Thanks to The Bond Group for letting us experience this gorgeous 4.2L Manual XKE. And of course thank you to the Patreon Supporters who make this content possible.

@ethayer1

3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Let me know if you’d be interested in taking my 2016 stage 2 manual GTI for a spin! Or if you’re going to any car meets this year!

@hewitc

3 жыл бұрын

Is this Jaguar for sale?

@andyelliott8027

Жыл бұрын

It IS pronounced COOPAY, It's a French word. COOP Is wrong.

@TedwardDrives

Жыл бұрын

@@andyelliott8027 Take it up with The Beach Boys.

@seanm8030

Жыл бұрын

@@andyelliott8027 Even brits say "coop" though. If they say it, it must be ok, right?

I love the long hood, the big dials, clicky shifter, and transmission whine

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

It's great to drive. It's great to stare at.

@hybridyd1305

3 жыл бұрын

You're not alone :)

@b-dogs1038

3 жыл бұрын

the clicky shift is a real treat

@mtnbound2764

Жыл бұрын

I had a 350z that was gutted and it whined like crazy. people thought something was wrong with it but it sounded perfect to me.

@curbozerboomer1773

9 ай бұрын

The British seemed to have wanted their trannies to make that whine!...I had that same sound in my 1959 Austin-Healey...When I first bought that used car, I thought the transmission was going to fail at any time!...I was wrong.

"Rather than wasting time on facts and figures that you can read on your own, lets go for a drive." This is why I like this channel.

My dad, who passed away in 2013, had one of these in red when I was a kid. I was too young to remember it, but I remember how special it was to him. He eventually had to sell it because the infamous Jaguar reliability was draining his wallet, but it was incredibly refreshing to see you drive this car. What a beautiful machine! Maybe one day I'll be able to get my hands on one, but for now, this will make do just fine.

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry about your dad. I do love how cars can so powerfully connect people to their past and loved ones.

@gazzafloss

3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives not the sort of car to own if you can't do your own maintenance. I had one for 15 years and although it took a bit of my time to maintain it cost very little money, it was incredibly reliable and was only let down once by a "dud" electric fuel pump. Overdrive was not available in any E type.

@johnnyday4227

3 жыл бұрын

Biggest regret selling my 4.2 convertible e type 😔

@johntechwriter

3 жыл бұрын

Jaguar cars had excellent reliability except for the interval from the late 60s to the mid 70s, when they were owned by British Leyland. Even those cars (I owned one) could be saved by swapping out the electrics and staying ahead of the maintenance curve. Their design was sound -- it was the poor build quality that affected reliability over that time period.

@brianmorecombe2726

3 жыл бұрын

@@johntechwriter Yeah,the 50s sports and production Jags were were well built throughout,together with the Le Mans successes really made the brand a respected name worldwide.Then came the decision from the initial founder members to sell,then it was down hill for the make from then on.

Oh mannnn that first gear whine coupled with the straight 6, what a soundtrack

@BuzzLOLOL

2 жыл бұрын

Always assumed these DOHC engines redlined at 7,000 or 7,500 RPMs... surprised to see it down at 5,000... but that's under square small bore/long stroke British engines before the over square big bore/short stroke Buick/Rover V8 arrived...

This is a definition of heaven. Like before even watching it haha

now this is the e type that i wanna see!

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Thing is outrageous!

All E-types are very pretty, but the series one is the prettiest of them all.

@johntechwriter

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the faired-in headlights completed the aero design. But they were useless at night.

@gazzafloss

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@davidoldbikes799

2 жыл бұрын

As Jay Leno once said in his XKE series 1 clip “Sometimes its better to be cool than safe”.

I have no idea who you are and I just randomly came across your video. I love your thought process and your approach to this classic is spot on. I'm searching E-types as I just bought a 67 a few days ago. I've wanted this car since I was 16, but so often your heroes disappoint when you meet them in the flesh. Your video convinces me I made a great choice. Thanks!

I love sound of old engines they have some kind a of charm

This is like a moving sculpture, a work of art. There's this symphony of analogue sounds and smells that come with a classic like this that modern cars just can't replicate. Everything about them amounts to a unique experience.

@curbozerboomer1773

9 ай бұрын

Dealing with this type of car, is like dealing with a woman...you gotta respectfully learn what the car demands/needs from you, and then figure it out!..These are cars that make the driver a part of the automobile. It is an exhilarating experience, that is hard to find in newer cars these days.

