Jaguar/Daimler V12 Engine - a Powerhouse in a Silk Glove | Tyrrell's Classic Workshop

In this episode, Iain talks about one of the finest mass- produced internal combustion engines of its era, here in its original “pre- HE” form, allied to a chassis of extraordinary refinement. The cachet of a silky but potent V12, and an eye to the lucrative US market, eventually helped to influence both BMW and Mercedes to follow suit; a game-changer indeed!
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[@jackthehatphoto]

The Jaguar V12 cars are eerily quiet, almost ghostly. Even a Tesla is noisier in the cabin. The cars were masterpieces of design, elegance, refinement and pace.

[@josebarretomartins9223]

I wish modern cars had half of the elegance and beauty of the cars of that era. Nowadays every vehicle looks, more or less, the same. Thank you Iain Tyrrell for such wonderful videos.

[@blxtothis]

Not untrue but if you look at all cars of the era, they all followed similar trends, safety regulations, fashion, aero developments all become copied amongst the manufacturer’s. Jaguar were one of those that beat their own path and were criticised at the time for looking backwards unlike Mercedes, Audi and others who were more futuristic with some design elements. This is so with the evolution of early coachbuilding onto motorised and adapted carriages through automotive design in every era. Somebody hit Son a great idea or solution and somebody else is inspired to improve or adapt it. As time progresses, regulations and safety regulations as well as environmental considerations have added new challenges. It makes it really hard to design a car to look superb in the mass market and still stand out from the competition, most try too hard and look awful within a couple of years. Ford copied many Mercedes features on their 1970s car particularly with what they claimed were tail lights that were cleaned by air flow, a feature Merc had started on the S Class and then all their ranges. Jaguar stayed true to their design heritage for longer than other manufacturers apart from Rolls/Bentley. Frankly I celebrate that, not everybody did back then and it led them down a blind alley even up to now where most of the models since then have been with a couple of exceptions, pretty disastrous from a styling point of view. The recent, especially the S Type and the horrid X Type and current line ups apart from The F Type are bland, unadventurous and have no road presence to distinguish them from the pack nowadays. Even the current XJ which was a brave attempt, is now ancient and is crying out forma trailblazing and exciting design departure. My guess is they’ll have to kill that sector for cost savings. A real shame considering what an amazing manufacturer they have been since they evolved from a motorbike sidecar manufacturer!

[@grandmastarflash]

Probably the talent in car design today is just as good as it was back then, the problem is now there are so many regulations requiring bits to be rounded, lights put in a certain place, certain things need to be a particular height etc. Plus wind tunnel testing and Christ knows what else. It's just no longer possible to make a pure work of art.

[@VinderGroup3]

Yes agreed, you only have to look at the German 3, one chassis 2 bodies or slanting boot vs upright boot lid. All very boring

[@greensocks4507]

Always loved the XJ12 . Drove one a few years ago. Thanks for the video. Not sure if my low mileage '95 LS400 would compare on the elegance stakes but it would be just as quiet, if not quieter. Almost silent despite it's age. Happy to swap it for the Double six regardless.

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

@@grandmastarflash The problem is not so much the regulations and requirements to meet, the problem in car design (as in many many other branches of industrial production) is how the marketing and, even much worse, the controlling branch of any car manufacturer constantly commits lots of intrusive interference in the process of developing and prototyping. That in combination with the impertinently anti-technical personell in politics and legislation when it comes to environmental constraints makes cars to badge-engineered abominations of some sort these days. Bring back engineers into development and ban controllers into small lightless cubicles where they can count their beans afterwards, let the slightly off-railed geniuses like André Lefèbvre and Flaminio Bertoni (Citroën DS) do their work uninhibited and let the cocain-saturated marketing branch do nothing else than bloody sell what the engineers thought out and built before, and You get back a market full of very good, very distinguished and very different cars.

[@tomruss3582]

Have worked on Jaguars for 45+ years and still learn something new everyday! That injector trick is simply ace. Our factory training always warned against applying too much voltage obviously, but that defib-type jolt makes complete sense. Also glad to hear you mention how fiddly those XJC quarter windows can be! Would love to see more Jag love on your channel! Cheers

[@abuhamza1970]

Lovely comment, thankyou. We don’t really make a song and dance about the stuff we produce(d) in this country and mores the pity. William Lyons design and Harry Mundy engine - what’s not to like? Two of the greatest car men that ever graced the face of this planet. My favourite would be the ‘80s Jag V12 with the pepper pot alloys 😁

[@kimperrone3639]

@@abuhamza1970 jhas

[@bobolulu7615]

@@abuhamza1970 Don't forget Wally Hassan and Claude Baily.

[@BuzzLOLOL]

@@abuhamza1970 - Actually the Jaguar V12 engine started out with the same unusual (for UK) over square 3.5" bore and 2.8" stroke as the 1950 - 2000 Buick/Olds/Rover all aluminum V8... 10:37 combustion chamber in piston top or cylinder bore was found to be inferior design in USA by mid 1960's... dropped by Ford and Chevy...

