Jaguar XK-E - Jay Leno's Garage

Jaguar XK-E. Jay owns more than a few Jaguars, but this XKE is truly one of kind. One day several years ago, Jay's buddy and the expert restorer behind XKs Unlimited, Jason Len paid a visit to Big Dog Garage.
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[@AL_THOMAS]

This is probably the best looking E-type I've ever seen. This is my favourite car in Jays garage.

[@marcob4630]

this admitted even Enzo Ferrari himself!

[@marcob4630]

"The best looking and most elegant roadster ever" admitted even Enzo Ferrari: this is a guarantee for true class!

[@jameshill3587]

Crap stance hasn't aged well

[@marcob4630]

@@jameshill3587 : "Crap stance" ???

[@charlesc.9012]

The best part is that anyone could afford one before their retirement

[@RemoteHelper]

It's not just you! I'm 16 and I love the way this car looks!

[@karlk9316]

Jay Leno is just such a likable guy. It is the cars like this Jag that brings me to this channel, and then Jay delivers his deep appreciation for them. A very enjoyable ten minutes.

[@johnnymason2460]

Jay Leno is the ultimate car guy. He has the best collection of cars and motorcycles of all time. I will always be his biggest fan when it comes to his car collection.

[@newerafrican]

Love how Jay dumps the clutch and smokes 'em up at the end! I never realized how strong that V 12 was. By then, the car was too big and heavy. This is truly the best of both worlds.

[@michaelmottlau2072]

This red Jaguar is one of the most beautiful cars I have ever seen!

[@janandersen8735]

+michael mottlau Not really a car guy, but the E-type is the only car I have ever coveted

[@ogden700]

+michael mottlau Oh yeah!

[@DoctorChange106]

XKE is the most beautiful car of all time to me BUT I want different colors LOL

[@MrDaiseymay]

NAME A BETTER ONE

[@leifvejby8023]

Maybe English Racing Green

[@markgash316]

That car is a drop dead gorgeous work of art, absolutely beautiful. Thanks for showing it to us Jay Leno

[@steveschramko2386]

I used to sell these cars....as new. I agree, the sixties were a golden age for sportscars, and this certainly is one of the best...better than new. Boy, does my heart race and my blood pressure spike when I watch and LISTEN to this car ! It just doesn't get any better. You really get a visceral sense of what this was all about ! Wow !

[@gracilism]

This blog seems to be a labor of love. I don't recall any ads on any of Jay's videos. Thank you Jay for all your hard work. It means a lot to all us car lovers.

[@chrisrefaei]

Jay leno"s Garage is the best show on KZbin No other show comes close to the amount of content that he puts out with each one of his episodes. Its not just about the cars, its also about the amazing people that are behind the making of these works of art and amazing machinery, and the history of it all, and he grasps each and everyone of those points every time. Great Series Jay, keep up the Great work. I just wanted to let you know all of us enjoy your work and this hobby, thanks for sharing!

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

I'm born in 1995 and I agree: Old sportscar are way better looking!

[@houndofwinter]

You're killing me, Jay. That's got to be one of the world's best cars you're driving there.

[@yamahaxs6501]

one of the best looking cars I have ever seen!

[@walterpalmer2749]

Arguably, the XK-E is one of the sexiest cars ever produced.

[@6sexysize]

Agreed, however the 120 beats it !

[@therealbajan522]

No the 120 does not beat it.

[@paulstandeven8572]

Both are classy pieces of bodywork. Very different cars, different eras. Take your pick

[@quentonmillstid850]

I cold certainly argue about that

[@agentumsilwersilwer5310]

Walter Palmer i think the tires looks very and to much thin seeing it from the front.

[@alfazedz1791]

When Jay talks cars there is not much that he says with which I disagree. This video is no exception. I love vehicles of that era.

[@jazmynbower3825]

I've seen a lot of Jay's car videos. This is one of the few that makes me really want the car. This is close to what the factory V12 should have looked like.

[@hugostiglitz6914]

You know you did a great job if Jay Leno is chasing you around to buy your car!

[@pepperschatz]

What a wonderful combination of a 12 and a 6! Very, very sexy. Red was always my favorite on these timeless lines since I was 8 years old. I am a big fan of keeping older cars like this stock but this work of art is a wonderful exception!

