Loved watching you putting this lovely old girl back together Michael. I love your no razzmatazz approach to your content. It's just straight up, no frills, restoration. Thank you for sharing.
@mikemorris34213 жыл бұрын
I never realised that E types were so well engineered compared to the majority of the cars from the 60s. They are beautiful inside and out.
@robertwoodliff25363 жыл бұрын
Came to the conclusion that Jag got a lot of the ideas for building the E type, having built Spitfires.......the idea of the combination of frame and tub......but even so it feels a little old/safe......but it got the job done.
@patriottothecore62153 жыл бұрын
The old fan motors are in fact wiper motors repurposed for the job. Typical Jaguar penny pinching. They were never up to the task. Great video as usual thanks.
@paulgabolinscy25023 жыл бұрын
Still one of the best cars in the world, and the fastest at the time🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
@davidhume58523 жыл бұрын
I owned a '68 OTS in my 20s during the 70s. Watching your, Keep it as original as possible philosophy , videos put so many many smiles on my face. For I rebuilt most all of mine and boy did you bring back long lost memories. I got rid of those , in my opinion, horrible Stromberg carbs and put in the 3 SUs. Man what a difference in power. I rebuilt the rear end and changed the 3:54 to 3:31 It was my daily driver and also the car I cut my teeth on. I put at least 150k+ miles on her. Thanks for the memories and the smiles. Aloha
@scotty63462 жыл бұрын
This has to be one of the most desirable 3.8 S1 E-Types in existence, I'm so glad you just cleaned it up and didn't repaint it 👌
@stevem7868-y4l3 жыл бұрын
Ive enjoyed this series, getting the car driving, and back on the road, were it belongs,
@pjchris903 жыл бұрын
Somebody now owns a fabulous car. Thanks for letting us watch you rework it to be a reliable road car after all those years sitting.
@perkyowl37923 жыл бұрын
I have owned a 1963 FHC "E" Type for twenty-seven years. It's a sound car if rather shabby but it had been messed about a good deal before I had it. The tan leather interior has been mostly replaced with black vinyl and it has been painted maroon from the original gold. For years and years I have wanted to find a source of photos or videos of a factory original car so I can see what went where, how it was attached, what's missing etc. so I can improve my car and make it more like when it left Browns Lane. This excellent series of videos is just what I've needed all this time. Dr Haddock's book is pretty useless by comparison. I will be revisiting these videos over and over again. Richard you have done a first class job in reviving and preserving this car which is so much more interesting than turning out just another over-restored 'E' Type. I thoroughly approve. Thank you so much.
@rossilake2183 жыл бұрын
RMO, Great job on the car. I would love to have a Father like yours, the quiet one. Start doing this: turn your muffler clamps 180deg so as the bolts and protruding parts (the part that catches road junk) are on the top. Especially on the resonators.I like the later HD SS (Euro)band clamps.My two pennies.
@jonathanwright92692 жыл бұрын
Beautiful ...enjoyed your series of vids on this iconic machine....and manufactured in the year I was born. Absolutely right to keep it in its current state...wonderful.
@DouglasKnisely3 жыл бұрын
Aww, the tool part was delightful enough to watch twice. ;) Thanks for a great series.
@friguy44443 жыл бұрын
Richard Michael Owen. You Are A TREAT! Thank you so very much for this wonderful trip into the great and unique world of the original "E-Type". So very precious! Well done and keep it coming when possible.
@RichardMichaelOwen3 жыл бұрын
The car has always been in a local car. The sticker was stuck on by the original owner here is Victoria BC, Canada.
@marcryvon3 жыл бұрын
Great, great job by the Owens. Such an impressive car ! Just looking at it at 22:31 justifies what Enzo once said : "Di most bioutifull carr everr". Yep, Sir ! And THE sound of that Brit straight six is unique ! Pure music to any serious gearhead. As for the paint, a good experience detailer can bring it back a lot. Thanks for sharing that journey with us fans, Michael ! 👍 I just hope that the local and lucky owner keeps it here. Not selling it to a rich American "investor" and becoming a Trailer Queen. 😢 A Jay Leno often says, those cars were made to be driven.