Hi, and greetings from the England. I watched your video wearing headphones. The sound of that engine is sublime and your narrative is absolutely spot-on, describing all the sensations of driving an E-type rather than giving the usual history lessons. So far, the best test-drive video I've seen of a classic Jag on YT. Thank you very much for posting it.

The car just makes so many great noises. The induction noise, the exhaust, the transmission noise, and the shifter engagement.

Why can't they build cars like this anymore. So natural.

@dietznutz1

3 жыл бұрын

Cos it's a rubbish car for a niche market

@acalthu

3 жыл бұрын

In a word, safety.

@chriskelly9361

3 жыл бұрын

No "blind spot monitoring" so a giant mega corporation won't put their money behind it. Sad times for the car industry.

@werbinich7908

3 жыл бұрын

@@dietznutz1 have you owned one?

@dietznutz1

3 жыл бұрын

@@werbinich7908 we all know old cars are rubbish especially British classics they are uncomfortable they roll around corners the brakes are garbage required constant maintenance I like them but they are rubbish

Enjoyed your review, thanks. Back in 1985, I drove a green E Type 4.2 for a whole weekend,.... it was delicious. For 20 years I drove a 5.3 Gordon Keeble. It was fantastic! :)

Omg the sound, the whine of the gears, that inline 6 and the body line ! Man this is just rolling art. Thanks for sharing ! Tedward ftw

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete! I know these classics don't always get viral views but It's worth sharing the experience for the people who care

Underrated content man, just found your channel a few days ago and I binged almost every video from the last year. Keep up the good stuff.

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cameron!

Nothing beats a cable operated throttle plus an N/A engine - oldschool forever In Germany we use to say, refering to force inducted engines: Only half dead are being forced ventilated :P

@gazzafloss

3 жыл бұрын

It makes someone feel good that they're saving "the planet" by creating smaller engines...

the only automotive channel where I recognize the roads, classic car anywhere near Boston requires an extreme amount of bravery.

@fhowland

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I had the same thought. I’m in Medford

A manual now that's a fun car I would love to drive

@cadenswain158

3 жыл бұрын

I'm wanting a budget new car with a manual. sadly many including the civic don't include a manual option anymore! its getting a smidge harry for the manual. however I found that Nissan still offers a manual with the 2021 versa. so that will be what I buy.

@acemace3235

3 жыл бұрын

I live in the UK and a lot of cars still have manual transmission which is what I have a 2015 Alfa Romeo MiTo which is fun to drive

A significant part in the music this Jag makes is its singing transmission.

Owned a 66 E 4.2L coupe back in the day. This brings back many memories. In West Texas roads used to be in good shape and it was fun to open her up. On straightaways you could take your hands off the wheel and she'd hold true to the line. Great car.

@giovannipotenza123

3 ай бұрын

65 was the first year for a 4.2. I had both. Now a 64 3.8

@2cents128

3 ай бұрын

@@giovannipotenza123 You are correct. Typo on my part - corrected

My family is lucky enough to own one of these (1969) my grandfather purchased it in the late 70s. The most beautiful car in the world!

My 1963 E-Type Roadster...sigh...With that old Moss gearbox and that straight six, the sound, the heat which turned into steam in the rain, the quirky problems that were your constant passengers, all of it made for a visceral driving experience. Twenty-odd years, most of it a love-hate relationship, now looked back upon with fondness.

The E-type and the Miura are without a doubt the most beautiful cars ever produced

@emil.soderholm

3 жыл бұрын

add the Mercedes 300 SL to that list too!

@hankwilliams5622

2 жыл бұрын

@@emil.soderholm the Dino 246 GTS is prettier than the E-Type and the Miura.

Great to see someone who understands the e type and drives it well!! By the way that is a racing engine. It won Le Mans many times and lots of other races, as well as powering tanks and many other vehicles! Great video!!

That sound about to make me act up! 🤣

This car sounds so good that you could make this a one hour video and I'd watch every second of it...

it's never too late to have a happy childhood. !!!!!

that's a classic, a stunning car with personality.

I never thought that i would ever start to like old classic cars but last few videos from you just "awakened" it in me. I would give anything to drive one like this. Keep up the good work, you're my favorite car guy.