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Decades ago had an injector flooding the engine of my '79 Cadillac Seville (still have it) with fuel. Only 1 MPG !!! 20 gallons gone in 20 miles! Called Cadillac and they wanted $150 for a new injector, and the engine has 8 injectors: 8 x $150 = $1200... back when a dollar was worth something... so that idea left me... I removed the injector and blew compressed air through it backwards while a helper touched 12 volts to it... that fixed it and it is still fine now...

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

Harry’s Garage this morning and Tyrrell’s Classic Workshop now. What a splendid day 😁👌

[@terminal-velocity111]

One does agree 😀👏🏻

[@barriestevens9923]

Always a boost to the day when Ian or Harry post.

[@peterbullen3347]

Yes, these 2 are a lovely cuppa coffee and remembering all the cars I could not buy then, I felt the same on jay Leno when he did a review of a 1964 Bonneville, took me back to my youth.

[@ianmangham4570]

Daves shed and Gary's Patio for me.

[@DarraghDelaney]

Was just watching top gear on BBC and it was not great. Saw this pop up on phone and no more Top Gear. This is a proper car show

[@stuartbrowning3074]

100% better, Top Gear is pointless, these days, (for anyone with a true interest in cars)!

[@cornishrider]

Top Gear is utter guff, all they can do is destroy things and inflate their egos!

[@LynGriffiths70]

These videos are as relaxing as a head massage , imagine owning one of these in an age of Allegros, Vivas, Cortinas and rusty Italian stuff, owning a Jag really set you apart in the 70's.

[@SonicPoetryIII]

This along with Jay Leno's garage and Harry's garage are the best car channels. Nothing but genuine passion.

[@jasonleedham5678]

I could see Jay buying that VP, original and unrestored, just the way he likes them

[@allanmacbadger5692]

Forget Harry's garage, just a poser.

[@newyorkerghazi]

100% correct

[@Derek-xr3uq]

@@allanmacbadger5692 how do you mean? Harry always seems like such a class act to me, plus he led me to Iain’s incredible knowledge, workshop and channel. I thoroughly enjoy watching them both.

[@Derek-xr3uq]

I’ve found the intimacy of Jay’s “pandemic edition” videos even more engaging and enjoyable. I hope the format carries on!

[@ydnallah1541]

This sums up the “grace, space and pace” mantra, I love an old xj. this shape was probably the best, the colour scheme and even vinyl roof look fab. A beautiful beast

[@borromeo50]

agree with everything in your comment, with one exception : the vinyl roof (a Jaguar is no longer a Jaguar when it tries to look like a Cadillac Eldorado)

[@iamthebroker]

I have to agree as well including the vinyl roof. I’d love a really nice v12 XJC and there is one currently for sale for $70k. It’s a lot although I seem them only continuing to rise so paying overs now doesn’t bother me. What bothers me is that this beautifully fully restored Jag was originally carriage brown with a black vinyl roof. It’s now sage green and no vinyl. It bothers me so much I can’t even consider it. Have to wait for another example that’s original and clean.

[@campionoverbagh561]

I have a 1976 XJ6L with 28k original miles. Sable/cinnamon, always garaged. 😀

[@jean-pierrejrdubuc4912]

I worked at the dealership in the late 80s, I was 21, and totally fell for the brand. The smell and so refined, I love Jags. Thanks for your video, good memories.

[@ranapennata]

Sir William Lyons' last and arguably greatest creation. Timeless design.

[@Draxindustries1]

Total rot boxes built down to a price to BL standards..

[@Roadwarrior92]

@@Draxindustries1 beautiful though

[@garethhanna9173]

Lyons also had input on the XJ40.

[@paulfitzgerald7513]

@@Draxindustries1 Most cars were in that period, name one that wasn’t if you want to be controversial!

[@Draxindustries1]

@@paulfitzgerald7513 Porsche

[@JR-wu1fg]

My Dad had the XJ12c all through the 80's. Being the 80's the previous owner had fitted gold BBS wheels similar to the Mecedes 500sec. It was a fantastic car, I remember one memorable faimily holiday Sydney to Queensland where the exhaust developed a hole and Dad used 2 beer cans (no Australian jokes thank you) split length ways fitted around the pipe with a large amout of sealant and a jubilee clip at each end. My hero, it worked a treat, no problems for the rest of the trip. Although the sound of the V12 unmuffled was to this small child lots of fun. Dad used to race modsports E-types in the UK, when they were 'in period' ( I love Iains use of this term). When he had the the big XJ he was a company CEO so had to wear suites etc(he hated it) many times he would take me to school or on more that a few nights he would go 911 hunting :-). The look of some 911 driver looking behind him( why can't I see his headlights), all of sudden the flash wood pass them, see ya. Many great memories.

[@francispalmer9737]

That twin headlight look with those curves still looks the part.

[@thomasfrank280]

Still the prettiest.

[@SparkyGage]

I like the fact that it has the larger outboard headlights. In the states we only got the series 1/2/3 with same size high and low lenses, but I've seen a few converted back to this style and I definitely it to be better look.

[@cosgraham534]

@@SparkyGage I didn't know that - that's interesting.

[@nomebear]

If only all of us could age with such grace and beauty, and still be a head turner.

[@SparkyGage]

@@cosgraham534 "Euro" headlight conversions on pre-85 cars are a popular modification over here. I think '85 was the first year flush headlamps without sealed beams became legal over here.

