Jaguar E-Type or XKE Series 2

[@peepshitstudio]

Nick, finally a car that matches your music

[@GLAXxan]

I love his choice of music!! :D

[@matthiaskettner6686]

It’s got a bit weird proportions. Suits you Nick 😘

[@DanielN999]

When I graduated from high school in 1962, I saw the new Jaguar E-Type and I feel in love with the design. Although I never owned one, I started to pay attention to British and European sports car designs. Thanks for memories!

[@cmarnold78]

Never knew how good looking the dash is in the E-Type. Just magnificent dials, switches and buttons.

[@NickMurray]

Like a aircraft

[@oibal60]

I smiled when you popped the bonnet. My dad's MG had two SU carburetors. My job was to 'tune' them so that they worked 'together'. I was about 14 years old at the time.

[@John-we7jx]

Me too! Great carbs - just a drop of oil in the dash pot occasionally! I made up a fancy manometer to balance them but in the end found a length of plastic tubing used as a stethoscope, in the intakes, worked just as good :)

[@autoby4981]

Nice Video Nick!! Loved it! A guy down my street has an E-Type, too! I have to ask him if he‘ll take me on a ride!

[@gh3860]

I was just rewatching you xk120 review last night and didnt expect this wonderful surprise. What a beautiful machine!

[@Cpcsof1]

The little yellow light near the headlight high/low beam toggle is the rear window defrost indicator light. It looks like the windshield squirter nozzles are backwards, but they are not. The water doesn't come out the end of the 2 squirters, it comes out the side. The end of the squirters is where you put a screwdriver to adjust the squirters.

[@steffydog]

Beautiful from us to you, cheers Nick

[@simongchadwick]

Beautiful motor! As kid I used to see these tootling around Salisbury, Rhodesia back in the 70's. Many thanks for the memories, Nick!

[@allenhaines317]

No argument. The most beautiful car ever! I owned a '68 Series 1.5 roadster. Had it for 10 years, and loved every minute.

[@farhadsenzai7890]

I think the series 1 might be the best design ever.

[@mohawk5010]

Safety regs made the Series 2 kinda clunkier looking

[@acmeopinionfactory8018]

People are 'waving' at you because you're camped out in the left lane.

[@NickMurray]

Meh empty road its fine

[@IYG-x7c]

Those kiwis.....don't know how to drive properly :)

[@patrickcydylo5066]

@@NickMurray I'm pretty sure that was me waving at you from my 350z convertible on the connector near Trumbull. Car looked and sounded great!!! Keep up the great content

[@mikem2652]

Ooh simply wonderful ..... what a car!

[@1seipai]

In Britain we have Eagle E types. They source and sell the best examples. They also update them with modern equipment like power steering, air conditioning, brakes etc. They are fantastic but f-ing expensive! Perfect for shagging!

[@jeromelangenderfer8853]

Accompanying music spot on as always. I enjoy your older car reviews, thanks nick

[@Rickzolla]

I had a 1969 in BRG. Loved that car.

[@trajanparker]

Nice car to get you " lucky" in.... If you are 120 years old. Thx loved it.

[@razorworks111]

Interesting car Nick. I hope Smudge is making a full recovery

[@NickMurray]

He is 100% thanks

[@Bonspieler]

Gotta love any car review that references the good Dr.! Was there a sonic screwdriver in the tool kit?

[@QBNTO1]

I love the silver streak reference. Nick gives 0 F’s Lol.

[@merritt0]

1963 I was a Univ. of Arizona Freshman During Fraternity Hustle Week All the Fraternities parked their sports cars out side their Frat house & whoever had the most XKEs won. This was THE P----Y car; much better than the vettes, where also displayed ad infinitum No mustangs yet.

[@dbthomassr]

The Series 2 2+2 is probably the least desirable E-Type (sorta like a 996.1). It doesn’t matter! Still a beautiful and always head-turning car. Thanks Nick!

[@An.Individual]

I have always thought it quite a blatant phallic symbol

[@MsCliveharper]

The best sports car ever!

[@9Renovatio9]

Probs for the TARDIS comparison Nick

[@daraghmorrissey]

The E-Type is a gorgeous looking car. I especially like the roadster. Had a beautiful rear end. Also love how analog these cars are and how slim they look. Modern cars are much safer with air bags etc and thats a tradeoff thats worth it. Also felt a bit nervous to see you driving without a seatbelt. Great video!

[@thomastsui1384]

Nick's finally a Jag man!

[@911scales]

Oh doing 140mph on a derestricted highway - "how awesome would that be?" - Ja es macht viel Spaß 😉 Great video! Enjoyed it actually more than the modern Porsche videos. Please do more like this! With out or without the pussy factor :D

[@thefridgeman]

Jon Hamm, taking Christina Hendricks for a ride, in that sweet, red Jaguar E-Type in Mad Man...man, I would have kept driving until I would have reached the beaches in California. The original, 2 seat only E-Type looks soo soo much better. And in roadster form, perfection.

