The Joy of the Jaguar XK140 Comes in Driving It
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Winston Dabbs is a product of his time. As a young man in 1970s Compton, California, he was swept up in the local enthusiasm for British sports cars, status symbols among young black men of the time. Dabbs's own entry into the world of British cars was modest -- a Bugeye Sprite which he bought from a friend for $75 -- but it sparked a passion that has stayed with him to the present day, a passion that led to a career in automotive restoration.
In the late 1990s, however, that passion ebbed when the demands of business and life prompted Dabbs to park his 1955 Jaguar XK140, purchased some ten years earlier, in the back of his garage and throw a cover over it. There the car collected dust for fifteen years until one day a few years back, Dabbs decided to pull it out, dust it off, and take it for a drive in the California sun. The Jag, now fully restored, hasn't had much rest since then, and what rest it does get is thanks to the XK120 that Dabbs brought into his garage in 2012.
Now in what he calls "the highlight of his life," Dabbs is always ready to hop in one of his dropheads and make a break for the city limits.. After all, as Dabbs puts it, "there's no sense in having a car that you look at and say how beautiful it is if you can't get in it and go to San Francisco."
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black guy in a white jaguar, deep voice in an old car, I can't imagine I'll ever see another moment this cool.
That music fits his narration just perfectly.
"It's just part of the romance of the vehicle..." maybe the best sentence ever said about living with an old Jag. Awesome video.
@rockybrennan7152
2 жыл бұрын
I realize it's kinda randomly asking but do anyone know a good website to watch newly released series online?
@christinemusselman5499
2 жыл бұрын
Agree wholeheartedly.
@michaelmeliambro5117
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not feeling ANY romance from this horrendous video.
Those sweeping bubbly front fenders with the thin vertical grille make for one of the most iconic cars of all time. Simply, a true work of art!
That guy is a class act, I could have listened to him talk for much longer.
I like the way he thinks, "gas up and lets go"
This is one of the most beautiful cars in the world.
what a killer combo. that guy is as classy as his car!
@michaelmeliambro5117
4 жыл бұрын
Nothing at all classy about an XK140.....
@bobbybasketball1999
2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelmeliambro5117 Damn better car than whatever you're toolin around in. One of the fastest cars of its day, not to mention drop dead gorgeous. Keep your negativity to yourself next time, save yourself the trouble.
@michaelmeliambro5117
2 жыл бұрын
@@bobbybasketball1999 Even if it WAS the fastest, I wouldn't care, bcuz it doesn't have the same level of class a first-gen T-Bird does!!
This guy is old school cool
something about old black guys with an american accent is just charismatic for some reason
No frame off, just pure enjoyment. Well done!
This is probably one of the best driver-car combos you guys have presented. Winston is out of this world, such an amazing classy character. Please pay him respects from all of us, he well deserves it :)
The portion about his apartment littered with car parts is gold. Winston Dabbs, I hope you enjoy every last mile.
Charismatic car for a charismatic gentleman! I became more stylish just watching this.
"Let's Gas Up. And Let's Go". Another fantastic tribute. One of the few features in the Petrolicious series where the owner's character possibly outshines that of the car. Brilliant.
"What are you doing with all these car parts? Well, that's my car! Come back in 2 weeks and I'll give you a ride." Great line.
I want to be in a Petrolicious video when I'm older. These people have so much class and passion its amazing
Romance of the vehicle. Classy car, classy driver. Live long and prosper :)
Love this guy. He's my new old guy role model
Why have I never seen this channel before?? This is probably one of the best (if not the best) car enthusiast channels I have ever had the pleasure of watching!
Great guy, great story, great cars. I'd love to hang out with Winston and talk cars. Very cool.
Winston, you sir are the epitome of cool.
This guy seems to have everything figured out... He knows how to live and enjoy his life.
Sir, you are one cool man and your rides are perfect. Stay fresh.
"... it's just part of the romance of the vehicle." I applaud this man.
Amazing, nothing like a classy Jag on the street.
