Jaguar E-Type Restoration - 2 1/2 years in 8 minutes

Restoration video of a Series II Jaguar E-Type. The restoration took two and a half years, thousands of hours of labor, and much, much more $$. The Jag was last licensed in 1983 and spent the last 15 years outside with a deteriorated car cover. This was a nut and bolt restoration. Everything was rebuilt or replaced. Every motor, caliper, assembly, etc. was dissassembled and rebuilt.

[@Steinwaygrande]

From what was basically scrap metal to a better then a factory built Jag. I congratulate you on a magnifivent restoration. May the E-Type give you many more years of brilliant motoring.

[@BruceBoschek]

Simply spectacular. Only someone who has undertaken this effort can truly appreciate the effort that has gone into this. Thank you for sharing this.

[@goropeza101]

Without a Doubt the Jag XKE is one of the most photographed cars in history,graceful,elegant and sexy! Great job!

[@iiredeyeiiredeye1569]

The E Type is one of the most significant cars ever built. Every true car fan around the world owes people like you a huge debt of gratitude. Thank you for completing this wonderful restoration.

[@williamheyman5439]

I did own a 1962 E-Type and it took a lot to keep it up. So I can sort of understand how one would be overwhelmed and just park it for the time being, and then, maybe being older, (I'm 78) never be able to keep it up. So I give you my heartfelt congratulations, for doing this. It is, after all, a work of art.

[@austinmatthews347]

The etype os possibly the most gorgeous car ever made and only the finest resto will do for these beauties. No etype should ever be scrapped

[@derekgb3780]

I was a young boy when this car was launched in the UK and it is hard to describe the universal, world-wide adoration it received at the time - even amongst people who were not into cars. It is said by many to have been the most beautiful car ever made. Your restoration is superb.

[@tshaner999]

Have one and never let it get to that state. Tremendous labor of love for a beautiful car that can be cherished again for many years. Hope this time it isn't parked covered in the driveway in all weather.

[@49dodgeguy]

It has been decades,,,,and still no car built today can even come close to the lines,,,,the beauty,,,the class of these jags,,,

[@rolivaw2000]

My wife and restored 69 XKE Roadster in 1980. Silver with red leather interior. A beautiful car and fast. The VIN was 1R7775. Had to sell it 85 when the second of 4 kids arrived. Miss it often.

[@paiwa86]

I'm sure everyone that has watched this experienced an uncontrollable smile seeing this finished beauty! Thank you for the inspiration, just started restoring a 63' MK 2... I will keep coming back to this video if she gives me a challenging day!

[@abdurrahmanabualsaud7545]

8 minutes, 80 years of thinking. Well done!

[@simon-oy6um]

Beautiful job done ,i could never afford one but appreciate the most beautiful car ever built

[@norbertpecheq3427]

Well,boys,I must say,you´ve hands from gold!!!Magnificant or brilliant job was done!Not so scramped "restauration" as we are used to be from american "mechanics"!(New paint only,then nothing!)I saw one E-Type in red after 13 years of restoration(Yes,don´t lie!) on e-bay and he never looked not a bit so perfect as this one!!It´s in better condition then he left the factory on Browns Lane,Coventry!!Bravo boys!!Bravo!!

[@tint661]

As much as I don't like many green colored cars. The Jaguars and the green color go hand in hand. Very nice work. Loved the music also.

[@waynem4496]

Watching this video and listening to Beethoven just made my day. Thank you.

[@rgadave]

There's no getting away from it....they're as handsome as hell and nearly 50 years later they've still got looks to die for. What did 'Enzo' say ? "They're the most beautiful car ever made, the only problem is that they don't have a Ferrari badge on the front".

[@MrDeltasgremlin]

That thing was just begging to be restored. Love the E type, it's a car with a lot of character.

[@4g63attack]

WOW!! 2.5 years to complete this project... How I would love to hear you fire up the engine after the rebuild.

[@DaveWilliamsj]

And that is how that should be done. A true classic. Love it.

[@garyhaber333]

Beautiful. Just absolutely beautiful. A wonderful classic British colour.

[@parabellumpro1]

I love these rare ocasions when people will spend enormous amounts of time and money, usually far more than the car is actually worth, to set it straight again. it seems like most people only care about how much they have in a car as a ratio to what it will fetch at auction. the most important thing is preserving vehicle. I recently had to do this with a Porsche 912E that had been horribly mistreated. hard on the wallet, but it's a great feeling when its all done, and ready for another 40 years.

[@hpwan2]

although i am a merc fan but i still think the e type is the most beautiful car ever made on planet earth...

[@kofitomasar]

I have a S-II 1972 2+2. Cant wait till I have the money to restore it. Love the E-type

[@danielebrparish4271]

It's more like an art restoration of a museum piece. The care you took in the restoration is evidenced in the padding you used to support the car on the jack stands. After seeing the finished product I'm surprised it was completed in only 2 1/2 years.

[@UltimateRT]

When the engine came together it put a big smile on my face. Amazing!