[@bobcitizen1149]

The E-Type roadster was the stuff of daydreams and reverie in my youth. What a beauty!

[@chestermcdaniel106]

The fact that he lit the tires on a car like that is priceless. Too many are never like they were intended.

[@edjackson4389]

I don't know how I missed this years ago. I love it!!

[@chicagojunk]

The E-Type body style is one of the best representations of the 60's sports car. Both the hard tops and convertables were stunning then and stunning now.

[@GearheadOutlaw]

Now you made me go to my garage to uncover my S1.5 and just admire it... Thanks

[@MsRobert1967]

I saw my first E type as a 9 yr old in Glasgow one day I was gobsmacked when I saw it driving past , ever since then I have loved everything about them , one day I will get one, one day,

[@badreality2]

I love that word, "gobsmacked".

[@MsRobert1967]

badreality2 We say it often in the UK,

[@h7pubg]

Do you have one yet?

[@lanceprzybyla7662]

My dad bought my mom a brand new one in 1970....what sexy machine....he sold it in 1990 to a gentleman in England was shipping it back for a complete restore....it needed badly.....on time I saw my Dad cry when it was being loaded on the flat bed...besides the time he got his hand caught in the log splitter....he turned every color of the rainbow and I learned every swear word in English Austrian band Polish...boy I miss him

[@rogerbarrett9920]

It's funny how curvy cars have made a big comeback- I never did like the angular designs of the 70's and 80's that much. E types, MGA's , TR4's, early Jensons all look fabulous- Lots of the motor cycles look brilliant from that era as well. Great video.

[@miro108]

Never were truer words spoken on sports cars then and now.

[@MrSparklespring]

Just beautiful. What a gem!

[@gordonbennet65xxx]

if you ever get tired of it, i wouldnt mind looking after it for you. what an amazing machine !

[@timothyfoleyjr2796]

I love your Jags. I had a XJS 12 cylinder. I think some chrome exhaust tips would look good on your Red XKE, (2 into 4) When I was in High School (‘63-‘66) I had access to my Fathers’1964 MG-B. We modified it heavily. Stroked and bored it, 30’ over, a cam, duel Weber’s and a completely new exhaust (header and 4 into 2). It had a Roll Bar and 4 point safety harness.. In those years this MG won in its class at LeMans. I was so proud to be driving a real racing car that was featured in ‘Car & Driver’. My car was a Canary Yellow ‘55 Chevy. I sold it, and inherited the MG to go to College. I drove it around ‘The City’ during “The Summer of Love” (1967). Keep up the great work. I can’t begin to tell you how much I enjoy your show. I was watching one of your ‘Tonight Shows’ (1987) when you had Roy Orbison & KD Lang was on. The guy playing ‘back-up’ (acoustic guitar) on “Crying” was my lead guitar in ‘my ‘ band “Sanpaku” (20 yrs before). Thanks for all the great cars. Mr.Leno

[@hobartbrown4441]

Yahoo! Loved Jay's V12 E type Jag roadster! The sound of that engine at full throttle definitely was a "visceral" thrill! Thanks!!

[@sounddd]

thanks for putting all the vids on youtube, really makes it easier to see these videos and man are they awesome, keep up the good work and thank you.

[@watchinsidecars]

If only regulations hasn't interfered with the E design...

[@WHOMEWHOYOU]

I could watch J drive this Jag every week, wish I was having as much fun as he is!!

[@LordRumshi]

The jaguar XKE was certainly one of the best sports cars made back in the day, and this very customized XKE is nice.

[@globaleye8]

She still looks as beautiful as ever Jay - I was a mechanic working on these icons in the mid 60s, you are totally correct, they don't make 'em like that anymore. I had a hand in restoring 3 x 1953 London double decker buses in USA a few years back, we hauled them from San Diego to Oregon and managed to restore two of them before repatriating them all back to UK - maybe we should have offered one to you ?

[@MissouriMatt54]

Thank you for the video. It is always a treat to hear you talk about vehicles.

[@mickkennedy1344]

One of the most beautiful cars ever made. :)

[@Dhime]

Jay Leno's Garage is Americas TopGear! GREAT SHOW Jay!

[@richardelson3261]

Fabulous such dedication in the rework. Love it.

