World's Best Looking Car? Hyper Rare Jaguar Low Drag Coupe Street Car Re-Creation

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[@LarryChenPhoto]

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[@richardguernsey6763]

I don't think I would've bothered with a roll cage for two reasons. 1. I makes the car lighter. 2. If I were to wreck this car I would not want to live. Like a captain going down with his ship.

[@rhysbertrand8903]

I guess you have to for regulation purposes... and the car wouldve had them so you gotta put em in

[@johndavey72]

Richard, Sir Frank Williams (of the formula 1 team) would not be a quadriplegic had the car he was driving had a roll cage. So there's two ways to look at it. Modern roll cages are extremely light. Rough guess on the e-type, no more than 10kgs or 25lbs. But yes, l would probably want to kill myself if l wrecked this beauty!

[@rhysbertrand8903]

@Faqyur Ma'ama itd be both man. if he decides to race it which he seems like he is, youd need to have a cage.

[@normanclature9819]

"If I wrecked this car I wouldn't want to live." I laughed really hard when I read that. It's not a matter of materialism... we all know we can't take it with us. But what we drive represents what we're all about. If you have a dream where you're in a car, the car represents who you are or what you are what you do and how you benefit the world or not. For me, I once had it all. I had retired at 55. Then the love of my life for 22 years traded in her angel wings for a broomstick. ( now you know why I use hey Sam Kinison avitar.) I went from what my friends called a mini Mansion to living in an old motorhome and drove an old beat-up pick up until just a few days ago when I was able to buy a nineteen-year-old S-Type Jag with only 90,000 miles on it. There's not a scratch on it, or a crack in the wood and the leather doesn't even have any checking in it. It looks brand new. It took nearly a year to save the money to buy this thing. I have to pay extra for premium gas. If I have a repair it's going to be expensive and I have to park as far away from the Walmart entrance as possible and walk just not to have somebody give me a door ding. Why do I endure all of that? Because it makes me feel normal again. Just normal. Not pretentious, just normal. I guess that's why I found your comment so well-placed. Anyhow, whether intended or not that car is like an XKE on steroids. I've had five Jags... not that that met that makes me an expert, but the XKE is the most beautiful car ever sculpted and the S-Type though totally different with its classic styling comes in second to the XKE. If I could have any car I wanted and money didn't make any difference it would be an XKE. Of course the Austin-Healey 3000 back in those days where was breathtaking as well. Okay ....That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

[@normanclature9819]

@@johndavey72 ya, I think he was just trying to be funny. Pretty much so I wouldn't blame him if you did. I think I might kill myself even if he crashed the car.

[@realMaverickBuckley]

Most beautiful car I've ever seen.

[@ukghconst]

Dry Sump engine, 45 Webers on Nikki Equivalent. I worked on private entry E -Type Jaguar entered the L-Mans 24 hour race way back in late 60s/early 70s.

[@mikethebeginner]

So happy to hear his comment about sidewall. Agree so much. This car has arguably TOO MUCH sidewall, but I loathe and despise the "rubber band on a wagon wheel" fashion these days and can't wait till it's in the Dustbin of History.

[@billymania11]

Seldom do you see a project where the end-result is obviously superior to the original. Good job.

[@craigtate5930]

Gorgeous machine

[@pacerodi]

Slow starting, high rew, good looking, fair performance! What more can I say?

[@joshn.5625]

Spectacular! How much does a build like this cost?

[@cagf2013]

perfect

[@JakeGreen86]

If I win the lotto or suddenly get a load of money this is it. Dream

[@JohnsonMac]

How did this get 31 thumbs down? Baffled.

[@DungarooTV]

You should grow your hair out - looks awesome!

[@bigste5771]

Americans love the jag where english all look at a 67 mustang fast back the same way just shame there not in RHD

[@92point5]

Can someone please explain how this vehicle can be built in the USA if it doesn't comply with NHTSA safety legislation...?

[@bigtorrisi]

If you are English, the best looking car is an E Type. If you're Italian, it's a Miura, if you're American it's a 50's Corvette if you are German its a Merc 300 sl gull wing. Ya?

[@ekoturnip]

If the shell was built in England, they used Aluminium, not aluminum....pfffff

[@gjmob]

But then it wouldn't be a Jagwaaaaaaarrr.

[@13christbane]

@@gjmob JagUwarrr

[@ekoturnip]

@@13christbane Jaaaaagg, said in Jeremy Clarksons voice.....

[@celt67]

@@gjmob And it wouldnt be a "coop"

[@555pontifex]

It's a JagYouAre CouPay made from AlooMinYum.