Had a 67 roadster 4.2 liter I rebuilt with the advice of a Jag factory mechanic that was also on the racing team. He told me to put 10:1 pistons in it for more hp but to turn it over 2 two full revolutions without plugs and with a socket on the crank to make sure the pistons and valves cleared each other. He said if it stopped there was a problem because the engine was a hemi and everything had to clear. Bought the pistons from Vinolia in Cal. Ordered them balanced and had the rest of the engine balanced by the machine shop. When they completed the long block I asked the machine shop owner, who was into drag racing, how much hp the engine was producing and he estimated 300. When I finished assembling it and got it running it was definitely a Jaguar. Fantastic car to drive and greatest car I ever owned. As for gas mileage I use to get 15 to 17 mpg in town and 20 to 26 mpg on the highway and I didn’t baby it. I drove it like it was meant to be driven. Not bad for 300hp. Had to sell it due to loss of job and new family. Have regretted it a million times. Could never afford one now.

That sound gave me goosebumps. I love it! Great video, keep up the good work.

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christopher!

That is the greatest engine sound I think I’ve ever heard.

I like the rear hatch opens sideways.

@ceased2care

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, and the wrong way for us Brits. 80% of e types went to the US, so it opens to suit loading from the right. We have to stand in the road to load up. Still love them though.

@chuckselvage3157

3 жыл бұрын

@@ceased2care can you do a conversion

@ceased2care

3 жыл бұрын

@@chuckselvage3157 I've never seen one, & I've just had a look online & can't see any. It's probably possible but must be quite tricky, otherwise there would be some here in the UK.

I have ridden in, worked on and briefly driven these cars. They are as amazing as they seem. I absolutely love them

What a way to start the weekend... watching you drive another classic!

Just😍😍😍😍. That view from the drivers seat...OMG😍🙏 The experience driving that car must be about as good as it could ever get on the road.

Thanks to the Tedward for bringing us medicine for the soul.

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Damn that would have been a better title

I've got a '69 Series II roadster in the same, gorgeous, "pale primrose" color. Your video was fantastic and, since the weather was cooperative today, I could not resist letting my own "cat out of the bag" for a quick run today. Yes, they are indeed a driver's car!! My spine is still tingling from all the sensory input you get when driving an E-Type.

Love the Jags !! I haven't driven one is 21 years and miss it.

Oh yes - beautifully presented and thank you! There's something irreplaceably special about these cars and certain cars of this vintage. A few years ago I was able to take a Lotus Europa Black Badge for a spirited drive through gorgeous countryside. Of course a modern Golf R would kill it in a race, but for sheer driving pleasure, nothing compares to the visceral experience and direct attachment that comes from a beautifully designed vintage vehicle (no tech smarts). I miss my 964... Many thanks - a lovely immersive experience and cheers from Sydney - Dave

In the early seventies I had a 1967 XKE 4.2 Roadster red. This was my most favorite car

Most beautiful car ever built😍

I loved my '65 4.2.....Lord I wish I still had it. The car was beautiful to drive at the beach or flat out where one could. Thanks for all the vids

I Love the '67 4.2 Liter E-Type ! I may be a little biased because back in the early '70's I had a sweet 1959 XK150 S and my best buddy, Brother from Another Mother, had to one up me and he found and purchased a 1967 E-Type that was race tuned and once ran, very respectably, in the 24 hour Daytona Race, placed 2nd in it's class. It was a real BEAST, I was with him one time when we pushed it to the limit. The factory speedo on the car only went to 160 mph, but with a quick calculation of our tachometer RPM beyond the 160 speedo limit we figured we hit about 180- 182 mph @ 6500 rpm on a nice long straight away. Good Times !

Love the snick snick sound of that transmission clicking into each gear.

I don't know why, but that little metallic sound when he changes gears, it just makes me wanna get this car, JUST for this noise.

An acquaintance of mine let me try this very model one Sunday about 20 years ago. I drove it for 15-20 minutes. That was a big mistake. The moment my test drive was over, I wanted this car for myself! LOL, I couldn't afford one 20 years ago, and I'll never be able to afford one. But I cherish that short drive to this day. And my impressions were exactly like yours. Thanks for this. Cheers! //Rick

I love the sound of your double clutching. It transports me back to my XK120 days.

Love it! I respect the drive! Many happy drives in my dad's 66 XKE Series 1 Coupe when i was a kid! What an awesome car, red interior and english racing green paint and was once refinished in sliver as well. Great cars, lot's of fun for sure. Wish I had that car today! Thank you for sharing!!

