Jaguar E Type- the restoration progresses | Tyrrell's Classic Workshop

[@davidyount2863]

Best car guy on the internet. Superb.

[@solsol1624]

By far. Apart from the knowledge and the cars, love the calm delivery

[@OggaDugga]

Something about this channel that's just so relaxing.

[@OldSkoolUncleChris]

@@OggaDugga not as relaxing as a wonderful slow paced channel highly recommended to relax to its known as 'Scotty Kilmer'

[@StephenJohnson-jb7xe]

Richard Michael Owen, for older Jags, M539 for older BMs

[@OggaDugga]

@ I’d rather go out and fly a kite than deal with listening to him lol

[@williamkaiser8067]

Your near-obsessiveness about the E-type is so infectious! But while I knew we (the US) got the lion's share of them, I didn't truly appreciate how little regard there was for them years ago, when I wore a younger man's clothes. I have always held them in high esteem, and I knew they were and are something very special. But I didn't know WHY I felt they were special. Now I do, so thank you for explaining myself to myself. Truly magnificent. It even looks good disemboweled on jack stands!

[@markhodge7]

@williamkaiser8067 rode in one about '66. Indelibly inked in my memories, and i was just a kid. Special car.

[@peterww3241]

Did that younger man ever get his clothes back?!

[@williamkaiser8067]

@@peterww3241 It seems that I have lost touch with that young man. It was a number of years ago. and no doubt he doesn't hang around "old guys" like me. They seem to have shrunk considerably, also.

[@peterww3241]

@ Those were the days, my friend!

[@SodapopTheOutsider]

It's going to be a real looker. I love the dark rich shade of blue on the interior, really stands out beautifully on the white body. I can't wait to see the test drive with this awesome machine. Great work, Iain and crew!

[@ricatiman]

Your sharing of so much in depth knowledge is truly a great service to us car enthusiasts. In 1964 I was 12 when my father drove us in his Jag Mk.10 for me to see my first ever E-Type that was at his brother's dealership. A droptop in primrose with black interior awaited in the showroom between a Mini and a 4 Litre RR Vanden Plas Princess... I sat in that heavenly E-Type for 2 hours while my dad's car was looked to. That yellow E-Type instantly became my favorite car and spec, and I have longed for one ever since. I told my father that he should buy that car, but, it turned out he just traded the manual 3.8 Mk. 10 for the Vanden Plas 4 litre Princess saloon, just because of tiring at the lack of synchromesh in low gear on his 3.8. I was devastated and sulked in the back seat on the ride home...

[@iain_tyrrell]

I hope you forgave him!

[@manonabeachjourneys]

Thanks, another breezy anecdote-filled smooth delivery. The restoration looks fantastic, great colours inside and out for an E Type. Cheers.

[@MrJimmyg888]

What a refreshing change to listen and watch someone with years of knowledge and experiences

[@JonPerlmanMD]

I purchased the exquisite 1967 series 1 1/2 E type in 1981 and loved its beauty but always felt that it was less fun to drive than my 1967 Healey BJ 8. One time however I was driving the E type home from an afternoon party on Mulholland Dr when I entered a turn and knew I was going too quickly. I feared that the rear end would let go and drift out across the lane but to my surprise and relief the car held its line and got me. home. Now I finally realize that the design of the sophisticated rear suspension was to be credited above my driving skills! Thank you for the explanation Mr. Tyrrell. I join the large crowd of enthusiasts and former classic car owners who relish your videos. Keep it up.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you kindly!

[@nigeldewallens1115]

I remember when I worked at Silverstone some guys came down from Croft with there racing jags and the asked me to drive it to the fuel station in the circuit! Sadly not on the circuit!! Boy at that normal speed it was so silky smooth! I have never forgotten it! they were fantastic! back then in the late 80'S What it would have been like on the circuit would have been fascinating?? That was just stunning to hear about all that you have done! Bravo!