[@ScooterBob69]

Very nice!! - Your attention to detail is heartwarming! This should be a REALLY nice driver as well as a trophy magnet. BRAVO!!

[@Fulloctanegarage]

Just bought a 72 2+2. Thanks... I feel there is hope now!

[@gizmothewytchdoktor1049]

patience and money and a catalogue from sng barratt is a good place to start.

[@Fulloctanegarage]

Ready for reassembly... I posted a video on the collection of the car and about to post the 1st 1/2 which is the disassembly shortly. Mechanical restoration at this point, paint and interior work minimal till I get the daughters wedding paid for. Hope it looks 1/2 as good as yours! Great job getting the b4 pics!

[@2541968joey]

Well done, good job for sure. I enjoy working on my '68 OTS & taking it for a drive after 35 years of ownership never gets boring.

[@erikjohnson2976]

Absolutely beautiful work. One of these days... Oh, and thank you so much for the wonderful accompanying music. I seems to work much better than having some loud rap piece, for some reason.

[@robertmaybeth3434]

A great over haul of an awesome car that we will never see the like of ever again! .I still remember a few of my Dad's friends who tried to own one, and what they had to say about it (not everyone was kind, needless to say-it was very un-American in its needs if you wanted to keep it running dependably) A lot of American owners had a steep learning curve ahead before realizing what a thoroughbred they had on their hands! This was no chevy or Ford that you could keep running no matter how you ignored it, but a very special car that needed a lot of attention. The solex carbs alone were a nightmare, as was the electrical system with its quirky and temperamental lucas fuel pump and generator, plus the shocking realization that you had to pull the whole drive train to change the clutch! These revelations put off many people after a fashion, even Americans - some of whom even swapped in a Pontiac straight 6 engine in an attempt to "civilize" the car! But the E type (XKE was what Americans called it) was and is a very special car,... For all its quirks it was one of the greatest cars of the 1960's if not ever, mass produced and affordable for the average man...-if you knew exactly what you were getting and could meet it's demands!

[@richardcheatham9490]

This video was much appreciated over here. Great music selection for this as well. The care you took with the project is seen in the car and the finished video. Congratulations to you. Elegant.

[@Split10uk]

What a fantastic video in every way. The finished product is the icing on the cake!

[@keithcrews1460]

nicely done, just starting on my 67 XKE after 40 years in my garage

[@TheWierdFish]

Beautiful, professional job, I'm glad you took the effort to seal and coat the body properly, and, more importantly, brace the shell while doing the sheet work! I've seen far too many potential gems, scrapped because someone bent the half built shell. Excellent restoration, thank you for posting it!

[@kenw772]

Outstanding work of professional craftsmanship. Beautiful job well done.

[@donovanbent3716]

What a fantastic rebuild for sure without the shortcuts. Just goes to show patience is indeed a virtue. Well done you now are the proud owner of a properly restored E TYPE. I also agree with the previous comment. no music and perhaps some insight on the difficulties you had.

[@gordonhrichards]

Professional video of fine old world craftsmanship at its best. Kudos to you on all counts.

[@MsRobert1967]

Cant say any more than whats already been said , so i will just repeat it , simply stunning, beautiful car and restoration,,,,

[@nigelparker5886]

I’m a little late in spotting this post, but hey, no way to not comment on a phenomenal amount of exhausting but high quality work you’ve done there!! Well done you and I really hope you’ve had bucket loads of pleasure in return. Great work to a beautiful car!

[@vrooomie1]

VERY well-done, both the car and the video! Having worked on, and owned one, these cars for over 40 years, I am always astonished at the work needed to do what you did! Also, 2 thumbs-up for the center-laced wheels...have them on mine, too! Now, drive it like ya stole it! And join a gang of us up in the Pacific NW, this fall, for a great drive!

[@boulonman]

Effing Awesome friend!!! I'm a ASE certified Mech, & know more than the average person t. I worked for a Mercedes,Rolls, Jaguar dealrshp.. Of all these hi-end cars, the Rolls was the biggest nightmare if not filthy rich & hve.These things are cosmetically superb, but.they share the same 350 trans that come in most 70-80's average cars, their V8 simply is way too freaking over-engineered, (I always advise to swap a 454 BB w/costs a fraction of RR. I digress, Your E. is awesome!!! Hats off!!!

[@dndfm]

respect for people like you, i prefer the series 1 but this one is a beauty

[@aiflechita]

a genius restoration work....now back enjoy it as much as you can.!!!!!!!!!! ♪♫ Don't you dare to sell your masterpiece, its a Family Legacy.♪♫

[@dinosworkshop6870]

As a Jag mechanic and owner, I am very impressed. Nice job

[@bruceburns1672]

I cannot believe how people have treated E Types over the years , would anybody in their right mind leave this car sitting out in the elements for ten years when it was absolutely obvious to everybody that they are a sort after classic , its a shame the car was not stolen and restored at the beginning of it sitting in the driveway .