[@korytoracing]

the craftsmanship is insane! this car is just beautiful

[@matthewchunk3689]

if you painted a dildo red and put wheels on it, car aficionados would lose their minds.

[@R6-D2]

@@matthewchunk3689 IndeeD 😆

[@bigjake572lail]

Nobody: Larry: I have a 240z

[@larrychen5678]

🤣😂

[@cardecarde3092]

hahaha

[@scottielambert9312]

Everyone who thinks the colon this is funny or clever...no one. Move on that well is dry and was never that good to begin with.

[@bigjake572lail]

@@scottielambert9312 the go-to reply from some random dude who didn't find a joke on the internet funny is more dead than anything. Move on, your opinion is insignificant in the grand scheme of things and nobody really cares what you have to say

[@MaliVinnyB]

Z's were like Toyota's,Maintain them, and....

[@fofoahmed5029]

I am confused, man ... every new video I change my mind about the best car I have ever seen .... and this is the best ever

[@rhysbertrand8903]

toyota 2000gt is fucking gorgeous too. someone needs to do this type of build with one of them and the original hakosuka gtr but im with you pn that one. im depressed that ill never own something like this

[@DailyDrivenExotics]

Great work you guys! This is a pretty amazing buid and epic classic supercar feature.

[@sjkentucky]

More sidewall always looks better. The whole giant wheel thing is ridiculous. This car is perfect.

[@Alistair]

sidewall feels better too ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@rickc2102]

Cast magnesium, too! So fucking hot.

[@studio-flash]

Nice but the back isnt great looking..no.1 would go to a 1969 Corvette stingray coupe gorgeous from any angle next 1967 Corvette 3rd ferrari dino 4th e-type jaguar convertible..not the coupe. Cheers.

[@sherlockhonks2514]

@@Alistair ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@sherlockhonks2514]

@Literally Shaking Yeah going balls deep in a girl that's a little bit chub feels better than slim girls. No doubt.

[@hanablemoore8239]

8 years to build something like that is not a long time for a reagular guy wuth a job. Its beautiful.

[@TheJohnboyhunter]

Most regular people can't afford to have a coachbuilder and an engine builder on one side of the Atlantic, build them a replica body and engine of a one off Jag and then have them shipped 5000 miles.

[@d3tach3d]

well, he didnt do it on his own. A lot of the work was commissioned out. Notice how he kept saying "we". Plus being a product designer Im sure he gets somewhat fat paychecks. Also what the previous comment said.

[@TheXJRMAN]

@@TheJohnboyhunter exactly! this isn't in the realm of everybody - you'll need at least £300,000 for body and engine.

[@slin3232]

I don't think that he ever touched a single bolt on this car, but I'm sure he invested a lot of time into research and creating the concept. And the result is very pretty indeed.

[@catsupchutney]

I have to wonder how many hundreds of thousands of dollars are we looking at.

[@thatjacksondude858]

This has to be one of the most magnificent builds ever featured by Hoonigan. Larry seriously has the best job in the world.

[@alexzee4564]

Pebble Beach. That's some big baller stuff right there.

[@mglawrence0117]

He showed it at The Quail also which is where I saw it. Words can't describe the level of detail and quality of finish. Marco was there willing to chat about any and all aspects of the car, a great guy who was generous with his time and not super precious about letting people up close... even inside. Along with a particular Singer it was may favourite car of the show. Just incredible.

[@kevinbarrett9615]

Might be one of the most beautiful and sorted out car I’ve ever seen !

[@electrichellion5946]

Kevin barrett - it’s up there for sure

[@beauchamphuberville1355]

@@electrichellion5946 the Eagle stuff is mega too...worth checking out.

[@car-man]

I run the car maintenance KZbin channel in Korea. I'm always learning such a great ideas on your channel. I hope we have a chance to be together. Thank you.

[@Anti-FreedomD.P.R.ofSouthKorea]

이글이고 뭐고 역대 e타입 중에선 이게 진짜 역대급 최고인 듯 하네요. 저 실내와 시트 색상조합 진짜 감각 미친거 아닙니까

[@SuperPolo77]

I know RS Panels, they restored and looked after my fathers Aston Martin DB4. As a child, I loved going with my father to look at the amazing vintage cars that they worked on. Robert and his son James are real masters of their craft. It was a great surprise hearing the name RS Panels UK and seeing their current work :))

[@Draconiam]

Michael Smith What happened to the DB4?

[@richsian9082]

I know James too, when I saw this video pop up a said to my GF, I know someone who has got one of these, then low and behold its a RS panels car!

[@Prince_Luci]

I really liked this guy and how in love he was with his car. I like Auto Focus and Larry he’s really chill and i like the way he talks to people.