[@MrCuddlyable]

In English the words THEIR and THERE are spelled differently because they mean different things.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@nigeldewallens1115]

@MrCuddlyable Thanks, I am English but have dyslexia ok! sorry! 😬

[@markbray2988]

Mesmerising stuff Iain, thank you. I've always adored the E Type... since being a small child in the early 60's. My father (a lifelong Count Basie fan) had a new Basie album which he played, usually on repeat most weekend's... 'On My Way Shoutin' Again' 1962. Resplendent on the album cover is Mr Basie, as cool as a cucumber, posing in his British Racing Green, convertible E Type complete with wire wheels and white wall tyres. It's an image that enthralled me as a small child, while the Neal Hefti numbers blasted out of the Rigonda Bolshoi Multiplex... knowing Iain's love for Jazz I feel he will identify with the connection.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Wow- didn’t know Count Basie was an E Type owner. Yes, I do indeed relate-his big band was incredibly energetic and dynamic!

[@melanieraphael5144]

Great video as always! Thanks Iain ❤

[@ChrisFrench-ur5lb]

I remember seeing my first E Type in Virginia in the early 1960's. I was about 10 or 11 years old. It was the coolest car I had ever seen. It's still one of the most beautiful cars ever made.

[@soaringvulture]

Oh yes. The first time I saw an E Type it was like seeing something from outer space. It had to be technologically advanced because it was obviously a product of superior intelligence. And now I have learned that it actually was.

[@justinbrown6558]

Thank you Iain for such a detailed, articulate explanation of the engineering of this car. How you explain the dynamic elements of the mechanics, whether it be the XK engine, or the unique suspension setup is very, very interesting, and whilst I was watching this episode I was thinking how much of a national treasure you are. So eloquent and charming with your explanations, with just the right amount of seriousness to communicate the facts of why it is such an important engineering accomplishment. Kudos to you. Very enjoyable indeed!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you- much appreciated!

[@nr5494]

Many of Jaguars engineers came from the wartime aircraft industry, hence the many aircraft design cues - the engine subframe bolted to the firewall, the wire locked bolts, and the monocoque tub. Jaguar designed some wonderful vehicles but its big mistake was to try to make them cheaply. An early XJ was leagues ahead of a Merc S class engineering wise, but cost only half as much.

[@BruceMorley-w2u]

In 1971 I had travelled over land from Australia to the UK. One of the first things that we did when we arrived in the UK was to arrange a factory tour of the Jaguar works in Coventry. As we moved around the factory floor we stopped to inspect the construction of the space frame that attached to the main engine bulkhead and supports the engine and front suspension. I enquired as to how many of the space frames he had made and his reply was that he had welded every one for the E Type production. He increased his output to allow for him going on holidays. As you explained Iain this was a very advanced vehicle. Bruce

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks Bruce- very interesting

[@nicholashurl3030]

I had a series 2 XJ6 4.2L back in the mid ‘80’s. I moved from Surrey to Plymouth & in ‘89’, my impending divorce meant I had to stop the revamp I was doing on the XJ & sadly sell it. 4 weeks later I saw Bedford van with not only the Kent alloys I had specially painted so they were easily recognised, but I stopped & spoke to the Bedfords driver/owner, who said the van had the whole IRS steering & the cab even had the later S3 steering wheel that I paid £250 for when I got it new from Doves Jaguar in Croydon/Purley. A sad day when he said the XJ had been broken for parts, like so many others. Has a couple more XJ’s, 12 & 6, in following yrs but I haven’t had one for at least 25yrs. Best cars I have ever driven or owned. Though the Audi S8 V10 I had in 2010 was the closest I’ve had in comfort & drive to a Jag. Due to the type of jobs over the yrs, I’ve driven or owned 300+ vehicles, most of which I enjoyed in some way, except maybe the MB E Class E300D I had to drive for over a yrs. Nasty thing. Clients liked it, but as a driver, it’s horrid. I also did my engineering degree at Browns Lane in the ‘80’s. 1st Jag I met & had a ride in was while I was still at infant school. A friends dad had a Mk2 in white, with tan leather. Lovely car, so I think that’s when I got the love of the marque. Very sad how things are going in recent history; not to mention current issues! 😂