[@TheICCC]

I had a ride regularly as a boy in my grandfathers 4.2 of the same period. The view down the bonnet as the front of the car lifted on launch was amazing. His business partner had the coupe in black, both Daimler’s. Great memories.

[@-DC-]

Awesome car's used to drive a Daimler Sovereign 4.2 absolutely outstanding design 30 years on I don't think anything has matched it.

[@johndavey72]

Iain. You've made my day! l've been desperate for you to feature this jewel since l first glimpsed it . l trained on these (body/paint) and remember seeing the series 1 Double Six VDP retailing for over £10k ! 1973 . In my humble opinion the finest car ever ! I had 3 XJ 6's and 1 XJS V12 . I called that one the elastic band ! Thank you so much !

[@Clarkecars]

I own two 6.0 litres a `95 XJ 12 SWB and a `95 XJS cvt. I keep thinking I will sell one of them as I own a 2007 XJ8L and a 4X4 Cherokee I've owned over twenty plus years. However, whenever I take one of the V12s out for a drive I fall in love all over again. Perhaps I am just lucky but I've owned a 1988 XJ40 and a `67 XK-E type and all of my Jaguars have been reliable. Most issues with these cars can be traced to really simple maintenance issues such as making certain the main ground cable has good clean contacts that are free from galvanic corrosion and that the thermostats have "jiggle pins" to bleed air in the cooling system. Thank you for the presentation it was most enjoyable.

[@garethheap4745]

I have to be honest I’m not a car person. But this channel is so good. I’ve learnt so much from Iain, the information, stories and history are fascinating. Thank you! Keep up the amazing work!

[@slartybartfarst9737]

Had that engine in 5.3 XJS, 100 mph in 1st only 3 speed auto but thats all it needed.. Worked in Jaguar Radford engine plant when the 12s were in production. What an engine, unreal.

[@Laz_Arus]

"It's just bringing everything out of its slumber". Sounds like me on most mornings now! I had a pre-loved Series 1 4.2 XJ6 here in OZ in the late 70's, and it was my first experience of how a saloon car could ride if engineered correctly. It wasn't the most reliable of cars and I sold it to a friend who later stripped it down and fixed all the niggles. I still have the Jaguar lust from all those years ago.

[@-DC-]

Haven't driven one of those in 30 years absolutely incredible car this entire xj generation was something special.

[@watchclog2979]

I remember going to the dealership with dad when he bought the jaguar sovereign v12. That engine

[@deanoallen5096]

Is a true piece of art, it really is.

[@williammorris1384]

What a dad !! Must be a great memory for you! Goodness me , he knew his stuff . Big respect ✊

[@vindaloovince2194]

Beautiful car!!

[@rip4273]

One of the best youtube channels without any doubt. So much information presented in an excellent and friendly way

[@iluvbrownale]

Sunday afternoon, tv on in the parents retreat room, and gently falling asleep to bits of this and having to rewind and watch again. Marvellous.

[@terminal-velocity111]

2 years on, I’m still drawn to watch and appreciate such a lovely British Car.

[@bikerman6907]

The V12 engine sings quite well in the Green/white TWR Jaguar Race Car @ Bathurst back in 1985👍😎

[@bikerman6907]

@Bill McQ you are so correct👍 it was the pre turbo era

[@johncollymore1697]

Fantastic video as always. As Iain Tyrrell so eloquently explains with his such knowledgeable commentary, the 1970's XJ Series were so refined, whilst combining a super ride and pretty good handling - magic Jaguar engineering. Shame BL didn't do them any favours at the time - so Mercedes went onto make a mint in the US market during this time, whilst Jaguar's reputation (for reliability and customer service) took a dive. Many thanks for demonstrating this so well Iain. Cheers.

[@2DogsVlogs]

The V12 also didn't do them any favours. Their oil issues were notorious and a lot were taken of the road as you can't sell a car with an oil leak in Queensland post 1980. There are still common interstate but the only ones I ever see are the 4.2. MB's are still very common, especially the 280 & 450 models. Guess they don't leak like Jags. My brother almost bought an1985 XJS in 1991 till he was informed it could never be registered unless the engine was rebuilt due to oil leaks. It only had 36k on the clock. The car-yard was planning to scrap it.

[@roberthayden1527]

@@2DogsVlogs Oil leak can be dealt with by a new crank seal upgrade. Not a weekend job but it can be done. I know because I've had it done. No more oil leaks.

[@longde]

@@2DogsVlogs the M116 and M117 mercedes v8 engines are bulletproof. Only certain M116 engines, with a single-row timing chain, can be troublesome but there's a workaround for that.

[@paulbuckberry7683]

I had to comment on this................in the early 80’s, my boss had a Daimler Sovereign, which I believe was a 4.2 straight six. It was almost identical body style to the one in your video. It was chocolate brown with a dark brown vinyl roof...........absolutely beautiful. My work mate, at the same company, couldn’t be left out so bought a Jag XJ6, which was I believe, exactly the same engine/ car, without all the trim. Anyhow, I was fortunate enough to drive the Jag back from Oxford to South Lincolnshire, whilst returning form my mates parents house in Bournemouth, not a 5 minute journey in those days. I still remember how luxurious and smooth that car was. The cockpit was/is a classic, how could you not appreciate and love the lines of these beauties!! Thank you for bringing that memory back sir!!