[@patagualianmostly7437]

Yes, I thought owner & presenter came across as just nice genuine people in love with what they do.....Love of a beautiful car & its features.. (So unlike the deluge of fat, silly-bearded, sweaty, stupid baseball hat, crap T-shirt wearing, multi-tattooed morons, who can't even make a coherent sentence without the "bleep"...that we have to endure on TV when talking cars! Just sayin'. Chill.)

[@harryvj6397]

I’m genuinely in love. Such a shame cars don’t look like this anymore

[@ChrisDragotta]

Harryvj Only E types looked like this.

[@lionyleftwich4418]

In a way,it looks very old fashion.Cars came a long long way from looking like it don't have much design.But this Jags design is shaped to the best design u could come up with from back in those days

[@johnnyboy1586]

​​@@lionyleftwich4418car design has gone backwards, as far as looks go

[@quadsquadfamily7484]

He laffs like "haha these lights are from a Chevy" like he expects people to think in a negative way. But dude! U built somthing amazing the way u wanted it with w.e. worked and made sure it integrated perfect. Like this build is a dream any real car guy/girl could only wish they could do. Amazing

[@966396631]

An iconic masterpiece, really a timeless work of art. Easily in the top 25 best looking cars of all time.

[@thomasgreen1557]

This car needs more attention. Hope to see it on build breakdown or jay leno garage. Down right beautiful. So serious question. This is on singer Porsche level in terms of build quality imho.

[@johndavey72]

This is a true, passionate, enthusiast who has made his dream come true, great stuff and thank you for sharing your dream with us.

[@stephencrossley479]

This could be the coolest car I have ever seen ,just car art perfect.

[@stevepearce6689]

Spot on there Stephen. I am tingling...

[@piotrcusworth2077]

Nice work guys. You are about right on the power output for the engine; my AML DB7 i6 gave 360 to 380 bhp from a 3.6 litre straight six motor unit, albeit with a supercharger.

[@alex-qj5yj]

can i buy these as posters somewhere? they're beautiful

[@davidjameswales]

I'm pretty sure Larry uploads high res versions somewhere, maybe in the description.

[@JB-xc1zu]

You can download them in his website

[@janprochazka5161]

The Real Question is. Will he take it to the BurnYard?

[@LarryChenPhoto]

We’ll ask him if his willing to double his miles in the Burnyard.

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

Hoonigan AutoFocus Tell him to just disconnect his speedo then he can shred away without racking the miles up!

[@georgebull-mclean5044]

@@LarryChenPhoto we still waiting for that IndyCar shred session.

[@LarryChenPhoto]

If you had your pick of any Vintage Collector Car, or any Modern Supercar what year, make, and model car would you choose to shoot?

[@volvo240mtl2]

A Volvo 780

[@YaketyYakDontTalkBack]

1969 Boss 9

[@joshda6197]

Would love to shoot a 68' Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5

[@aserta]

Jay Leno's 1925 Doble E-20 Steam Car, because that car is still, a super car ahead of its time.

[@EphemeralPOV]

Vintage car is pretty much an impossible choice. Modern, something like the Pagani Huayra has so many details inside and out, so that would be my choice. That De Tomaso P72 is looking incredible as well.

[@HoratioHoodoo]

The low drag lightweight is probably the most beautiful car ever made. When Enzo said as much about the E-type, he had to be referring to this one. Beautiful build!

[@coreylawrence7051]

This definitely wasn’t click bait! 🤤🤤

[@BoogWar01]

I don't quite understand this car. To my knowledge (And I am no expert, to be sure!) There were two Low Drag Coupes made. One was commissioned by a fellow named Dick Protheroe, with license plate CUT 7. The other was commissioned by a young German Dealer named Linder. and had plate 4686 WK. Peter Linder was killed at Montlhery in the mid sixties in his 4686 WK. Here is where my problems start. Both these cars never had NACA duct work, they didn't have vents at the rear to exhaust cabin air, the roof line was very different and the ellipse at the front was far larger. IIRC 4686 WK had FOUR headlights, not two...this is doing my head in.

[@socalguy829]

as mentioned in the video, this is not a reproduction of the Low Drag Coupe but rather the 12 Lightweight E-types which followed...specifically a recreation of one of the 6 cars Jaguar decided to make in 2014 from the 6 "dormant" serial numbers from that project. if you look at pictures of that car (49FXN) it does indeed have the NACA duct, only 2 headlights etc

[@MrStevoovets]

This baller says hes a JDM guy and has got an S2K. We're going to need an autofocus on that s2000 asap.