[@breakandrun70]

Jay, this is my all time favourite car, love XK-E with the V-12. I have to go to your garage some day it's on my bucket list. Thank's for the great video, and greater memories.

[@serdan26]

Jay Leno has hundreds of cars in his garage, but has only one pair of jeans and a shirt in his closet. Modest man!

[@CreekyGuy]

I've owned 5 Jaguars. Everything in this video took my breath away. Every word out of Leno's mouth was "telling my whole life..." Thank you, Roberta Flack. Thank you Jay Leno.

[@RockBassTv]

I saw Jay cruisin in this Jag a month ago in LA. Hell yeah, now I found the video to this car.

[@robertfox977]

Somehow I missed this episode. That is absolutely gorgeous.

[@Vikingdescendent]

It doesn't get better than this!

[@theforgottenorg]

A lot of work, a lot of love. Thanks for sharing your garage, Jay.

[@timafranco1]

"Oh look, I think we've warmed up!" VROOOOOOMMMM! :-)))))))))))))))))))

[@EnglishSpitfire]

Absolutely fantastic, what a stunningly beautiful car. And, it has a V12!!

[@mclarenscca]

This is truly an amazing modification to a truly beautiful car! Who would of thunk it could become even more beautiful!!! I've always had a fondness for the era of Jaguars!

[@BOABModels]

I drove a V12 '74 E type in that shade of red on our wedding day. It will probably be the most exotic car I ever drive!

[@SmithBrotha]

I was cruisin in my stingray late one night, when an XKE pulled up on my right.

[@ColeSai]

YES! I've been waiting for this video! Xke is definitely one of my all time favorite cars!

[@rickstager9172]

The only way most of us guys will ever come close to experience the cars of our dreams is at Jay Leno's garage. Thanks so much for sharing your fabulous cars Jay.

[@julianv.5848]

NICELY PUT TOGETHER JAY.......LOVE THE MK1 STYLE WITH THE SWB IDEA, WITH THE V12, GOOD WORK!

[@thomaswelcomer8443]

Love seeing these old videos... denim still ruled!!

[@Chance-ry1hq]

The guy that modified that Jag was an artist. That is by far the best looking XKE I have seen. Perfect proportions. Plus the V12.

[@PaulZink]

That's what a Jaguar is supposed to be like! I only wish I had done over the V12 like this one in my XJ12L I owned years ago.

[@johnferguson7235]

I live across the road from XKs Unlimited. The shop is always busy. people send them cars from all over the world. I love to drive by just to look at all of the beautifully restored cars.

[@poppyneese1811]

To me this is the most Beautiful Car ever built, absolutely a work of art, this is the Mona Lisa of Automobiles!!!

[@iainmackenzie3704]

Great work. Well done sir. It look fantastic.

[@nickomouk88]

i have a 69 jaguar etype thats been modified in similar ways to this car But much more to my own taste. It is a short wheelbase 5.7 v12 with webers and a 6 speed gearbox. I would love to be able to compare the two cars together one day.

[@SimonWallwork]

This is one beautiful E- type.

[@lightningsmokerXx]

8:32 " Oh Look I think we're warmed up" lol. I had a good laugh there.

[@JohnCarey1963Jag]

Nice project! The E-Type is and always was my favorite auto shape, you have recovered some of the proportons from the 6 cyl models with the more powerfu V-12 motor and updated brakes, electrics etc... It is a super car now.

[@LongstoneTyres69]

Jags from this period are just suited to the Pirelli Cinturato. 185VR16 for the XK120, XK140 & XK150. The E types are best on 185Vr15 Cinturato CA67, even if they are upgraded. When they fitted powersteering to the series 2 they fitted 205/70VR15 tyres and Pirelli now make a 205/70VR15 CN12 which is a 1971 tyre and perfect for the V12 XKE, XJS, XJ6 and for people that like a wider tyre on an earlier XKE

[@janislj1]

Thanks for sharing, Jay.

[@roberte.andrews4621]

We feel nervous for you, Jay, driving in everyday traffic, where some other drivers may be inattentive. Donald Turnipseed didn't see James Dean and his mechanic approaching, because Porsche Spyder was little and low and a hedge obscured his vision. I've been driving little, low sportscars since 1948 and always expect the unexpected. People don't look both ways twice before pulling out , as professional drivers suggest. You are a much-beloved celebrity and America's best known car guy and top comedian. Happy motoring. You set a good example and thanks for sharing.