[@jimclarke1108]

I owned a Daimler Double six series 3, back in the day, loved it, excellent ride, smooth, quiet, strong acceleration from idle to 6.500 RPM ))

[@SampleTracks2224]

I read somewhere - and I don't know if it's true but I can believe it - that the engine was capable of being revved well beyond 8,000 rpm without shattering, and would have if Jaguar hadn't fitted softer springs to aid fuel economy and low-rpm smoothness, that bounced at around 7,500 rpm if you removed the rev limiting rotor. However that would have meant valve-to-piston contact, which would lead to another kind of explosion!

[@CreosoteChris]

I remember seeinng these occasionally - as a kid riding around town on my bike. Even then, in my early teens, the "Double-Six" badge had a cachet of dreamy, exotic sophistication. Thanks for reminding me of those days, Ian - and for being (easily) my #1 fave KZbin channel. Spot on.

[@iseeolly9959]

You should write poetry mate! Cheers x

[@johnnyonenote376]

Ah, the cars of my youth...used to love seeing a Daimler Double-Six gliding down the road as a teenager... this one still looking beautifully elegant in 2020. Thanks for another informative video Iain, much appreciated.

[@georgek.papafilippou2583]

The beauty and the elegant styling of a car like this is unparalleled even by all modern standards. Thank you Iain for videos like this!

[@JamesSmith-iz3pl]

This video brought back many happy memories of my XJ12C, sadly sold before coming to Australia. It was always an experience to drive. Just getting into the driver's seat and breathing in the heady concoction of leather and petrol used to fill me with anticipation. I was once at a garage filling her up - a regular occurrence - when an old American gentleman approach me from another pump and said he'd once taken one of these to 145mph! I didn't doubt him but was only brave enough to take mine to 120mph - the engine wasn't stressed but it felt like the wing mirrors were going to fly off! 😂

[@websurfer1585]

I've always loved these cars, and this is easily the most stunning example I've ever seen by far, absolutely gorgeous.

[@sayeager5559]

That coupe version at the end of the video is one of the prettiest cars of that era.

[@bradcollins9647]

No, not just pretty. This car is beautiful.

[@AxLWake]

You're God damned right!

[@sheumais63]

Dad had dreamed of owning a Jag for years and it finally arrived on 31st July 1975. It looked lovely, even in mustard yellow with green velour interior, but good old Brtiish Leyland didn't bother too much with detail at the time and the rear axle was squint. One wheel was half an inch in front of the other, so it wore out a set of rear tyres in weeks and the car hopped as it tried to straighten itself on the road. The dealers didn't offer to fix it, they solved the problem by providing replacement tyres free when needed. Good old British Leyland, great designs, thrown together.

[@Sami-lx7mf]

My late father had a 1987 XJS HE V12 a wonderful automobile with character. Thanks for those nuggets of knowledge and insight.

[@FelixIsMyName]

My dad use to have a Daimler Double Six VP when I was young, always loved the shape of the series 2 XJ. I would love to own one, one day.

[@jackroutledge352]

Well they’re pretty cheap for what they are - save up and you can have one! The problem isn’t the purchase price of course - it’s the maintenance. I have one (a double six, but not the vdp), and I spend at least 10 times as much time fixing it as I do driving it. Lots of fun either way though.

[@FelixIsMyName]

@@jackroutledge352 If memory serves me right, you're lucky to get 3 MPG out of a double six? Dad spent years restoring his, which was a bronze colour. I adored the smell of it inside. It started my love for Jaguar and while I could get one, you're correct that the running costs make it a hard ask for me to take on, as it would be my only car.

[@thomaswykes3647]

My dad will have worked on that very car in 1977 at Browns Lane.

[@rocketn8]

Bloody good job he did too. Cheers

[@thomaswykes3647]

He saw all sorts of "specials" go down the line too. Tacky gold plated models with sheep skin/rug seats destined for Saudi Arabia and even one with tartan seats which one of the Bay City Rollers had ordered!

[@terminal-velocity111]

@@thomaswykes3647 My Dad was an experimental driver for BL. He was test driving this car on a test track (possibly Edge Hill). He told me that during the test, he was trying to destroy the break pads during heavy rain. Anyways, he had to abort the test as lighting was getting struck on the test track!

[@CoreyjGrieve]

I would of been at Allesley primary school looking over the factory as he worked on it.

[@djonfonsteen6331]

@@CoreyjGrieve I was 3 wondering when bod was on again. Now Its 2021... I'm saying sod off to the media show.. and now have a 1995 x300 xj6 sovereign. Happy days!!

[@patrickbrown3141]

you make the best video's on you tube!!!!! keep'em coming!!!!

[@italy4blktop]

THIS GUY IS GREAT, I SOLD JAGUAR CARS FOR 40 YEARS AND HE IS ON POINT ON ALL DETAILS, VERY IMPRESSIVE GUY. VERY IMPRESSIVE CAR.

[@IAN1000IAN]

I could watch Ian all day , a craftsman that are hard to find these days.

