While I love seeing how barn finds look, I really don't understand the mystique behind them. To me, a barn find is sad, reflecting how a once much loved vehicle has been abandoned to an uncertain fate. Restoring them to their original condition is not a sin - it is as they should always have been. Doing such do not erase their history but merely adds another (positive) chapter. Thanks for sharing, Richard.
I agree...you'd have to pay me to take on this job of trying to make this hulk into something drivable. My 70K mile mid 60's one that I owned in the 80's, all tuned and ready to haul ass in, is much more preferable to this junker. And cost well under 10 Grand.
@@gplito +1. As a curiosity I appreciate it but why would anyone spend a fortune on this when all you can do is look at it? It’s a pretty boat anchor. By a decent one for a lot less, drive it and enjoy it, while we still have petrol!!
The point is that it is only original once. I don't care how good the resto is, they will not get it right. Did you notice how the guy filming kept finding things he never saw before and said he would incorporate them in to his future restos. Also, a fully restored version would cost more than its worth to restore and it would not be driven. This you can drive without any concern for lost value (except increased miles) There was a gathering of Cobra owners recently. Many had shinny perfect cobras. One was a barn find like this Jag, all the guys gathered around the barn find.
@@klaatu2 I think you're missing the point - a piece of history, all original that tells a story. Hopefully they get it running and driving with only what's needed, preserving everything
When I was a kid in Canada in 1965 a local doctor ordered one 'exactly' like this one from England. It took almost a year to arrive. Ironically, the day before he took delivery of the Jag he won a 'band new', fully equipped Mercury at a local charity dinner. He gave the Mercury as a present to his Dad and took possession of the Jag the next day. He kept it for years despite the fact he could hardly fit in it and all maintenance had to be done 150 miles from the town we lived n. What a beautiful car.
I owned a 1963 XKE OTS for 45 years and have extensive personal experience in attempting to preserve these cars. As to the whole barn find nostalgia: the finding is the best part. The sad reality is that this automobile is gradually deteriorating every second. Factory rustproofing was non existent. There are no galvanized panels. Components, especially brake systems and rubber seals inevitably age. The fascination with a mouldering heap may be special to some, like visiting an airplane crash site, but much more joy is to be had in actually driving the car while gasoline is still available to civilians. The problem with a limited restoration is where to draw the line. Of course all safety systems must be totally reviewed and restored. Pretty soon the car looks awkward with shiny new parts juxtaposed with barn patina. The mind can’t resolve the discrepancy and the owner will lay awake at night without peace. I know. A derelict vehicle is a possible outcome, but not for $170,000. I bought cars like that for $500 back in the day.
Very wise comments Garth. I had a 3.8 fhc in my youth, and it was deteriorating before my eyes. Fabulous design, let down by poor materials. My two previous cars were an MG PA and MG VA from the thirties. Streets ahead in quality of substance. I was glad to let the E Type go. In total I had three Jaguars, and they were all disappointing in one way or another.
I restored so many my self in the UK. Completely back to original factory condition. Now in the UK I can't afford a really bad condition one. There selling for over two hundred and 80 thousand plus now in the UK. Perfect condition one's are reaching three hundred thousand pounds plus mark now. People in the UK are paying hundred and fifty thousand plus for bad conditions rotten one's
Firstly give it a good Wash...... Then make it safe and reliable..... after which give it a good detailing...... Then enjoy the Drive....That is what it was made for :-)))
English cars are like Italian cars....long on design and aesthetics, short on actual performance, reliability, good electrical systems, and free of mechanical grimlins.
What a treat. It is so rarely complete and original, give it a gentle careful deep clean and polish, restore the moving bits, and drive it as it should be. Another wonderful video, thank you so much!
Quite remarkable to see a car so lovely but so little used. I appreciate that you have taken the trouble to post up this video and I also hope the owner at least considers using you to refurbish this beauty! Best regards to you and your dad. 🙏🇬🇧
This is such a breath taking original example. I would NOT do anything other than a mechanical, electrical, brakes, and suspension restoration. Then spend any amount of time & money simply detailing to original patina.