[@ap2s2000]

www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-gallery-12/pic-request-diezs-s2000-846105/page2/

[@alexioflexio8818]

this was my favorite car at Quail.. and having spent 5 years building my idea what a cool one-off motorcycle should be.. i have a small idea of what this man went through building his dream car. that.. and we spent 30 minutes chatting during Quail. Again, this was my favorite machine there by far.

[@d3tach3d]

he didnt "build it" though, other people did. he more or less designed some elements and the rest was left to the professionals

[@tracerloenan8020]

@@d3tach3d Just like any automobile company in the world = the guy/company who pays for it to come into being is the builder. Chevrolet builds cars = factory workers rarely do a build on their own. It is like You (The hands on guy) work for the guy who built the car you worked on. If something happens you sue the builder/company, not the worker who did the hands on work.

[@OneEyeDollar6]

People that disliked this video, I'm genuinely asking. Why?

[@OneEyeDollar6]

@@quazzymodo6294 Probably not

[@gf4353]

Even Enzo Ferrari said that it was the most beautiful car in the world. !!!!!

[@reginaldbowls7180]

Before he built many better cars

[@danieljohnson4994]

@@reginaldbowls7180 no

[@karlc3960]

Beautiful job. Great to see appreciation for the Jaguar Marque over the water.

[@peterfow8049]

That may very well be the best looking car in the world lol

[@michiganengineer8621]

I've always felt the E-Types were in the top 3 of "sexy" cars. That build confirms it!

[@Fyodor48]

*Marco, be my friend* ;-) ;-) *Surely as near to perfection as one can attain in a motor vehicle, my comment below beside* Forgive my very slight critique, I would have preferred chrome wire wheels, just as a nod to the past, sure they would add weight where you are minimising it. But if you ever sell or GIFT the car to me; I consider it only mannerly, to prewarn you I WILL change the wheels. So best take that into consideration before you call me ;-) ;-)

[@heycolslaw]

The door sills remind me of the ones like unto the "body by Fisher" on the '60 's cars from GM.

[@qotsa1]

Legit airplane switches? Super clean build.

[@somebloke13]

They are Royal Air Force switches, so they are aeroplane switches 😋

[@kiwihame]

OMG. Off the fricken chart. Quite incredible. A rare beauty.

[@280SE]

This really is one of, if not, THE most beautiful car in the world. Wow. Lucky man!

[@lukeharwood2464]

Most beautiful thing I've ever seen. 60's sex appeal - maxed out!!!

[@MitchBowman]

This might be the most ludicrous build that's ever appeared on any Hoonigan programming. The attention to detail is staggering.

[@terrortorn]

All that effort and they go and put a Jaguar steering wheel on the wrong side.

[@verenigingvandemagogen4548]

It's on the left side, that's the normal side.

[@terrortorn]

@@verenigingvandemagogen4548 Not for a Jaguar which have them on the right hand side, the British side, the proper side. And not the French side which this, for some bizarre reason, thinks is appropriate. There is nothing normal about the French way of doing things.

[@verenigingvandemagogen4548]

@@terrortorn About 2/3 of the world population drives on the right side and has the steering wheel on the left side. So driving on the left side is the exception with 1 out of 3. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Left-_and_right-hand_traffic

[@desertwindauh]

Thank you for revealing to us the best looking, most evolved E-type Jaguar EVER.

[@robertthomas6127]

Ok, so he had a dream, built it and it turned out great… now drive it so that ist doesn't become senseless.

[@blackprince4074]

He also had deep pocket$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.

[@TurnStyleGames]

And people wonder why I struggle to find interest in modern electric-hybrid, carbon-fibrer hypercars...

[@brianjoyce9742]

Lots great vibe expressed here. My take, WOW, NICE WORK BUILDERS

[@muchasgracias6976]

He's a product designer...a very rich product designer by the looks of that car. Love it!

[@crock1425]

This is the kind of passion I love to see. Killer build.

[@rivenmotors7981]

Properly executed build, done with respect to the marque's heritage. Best of all no amps, subs, disco lighting, or courvoisier drink set in the trunk or passenger compartment!

[@mrgcc]

Appreciate the hard work but I don't like the front end.... or the rear window/top... looks like a fish front and the Jefferson's top 😅

[@cheesenoodles8316]

I would stop and stare if this care drove by.

[@danielseddon3177]

Wow - this what an E-type looks like in my imagination. So refined - beautiful!

[@Emppu_T.]

I too, like fat old tires. The car's gorgeous!

[@bigredc222]

I like them too, maybe they'll make a comeback.

[@Broadizzlz]

i'm in love with this Jag, thank you for posting this vid

[@princesssolace4337]

I'm guessing its in-board disc calipers set-up for rears if using 17"s and you do need a good stopping power.