[@arronjones6985]

That rear window!!! Was not expecting it to operate quite like that. Its like it went to finishing school. 😁

[@williammorris1384]

It’s great to watch , isn’t it ?! I had a Mercedes CLK that had a technically similar pillar less window design , with the wavy rear window retraction , but this was a 2004 car ! In a 1970’s jag , just magnificent!

[@Sleepy.Time.]

thank you for taking the time to share these rolling works of art with us

[@JasonLambek]

When I was a kid growing up in Ohio, (don't ask), I was strangely fond of a neighbor of mine’s V12 Jaguar. I wasn't but 11 or 12 years old but remember riding my wanna be bmx bike by it over and over and being really taken with it. It's fantastic, all these years later, being acquainted with it again; I'm more impressed with it now knowing a bit more. Fantastic channel. I recommend it often to colleagues and friends. Cheers.

[@VUO4E]

Yes! The perfect ending for the weekend... btw, don't hesitate to pronounce the "s" at the end of 'Plas'.

[@lewis72]

@Cool Ties Thanks !!! Many people, including me some years ago, thought it was more of a French pronunciation, where they never pronounce the last few letters of any word.

[@iamplasticmonkey8176]

Thank you for confirming what I had assumed all along. Glad I read your comment.

[@darthvincor]

The founder was called Guillaume van den Plas, which sounds like a French-speaking Belgian, so I suspect the s is indeed silent.

[@carsyoungtimerfreak1149]

Indeed, as far as I know vanden Plas was Flemish and thus the "s" should be pronounced.

[@VUO4E]

@@darthvincor things you need to know ; in Brussels a majority spoke dutch (flemish). Even dutch speaking parents gave french sounding names to their children, because nobility spoke french. In this case, the founder was a blacksmith...not exactly a baron. One of his sons was called Willy, a very atypical name for a french speaking person. Guillaume opened other workshops...in other flemish towns, not in the french speaking part of Belgium, Wallonia. Did I mention the family roots are Dutch (as in 'from the Netherlands')?. It's pretty safe to pronounce the 's'... :) but if you're more comfy saying 'pla', please do.

[@stringer-ik1pc]

I had one of these in the 1980s, WPE111M, in metallic blue it had 4 strombergs and did about 8mpg.The roof on the vanden Plas was ever flex not vinyl. Loved this.

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Probably needed a tune up... like this one did...

[@Kitfoxmk1]

Very enjoyable, my Dad had 4 xj6 ‘s through the 70’s , the last two both had climate control, one was R reg and the other S reg. All of them had the chrome pressed steel wheels. They also had a cassette recorder with a microphone on a lead in the glove box, presumably for dictation. I used to sit in it and record the top 20 on a Sunday evening as the recording was superior to my recorder indoors. I clearly remember he had a Daimler double six loan car when one of them was being serviced, I thought that was really special. I think my favourite was the first one, a 1971 4.2 swb series 1, black with red leather interior and a full sunroof. It had the early instruments across the dashboard. Fabulous cars.

[@ahmadfaisal6778]

This car is so beautiful. If I have to choose one car to live with, I would definitely pick this beautiful machine.

[@marcinmajewski8494]

I just love how you talk about cars :) And big kudos for being such a good doctor for them. I keep waiting impatiently for more episodes.

[@jamesdurward866]

My geography teacher had a blue double six - he’d drive it whilst smoking a pipe. Also had the tweed sports jacket with leather elbow patches. What a dude that man was.

[@palhein-reim7430]

Tyrell’s workshop - the Oxford of automotive knowledge. The learned don always has a wry smile when he floors it.

[@timboharty7325]

Was lucky enough to have done my apprenticeship with a Jaguar specialist and spent countless hour after work hours playing with jags , my boss has a Daimler double six , and I’ve owned many series 2s &3s , my favourite being a series 2 XJ 4.2 coupe Fantastic channel , probably one of the best on KZbin

[@melanieraphael5144]

Brilliant! Love the passion for these cars that you exude Iain. All so interesting and so well done!! Thank you

[@antongutierrez9885]

Its 3am where I am and it looks like I'm staying up to finish this new episode 🤣

[@jensenhealey907efi]

In the past I have owned and driven a 1976 XJ12C (5.3L with the Turbo400 transmission) and a 1994 XJ12 (6.0L with the 4L80E transmission) and they were both really wonderful cars to drive. I recall in the mid-2000's driving the 1994 XJ12 four door saloon across the USA and it was a real pleasure to use it for long road trips like that. A friend has a V12 XJS with a Tremec 5 speed transmission and being able to drive one f these V12 engines with a manual transmission behind it is a real revelation.

[@mr.dmr.d9348]

Great...Thanks Iain, Been looking forward to another episode, Uplifting during these Corona times!! Paul UK

[@ginggur17]

You’ve made my day, simply seeing another video released by you. Lovely lovely car Iain, thankyou again for giving us the insight of your knowledge. 👍👍👍👍

[@joindivision1090]

Watching a Tyrell video is like slipping into a warm bath

[@joindivision1090]

@Viktor Sligo never you mind about lowering into my strange territory!

[@flashman3962]

Excellent username.