[@Thereishope664]

The light on the left does not indicate that the rear window is open as you say, but controls a very early type of heated rear window. Also in the UK an E-Type is cheap to run, no tax, not required to have it MOT'd and if you're handy with a spanner then servicing is a doddle. Oh, and insurance is more than reasonable.

[@NickMurray]

Good info thanks!

[@got_up2462]

My dad had a 1970 before. He regret his decision of selling it.

[@glendavis4580]

I know, as you mentioned, people consider it the most beautiful car ever, but I just wouldn't pick the word "beautiful"... Maybe "funny looking" would more be my description.

[@DiscoFang]

Actually the 2+2 was never considered beautiful. That accolade was given to the convertible and some included the coupe, but never the 2+2.

[@craigyirush3492]

Glen Davis did you not see the photo of the S1 Coupe? You think that’s funny looking? Really? It’s such a design icon that MOMA has one on permanent display,

[@Number27]

Yuk!! That series 3 body is hideous... great video though as always. You need to get an old, immaculate Ferrari like me mate. The dogs will love it.

[@stanlee3619]

I drove a 12 cylinder. Engine was smooth, but the narrow contact patch of the tires was terrifying.

[@edword7195]

They often had over drive, my dads lightweight replica flowed with racing cam in early 90s had over drive but would not use it as it would stick. They need breathed on to go 150 but any 50 year old back street mechanic could get an e type up to speed in the 90s. Now would be rather doubtful as they dont tune current cars, would need to get someone out a retirement home tune it. I recall speaking to someone who had one new and said took it straight to a tuner when bought it even just fettering the factory set up would make it run far better.

[@thefridgeman]

Btw, people were waving at you because you finally got a hair cut and looked dapper.

[@renerobes30]

The shape is timeless, the federal lights not so much, originals much better and yes, I saw you reach for that overdrive shift! There was a kid in my high school who drove an XKE convertible every day to school, this was late 1960s. Parents indulged to say the least.

[@RedbackRecordz]

My Uncle had one of those when I was about 5! I think it was a V12 though 👍

[@hendranandradrone7064]

Clasic..I like..👍👍

[@ahmedhumayunrasheed2434]

9:30 - Liked the colour!

[@andrewsquires7230]

I first cracked the ton up a side street in one of the series 1. (as a passenger)

[@andromedazoowitski5903]

Smashing baby. Absolutely Shagalicious Neck. Oh - BEHAVE!!!!

[@chrischong8535]

I much prefer the side profile of the Series 1 to the 2 or 3, all are beautiful cars though.

[@NickMurray]

Yes the 1 was the pretty one

[@davidpbauer]

Mass State Troopers had 2 to catch speeders on Rt. 90 MassPike.

[@robhuang5398]

Hi Nick, are you planning to do a review of the 2020 Macan GTS?

[@Poorschedriver]

Damn you look good in a phallic car. All you need now is a vanity plate that reads PEN15

[@projectbenz1587]

I think SNL's Ambiguously Gay Duo's car was based on this design.

[@Vonstroke]

Right car, wrong example.

[@spinfish99]

If I could give you two likes I would. Cheers

[@christopherjames6568]

Hi Nick- appreciate your independent advice. I’m looking to buy a 2017 Cayenne S. I’ve identified 2 cars. One has PASM and one hasn’t. I’m getting mixed views on whether it is a must and if ride quality is poor without it. What is your opinion, please? Thank you

[@NickMurray]

It makes a *slight* improvement to the ride. The Air suspension is the option that really makes the difference.

[@steve32707]

I hope my 6 yr old son who watched this video with me doesn’t remember your analogy to a female cat.

[@pepperpepperpepper]

No mention of the Jaguar E-Type hearse from 'Harold and Maude'?

[@superb63amg94]

Hey Nick I mistook you for Elvis. You pulled it off with the sunglasses, and hair style. Change the title of the video to Elvis impersonator drove a Jaguar. 😂🤣

[@visionist7]

Nick! Every time I configure a Porsche online (what do you mean "I need to get a life"?!) I hear your voice in my head when speccing the options! :-0 Especially the word "leather"! Please help!

[@captainvector]

Deviated stitching

[@ifonly2675]

Respect to the Jag but in my eyes the Ferrari 250 gto is more beautiful especially the rear end. Those hips !

[@visionist7]

Also about a hundred times more expensive lol

[@xg....]

Ferrari - bit too thick of proportions in my eyes.. kinda how BMW M2 is looking now.. I personally, myself surprisingly would have to go with Lamborghini Miura, recently having taking another look at it - over 250 GTO...

[@skarabraeranch2093]

Ahem ... “In 1903, in the UK, the national speed limit was raised to 20 mph; however, as this was difficult to enforce due to the lack of speedometers, the 1930 "Road Traffic Act" abolished speed limits entirely. In 1934, a new limit of 30 mph was imposed in urban centers, and in July 1967, a 70 mph national speed limit was introduced.” Wikipedia

[@NickMurray]

John Dunn but pre 1967 you could go as fast as you pleased on the highway

[@MrBirgerB]

They're so much more attractive in race spec with fat tires and flared fenders.