Wow, what a visceral experience. Coupled with the amazing looks makes for a really special car.

love the gearbox sound and that straight six just sounds like perfection

I really love the interior of old cars!

Amazing videos, I've always wondered how driving these cars may feel like and this is the closer you can get, thank you!

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

'67 - Best year for XKE (& a few other Brit. / Euro marques). I thoroughly enjoyed that ride w/ you! - Thx!

Gotta mention great driving skills man. You make this car shift smoother than me on my stock WRX (it probably is).

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Greatly appreciated!

Great video! And you drove it properly. I’ve got a ‘65 S-type and it loves being grabbed by the scruff of the neck. “Drive it like u mean it” was what the guy said to me that I purchased it from!

Ahhhh, music to my ears. The moss gearbox with nonsyncro first, the 4.2 sounds healthier than the cars used for movie sound effects libraries. Awesome sound. Thank you for recording this, Tedward.

Thank you for making these videos bro

My dream car. I prefer the coupe and yes, the series one. The proportions are spot on. Thanks for the ‘ride’.

Love the clicking of the gearbox. Amazing.

My Dad had a 69 XKE Etype. Maroon black top. It was beautiful. I remember he took my brother and me for a ride. Both of us small enough to fit in the passenger seat. At a 120mph he backed off I thought we were flying. Loved that car. He's gone now but such great memories.

From a series 1 E Type owner, the weight is around 2850 lbs, you had the heat on by the way!

@machtschnell7452

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it is a cast iron block.

I've owned my '68 OTS with factory hard top for over 35+ years. Glad you got to drive one. It does have the same design as the multi year winning engine in the Le Mans Jaguars. Gear box in neutral with clutch pedal out & blipping the throttle on downshifts helps the gear box.

Wonderful experience!

When I was 20 I bought a Series-1 2+2 which was quite a mess. Loads of fun however. I never restored it properly, a friend of mine worked with his dad as a mechanic so he was able to help me keep it running. Thanks for the video, it brought back great memories.

That sounds is just incredible!

Love that interior (well, and exterior too, obviously)! And that sound, wow. Thanks for the great video.

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

You bet!

The sounds of this car was so good it made me relax and fall asleep

Love this channel 💪

What a beauty

series 1 e-type is still definitely my favourite. such a beautiful piece of engineering. the sound is so intoxicating. thank you for spoiling us with these classics recently.

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more! Glad you enjoyed it

Had this same year as a roadster. Was affectionately(or maybe correctly) called the Series 1 1/2. The US version had the headlights low, but no covers and still had the dash toggle switches, 4.2 engine, and all-synchromesh gearbox. Side mirrors were an easy aftermarket option, I had them. They were nice chrome and looked original. Abarth aftermarket exhaust sounds from Heaven. As been said, it was gorgeous at any angle....even looking down on it from above. The Coupe though was the car to have, if for no other reason than it had some storage and a bit safer in a crash.......not that anyone cared in '67. Suspension needs tweaking and fatter tires. Lynx did a great job of making this care safer and more responsive. You can get into trouble easily by pushing this original car to its limits....but not as bad as a 911. Third gear was like sitting on a rocket. Yellow was the ugliest color IMO. BRG or Gunmetal Gray for the win. They got great mileage with an aftermarket transistorized ignition. I got 20 or better just hwy cruising if I could keep my accelerator foot under control. I put 120,000 miles on the car in just two yrs....I couldn't stay out of it.

The shifting stick sounds sooooo gooooood

5:32 Oh my god the pontiac in the rear mirror. loved it

Uffffffff man what a Gear Changing Voice 0:04

That sounds so good! Love the color on this particular car as well.

@markblunck2692

3 жыл бұрын

The color is Pale Primrose (Light Yellow). As you noted a very nice color for this car.

What a beauty! 🔥🔥

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

I took me an extra hour to shoot the photos because old men kept pulling up to talk to me about it lol

@josephvarano9341

3 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives I figured that would happen 😂

A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY. FOREVER

XKE POV video! I'll be coming back to enjoy many times :-)

I’ve had a Jaguar in my garage for about 22 years and I’m finally going to work on it !! It’s a ‘66 Convertible XKE . I will drive it once it’s done …. and then sell it .

Cool car , nicely presented too , thanks man

Mr. Ferrari was right. This is the most beautiful car I have ever seen - inside and out. A beautiful machine!