Hope I'm 1/4 as cool as this guy when I'm that age. Great story, great vid.
Lovely Tuesday another Petrolicious classic!
That car is like a breath of fresh air. Thank you for sharing it.
The Machine, The Garage, The Man... Harmony!! Thank you Petrolicious and Mr. Dabbs
Nonenthusiasts have no idea how much blood,sweat,and years goes into each and every part of the vehicle from rear view mirror to door handles, it's a true labor of love. Kudos to Winston.
This brother has exactly the right view on life and on car ownership. I would love to shake his hand in person. I WANT to be as cool as this man when I get older. Thank you so much for sharing this film, Petrolicious. Best film yet.
What a fantastic guy. I love Petrolicious vids.
The XK140 is a powerful expression of speed and grace. But the sublime experience of driving it is on another level altogether.
This guy's persona is so damn cool.
@michaelmeliambro5117
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe. The car??? Not so much.
Absolutely lovely! God bless Winston Dabbs!
This guy is awesome.
What a cool dude. This guy is amazing. This video, albeit in a truncated form, would make a great advert for Jaguar Cars.
That's a cool cat right there, both the man and the car! Another stellar video from Petrolicious!
General comment about Petrolicious - This is, without a doubt, the best automotive theme show I have ever watched on any medium, at any time in my life. It is the best at illustrating the spirit of the automotive enthusiast, no matter what car they are enthusiastic about. Thank you, Petrolicious.
Perhaps my favourite episode so far - what a lovely chap.
Looks crisp clean, awesome. And cool guy!
This might be my favorite "owner" yet.
I could listen to this guy tellin stories all day... Awesome car, awesome owner!
This guy is awesome. Cars are meant to be driven and enjoyed. I also admire his modesty in what he has built. We need more guys like him at concours events.
Nothing better than the man who can fix what he's driving and build up other car's along the way great video thanks for sharing it with us 😁😁👍👍
I like how raw this guy is he's not trying to be theatrical at all when decides his jag he almost sort of downplays it even though he knows it's worth A LOT money
Another excellent video. Many of your videos transcend simple automotive journalism, like this one. It's both poetry and social history.
I like this guy!!! Oh yeah, I like his car, too.
Just drips class ! Both of them. Thanks petrolicious.
Let's gas up, and let's go.... Super! Thanks, Winston.
People who pressed dislike button are blind , i cant stop watching this video .
@Bronzsteam
8 жыл бұрын
Agree !!!
This guy is classy.
What a cool dude
Wonderful man, awesome video! He has such class and captures the XK Jaguar experience perfectly. I'd love to meet him!
I love this guy. I hope to someday be half as cool as he is.
I like this guys attitude on life. That is one thing I always think about if I was real rich is how I would like fancy cars, but would be so nervous to drive them. One mistake even something like a rock hitting the paint cost so much money to fix. However at the end of the day an expensive car still has four wheels, some doors, an engine etc just like the cheapest car out there and no point of thinking it's any different.
Beautiful video. So, so, so good.
Nothing quite as beautiful as a JAG
I bought one in 1975 from an oil exec (who was tired of DIY repairs) when I was in high school. Paid $2700 and loved the car. Everyone thought I was pretty weird and I usually heard, " why dont you get a camaro like your brother?" or "is that a Japanese car?" That's life in Oklahoma. Sold it to go to college in California. Nice to see someone appreciate it. I miss the smell of leather, wood and gasoline.
Petrolicious always puts a smile on my face. :)
Cracking car and yet another great owner.
envy this guy.. livin the life! oh i wish, one day
Winston is one helluva cool dude! The Jag is beautifully done. This channel is awesome! 🙌
If there was a church for gearheads, he would be the preacher.
@bayshoreboys
7 жыл бұрын
I'm a bit late to bat on this one. But you sir, may be on to something.
@dinos7185
6 жыл бұрын
Elliot.....he'd make a good preacher wouldn't he?
@martentrudeau6948
3 жыл бұрын
Reverend Winston, sounds good!