[@MrBirgerB]

www.google.com/search?q=e+type+race+car&rlz=1C9BKJA_enDK887DK887&hl=da&prmd=ivsn&sxsrf=ALeKk02phrdfT26FtvSeP07d6htWM_iICQ:1590760516289&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiGt_vbnNnpAhVRxaYKHUCPCoQQ_AUoAXoECAsQAQ&biw=1112&bih=725&dpr=2#imgrc=j6vrKmf1SC9KWM

[@frankfleischman4003]

My father had the identical car and sold it to a guy from Oklahoma. Where’s that car from?

[@nickname1812]

Rich man's Triumph GT6.

[@GetOffMyyLawn]

I love the top down e-type, and hate the hard top... it should have been removable.

[@CarToneHK]

2+2 looks awful, better just to have no friends and a nicer looking E Type instead

[@Vonstroke]

This!

[@aabidamn]

It looks great I think. I always have a soft spot for shooting brakes like this. Moreover the roadster is really impractical. If you open the top, you have to use goggles cause your eyes are above the windscreen. If not, you can hardly see anything as you speed up. If you put the top up, you'd have to sort of crouching, because the windscreen is below your line of sight. And you can't really sit straight anymore once it has its roof up. It's a very bad car ergonomically, but aesthetically there aren't many cars that looks more gorgeous than the E type roadster.

[@visionist7]

@@aabidamn how tall are you?

[@sjwang40]

Agree, it looks all wrong

[@blueman5924]

the predecessor to the BMW “clown shoe “.

[@iantownsend500]

2 plus 2 yeah it’s not as good looking as other models but still stunning

[@Tom-fd7qi]

When are you going to back your actual real 911 replacement car Nick ? Also are you going to bring a small rapid dry towel out ? Its good, but so huge, I could wash my two cars with it, and dry my whole family after they took a shower

[@oibal60]

9:20 DEFACTO Adj: genuine

[@venom5809]

My neighbor has a gorgeous XKE convertible in this color that's been sitting in the garage for what seems like decades with literally nothing done to it or anything, shameful. I've always been curious what it is worth despite its condition, considering what's he's worth I guess it doesn't matter to him so it will continue to sit like that for decades more.

[@captainvector]

I also have a neighbor with an E-type in the back of his hangar. I haven’t seen it move in a decade. It probably won’t until it’s sold by his estate. There’s probably a lot of XKEs like that.

[@bkeen7013]

Beautiful car but I still think many of Enzo's Ferraris are prettier (250GTO, 275GTB, California...)

[@mosca3289]

Front and especially rear track looks too narrow. Still pretty cool though 👍🏻

[@johnfriedman6144]

series 1 looks better but not worth the double price difference

[@benhur_9377]

❤️

[@BernonCars]

Who says William isn’t a small adult 😉

[@gilz2253]

I love the lines on the two seater version but I think the 2+2 is just butt ugly... The proportions of the roof line on the 2+2 look awful, sort of like the first gen Panamera.

[@DarkTouch]

Does it have bluetooth? it was my first car crush as a new teenage driver, I wanted one so bad. Finally, I have a Porsche, but The Jag was the girlfriend I never had...

[@integrafreak1]

This needs an LS soo bad

[@treyquattro]

Most beautiful car ever made? Sorry but no cigar. Obviously Enzo was trying to diss Ferrucio over the Miura.

[@daseteam]

The North American models had a lower final drive ratio.

[@w-james9277]

No speed limits in England? My how times have changed...

[@fredrikjonsson6410]

In sweden speedlimits were introduced when shifting from left hand to right hand traffic in 1967. I think it was suppose to be tempereraly. Just as the VAT...

[@aviano72]

ohhh i spotted an F-type

[@Nord_Mann]

Jaguar? Are you being unfaithful to Porsche Nick?

[@NickMurray]

I whore myself around

[@HawkMillFarm]

Pleased to have another shot of NM irreverence. More comments on soft seat cushions too Nick, do you need to see a doctor?

[@colla555]

Northern hairy nosed Wombats???

[@NickMurray]

None were harmed

[@shmulikanglister]

Classic - heck yeah. Beautiful - hell no.

[@DigitalvideotoolsOrg]

The convertible was pretty. Coupe's ugly.

[@john_p]

1:59 not a very flattering view .. e-type at least looks good but old cars are horrible

[@Jarek.]

This one or Mercedes Gullwing

[@albertbord]

This is the type of car that is beautiful because people say so. When you look at it and think about it, it really looks like a piece of hot garbage

[@Vonstroke]

No, the normal car is. The 2+2, which this is, is hideous.

[@robertoarmstrong7317]

You guys are crazy, the 2+2 is amazing

[@DiscoFang]

The 2+2 was never considered beautiful. That accolade was given to the convertible and some included the coupe, but never the 2+2. It more often got labelled the opposite.

[@1776-r4j]

2+2 is an ill proportioned mess.

[@flames2835]

The convertible is more desirable... coupe not so much

[@dhaferalqarni9291]

aaaahhh my eyes hurts this thing is ugly.... so ugly i thought 992s are the worst