[@whitedog1]

I had the distinct pleasure to own a 1973 LWB VDP version while living in Sydney 1998-2000. It had only 48k miles when I bought it from the original owner, an 80yr. old accountant on the Northern Beaches area who drove it the two miles to work and back. EVEN though I am American, I have owned numerous British cars since learning to drive, my first was a 1966 Austin Healey and my last was a 1994 LWB Range Rover, bought in 2000; it was my daily driver for 12yrs. I've owned a slew of Rover and Rover cars and have driven everything from Jaguar XKE six and v12s, Lotus Europas, Minis, TR6's and on and on. I go to this length of citing these cars because the Daimler was in a class all by itself. First, it was in pristine condition mechanically and cosmetically (BRG, black interior. The most amazing thing about this car? That it had balanced handling that came alive at high speed. I use to take the approach ramp from Neutral Bay to the Sydney Harbour Bridge doing 80mph around the curved section of the ramp. I could easily 'steer' the car using the throttle to gently bring the rear end of the car in or out at speed around that curve. Driving at 100mph on freeways was a stroll. I paid AUD$10k, which with the lowest exchange rate ever meant I spent just under USD$5k. I regrettably sold it for AUD$5k when I left Sydney, a decision I soo regret even to this day. No experience of climbing into a car, driving it, owning it, has ever equaled it.

[@mrcogginsgarage7062]

Allways a pleasure to listen to someone,who really knows what he's talking about Thankyou very much .

[@andrewshaw1440]

So refreshing to enjoy a knowledgeable, intelligent,interesting,really nice guy talk about cars, so much better then the brash opinionated drivel we have endured on our TV screens in recent years, well done Iain, and thank you.

[@guinnessharvey4476]

I absolutely love your content. Great to hear someone who clearly knows their stuff. Keep up the good work!

[@8000Christopher]

Thanks for the video, lovely. I have two Jags, a 1983 Series 3 XJ6, the standard model. Lovely automobile, so smooth and quiet, and in excellent condition, and I have a 1988 XJS V12 coupe, also a lovely auto. It is also in good condition. My only wish for these cars is that they would have had 4 speed automatic transmissions, it would have really helped in the general driving performance of the autos.

[@johntechwriter]

My independent Jaguar maintenance shop here in Oakland CA struggled for years to get the V12s through California’s stringent smog test. About five years ago they gave up. And that spelled the end of the road for many early XJs and XJSs which in other respects had held up very nicely in California’s benign climate.

[@brindwaldron2071]

Most informative and enjoyable. Video delivered by a real specialist in an easy conversational manner.

[@silvermovermedia9737]

My boss had the Daimler Double Six Coupe, back in 1982, a fantastic car.

[@emporionaturalmixtaquara8314]

Such a elegant car of its time and still today as it turns heads. Cars these days have no character. The interior smell of an old Jaguar does it for me every time. This brings back memories of when i use to work in a carwash. After valeting the midnight blue Daimler Double Six, the owner said i could take it out for a spin. At eighteen years of age it was a dream come true as i drove it through Hoxton Market in London everyone looked at the roar of the Double Six. This car was for sale and the owner really wanted me to have it but unfortunately the insurance at the time was twice the value of the car. What a shame!! Still going to buy a Jaguar when i move back to the UK one day!!

[@drmikettx4325]

A dear friend of my father owned the Hand and Heart Public House in Holt, N. Wales many years ago and owned one of these fine machines. I remember traveling to the Farnborough Air Show in this car and being amazed by the power and refinement as a teenager. Awesome video - many thanks for posting.

[@Deftonesdsm]

Sampson Boat Co. , Tyrrells classic cars, and great race from Aarava today it was a great day on youtube. Now just waiting for Leno's garage later 2nite Lexus LS400s are some of the most reliable nice cars ever. Yota knew what they are doing in the 90s

[@robertcook2572]

Daimler Double Six. Has a car ever had a more mellifluous name?

[@cosgraham534]

And the name goes right back to the 1920s

[@MoultrieGeek]

I'll see your mellifluous and raise you a melodious.

[@gordonlamb6034]

Thank you Robert for introducing me to a new word

[@10kamala]

...only when you add the word coupe to the end! My Dad had 2 double six coupes in the eighties. Still my favourite car and the only one which beats the Jensen Interceptor. Opinion, of course!

[@cornishrider]

Like the Super Eight in the 2000's!

[@OrnumCR]

I just sold my Daimler Double Six Vanden Plas after many years of enjoyment and reliable motoring. Wonderful car. Mine was 1974 build on carburettors...

[@shananagans5]

Amazing example of this model. Back in the day my uncle had a Jaguar and I loved staying with my aunt and uncle for the summers because I got to ride in it. I think it is probably the most beautiful sedan ever designed. The hood lines, the rear fenders, it's just beautiful from every angle.

[@lami150sx]

Not enough videos best channel on KZbin please keep them coming

[@jimmcculloch3786]

Another fantastic video Sir! Your knowledge and description of these cars, is priceless. Thank you :)

[@jeremytoms5163]

Remember working at a garage in Mayfair (installing heating) and they had an E-Type in for a service. The mechanic servicing it must have been in his late 50s at that time. Anyway he started it up and everyone in the garage was just watching this beautiful machine and listening to the sound. Best thing he did though was sit a cup of water on the rocker cover. He reckoned that when the water stopped shaking, the carbs were in balance. Crazy, engine purring away, not a ripple in the water. Loved Jags ever since. Just wish I could afford one.