@lumpymcphoomph5717
3 жыл бұрын
Amen. A 140 was the first sports car I ever rode in (thanks to Uncle John) at the age of 6. Forever corrupted me into an unending love of sports cars. 19 years later I owned a '64 3.8 E-type of my own. Nothing better. Thanks for this video!
@johndean3475
3 жыл бұрын
if all classic Jag owners were catholics he would be the pope !!!
Mr Cool with a cool car.
I never get tired of watching this story 😊
Winston knows his chit! lol The key to keeping any car of any year running and in good health is to drive it and not let it sit for long periods of time
An absolutely gorgeous machine.
What a cool guy, and that jagggggg is just drop dead sexy and elegant. I admire the owners passion for their hard earned and well kept car.
Love the video, once again you guys find a great person to interview who happens to also have a cool car!
Best episode, Great Man, Great Car
...would be a blast jumpin' in that Jag and doin' the Coast Highway up to Frisco... ;-)
Winston Dabbs, you are a man after my own heart when it comes to beautiful motorcars! thank you so much for sharing!
I love old Jags, they are so art deco. This guy is cool, his voice and the jazz just go together well with the car.
Winston Dabbs is the world's coolest guy.
@SONOFAZOMBIE2025
9 жыл бұрын
Moby Dick zombies choose to _die another day._ Because we _only live twice._
@3248934
8 жыл бұрын
+Moby Dick You lost that battle hard.
@3248934
8 жыл бұрын
Moby Dick Because the ordinary is a dick in it.
@ABC-rh7zc
5 жыл бұрын
Would be cooler if he could learn to speak English
Good memories, I leaned to drive stick shift in a car just like this one a 1956 xk 140. My father bought used in the 60ies, loved it.
This guy and his car are badass.
That's one cool cat
The music to these videos are so perfect. Ahhhh
What a lovely man Winston is, and what a beautiful car.
Wow. Just. Wow.
Style, patina and a whole lot of class, straight outta compton!
"Come back in two weeks and i'll give you a ride" 😂
Love the camera work, story and music as always. Lets not forget how cool Winston is :D
I hope one day to be half as cool as him.
your doing it right....drive and enjoy!
Yet another superb film from Petrolicious. A lovely car. I have a soft spot for Jaguars and Daimlers. I learned to drive in a Daimler Majestic and owned a 1966 2.5 V8 for a while. My brother in law had a fast 3.8 Mk2 - I thhink I prefer 6 cylinder cars to V8s; tjhey have such a lovely rasp. It's a shame Winston doesn't have the opportunity to drive the car fast - on song at 100mph plus is a delight in those old Jags providing the suspension is up to scratch. I like Winston's huge garage too - very envious!
Petrolicious, you folks are KILLING me with your content! I love it!...
The first sports car in which I ever rode. Uncle John had a black 140, and I was 6 or 7. Now, almost 70, I now look back on a long series of sports cars over the years. Now, I'm fine in a 2012 supercharged A6 with a few minor mods. Handles well. Goes like stink. Love to cruise along w/"Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" playing on the stereo. But Winston is clearly the fly guy! Roll on my black brother. You are class, first and last!
Just plain awesome. :)
The definition of cool!
That was a beaut of an XK140! Thanks for sharing.
Winston, I live in L.A., too, and I hope I get to meet you and see your cars one day.
Nice video. Really nice.
Like right now you say, "Let's go to 'Frisco." I say, "Well, let's gas up. And let's go."
Respect Mr. Dabbs. Officially my favorite Petrolicious video.
excellence as only Petrolicious can seem to provide
Perfect story...best video yet. That guy is a hero for all us car nerds.
@lindagladwell-vogley8861
9 жыл бұрын
hey!
Had the opportunity to sit and talk to Mr. Dabbs this weekend ( 07/15/2018 ) at the CCBCC Car Show were he came and displayed one of his very fine Jaguars. Mr. Dabbs is a very interesting individual for sure and I am glad to have met him and hope to be able to sit and talk to him again as he is one very interesting and knowledgeable person. Thank you for the enjoyable conversation about cars and life in general.