Jaguar E-Type V12 Buying Guide

Jaguar E-Type V12 Buying Guide - The CHEAP E-Type?

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@michaelhambrook5763 6 ай бұрын

My British repairs mechanic has a handy formula: whatever an MGB costs to repair, multiply that by three for a TR6 or by five for a Jaguar. Watching this video has reminded me of it.

@evo5dave 10 ай бұрын

I know I'm in a minority but I actually prefer the series 3. Still love the older ones but the series 3 sorted the weird skinny track of the previous cars. The coupe looks a bit ungainly but the roadster looks beautiful.

@kimthide 8 ай бұрын

me to

@georgemarks 10 ай бұрын

I considered a V12 until I watched Adam on 'Living with a Classic'. He advised that if you're going to change (just) the spark plugs you should allow 6-8 hours. 😧 Plumbers' nightmare indeed!

@ClassicsWorldUK 10 ай бұрын

We dread to think of the labour costs...

@NewtonInDaHouseYo 10 ай бұрын

Actually the spark plugs on the E-Type V12 are more accessible than on the later HE V12 as in the XJ12 which are indeed laborious to change.

@kimthide 8 ай бұрын

not true Max 1 hour for spark plugs

@NewtonInDaHouseYo 8 ай бұрын

@@kimthide Pre HE or HE?

@kimthide 8 ай бұрын

@@NewtonInDaHouseYo e-type 1974

@tonylee-UK 10 ай бұрын

Great video with useful information for potential owners. As an ex V12 E Type owner I'll share the main thing about these and all E Types- they're absolutely rubbish to drive and are such an anti climax. Also, when stopping for fuel or a kebab the world and his wife will want to talk to you with offers of "...if you're ever selling..." and hold you up.

@46spanner 4 ай бұрын

They are not “absolutely rubbish to drive”, you must have a had a very poorly maintained one. I had one for over 25 years, drove it all over France, Belgium and the mountains of Spain, even did several laps of the Le Mans circuit. It was a lovely thing to drive, sorry I sold it

@r-a-t-m5805 10 ай бұрын

Good roundup of the S3. Marvelous drive when all is sorted - dreadful if not! Very true! I spend a 100k € to drive a 70k € car….. All US spec manual cars have the short 3.54 diff. Swap it with the 2.88 if you can - it makes a huge difference and suites the V12 so well! ✌️👍

@ClassicsWorldUK 10 ай бұрын

Agreed - the difference between a good and bad E-Type is night and day!

@robertlloyd7493 10 ай бұрын

Very informative thanks 😊

@ClassicsWorldUK 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@johanslabbert2869 10 ай бұрын

Great video and well presented, thank you.

@ClassicsWorldUK 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks very much!

@michaelhambrook5763 6 ай бұрын

At 6'3" this is my only option. But I like these with the V12. It's so much more fun replacing 12 spark plugs and wires than 8 !!

@rob5944 10 ай бұрын

Better have deep pockets there!

@GlennPowell-ls3lg 10 ай бұрын

I couldnt afford any E type but am lucky enough to have actually driven two.A 5.3 V12 and 3.6 sraight six.My pick if I could own one would be the straight six.On carbs sound and feel far more exciting on the over run.Yes the V12 Lucas ignition was absolutley terrible.

@smoothmicra 10 ай бұрын

How times have changed, those switches on the dashboard make it look almost kit car spec. Lovely but even if you are handy with a spanner (I'm not), you need a fortune to keep one as it should be. I'll pass on this one...I saw a smashing Mk 1 Fiesta on Twitter today though!

@jimmyquinn9639 10 ай бұрын

Nice car good video 🚘🚙🚗👏👏👏👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@tripemonger8916 9 ай бұрын

@@alancrisp1582I can vouch for Jimmy, he's definitely not a BOT! 😆 Bit of a leg-end actually, a massive supporter of Classics World, and many other fine channels. ATB, Ben 🖖

@royster3345 10 ай бұрын

Would rather have the straight 6, the V12 is like having two engines.

@Dank25 Ай бұрын

I wonder what the G-Type is going to look like another 50 years from now.. Maybe sooner?

@mrsilwood2578 6 ай бұрын

Purchase prices?

@fasthracing 10 ай бұрын

Aalways liked the V12's.

@bobthompson3467 7 ай бұрын

what a beautiful car

@icooper5236 10 ай бұрын

The best thing about the V12 E Type is having the straight 6

@ClassicsWorldUK 10 ай бұрын

You've effectively got two straight-sixes!

@ChristianACW 10 ай бұрын

Oh... 🥵 uhm, can I have the XK8 instead please?

@ClassicsWorldUK 10 ай бұрын

Certainly, check out our buying guide!

@ChristianACW 10 ай бұрын

@@ClassicsWorldUK Thank you - but I'm afraid the buying guide comes too late since I've already bought my XK8 three years ago - and I love it! 😀 But the green one in the video looks really nice 😍

@ClassicsWorldUK 10 ай бұрын

It certainly does, great choice!

@Haffschlappe 4 ай бұрын

Sadly soon All Gas cars will be illegal!!!

@thomasreilly6362 3 ай бұрын

No they won’t. Steam engines are still about

@crissignori7482 3 ай бұрын

Highly unlikely!!! Do you really think all thousands of ultra rich people with their super exotic cars will be unable to drive them anytime soon? Not to mention all the gas powered gars currently in production and selling well.

@thomasreilly6362 3 ай бұрын

@@crissignori7482 There will be fossil fuel available for a very long time for anyone to buy. There are many bespoke companies converting fossil fuel vehicle to electric while not damaging them and leaving to possible of retro fitting the fossil fuel engines back if needed. The Financial Times reported short selling of fossil fuel shares as investors are beginning to see the first indications of EV vehicles cutting into fuel demand World wide. The cost of fossil fuel is dropping as demand is reducing especially in Asia.

@crissignori7482 3 ай бұрын

What a ridiculous way to spend money on a sports car! Beautiful they are but trying to keep the rust at bay and keep them properly maintained is a nightmare. I have always loved the looks but no thanks. There are just too many other superb sports cars for a fraction of the price and a million fewer headaches.