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks for your recollections. So true

[@ruutbianchi4358]

Superb E-type, what an immaculate restoration! I was so busy these days, that I had to wait to this evening to watch this video. Wanted to see it with full attention. Jaguar was so ahead of its time, and now, they make a radical move, breaking with the history and aiming completely at the upper-upper EV class. We will see. I watched with full attention at the suspension, also because I had a complete Nitron upgrade installed on my Morgan PlusFour last week, with has the modern CX-chassis. It didn't come cheap, but is an impressive improvement. Sorry, drifting away from the Jag, with Koni's all around (Dutch heritage!👍), I alway did admire these E-type, especially the early 6 cylinder series 1, 1,5 and 2. The roadster as well as the low line coupé's. I was delighted and looking forward seeing the rest of the rebuild. Thanks Iain!😍😍🙋‍♂

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you too!

[@Dr.Dawson]

Thanks for sharing the progress Ian, what a masterpiece of engineering she was in her day. I can only imagine taking a test drive in 61. Wow. So happy the team decided to keep and fix the original tub. As they say it’s only original once so. I can’t wait to see Craig’s work on the interior all wrapped up as well. Best shop content on KZbin by a country mile.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you too

[@woodand]

brilliant work ! i'm referring to how well you managed to get to the ground and up again so effortlessly !

[@nigelhaines7900]

Im glad im not the only one who notice that hahaha well done Ian

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks- years of practice!

[@soaringvulture]

@@iain_tyrrell But from now on, every year gets more difficult. Don't ask me how I know.

[@BlackBuck777]

Fab video - again - mesmerising too, I half expected it to keep going for longer and got quite a surprise when Iain called a halt!. I had a decent but unrestored Series 3 V12 Coupe (HGB 688L) in the late 80's, bought for £8k, sold for £12k - the only car (from 40) I've ever made money on. The running costs were mad, but it was a real head turner, parting the waves on any motorway. And I still cannot figure out how Jaguar hid what was a very tall engine (both 6 and 12 cyl) in such a low car. Clever.

[@stuarttyson786]

Torsion bar suspensions - as fitted to my Morris 1000’s from the 50’s on! No wonder they handled so well 😁

[@larumpole]

Thank you! My '68 ß2 E-Type convertible is undergoing what I thought was as thorough a restoration as was possible. Until I saw what you have done! It is mouth watering! I do hope the owner will opt for some sensible upgrades. I replaced the dual Stromberg carbs with the proper triple SU's (it's US spec) and had a tubular balanced exhaust system fitted (Classicfabs in Scotland), 1-2-3 electronic ignition, lightened flywheel, re-profiled camshafts, and LED headlights, to make my E-Type drive a little better than my fist E-Type - a 67 S1.5. I wish I could find the road test I read that said the E-Type was second only to the Lotus Elan when it came to its handling. Reading that made me believe it and explains my spirited driving, and the occasional shunt!

[@SquidwardhatesEVs]

I've got my pint of IPA and I'm gonna watch a fantastic Tyrrell's Classic Workshop video. Thank you for making my day Iain🍻

[@fingerlakesdiet560]

Great video. Drinking beer with a roaring fire here! Cheers from the Finger Lakes! E-Type!!

[@SquidwardhatesEVs]

@@fingerlakesdiet560 Cheers from the Birmingham UK🍻

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you too

[@SquidwardhatesEVs]

@@iain_tyrrell You're the man Iain.