[@duckman195]

What a beautiful transformation. A true classic

[@jimc793]

Beautiful job of painstaking perfection. I had a 64 XKE Roadster. Wish I'd had the money to hire you to restore it on a cost-no-object basis!

[@GF-63]

I am green with envy. The most beautiful car in the world

[@49dodgeguy]

Truely a work of art,,,congrats!!!! Even today n 2018. The E Type is still the best looking car ever to be assembled,,,,

[@Casper7412]

Absolutely stunning. It's wonderful to see such a great car be able to get back on the road again.

[@kilgoringtroutless6295]

Just lovely and the perfect interior and exterior colors.

[@endwood]

Outstanding workmanship, well done. Love the presentation of this resto record:-)

[@paulcaswell2813]

What a lovely piece of work. You were lucky to acquire the car from its previous owner. I saw an Austin Healey 3000 go from decent condition to rusting hulk and finally dust, because the owner would not let the car go. Any approaches were met with a definite 'not for sale' comment. I could weep, even now.

[@holger5555]

The best colour for a british car,the car looks great.

[@ThePugMonkey]

Talented man you are. Patient too - Well done, very proud you must be!

[@alanwinter5140]

I found this very moving!

[@exproducermichael]

Well done. I feel as though I have done something wrong seeing this much beauty in such a short amount of time.

[@paulloehr1302]

Excellent job at 69 I am starting on restoring my 70 XKE roadster would love to see a picture of how the rotisserie mounts to the front of the car

[@hippyron]

Thanks for the video. Fantastic job ! I got two 69's that , I have been wanting to restore for years now. Maybe this will give me some inspiration.

[@Studeman51]

A real labor of love, and it shows!

[@MrRangeley]

Thanks for sharing that incredible project with all of us. Absolutely gorgeous car! BRG the only way to go as far as color is concerned. Meticulous workmanship!! Perfect example of a series II and it looks like you drive it. That is what Jags were meant to do.

[@johnvest8872]

how could anyone not love an e type jag?

[@dinh5016]

Now that what I call a presentation bravo (applause)

[@dendije6041]

Wow wow wow wow wow wow ! incredible restoration job ...congratulations!!!

[@stephensimpson5283]

That was great!! God those Jag engines look Devine.

[@kornfanaticfordfanatic6112]

Excellent work is not enough to say what an amazing job this was. Beautiful Jaguar

[@TvvinkleToes]

What an amazing car. It was good of you to show us the ongoing process of restorating this beautiful car. :]

[@ferraridinoman]

Still one of the most beautiful cars in the world after the 246 GT dino!! xx

[@pklongutoobe]

Lovely car. Well done for preserving it.

[@andershallberg6668]

Absolutely wonderful! Or as one may also describe it: Hard core car ponografy.

[@markseyfried]

Absolutely exquisite. Awesome job.

[@geoffdundee]

nice job - love the interior color too - suits it well.

[@hazbrit]

Beautiful job, i hope my 1971 coupe turns out as nice , i'm only halfway through. a truly fabulas restoration, thanks for the timelapse,

[@danielfreitas6195]

Very, Very, very beautiful it's jaguar... Congratulations for it's dedication...

[@foxycycling]

Fantastic job. Attention to details are great

[@watkinbg]

Excellent job on the restoration and video!

[@rubensarino4217]

Excellent work, the car came out great!

[@mauriceclemens3286]

My dream car....even the right colors!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@DesEsseints]

Very good. Drive it in good health. Drive it! Don't let this Jag sit in the garage.

[@firefighterps2]

Such beautiful work! Enjoy..

[@paweltarnowski383]

Amazing work! Respect!

[@Buelligan88]

Wow... watched every minute of that.

[@1nhman]

Great job. I have one 1970 roadster that was delivered to me with the engine on the passenger seat. I have not started it yet.

[@Kennyforever100]

Well done,great workmanship if not pure Art.

[@michaelclark2840]

Wonderful work, well done. One day I will own an E-type, one day.

[@paulstreet763]

Beautiful work for a beautiful car. Thank you for sharing.

[@nigelperren5714]

Really fantastic work! Show room condition!! A+!!!!

[@GUARDIAN1147]

That is an absolutely beautiful restoration. bravo!

[@MrLuke6593]

well done mate i love your car, you sure did't cut corners :D

[@michaelnugara1]

The music is fitting for such a masterpiece. Love it and wish it was mine!

[@stevemarshall5197]

Stunning and superb music 👍👍👍

[@Nicklacruz]

Perfection! and the best collor you could pick! great job!

[@VegetableMan1400]

Wonderful to see, fantastic job, I would have kept it primrose yellow myself!

[@ThePytyty]

this is one of the most amazing awesome indescriptible job I've seen in youtube ever.. CONGRATS.

[@935turbocarreaken]

A beautiful accomplishment , well done

[@paddymullan2765]

Brilliant well done , you must have had great satisfaction when you finished

[@T3vAJT5N]

Absolutely gorgeous! Many thanks.

[@JoshuaEdumcation]

this is great you did an absolutely wonderful job

[@davidhoran593]

beautiful work