@RichardMichaelOwen3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marc it's staying with us for at least the next year.
@davidhollis11173 жыл бұрын
She’s a beauty, greatly benefited from your deft hands.
@jorgennorrman40233 жыл бұрын
Awesome restoration and a beautiful car with the cooles't engine ever !!
@nigelblake56793 жыл бұрын
beautiful job Richard, that car has bags of character that would of been lost with a full restoration, I think you got it spot on.
@boldorboy083 жыл бұрын
Fantastic recommissioning job. Perfect balance of old and new, with the new clearly defined.
@STANLIZ43 жыл бұрын
Love the start up, instant! The sound on start up, engine exhaust note identical to original
@estpst3 жыл бұрын
What a great preservation, just drooling over the high qua;ity parts
@stephenbransgrove35423 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed watching this. The E type is my dream car!
@williamr38402 жыл бұрын
Hope it's kept just as it is! Would love to have this as my daily driver. :0)
@markxl3 жыл бұрын
Lovely sound from the exhaust.
@davemiller68933 жыл бұрын
Remarkable work, congratulations on a perfect recommisioning.👍
@U_ever3 жыл бұрын
BRAVO ! ! ! Your obvious respect for the craftsmen who originally built that beautiful machine is very refreshing. Another top drawer effort by the great folks at Owen Automotive. Congratulations on your build.
@jianoconnor84143 жыл бұрын
Awesome work Richard. One tip: Drive it like you stole it !!! :)
@chrishedlund31962 жыл бұрын
So cool to watch. You all are truly amazing. It so interesting to learn about the Jaguars. I saw an old XK120? in a wrecking yard many years ago and it never left me. Thanks
@RichardMichaelOwen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris great to have you along
@robertmorales3913 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car. Love that it was preserved, great job !,
@markblack1953 жыл бұрын
I take it back Richard the wiring works! The car sounds really smooth and those stainless exhaust pipes look and sound great too.
@richardwhatton12493 жыл бұрын
A fantastic job Richard. Congratulations that is one glorious E Type. Kind regards, Richard.
@1ocean5153 жыл бұрын
Great series Richard. It must have been quite the honor to bring this machine back to where it belongs. 👍👍
@georgejohnson14983 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the series of videos. So nice to see. Best wishes from George [three months older than the car!].
@themessenger58683 жыл бұрын
Such a pleasure to follow along...boy that went quick. I think I'll watch it all again. Thanks Richard !
@paulwerner91823 жыл бұрын
Goosebumps. Fantastic job. Thanks much!
@marknelson59293 жыл бұрын
By far the best piece of classic car resto I've seen on KZbin in a longtime. To follow the progress of this iconic E-Type survivor in the way you have presented it has been a real thrill, and one learnt so much - I was always looking forward to the next stage in the rebirth. Looking forward to your next project.
@RichardMichaelOwen3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kinds words Mark!
@rgadave3 жыл бұрын
What a great job there Richard worthy of an 'Old Speckled Hen' or even better a Greene King 'Abbot Ale' if you can get it there.
@paulgabolinscy25023 жыл бұрын
Abbott Ale. Had a few hangovers from that 5% beer😂🇬🇧🇬🇧
@bigredc2223 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car. Great job. I'm impressed they can get spoked wheels to hold air without a tube.
@rickprice6312 Жыл бұрын
Running those MWSs on my 120 race car in 16x6x72 spoke. They work well. I've mounted and flipped a few sets of Vredesteins on them. No issues.
@wgoconnor333 жыл бұрын
It’s a beautiful vehicle, so much incredible work done, it’s so impressive
@RichardMichaelOwen3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@davesimpson74162 жыл бұрын
Fantastic series, very enjoyable. Cheers
@TheDaf95xf3 жыл бұрын
That’s an amazing restoration guys 👍🏻 Just showing enough to keep your appetite wet 🤣 Cheers Stevie 😎🏴
@geoffhann41093 жыл бұрын
Right choices made and a wonderful result.
@robertmarx48573 жыл бұрын
Truly a pleasure. Thank you so much for enjoyable build. More More More please!