[@loco240]

Iain, I do appreciate your enthusiasm for the engineering of the E Type. I was the custodian of one for some years, and it's not all butterflies and roses. The rear suspension unit, while quite an advanced multilink design on paper, in practical use was a nightmare. Fun fact - raising up the rear of the car without supporting the weight of the suspension unit would cause the rubber bushes to rip out from the chassis and the entire assembly would come crashing to the garage floor. Servicing the rear inboard brakes or the differential required removing the entire rear suspension, which was not a small job just to replace brake pads or check the diff oil. As for the front, the longitudinal torsion bar springs were just bizarre. Adjusting the ride height at the front was another long, tedious, typically British process that was "easily loathed", to take a phrase from the NY Times. If you look at the front subframe in the video, you can see that the shock mounting would have been a logical and sensible location for coil-over springs and shocks, which was standard practice on the race cars, eliminating the torsion bars altogether.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks.

[@gazzafloss]

A beautiful and original E type there, perfectly restored Iain. I'm a stickler for the original, "warts and all", even brake system and power upgrades can detract IMHO. The bits worked exceptionally well back when the car was originally built, and if it's not being used as an "everyday" or a "race car" in its next life, "stock" is perfection and where the value is. Beautiful work by your skilled team, worth a King's ransom.

[@soaringvulture]

I believe you have fairly estimated the cost of this project.

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

In the early 70s, Hot Rodding here in the US fell in love with the Jaguar rear end system. Lil John Buttera in particular was enamored with the Jaguar back section and used them (chromed of course) on a great many of his Hot Rod creations. With (Girling I think) rear discs and superb geometry, they were a Hot Rodders dream.

[@seanfinlay7393]

More excellent workmanship on display, can't wait to see the finished car 😊

[@harveydolden8572]

Its Sunday time for a Tyrrell's classic workshop 👌

[@TomSnyder--theJaz]

No time to comment, I'm headin' to Texas to find me an E-type! Well done, Iain & crew. Cheers

[@0kcid1]

Well worth the wait for you to cover the e type, upto then, had to make do with the video when you covered the XK engine in your Jaguar S type video. Glad you featured a Series 2 rather than trailer queen, early S1. Keep up the great work and I look forward to your new release every Sunday evening.

[@MsAston007]

Here in Central Pennsylvania,we’re experiencing frigid temperatures. So, I’ll take out a glass of wine and uncover my E-type and marvel at the beautiful lines. That’s the reason MOMA has one in their 😊permanent collection. Great video Ian, Cheers🍷🍷

[@classiccarhuntersa4465]

What an absolutely beautiful restoration!

[@Bullseye120]

Ian, I enjoy your videos so much. Here in the great midwest United States, many E-Types were robbed of their IRS units to be installed in street rods with tubular chassis. Some also found their way into kit cars of the era that were also equipped Ford Mustang II front suspensions. I know that you are thinking this was a blashemesous practice, but suffice it to say many Jags were totalled if their aluminum bodies became damaged due to major collisions instead of being repaired. Great job on the restoration of this beauty, and I cannot wait to see it completed. Hats of to Craig for the great trim and uphostery work and also to your team who did the great metal restoration work.

[@lindaoffenbach]

A fabulous intricate masterclass of automotive engineering once again, wow. The elucidation is always so well articulated. This in-depthness, if there is such a word, does bring another perspective on Jaguars of the era 💓

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you- so happy to hear that.

[@thebuzzard8044]

Great to hear you go into the real technical details of these superb cars. Thank you and look forward to your next deep dive on the E Type.

[@SarelVanVuuren-g8e]

I just love the Jaguar, and to look at this restoration was such an inspiration. From South Africa Cape Town . Thank you

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you. Greetings to you in Cape Town

[@45flydalton]

I always enjoy the technical aspects that you give about old sports cars 😊

[@user-gc1zn5mn4p]

Iain, very interesting review of E Type technology. Also, I was an aircraft mechanic in the U.S. Naval Air Force & we only used safety wire for bolts--done properly it is as reliable as any option today.

