. For my birthday at age 16 one of them gave me a ride in a 63 British racing green roadster Although it lasted only 20 minutes I can remember to this day looking down that long snout of a hood with the louvers as he was down shifting One of my minor regrets in life is not having a little more sense of adventure in my cars at an early age as in the 70s when these could be had for a few thousand dollars the maintenance requirement scared me off Like having to lift the engine out of the car to change the clutch But anyway if you're going to do some retrofitting at least make it nice enough to believe that this is what Sir William Lyons would have done had the technology been available And I think that this car passed with flying colors. A beautiful job

[@darylwalford8697]

My all time favourite car, worked on one which had a faulty electronic ignition module but never got to drive it, maybe one day.

[@robertkreamer7522]

I had a Porsche 914. It had the jet Tronic system. It never worked correctly, especially in cold weather we took it out and replaced it with a four barrel Holly carburetor. . Fantastic results but I understand it was early technology when it worked correctly. It was fantastic.

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

The real true E-Type effect is apparently happening when someone with 6 feet plus enters a Coupè XKE. Glad You did edit that out properly 😁 Thanks for sharing

[@Ronald-h4o]

I’d like to see what it makes on the dyno, thanks for the ride!

[@DoctorRazzArea4]

"any of their recent uhh.... output" 😭💀

[@philipmulville8218]

😂

[@michaelnugara1]

I'm a Firm believer in making a classic more drivable and reliable. Love this episode and interested to see the Holden magazine on the coffee table. My first car as a lad was a Holden HX Kingswood in Melbourne Australia. Thanks for sharing

[@iain_tyrrell]

Different Holden but thanks

[@alejandroramirezmartinez3676]

Always great, interesting and enjoyable videos, thanks a lot Mr. Tyrrell !

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you

[@rickysmith7447]

Great content Ian I've rewound this several times to listen to that Epic induction sound 👍🏽

[@geraldmellon740]

Fabulous video yet again Iain so so good. Thanks again.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you

[@donhathaway3234]

So exciting to see such a beautiful car living up to its potential.

[@barryvyner1161]

I hope the suits who green-lit the pink thing get to watch this. This is Jaguar's true heritage which should be nurtured, preserved and continued into the foreseeable future.

[@rocklover7437]

Retro fit fuel injection on old cars brings them up to date big time .I run a Holley Sniper self learning EFi on my 79 Cadillac and a Gear Vendors over/under drive on the Turbo 400 automatic which makes it into a 6 speed .Great economy on a run and more power .Didn't Jaguar use a GM Turbo 400 automatic gearbox ?

[@iain_tyrrell]

They did indeed, on the V12s from late seventies onwards

[@derin111]

Being the same age, 6ft 2" and somewhat portly myself, I did enjoy watching Iain get into the car. 😂

[@captaineugene9840]

“This car is a REVelation” your a man of word plays Mr. Tyrell, love it ;).