[@bigredc222]

He did say he's using original Jag brakes.

[@joecampbell4199]

Wow one of the most beautiful cars of all time

[@lasalleman]

Attractive machine. Gawd knows what it costs to build.

[@fatboy19831]

This is beautiful. Will he ever drive the thing anywhere or park it in his livingroom?

[@ryancdallas]

This car is absolutely stunning. When you think of how long ago that look was originally designed, it somehow looks old-skool and futuristic at the same time. Beautiful.

[@sz5876]

Wow, what an amazing recreation! Love your enthusiasm!

[@hugocahill7514]

She is a beautiful car. AHH I'm proud to be British

[@boyertb]

Speechless...

[@bobbyross2023]

Wow, just wow! The car is so damn beautiful and the owner is super cool as well.

[@logansheppard3066]

Does this guy not look like pinkmans friend from breaking bad? 😂

[@OneEyeDollar6]

And sounds like him

[@gf4353]

There's a Black series one coupe in the NEW YORK METROPOLITAN Museum of ART. Just beautiful E-TYPE

[@connorcheetham4549]

im getting jeremy clarkson feels

[@jimr5703]

Looks oddly similar to the one I built.... The doors on mine were bigger though, because I'm fat.

[@brewski2554]

Nicer than original but not the best looking. It would be cool if this was THE car that brought back meats.

[@javidaderson]

It is the most timeless looking car ever designed.

[@patagualianmostly7437]

Yeah...(sighs)...isn't it just. What this guy is done, is simply "Pay Homage" to a true classic. And he has done it just beautifully.

[@patagualianmostly7437]

And what this chap has done, is simply, to pay homage. And he has done it beautifully. Thank you.

[@Kuli24000]

Looks really nice. Not world's best, but VERY nice. I'd take a 60s porsche 911 for looks.

[@johnnymossville]

One of the prettiest cars I've ever seen, maybe the prettiest. He nailed it. Congrats to the Owner.

[@snakerb]

I don't know (or care) how much was spent on this car, but I'm sure it was worth every cent.

[@mgbchuck6527]

Gorgeous Car!!!! REALLY like the builders passion for it. thanks HAF

[@13christbane]

insane craftsmanship. not a fan of Jag bodies but massive credit to this guy.

[@Ice-Crime]

Sick slick...

[@lionyleftwich4418]

That Jaguar BAD AF!!!!!!!!!!This the only kind of car i would've wanted back in those days

[@alexcarrick7424]

Larry back at it again.. dope/rad

[@Jean-PierreSamson]

Eagles does fantastique jaguar but this one is the best Ive seen.numero UNO as far as I'm concerned.. BRAVO A REAL DELIGHT Jean-Pierre Samson

[@BrianAsh100]

I really take my hat off to your commitment to detail. You have achieved something really awesome and truly unique. I cannot think that it will ever be bettered.

[@rousemotorsport]

This is the most beautiful car I have ever seen! Great job.

[@isaacshively6705]

Beautiful car! And Larry, you need a haircut

[@LarryChenPhoto]

😂

[@skakpedersen]

Would you like to see an out-of-this-world car? Welcome to the Hoonigan AutoFocus channel and watch "impossible cars".

[@Gman941]

TAKE MY FUCKING MONEY!!!!! E-type is beautiful. This truly beats any pre-70's Ferrari in looks.

[@BrianBoniMakes]

I think what he created is beautiful, it does seem to make him happy as he smiles a lot. I would have left off the Jag badges and all the non race stuff and set it to run on slicks but I'm not against what he made (or paid someone to make, those craftsmen have to eat too). I got to work on a lightweight E type when I did race car electrics and saw first hand how those cars only barely resemble the street versions. All the ones I've ever seen were right hand drive which puts the driver on the other side of the exhaust system which protruded into the cockpit area preventing a passenger seat and allowing more ground clearance. The hood did not hinge, but it did come with a wheeled dolly that you placed it on when removed. I'm pretty sure the alternator ran off the diff. The headers were old school hand made and not at all like the smooth joint mandrel bends of modern headers. When you sat in the car you could see light pouring in from outside pretty much everywhere, you would have gotten soaking wet in the rain and full of dust and debris. But the biggest difference between the original and this car is the lack of rivets, the originals had them everywhere and the more they raced the more were added and sadly you can't see a single rivet on this car.

[@d1.004]

What a perfect piece of automobilia !!!! Reminds me of "My Favourite Martians" spaceship haha

[@tonybornfleth9700]

Car chubby for sure. Its just so beautiful! Perfection! guy did awesome job.