[@h4u123]

beautiful car and a great video as always Jay

[@artem3111]

Jay thank you for showing your XKE. beautiful car . some day ill have one

[@mediumpimpn]

Fantastic looking & sound. Thanks for sharing. ...I miss the "WELCOME to" intros. Thanks for sharing your awesome collection. :D

[@markthorne3414]

A one off,I love it, great Jag

[@mxred91]

What a cool car, my favorite of yours.

[@TheRokko66]

Man, the 60s brought up so many stylish cars! Such a sweet looking small roadster!

[@Gods_Angry_Man]

I saw Jay driving this car yesterday on Coldwater Canyon. I was in a traffic jam going up towards Mulholland he can came zipping down and I did not get a chance to wave to him.

[@emash_]

incredible project

[@Lu-KN]

Awesome build, kudos!

[@richardgall6110]

Where does Jay go that other big-time collectors do not go? = He drives the crap out of them. It is a joy to watch him have his joy...................... Carry-on Mr. Leno.

[@spurrclassiccars1530]

I love the E Type!

[@marcswanson7066]

Absolutely beautiful. Toggle switches would be nice. Given the fact that this video is a few years old, perhaps you've already gotten around to installing a new "older style" panel by now and might be willing to show us how great it looks and functions in a new video of this stunning car.

[@nanomira1237]

My favorite of all of Jay's cars.

[@KelvinSmoke]

The hidden one of a kind cars are the best-and what a beautiful car to spend that much time with.

[@Kolinu2]

Fantastic looking Jag, well worth all the work.

[@pivkaaa]

I really really really like this one:) Always looking around in other vids from Jay if I can spot it:d

[@millsaab]

I love this car. I see a Saab 93B in the background. Will you do a video on that ?

[@jameskorner6611]

Love the Jag videos

[@christiansanden8005]

This is my dreamcar!! Just awesome

[@WayneB27]

That car is gorgeous

[@andrecampbell691]

It's a work of art, I would be very happy with it in my living room!

[@suefrench8721]

I'd be very happy if it was in my driveway. A dream car indeed; I'm 80 and it's been my dream car forever. Jay Leno is a very lucky person

[@MrFreeCookie]

jag e type is one of the best looking cars ever imo

[@donaldreach760]

She's a beautiful! Looking good Jay. I recall seeing the first V-12s around Detroit. After getting off Summer traffic stalled expressways, they'd be parked along streets with the owners putting cold damp rags over the fuel lines to reduce perculation. Similarly, pilots of fuel injected Mooney aircraft had the same problem if they hadn't allowed engines to cool properly between flights. Cowlings were faired very closely and retained heat.

[@racerj2.03]

I was around 8 years old, my brother and I were were walking down the street near my grandfather's Taylor shop and we walked by a Jaguar dealer. When I looked in the window and my jaw Dropped! There was an V-12 XKE! It was the most beautiful thing that I had ever seen! I think that was the day that I became a Car Freak! !!!

[@jomarkelly3932]

I always loved my 74 XKE V12 Roadster... great video. I would have been that guy looking at your car, scratching my head, say to my self,,, something is not right... LOL

[@pyfutura07]

Such a cool vehicle

[@brasconator]

Thanks for the F-type review, Jay. Sounds like it is a great "new car." The review is much appreciated.

[@SWatchik]

i think this is the perfect e type jag, like he said, the series 3 doesnt look as good as the series 1. very well done. gotta love the front and rear lights of the series 1

[@judgetk8327]

Hi Mr. Leno. I love this car a lot. I also like the 120 just about as much. It would be interesting to have that motor in the 120. I think it would make for a scary Jag. Oh, I forgot to comment on that Bronco and it's just nuts and like you said you can get in trouble pretty quick with that thing. Absolute beautiful job. Those folks do fantastic work. Take care, Mr. Leno.

[@re20bt]

easily one of - if not THE prettiest car of all time! My childhood dream machine! ... and what a sound!!!

[@207Richy]

A classic jag section, the guy is living the dream.

[@KoshN]

Pretty good looking car? It's BEAUTIFUL! XK-E roadsters always were a work of art.