[@federicomalignani4957]

These Jags are beautiful. My dad had an XJ6 4,2,and I really loved her for one reason: on Sunday evening he used to bring me to the college after the weekend at home.The college was about 120 kms from home,so he used to drive for about 80 kms on the autostrada,and generally the Jag had troubles and remained dead in the service area.So he had to call for a taxi and with that we went back home,and I was loosing Monday morning at school. Infact on Monday morning he took me back to the college with the reliable Range Rover....This happened three times. But there was a reason: my father bought the car after selling a fantastic Maserati Mexico,and was waiting for the XJ 12 to be available in the italian market,but meanwhile there was the Kippur war,the oil crisis,and so he thought it was not a good idea to buy the V12,and he put the 4,2 in storage for about 18 months. When he decided to use her again,the problems spread out and probably the dealer did not made the proper service before sending her on the road again....For my dad those were the years of british cars parenthesis,before returning to italian cars. He loved british cars,in 1963 he owned an E type 3,8,drop head.

[@Gkuljian]

I can't believe it, 40 years later and I'm learning about this amazing car which was totally off my radar screen. And I grew up in a town where there should have been a few of them. What a great history lesson. Now I want to go back in time so I can go crazy when I see one, like I did when I saw the Espada, or Dino.

[@ianmangham4570]

You grew up in Doncaster?

[@Gkuljian]

@@ianmangham4570 Palo Alto. I wonder what it's like now.

[@ianmangham4570]

@@Gkuljian Sidewalks are covered in shit and piss, homeless everywhere.

[@lindaoffenbach]

Excellent. I have actually had the pleasure of driving one of these a few years ago, indeed being extremely rare. To my astonischment I had to take its width into account measuring at ~2 metres which I would not have guessed. Our Volvo S60 measures at ~1,90m. At first glance I projected the Jag about the same but it wasn't. 10 Cm is quite the difference for judging the opposite side of the car. This so much tells about the entire elegance of the design. And oh yes, it drives silky smooth, uncomparable even with any modern premium brand such as Mercedes. This Jag is more than effortless; actually gliding a carpet with hardly any audible effort coming from the engine bay, and it is extremely quiet. Quite the experience it was. The owner did not have any technical problems with it at all actually, other than regular maintainance. However, chrome had started to rust here and there a little, but that can be replaced.

[@beatspacek3479]

Back in the early nineties and in my early twenties, when I was just starting out in the music business, there was a secondhand dealership down the road from me in sunny south east London. I was about to get an advance from my first ever record deal and had fallen in love with an XJ6 series 3 with the 4.2 in a bright red with the pepperpot alloys and lovely biscuit hide(tan) interior. After a couple of crazy mini’s- the last being a cooper 1275 bored out to 13.80- the Jag was my first series car. I paid three grand sterling for that chariot and oh how I loved that thing! Never got a chance to even ride in a V12 version but have never felt short changed:) The effortless torque delivery, absolute magic carpet ride and my fave trick- starting off with the windows open then closing them all up to reveal the absolute tranquility within the cabin. Sublime and way ahead of its time! To be honest, don’t think I’ve ever experienced such refinement in a car since! Got picked up recently(Uber)in one of the latest Merc E class saloons- sedan to our US n Aus friends. Not even close in terms of noise suppression, ride quality and overall refinement. I remember when I had my eye on my old bird, there was a Daimler double six next to it in the four court in a similar hue- if not the same as the gorgeous example in ur show n tell. I remember it had HE on the back too of which the dodgy dealer guy informed me meant High Efficiency. Eitherway, I couldn’t stretch to that car but like I said- never felt short changed with my red 4.2 six pot. Have always promised myself that I’d own one of those big cats from back then again. In particular I’ve alway felt the XJC to be at the top of my list. So for yu sir to end with that beautiful black cat coupe at the end of an already fantastic video was/is a real treat for me! Particularly in that hue so’s not to make too much of the vinyl roof of which I’ve never been to keen and specially when the body is in another colour. Alway thought that took away from such a gorgeous design. Am told that was to give the impression of a convertible! Why bother when the thing is so perfect as is?! Eitherway, great work sir! It’s around 4am in the morning. Should be in bed now much less trying to recall those good old days via predictive tx and the comments!! Big thanx and keep up the great work!! I will be subscribing to ur channel soon as I finish trying to write this. 🙏🏾👍🏾

[@markbray2988]

I am a similar age to you Iain and growing up as a car mad teenager in the '70's this car was widely regarded as the best saloon in the world. It was my dream car as a youngster, by 1984 I had saved like crazy and was able to buy a 1979(Treg) model in metallic Gold. I can vouch for the claimed 150mph top speed. This car was nothing short of a masterpiece. My car was identical to this so thank you, it was lovely to watch this trip down memory lane.

