Great video, thank you, also great comments about Jags ...In 68 I purchased a new 1968 XKE Roadster midnight blue, black interior, it is still my favorite car...6000 dollars....

I'm more of an XK guy (have a 140 Roadster) but the livery on this car is gorgeous. But, 630K? Holy Moly! Thanks Richard!

Richard, Your devotion to detail is truly amazing... I love Cars, but you just bow me away... your passion and craftmanship is inspirational....... Thank you for entertaining me and astounding me with these Beautiful works of Art...... :-))

Rolling art. Thanks for sharing your excitement. I'm right with you!

As the camera moves around that E Type one can certainly see why it's called the most beautifully styled auto in the world, I doubt whether if will ever be surpassed, it's impossible.

Another great car Richard, thank you very much indeed. Kind regards, Richard.

My ex-wife and I had a 1968 FHC in those colors, very nice. We bought it used in 1970 for $2,800. She got it in the divorce but offered it to me a few years later, I wasn't in a position to buy it, young and kinda broke. They were once just used cars.

@tedecker3792

Жыл бұрын

Bought my neglected 63 roadster in 1975 for $900. Fixed it up and drove it to college. Just used cars is right, and used British cars at that!

Worth every penny, a work of motoring art.

With all that perfection how did they miss that chrome strip? My god.

@Andrew-jh5uv

Жыл бұрын

Sorry didnt see your comment 🙄 it amazes me

Thanks Richard for making my mouth water again. Fabulous!

I cannot get over the "modern" look of those cable ties around the chassis strut. I guess a little leather one with a tiny little buckle was what I was expecting from this great British marque :)

Richard this is a wonderful and beautiful example… and I’m not taking away from the fantastic work done to get the detail correct …. but it’s not how it left the factory …… it’s too well finished ….. mind you if I had the money I’d buy it! 😊

Beautiful! That Alfa isn't too shabby, either!

Thank you for doing such a nice and detailed overview, I have seen this car when I was at Muellers Farm in early 2015. Have taken some pics and I think it was just sold then. Considering Mueller as a real expert and probably THE person with the larges stock of OEM parts, I am a bit disappointed to see the repro spark plug caps, easily to be identified with the smaller font size. The spark plug wire conduct is the wrong/later one, the MC's are all the later type, the early ones have a lot smaller writing and a triangle on them. The large font was introduced in 62 only. The rubber around the bumpers are not the slim early type but the later larger ones and and and ... I do not want to be picky, but Mueller should know this and should have got things right. When not him, who else?! But I am very pleased to see so many details again as in 2015 I did not so deep into early E Types. Thanks, Maikel

@jpkatz1435

10 ай бұрын

I am not a "counting rivits" , guy, but glad there are you guys around to identify what is and is not "correct".

It’s a good thing that you weren’t one of the judges on the day it got a 100%!

@jamesbeech8643

Жыл бұрын

Quite agree, what with that Crome strip and not the original cylinder head!

I'm DROOLING, don't let me get too close to the GORGEOUS JAG.

Great video, Thanks! In my opinion, a problem with these kind of cars is that they should be restored 100% how they left assembly line, or 100% show quality finish. Not 30%-70% or 60%-40% or something like that...?

“General Electric” headlights??? Correct me if I’m wrong but my 71 has “Lucas” sealed beams. I’d assume this year would too

@RichardMichaelOwen

Жыл бұрын

Yeah not sure about the lights

@jameswhite9025

Жыл бұрын

It would also have triple knockoffs and not metal flake paint. I’m just amazed they want $63000 now and $800000 reserve at auction. I just picked out 3 things on the video, couldn’t imagine what I’d find upon in person inspection.

Nice video. The knock offs are not original though which is a surprising detail to miss on such a high level restoration.

@RichardMichaelOwen

Жыл бұрын

I think your right. There's a good possibility they are repro

Two words... "Over Restored" or "Too Perfect". This is now a museum piece that'll never see a bit of road grit or un-conditioned air through the carbs.

It is magnificent ...BUT .. that chrome finisher on bonnet really???? Re cut and fix paint surely for this price 😳😳

Did that chrome strip cause damage to the paintwork or is it just the way the light is reflected ?

Hello Richard . I think the market is slightly nervous . A fabulous car but in close up the modern paints just cannot capture the iridesent of the original . And Chuck is a great guy . There's always something to learn. Through his knowledge l know the exact adhesive sealant to use when reassembling my bonnet . Richard the pair of Cobra's , one looked to be a 260 and the other a 289 . How much were they ? Did l understand the semi- lightweight at Amelia sold for a paltry $64.5 k ? Thanks Richard

@RichardMichaelOwen

Жыл бұрын

John, I have a video coming up featuring every car in that ballroom!

@johndavey72

Жыл бұрын

@@RichardMichaelOwen Thanks Richard . We can always count on your knowledge and enthusiasm .

DEAR SANTA...

I had a series 1 flat floor 3.8 drophead in this colour, back in the 80's needed a full rebuild, and i didnt have the time nor money to do it, so sold it, it was easily worth 150k sterling a couple of years ago, not sure its worth now, and i dont want to know !

Thankyou Richard for this video, I will raid the Piggy bank.

License plate holder... LOL

Yes, it's absolutely perfect. But is anybody having FUN with this car? Did it ever get driven out on the open road, or was it just languishing in a private collector garage somewhere? I go to the shows and enjoy seeing the cars on display, but I really appreciate seeing them out "in the wild" - usually driven by an owner with a great big smile on their face.

@RichardMichaelOwen

Жыл бұрын

If I could afford it, this would be driven. It has a Bill Terry engine after all.

A bargain at that price. But would you use it as a daily commute?

@RichardMichaelOwen

Жыл бұрын

If I could afford it

Coop.😂😂😂😂🎉

Cadmium is banned in the UK

@453421abcdefg12345

Жыл бұрын

But you can still get it done if you know where to go.

@seanm2511

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Hexavalent chromium and mercury as well.

it's called a coupe not a 'coop'

@dudley7540

Жыл бұрын

Unless someone is using it to house chickens!

Nice looking car but some of the detail is wrong which is surprising considering who was responsible for the build.

@DaveBrothers

Жыл бұрын

@@flatfloor3.897 bumper rubbers, rubber around front bumper extension, reverse light lens. No big deals but for a car that is the benchmark standard, I would have thought these would all be correct

630 grand. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

i don know why this cars is so expensive. it is not original condition and the restoration is not perfect bit is a good car

They are overpriced and they are falling in the UK