[@isalmankhan1]

Amazing such an honor to see the progress, it is really close to completion😍😍😍 Thanks for sharing Sir IAIN, Stay Blessed🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you- you too!

[@alanjust]

Great video Iain! Interesting to hear your take on the E Type and I agree totally. Mine is a ‘66 coupe from California. No rust but equally anything plastic or rubber had to be replaced because of sun damage. They are fantastic cars and once sorted are super fun to own and drive regularly.

[@shankarbalan3813]

Glad this one is slowly taking shape! Thank you Sir for sharing!

[@stco2426]

Fab and thanks for showing what you were takling about. This is already a superb restoration and I can't wait to see more of it. Ah, and at 14:34 I'm sure you were dying to say "all fur coat and no knickers", but couldn't. Well I've said it for you.

[@iain_tyrrell]

lol…. My wife watches the videos!

[@chrisbanks5925]

Very informative Iain . . . I learned a lot from this video . . excellent.

[@paulreese1291]

No doubt, it was cutting-edge stuff for the time. And yes, it was above 120/40/50, but all were utterly delightful. However, it all came together on this one, the XKE.....and there is nothing so sweet to the ear than hearing that distinct sound of that glorious six, real rollup windows down and the top down. In fact the best sounds to me: Jaguar Six, Merlin Spitfire and a Ferrari Daytona.*Yes, Sir Lyon was a great negotiator, and they got parts...and those parts were also made at a Sir Lyon price point......although Lucas, well......that's an enigma. *Iain should take a poll from listeners to see their favorite motor sounds are......Oh and Iain out west: A Hat and No Cattle.....Cheers!

[@motorv8N]

Another magnificent episode - we so appreciate your time explaining the cars to us, Iain - not to mention the priceless insider anecdotes!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@ashokeb]

Absolutely, superbly, informative and entertain, as always! It’ll be wonderful to watch this superlative vehicle brought back to its full, better than original, I suspect, glory! I’ll also look forward to an episode featuring that 512BB(?) next door!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@stephensimpson5283]

Absolutely Fascinating! Love to hear more.

[@WizzardPrang]

Thank you, Iain, for your infectious enthusiasm for this one. It has reminded me of a time back in the '70's - I was between a Spitfire Mk III and a MGC Roadster - when I very nearly bought a (I think) purple E-Type FHC from my local 2nd hand sportscar dealer. If I remember correctly it was about £850 and I'm afraid I thought it was too expensive.

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Thank you Ian lovely to see you working with the E-Type , my first was a 1963 coupe my Father bought it for me 350 quid in 1973 it had a smashed in nose , I was working at Lex Mead at the time and there was a new full bonnet up in the loft I paid 25 pounds for it what a deal. My 2nd E-Type was a 1971 the last year for the S2 I believe I bought it out of the US as I was living in Canada by then , I was told they only made 21 that year and it was I am told the only year they had the leaping cat badges on the side two cars that got away should have been keepers , oh well what if . Thanks Ian .

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks for the memories

[@PorscheRacer14]

That is a superb restoration thus far. It's really starting to look like something. In my mind I was hoping for British racing green, but this white is satisfyingly exquisite. It's almost clinical looking at the engine bay and shows through the perfection of this restoration.

[@johndavey72]

Good evening lain . Having spent hundreds if not thousands of hours restoring my '66 series 1 UK car . I can vouch for how incredibly clever these cars are/were for rusting into extinction before your very eye' s 😊😊 but at least l have the "satisfaction " of knowing my car is a genuine 1966 bodyshell ......kind of !! I was actually looking through historic pictures of my restoration recently and was astonished at the complexity of the repairs ......and how clever l am 😅😅😅😅

[@pawineepusri9111]

Brilliant as always! Thank you!

[@kramnam4716]

Wow Iain! Full deep dive into your knowledge right there. 👏👏👌💚

[@ranjanaluwihare1511]

Gosh! Fast-inating and soo educational! Wonderful! Thank you Iain once again! 🙏🏽

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you

[@andyrbush]

A beautiful car and great to see it in detail.