Mate I just love your enthusiasm and approach to restoration. I know that many people love everything crisply restored to within an inch of its life... and others like things looking like a total rat-rod... but the best is somewhere in-between. Things are only original once!
This is the dream find for me personally. It has long been my favorite and most beautiful car ever sculpted. I say sculpted as I consider this vehicle a fine work of art. I will sadly never realize one of these in my driveway but am thrilled for the new owner. Please drive her and have fun. Congratulations to you. My dream your reality. Live it for us both. Thank you for the video.
Sitting in a barn all that time will pretty much have destroyed this car. Virtually everything will need to be replaced. How could it be worth $168K? There is a tremendous difference between "low miles, unrestored and cared-for" and "low miles, left to rot for 50 years".
You know nothing about restoring a classic do you , don't show yourself up with no knowledge, that car for it's age is mint 99% of it will be saved , and parts will be restored to original spec , would love to see it finished
That’s a lot of E Type for the money. Personally I’d put it in the hands of a professional detailer, a weeks work would make it a different car visually. Then I’d do exactly what you said mechanically. Keep the “restoration” sympathetic and when roadworthy, drive it & enjoy every mile (kilometre). It’s amazing how these cars are still out there, waiting for the right buyer who will cherish every moment of ownership. Thanks for sharing this blast from the past Richard, takes me back to my apprenticeship working on the bodywork in the mid 60’s 👍🇬🇧🇨🇦
I totally agree a thorough clean and detail with period materials ie turtlewax. connolly leather cream etc would transform the car a good coat of wax will keep minor rust at bay if redone every month or so. I don't know about you but I would polish it every day if it were mine. I slightly disagree about repairs though I prefer to see new parts look like new. it is part of the history of the car .As long as parts are functional I would just clean and lubricate as necessary . Any artefact can only be original once even the worst rust heap can be restored to as new showroom condition.
When I was a kid, seeing this car was rare and like seeing a ufo. One Young couple owned one and Seeing it roll up to the stop sign caused all of us young boys to stop playing and just stare at it, and listen closely to hear that engine when it took off. Man it was beautiful. My family owned a 48 Ford.
I have a 65 OTS. Found in garage about 7 years ago sitting since 1975. 49K miles. Cleaned up got mechanically working. No restoration. Hope to maintain & Enjoy driving it regularly. Repair when needed. Wonderful grand touring.
Incredible Find ! I would refresh it and drive. Hopefully the engine is free and in good nick. Bought a 1972 Series 3 in '78. Body was fortunately in good shape with solid rocker panels. Thanks for sharing !
If fully restored it becomes a concours winning show car but now you are into a $268k investment. Not my thing. Took my E-type out at the weekend for a blast around town and I'm only into it for $60k. A bit rough around the edges, no matching numbers but still a head turner, just like your E-type Richard. Yeah baby!
Simply amazing! At the now defunct Newport, Rhode Island Jaguar festival back in the early '80's; there was a 1966 all original E-type on display. The owner drove it in from Boston; keeping it in his heated garage most of the time.
Absolutely BeeuuuTIful!! I agree; clean it up and keep everything original/barn-find as possible. Hope it will be shown some day; all cleaned up. Thanks for the excellent tour.
A great talk through Richard, thank you. I was amazed at the factory shut lines they looked excellent and for me a clean, a polish, refurbish anything safety related and then enjoy driving a “new” E Type , I wonder what they felt like and I guess this is the closest you can get? Kind regards, Richard.
They felt tight. In 66 I had a 63 with 21K on it. It was tight and no rattle, just a nice tight car . No clutch slip, but, it ran hot and no AC. On the road it was magnificent, in the city I took the bus. Mine was a coupe, it was like driving an airplane.
I don't normally buckle at the knees upon seeing a Mercedes Benz, but the specimen next to the Jaguar in this video has certainly caught my eye. They were never again as stylish as these.