@mtacoustic13 жыл бұрын
I'd recommend putting a heat shield over the rear of the generator to keep the electrical connections from getting roasted by the exhaust headers. I made up a shield out of some scrap aluminium and pop rivets and fastened it to the generator with a large hose clamp. Not really elegant, but sure helps the generator keep its cool!
@RichardMichaelOwen3 жыл бұрын
The Generator is well below the manifolds.
@mtacoustic13 жыл бұрын
@@RichardMichaelOwen In cooler Canada that is sufficient spacing; but in the hot summers of Montana the connecting wires, and eventually the rear generator bearings, got fried on both my '63 E-types.
@MotoLen513 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful and unique car, I also hope that the future owners resist the temptation to restore it.
@scottthomas59993 жыл бұрын
Great work. I love it.
@sofa-lofa42413 жыл бұрын
Great job! I love the new parts, great quality and just what this car deserves, The end result is amazing
@Mike.Howard3 жыл бұрын
Amazing work carried out by you guys. Here's hoping she stays in the same condition ! 😁
@philtucker12243 жыл бұрын
Sitting and riding on the road like a new car. You’ve done another amazing job Owens, such super strong respect for you guys, from Royal Berkshire in the UK. 🇬🇧
@RichardMichaelOwen3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Phil great to have you along
@crisholmurb0073 жыл бұрын
Amazing - thanks! Best channel on YT for British classic cars! When are we going to see more of the XK150?
@jamesstewart72242 жыл бұрын
Breathing life back in to fine art, takes two special father and son jag doctors :)👍 uk
@timevans35623 жыл бұрын
Been following this since the beginning - wonderful presentation and super finish, congratulations!
@wescrews92533 жыл бұрын
Love these videos. Please keep them coming. Hope to get my 68 E back on the road
@stegradon78273 жыл бұрын
Well done, nice job. Slightly jealous. Time for an 'Old Speckled Hen'
@barrydavidgaudry40503 жыл бұрын
Great sympathetic restoration of of a genuine car, but aching to se the final phase of the XK150 resto
@l9jjp3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job really enjoyable watch thank you
@michaelscott47663 жыл бұрын
A classically beautiful shape, it's been great to see this car reborn although I think the temptation to have the door at least resprayed will prove too much for a new owner. Avevideo as always I can't wait for the next one.
@jtyrell243 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing the entire experience. A fine job done, both cad and video.
@nicksundby3 жыл бұрын
Really really enjoy this channel
@joeb22243 жыл бұрын
Love what you did with this one, great sympathetic restoration. Keep it up!
@shirleyboy88593 жыл бұрын
First Class Job...... Just the right amount of work... Safe to drive, but still original :-))))
@smacdougall1003 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic series, thx so much Richard. Really appreciate the work you put into these. 👏👏
@dansiegrist17283 жыл бұрын
Awesome project! Love seeing this car preserved. I'm sure you've found this issue already, but, just in case you haven't, it looks like the cooling fan is rotating the opposite direction than it should be. It looked like it was rotating clockwise (looking forward from the engine) and, thus, would be pushing air into the radiator. Marvelous job as always. Cheers.
@7Spot5563 жыл бұрын
Flat out gorgeous!
@robertsalanon29092 жыл бұрын
C·est magique !! Félicitations aux restaurateurs ...
@thomasihle53053 жыл бұрын
Beautiful awesome great work on a beautiful awesome great car! Love it!
@peterwooldridge72853 жыл бұрын
A great conservation job
@cgpyper75362 жыл бұрын
LET IT THE WAY IT IS! Thanks RMO
@robertmarks74393 жыл бұрын
You are a true artist! The attention to detail makes your builds amazing!
@davidwhitty96463 жыл бұрын
Fantastic preservation job! Beautifully done! Pleasure to watch. I know what you mean about the paint. I’d love to keep it, but would also want to get it looking pristine! I guess the owner will make that decision in time!!
@vicoastdog2 жыл бұрын
oh, this is superb! Your video popped up in my feed as a recommendation. Little did I know you're in West Sidney a couple of doors down from where I used to get my favourite donairs for lunch.