[@ericl452]

I had MGs and Triumphs in the 1980s (still own several) and I remember being at one of the local dealers in about 1986 when I was looking for an E Type. They became very expensive at that time because the pound was strong and many were being shipped back to England. One of the bigger local dealers of old sports cars in Greenville South Carolina was buying every one he could find and shipping them back. He could sell a nice example for $18,000 back to England, which was crazy money at the time.

[@AnderParis]

Once again, a brilliantly informative and entertaining content from Iain Tyrrell. This website is a gem!

[@michaeljb6779]

Fantastic work and content! Thanks so much!

[@whizspin6403]

Superb engineering!

[@NLBassist]

Thanks, a great vid again and a nice promotion video for Dutch Koni shocks!

[@Bangkok-ik1fp]

Stunning color combination. My favorite 6 cylinder engine bar any. Love from Texas, Tyrrell ❤

[@YusssoM]

E-Type is massively popular car nowadays, everyone wants it, everyone's talking about it, every car channel made a review about it, to the point that I'm just full of E-Type content and E-Type in general. But there's something about your content that's just feels personal, something of value that other people doesn't have. Your channel is the only E-Type content that I watched over the last 4 years, and I've never been disappointed! I still don't like the car, but the video is great as always!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you

[@bhumiriady]

Nice to see some progress on the Jaguar E-Type restoration project, sir!^^ Looking forward to seeing the completed car one day.

[@knoxyish]

the famous jag rear end went onto countless british hotrods!!! it was and is a work of engineering art .that is one beautiful restoration on that e-type ian

[@simonelliott5956]

Beautiful work on what will be a stunning car when completed! Thanks for another brilliant insight into the world of Tyrrell’s Classic Workshop.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you too!

[@OldLien1]

one of the best looking cars ever made, bar none! and probably the king of classic cars for most, apart from the very rich

[@buaan]

What a lovely car and amazing restoration.

[@michaelguerin56]

Thank you, Iain et al, for another superb video.

[@joereedmusic9853]

Thank you. Back in the day, my girlfriend's sister had a yellow, with tan interior Series 2. Fell in love with that car and still think the E Type was the most visually stunning car ever built. At the time I was driving a Chevell 396 Super Sport. The Jag couldn't outrun me but it sure looked sexy trying.

[@Mr.Higginbotham]

Gorgeous work of art, thanks Tyrrell!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you

[@keithgarland3404]

I believe, even Enzo Ferrari said, the Jaguar E-Type was the most beautiful car in the world. Certainly one of my favourite cars. I was an apprentice trained BMC mechanic in the 70s, but for a period of time I worked in a Jaguar restoration workshop, and got to work on, Mk1s and Mk2 Jaguar saloons, E-types.👍

[@rambleon2838]

What a lovely tribute to Jaguar and the E-Type. Iain is the best at it.

[@allareasindex7984]

When I was a lad our family’s doctor drove an E-type (XKE in the US, no idea why the difference). His only car, it was used in heat and snow all year round. NYC dumped ice-melting salt all winter long. Makes me shudder! I loved seeing that car parked at the curb (kerb) in front of his office (surgery). I told him I wanted to have an XKE when I grew up. He looked at me over the top of his glasses and said with terrible regret “No, you don’t.”

[@chrissdavey]

Lots of interesting little details given. Excellent stuff 👍

[@ddueck7640]

Thank you for your informative tour of this fine automobile. The E-type is the best example of the beauty of a well-engineered, elegant design. It would be interesting to hear your viewpoint of making upgrades to the car during restoration. Obviously a restoration of a concours car has to comply with original materials. But it must be tempting to replace things like rubber metalastic suspension bushing with modern material. Oil seals, suspension bushings, brake pads, electrical components might be other candidates. It’s a shame to have such a beautifully restored car gradually deteriorate as these older materials age.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks. It varies model by model But you may like the vid I made a while ago on some E Type upgrades

[@3ducs]

A beautiful car. Back in 1997 I did rotisserie restorations on three E-Types in the US, floors, pontoons, door skins, bulkheads. All the parts are available, just brace the cars so they don't move while structural parts are out of them.