I got a 120 several years ago in similar condition. As with these models, there's enough shiny 120's languishing in locked garages. What I did: ring & valve job, gearbox sent for refurb, all the bushings, rebuild brake components, rebuilt water pump, radiator, damper, shocks, Tires, and it runs as cool as it ever did and drives great!!! do it yourself and the cost is minimal.
If this car were mine I'd bring it to you Richard. I'd suggest that you should perform whatever work you saw fit to get it running safely and be guided by your opinion after that. If it ended at a point where you were happy with it, then so would I be.
Wow! A 1960's Massachusetts car with so little rust. I'll bet that even when it was on the road, it was mostly parked during the winters. My first car, a 1970 Opel, had rust perforations at 4 years old.
Yes.....absolutely a refurbish ....and touch or replace as little as possible. However, that may become unrealistic as condition seems iffy. But what a beautiful car. Absolutely superb. Great video.
@@Quinndiver Canada is in North America so Richard is North American, and Canadian to English ears sounds quite similar to American. The original comment was actually a compliment to Richard who's father is English!
@@kittonsmitton yes.. as i actually live in Canada myself i am aware of it's geographic location. I'm also English, so i have a bit of a knack for accents. Richard is Canadian. Not American. Or Mexican, which is also part of North America. His accent is proudly Canadian.
Worth noting is the still-present closed cell foam rubber sealing around the radiator gap and the foam rubber (or felt) sealing around the top of the radiator screen guard. The overheating issues with these cars may be exacerbated by something as simple as the disintegration and absence of these seals.
Sobering to think - ( if that is the right word !😎 ) how many of these cars used to adorn British pub car parks in the 60s without a backward glance...different times and people.
The 60's? I drove one around in the early 80's with barely a glance. I bought a 356 Porsche in '78 for 1500 bucks and no one even noticed. My E Type was red. It was literally JUST A CAR You can blame all the new money and their greed for every fucking thing costing so much....no way are these things worth that kind of money. And I owned them, had a XK150 in '68 and really loved them for what they were. And what they were was a gorgeous Super Model that needed to be loved and caressed. You really needed a real car to get around in.
@@gplito My point precisely gplito - most classic cars have become ridiculously priced these days, rich boys toys, you really couldn't leave them in a pub car park and enjoy your pint without worrying ! 😉
Ok so I recently went to see a derelict e type with no seats or floors but I was not sure if it was a FHC or a 2+2, is there a way to measure the doors or windscreen height to be sure its a FHC .Thankyou for any help.
Soon these cars will be museum pieces and you'll never see them on the road. About 8 years ago I saw a Cord getting gas around the corner and it blew my mind.
Oh! What a gorgeous find! Yet! what a huge responsibility too! I think I would go the same route as you frankly! How long would that do to be honest? If you do respond thank you too ;)
If the car had been cared for thru the years, it would be a really rewarding find. But in this condition, it's less than fulfilling. So much of the original soft parts are deteriorated so just trying to get it running would be disturbing much of the originality - possibly devaluing it. Much of its value is in the low mileage so it really can't be driven or it will become just a driver. A detailing by a knowledgeable shop would be in order. Then, loan it to a museum for display as-is.
For me, a barn find doesn't come with a mandate to retain the dilapidated condition. Rather, it affords one the opportunity to utilize the maximum number of original parts (all restored to original condition), as well as serving as a correct period template for wire & hose routings, setup, etc. I'm all for doing a perfect restoration on a car like this. No repop components whatsoever; every non-original piece utilized would be NOS and have been in a Coventry parts bin in 1965. My only goal for this project (or anything similar) is: as new, factory condition.
I bought 64 E type in 1971 for $1000 , wow what a deal , those were the Day's my Friend . My First car was a 1957 Austin Healy bought in 1966 for $1000. I still keep classic cars have a 66 Vet big block 4 speed , a 1971 Ranchero retro rod 5.0 hipo 6 speed, & a 2002 Honda S2000 . My Daily is a 1019 Chevy Bolt & a 2001 Crown Victoria.
The admission price for choosing whether to restore this car or leave it as a "barn find" museum piece is very high I have no doubt. Either way it's an enviable position to be in.