[@gordonsimpson3235]

Enjoyed that Iain. I used to sell these beauties in the 70's. All XJ's were a fantastic ride ( except 2.8), but the Twelves were ultra special. We used to supply them to Captains of Industry - as you said mostly chauffer driven.

[@davewinst1]

Such a fantastic and interesting video going into all the fine details that I love, keep up the good work, what a car. Sublime engineering

[@AlexG-iv1oy]

Hi! I enjoy your videos a lot throughout my mid 20s 30s into my 40s i work as a tech on Mazdas rotaries but also on europeans cars which i enjoyed a lot especially germans,i haven't in the last 13 years and by watching your channel i teleport my self mentally to those years plus i learn a lot from you,thank you keep it up,from USA Alejandro!

[@earltpt]

A friend of my Dad gave me a lift to school in one when I was a lad of 15 circa 1973.....omg...I can still remember the sensation of effortless power and refinement ! We had a VW beetle 😂

[@rogerbyrne9040]

Just shows British engineering can't be beaten. I'll take the coupe just have it polished and delivered to my house!

[@sixtring73]

What a beauty! Love the trick with the lazy injectors, I'll remember that!

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Yessir, decades ago had an injector flooding the engine of my '79 Cadillac Seville (still have it) with fuel. Only 1 MPG !!! 20 gallons gone in 20 miles! Called Cadillac and they wanted $150 for a new injector, and the engine has 8 injectors: 8 x $150 = $1200... back when a dollar was worth something... so that idea left me... I removed the injector and blew compressed air through it backwards while a helper touched 12 volts to it... that fixed it and it is still fine now...

[@philthorkildsen6714]

Thankyou for, in effect, taking me for another ride in my XJ12! I had mine back in the eighties when it was really just an old car, but what an old car! Everything worked (yes, surprisingly) beautifully, I have nothing but fond memories. I'd have another if I could only persuade somebody else to pay the fuel. Happy days.

[@trevorleggo1777]

Yes, the coupe always was along with the mentioned BMW E9 one of the TRUE elegant classics. I rode bikes and go-karts from very young. At the oh so mature age of 18, my mate took me for a ride in his dad's Jaguar 6. The refinement was gobsmacking. Never forgot that ride. Thanks for reminding me Iain.

[@Countach100]

The floor of his garage is cleaner than the floor of my kitchen. That is refined.

[@JohnDavis-ed5sg]

Well that is very interesting about the metallic paint - I remember those Blue Mink or Silver Fords of the late sixties used to go dull in a year or two, I never knew why. Just another nugget of (shiny!) gold from this great channel.

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

Single stage enamel paint but the non metallic ones were good because there was no peeling off clearcoat.

[@nomebear]

The color was "moon dust", a metallic paint that failed quiet early in the life of the car. In an effort to keep it looking nice I ruined it. Within two years of purchase the car was repainted with a Dupont manufactured paint that was similar color, seemed to hold up better.

[@GT380man]

My dad purchased what seemed to me as a kid a nearly new Jaguar 420G in dark blue over light, lots of chrome, low mileage and beautiful inside and out. This would have been after the first oil shock & nobody wanted big motors with a thirst. I recall wood & leather everywhere. Picnic tables in the back. And it went, too. Dad would sometimes take just me out for a Sunday drive, because I liked being around machines & tools. I think he sold it a few years later when he emigrated to the US, where he’s buried. He liked special cars. We also had a TVR Tuscan, V8 in a fibreglass body in green. Intoxicating.

[@alexbrown1995]

Glorious, just glorious!

[@davidgrover2665]

Fascinating as always - could listen to Iain wax lyrical about cars all day!

[@iamplasticmonkey8176]

What a pure delight watching those video's Mr. Tyrell.

[@chrisb3989]

Iain it is a privilege to watch you work. If ever I need a heart pacemaker I want you to tune it.

[@leeholden8658]

So happy you did this video. As a young lad I would go to motor shows at Belle Vue,Manchester just to see the new cars. I loved the cars from the late 70’s and 80’s so much that I used to write to almost every car manufacturer for the latest car brochures at the time. Most have been lost over the years apart from the beautiful brochure on the V12 engine. With each page you would remove part of the engine,such a lot of work for a brochure but it’s stunning. If you can find one,I’d recommend owning one.

[@davedavey5]

Harry ....then this !!!😀....excellent 👏

[@stuartstephens]

The Jaguars sedan (and in particular the coupe), were beautifully designed. However, to be fair General Motors had a very good automatic air conditioning system available across most of its brands starting in the mid 1960s. I remember a 1966 Pontiac Bonneville owned by a family friend that had it.

[@MBSLC]

Indeed! My 1968 Cadillac Coupe DeVille was so equipped.

[@matthewbrown2037]

What a wonderful, elegant machine. A near perfect example for Jaguar's Grace, Space and Pace moniker. Jaguar has always been one of my favorite marques, and even though being branded, for a while, with the dreaded Leyland "bath plug" badge, didn't do them any favours, they were still able to produce, when not on strike, a beautiful, very capable and world class automobile, for an unbelievable price to boot. Another great video, featuring a great car. Thanks Iain.

[@daveshongkongchinachannel]

Great video. I love the combination of the detailed overview of the car, the diagnostics and the driving. I'll definitely be watching your other videos.