[@SusanPearce_H]

The humble Morris Minor also had torsion-bar suspension.

[@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab]

Back & Sides of seats Vinyl? Blimey..the cheeky devils! 😂 Great Vid Iain! 👍🏻

[@rogerpritchard]

My father, Dennis, bought a blue series 1.5 1968 coupe, registration OBU 608F. Wonderful car, I suspect it doesn't exist any more. As a young schoolboy I was excited to be taken to school in it.

[@bernardwarr4187]

Ian and the team, congratulations on a fantastic job. The quality of the work is outstanding! Not necessarily my dream car, but the turnout is spectacular!

[@tonytcook]

Excellent as usual. Thanks Iain.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you

[@TheEarlofK]

It looks magnificent, so far. I'm sure that in the long term the customer will appreciate having kept the original bodyshell.

[@jamesh2515]

Wonderful as ever.. settled down with G&T.. dialled in from 🇸🇬

[@michael007ish]

That colour combo will look amazing. 🥰

[@Glen-t7x]

What a beautiful machine

[@wotrulke5868]

The build quality is 2nd to none just looking at the engineering that has been done to this project is amazing I just wish it was mine 🤞🏼

[@themaltonmotorcompany5964]

Great video Ian, loved it 👌

[@robkillick7050]

My dad was bodyshop Foreman at Jaguar Browns lane in the 70’s and worked on the series 3 v12’s heading for the USA. Many entertaining stories of the production line.

[@nr5494]

I worked there as an engineer in 1979. Oh the bodges!

[@miamimo70]

Really enjoyed this video, she will look stunning when shes finished. I have an E type bonnet hanging on my garage wall, along side a Lincoln Continental mk3 trunk lid 😊

[@paulcharlesworth319]

As always, a very informative video from Iain Tyrrell.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@whizspin6403]

Love this video, - best I've seen from you!

[@Omegaman1969]

As a kid we had an XK150, E-Type series 1.5 and a MK1 on the drive, I loved going in the E type, my Father put me in the boot with the family lab :-) Now I drive a 77 Double six , I must say its the nicest car I've ever driven.

[@-DC-]

XJ is a fabulous car ❤

[@life_on_cars]

It looks better than new and most likely is 🙏

[@taxpayer1040]

The most beautiful car. I remember one as a small boy - a roadster- and I think my memory is correct that on the passengers side it had a Philips record player - as you do - for 45’s !!

[@crhvideo]

Safety wires are still commonly used in aviation even though thread locker products. While nyloc nuts or Loctite are easier to use safety wires still have a number of advantages.

[@user-GrahamT]

Lovely work! 👏

[@michaelgallagher7082]

MR T. Another fantastic video. The E type is a beautiful masterpiece of engineering. Another fantastic video best car content on social media 👍

[@chrisH-uv5wx]

This is gonna be a stunner. Can’t wait to see it come together 🍻

[@markdawson4625]

Thank you Iain. Let us not forget what a beautiful car the E type was and the engineering prowess of Jaguar at the time.

[@jamesallison4875]

Absolutely the most beautiful car ever made. I fell in love in the early 60’s and have remained faithful ever since. Great lecture, Professor.

[@garyleibitzke4166]

Love the video. The E Type is a truly great car. For a number of years here in the U.S. it was common for hotrodders to use the rear suspension of an E Type in the rear of their 1920's and 1930's hotrods. They'd salvage the suspension from a wrecked or rusted out E Type.

[@stephenscholes4758]

More likely they came from an S Type saloon or XJ6...same unit.