I am going through a original 40,000 mile 69 e type for a customer last registration was 1975. The car has never been touched body and interior is perfect, I am basically replacing everything that is rubber bushings and mounts, complete brake system. The engine on the other hand was in bad shape coolant was left in the engine and it ate through everything that was aluminum ,it also turned into a solid I spent a couple days trying to clean out the water passages I will have to have the cyl head pressure tested to see if is any good.
Andrew sounds like an awesome project. I did a similar preservation 1962 FHC this summer and you can see it in my earlier videos. Some corrosion is ok on the cyl head passages, but the pits can't protrude past the head gasket seal.
Love it! Get it cleaned, refurbish the fuel, break, and electrical systems. Carefully lube and turn the engine then get it running and driving while you love on it!
Hi Richard . As soon as l saw it l thought of the FHC you did about 12 months ago ? I think it would respond very well in your capable hands , probably better , The paintwork looks pretty sound . Sadly we'll never know ! Thanks for sharing Richard. Forgot to say! I thought like yourself that CWW 's were standard fitment on all N.American export "e"types . I wonder if the original owner specified painted . And to see those RS5 's !
As there are so many restored examples out there I would only clean and protect all surfaces and commission a mechanical rebuilt to make it fully serviceable car. Thats what would do this rare find justice.
Wow, What a find! I'd go with a ground up restoration except for the power train if it was a runner because of the super low mileage. A car like this needs to go back to it's original glory. I do the very same with all the MGBs I restore. In my case the MGs power- trains always need complete restoration.
What a fantastic research car. For me, a full service, minor rust repair, wash and polish, new tyres and off I'd go. It would be criminal to pull this down completely.
Everything needs to be replaced. The shock mounts are rotted. Engine mounts are rotted. Exhaust hangers are rotted. Hoses are rotted. Belts are rotted. Gaskets are rotted. Engine could be seized. Pistons might be solidified to the walls. This thing is a travesty.
@@johnburns4017 yeah, even the plastic gets brittle. And all the lube just turns to clay. People here talking about a ‘full service’ have never seen what 50 years can do to something that’s just left to rot. Imagine just what all the shock mounts and suspension bushings look like. And motor mounts. Gads….
Great video Richard, very thorough - I wonder if coolant water was left in the engine and if so, any rust in the water jacket ? - does the engine even turn ?
Wow, it will be interesting to see what happens to it. I would want to fully restored but that is just me. The concept of keeping a "barnfind" in this condition does nothing for me I would not restore or redo a car that was in original condition if it had been well cared for but this car in the current condition does not appeal to me. Of course each to his own.
I'm just an old hot rodder but I would not do a full restoration on this. I'd just start cleaning it and working thru the squawks. I'd try to keep it as original as possible. This car is a time capsule of how they rolled out of the factory doors. It would be a shame to lose that IMHO.
No wonder Enzo Ferrari said of the E type -The most beautiful car ever built (or words to that effect). And he knew a thing or two about beautiful coachwork
Give it a pavillon ... round the rosegarden with one chair in it .. let the cat sleep in the top . and share a pipe with it now and then ... you can always fetch another seat when Sir William is joining in :)
Appreciate your wonderful presentation and your thoughts on how to treat this beauty. Is there any way that you can track this vehicle and see what the new owner decided and how she is coming along? Love your channel!
Such a shame that car has been parked in some garage for the last 45 years just left to deteriorate. It was an immaculate car which should have been on the road being used. I cannot understand why owners just hang onto cars when they do not want to or are unable to use them.
i think this is the only way to get a super low mileage all original car. Sure, maybe it could have been stored a little better, but it is still in great shape. clean it up, look it over, replace what is not working anymore, and then drive it and maintain it to a high standard. Original cars are so much better than restored cars.
Rust not corrosion. They're two different things. Rust adds oxygen to iron or ferrous metals. Corrosion removes oxygen and is often seen around batteries
@@RichardMichaelOwen no thankyou for the first time in 58 years I'm beginning to understand why the internal combustion engine has so many parts and what they do. Your channel is truly educational
It was probably parked in 1973 because it was broken. Jaguars of that era were beautiful, yes, but Smiths instruments, Lucas electrics, inadequate cooling, etc, were all part of the experience too.