Love your channel! Familiar roads, grew up in Hingham before we moved south. A friend in CA has a pair of Series 2’s (roadster & coupe) since the early 80’s, the roadster being a restored maroon ‘69 their Dad purchased for $10k. Up until the day I drove it around Pasadena and the San Gabriel valley I expected it to drive like a bigger version of other British roadsters I had driven. Those being an MGB, TR6, Triumph Spitfire. All felt loose, rattly, underpowered...fun, but completely unrefined. I was amazed how well the Jag drove, on an entirely different level. Fast, gobs of torque, silky smooth engine, precise steering, solid feel. The only odd feel that was new to me were the wire wheels flexing in the corners as this was the only car I had driven on wire wheels. One of the most memorable days driving in my lifetime! Keep up the good work, you’re living the ultimate car guy’s dream.

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert! You really nailed the feeling of the jag. It’s important to see how it compares to other sports cars of the era to appreciate its performance and build quality

Love this video. Love your videos!

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

THIS is a true icon!! It's incredible when you think of it: I drive a 2004 XK8 4,2 with about 300hp - the E-Type had almost the same power, but 40 years earlier! in the 60ies this car must have seemed like something extraterrestrial! Wonderful video - the sound of the car, your way of driving , your passion and enthusiasm, it all makes me want to jump into my Jag and go for a spin :-) subscribed! Greetings from Austria

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate this

@jeremieobert8752

Жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives is it a dual or triple carbu ?

this car is what i'd call "buttery smooth" no fuss to the engine, just nice smooth power.

A wonderful review: informed, passionate, articulate, and communicative about the essence of driving a Series 1 E Type. My father and I shared one for over 40 years, a 1963 OTS Roadster. We bought and sold many other classic sports cars throughout those decades, but the actual driving experience was unmatched, even by quicker or newer tech models. The stunning bodywork was suitably augmented by the Le Mans winning racing power plant. The 10 quart oil capacity was a legacy of the racing development. Jaguar also pioneered disc brakes coupled with torsion bar front suspension, twin rear shocks on each wheel, and a body designed by Malcolm Sayer, a noted aircraft designer. His careful attention to low drag aerodynamic shape was a big factor in the Series I cars remarkable top speed, 150 mph. This was the World’s fastest production car, discounting very low production Ferrari models (GTO) for some time. It wasn’t until the Corvette and Cobra got the big block that they were able to match that figure. As for economy, I saw a best of 23 mpg on the freeway, exercising restraint. 18 mpg was typical, very good for the day. My High School years around 1970 were spent street racing, and there were quicker American cars in the quarter mile, but most ran out of breath at 115 or so. That is when the Jag shifted into 4th. LT 1 powered Corvettes were good for 137 mph. Those were the days.

Fantastic. A dream machine. Thanks.

Wow! We just restored one of these at my work with the same colour, V12 and a convertible top. Super cool cars

Love the transmission whine!

@TedwardDrives

3 жыл бұрын

Ultra satisfying

ah yes another Jaaag. Love it!

This may be the best E Type video out there. I had a 66 roadster back in 68-69. Third gear seemed like it pulled the best.

Engine note: behold my magnificence. Me: that rifle bolt shifter though... 😍

magnificent. excellent. there aren't many words to describe the e type

It sounds incredible.

Thanks for showing us what this car is like on the road.

Lovely moss box whine in first gear. Like music

Yes, I owned a Jaguar, almost identical to the one you’re driving, Primrose Yellow. It’s a true sports car, not for the timid, the car is meant to drive and not like an old lady. I was thoroughly impressed with the performance and power of the jaguar the more I accelerated the better it performed. The only competitor at the time was the Porsche 911 Targa. I was always told the Porsche was faster. I finally got my chance to race one. The perfect scenario occurred. Hot summer night, no one on the street except me and the Porsche, nothing to stop us but the next red light it was on neither of us were backing off we raced from a dead stop, ball’s to the walls, pedal to the metal, my Jaguar beat the Porsche hands down. Next red light he wanted to go again so we did, we were hammering the gears I beat the Porsche again by a half car length I was very impressed with the performance of my Jaguar however the Porsche is a strong running car but the Jaguar was still pulling strong at 120 mph. The double overhead cams and three two barrel Weber Carburetors give the Jaguar extra top end performance. By the way you forgot to mention the Jaguar has telescopic steering wheel.