@jonathansmythe62733 жыл бұрын
a beauty. Enzo was right.
@brianparkinson15943 жыл бұрын
… another project well done!
@myleschillingworth76143 жыл бұрын
Well done, cracking car.
@rcpmac3 жыл бұрын
Awesome work Richard. Appreciate your sensitivity to automotive historic preservation
@timsindt52453 жыл бұрын
I am officially an “E” type fan!
@RR-xr8oj3 жыл бұрын
Great video series !
@humbleguy47263 жыл бұрын
I just love the enthusiasm Richard, i think what sums this up for me is detail, passion, detail,detail, passion. Keep these vids coming my friend and say hi to Dad.
@excoauto3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I enjoy watching this series.
@phillipdean98793 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job! IDE hate to see the invoice!
@rboeken63763 жыл бұрын
fantastic car, my dream car, one day....
@Uberbizmeister3 жыл бұрын
So what happens now, you guys going to flip it? BTW, love your work and your enthusiasm
@jeanhawken44823 жыл бұрын
Very lovely
@FeeeshEP33 жыл бұрын
Perfec car!
@bradcollins96473 жыл бұрын
Hopefully this beauty stays the was she is.
@brummiesteve5902 жыл бұрын
Hi Richard. Not sure if its camera angle, but do both pipes have same angle, one looks 45° the other 60° or wrong rotation. We fitted one in 2020 and layed it out to old system. Ours was perfect match. Looks like down pipes not correct.
@luquiacha3 жыл бұрын
what a car!
@jasonjordan19362 жыл бұрын
great car i wll love that driving in uk
@1maico13 жыл бұрын
Your videos seem remarkably sharp can I ask what equipment you film with?
@RichardMichaelOwen3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching I film on a Google Pixel 5 with a DJI OSMO
@n1352-m1i3 жыл бұрын
my concern with the stainless system is the sound (stainless is stiffer than steel and resonates at a higher pitch)
@derekbrownson74303 жыл бұрын
excellent. what's next
@philipberry64772 жыл бұрын
I used 16” MWS wheels on my XK150. They have stainless steel nipples and spokes that are made stronger at the hub. Made in India.
@klausp70353 жыл бұрын
Hi.. can you tell a little about the story of car and how it came to the states from denmark (i saw the DK sticker on the back) normal the car´s comes from the states over to us ;-) klaus
@carstenvalentina3 жыл бұрын
DK... is it from Denmark?
@ernieleithes65453 жыл бұрын
Richard great job but both track rod end nuts dont look tightened up fully.
@RichardMichaelOwen3 жыл бұрын
Yeah that was before the suspension adjustment was complete
@stuartconnell11203 жыл бұрын
Great job, one comment - is the electric cooling fan turning the wrong way?
@RichardMichaelOwen3 жыл бұрын
Hi Stuart thanks for watching. The cooling fan is right, but it can change direction by reversing the wires.
@stuartconnell11203 жыл бұрын
@@RichardMichaelOwen looked in the video it was going the wrong way - pushing rather than pulling. May be a trick of the video. Sam reason wagon wheels look like they are going backwards in old western movies
@jameskearney41002 жыл бұрын
Engine not motor!!!! Other than that, I loved it !!!!
@michaelclark28403 жыл бұрын
Nice job, well done. Was that Stag paste on the exhaust being used?
@RichardMichaelOwen3 жыл бұрын
High temp silicon
@wgoconnor333 жыл бұрын
I bought stock in Evans almost 30 years ago I wonder what’s worth today
@henryzenke9493 жыл бұрын
Is this where you leave out the tool bag the second time? Otherwise a good video. Also you could have upgraded to a FM radio.
@RichardMichaelOwen3 жыл бұрын
Yeah editing mistake trying to rush too much.
@thesearcherman66523 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job. To bad about the paint. Enough money could probably tweek it to match better without getting sucked in to the dreaded full resto. Thanks, Mr. Jaguar? lol,lol
@brunobourdon46023 жыл бұрын
Tres bonne video.a quand les sous titre en francais.merci.