IDE go patina restore. What a can of worms that’s gonna be once you start. It would be so hard not to go full on! Shame it wasn’t preserved better.. maybe it’ll end up in your shop! 🇦🇺🍺🍺
Richard, I agree it‘s a fine line, Should it be sort out mechanically and a cleaned up or restore it fully. As we both know E Types in this condition are few and far between as rare has hens teeth ( As hens don‘t have teeth lol. ) You would be lucky to get this kind of money for a well restored one at the moment. Cheers Dave
*1)* *Needs the engine oil flushed out properly,* with appropriate fully synthetic oil poured in. *2)* Transmission oil renewed. *3)* Tyres renewed. *4)* All rubber hoses renewed. *5)* Coolant flushed. *6)* Back axel oil renewed. *7)* hydraulic lines flushed through. *8)* Electronic ignition fitted if to be used. *9)* New plugs. *10)* Carb lubes renewed. *11)* Dampers renewed with quality gas dampers. *12)* New none lead-acid battery. *13)* If to be used, a new high torque starter motor. *14)* Tappets set. *15)* New quality fan belts. *16)* Fuel tank and lines flushed out.
As is went for 10 times its original sale price somebody has more money than sense! They were never built well and rushed out of Coventry to meet USA demand. I rebuilt my 1966 coupe and what you find when you peel back the layers is shocking. For me I would do a full nut and bolt on this replacing old technology for new including high torque starter motor, four pot disc brakes, five speed manual gearbox, RevoTec aluminium radiator, stainless steel bumpers, high efficiency headlamps, steel wheels(not CWWs), gas shocks, etc etc. To me they are not investments but a classic car to enjoy and use. 😎
Richard, I am using a Jaguar xk 4.2 inline six from a 420 in a one off non Jaguar car. I can't find the front to back "tilt" angle....if any.... that it should be installed at. What would you recommend. Many thanks, Rob
It surfaced on Craigslist in his backyard asking price 5k Canadian as a part of an estate sale. The ad was pulled within an hour and it sold for 35k US.
If the buyer wanted a flashy E type to run around in they could have passed on this. Going the full monty on it would make a car indistinguishable from hundreds of others. Fettled back to roadworthy condition this car would be both valuable and a head turner at any E type gathering. Maybe not for the hooray harrys but for those with some respect for history.
I'd go full resto... It has 8000 miles on it. It should look like an 8K car. Shame the original owner let it languish. Now someone should show it the love it deserved all along.
Is there a mechanic in the trunk ❓❓❓, Very problematic automobile, I had a 1966 E class, Very fast when it ran correctly, nice ride ready 4 restoration,
A good wash, some polish, and replacing the rubber hoses should get that to driveable. :-)* (BTW, jeweller's rouge does a nice job removing surface corrosion from aluminum or magnesium alloys.)
While I love seeing how barn finds look, I really don't understand the mystique behind them. To me, a barn find is sad, reflecting how a once much loved vehicle has been abandoned to an uncertain fate. Restoring them to their original condition is not a sin - it is as they should always have been. Doing such do not erase their history but merely adds another (positive) chapter. Thanks for sharing, Richard.
I agree...you'd have to pay me to take on this job of trying to make this hulk into something drivable. My 70K mile mid 60's one that I owned in the 80's, all tuned and ready to haul ass in, is much more preferable to this junker. And cost well under 10 Grand.
@@gplito +1. As a curiosity I appreciate it but why would anyone spend a fortune on this when all you can do is look at it? It’s a pretty boat anchor. By a decent one for a lot less, drive it and enjoy it, while we still have petrol!!
The point is that it is only original once. I don't care how good the resto is, they will not get it right. Did you notice how the guy filming kept finding things he never saw before and said he would incorporate them in to his future restos. Also, a fully restored version would cost more than its worth to restore and it would not be driven. This you can drive without any concern for lost value (except increased miles) There was a gathering of Cobra owners recently. Many had shinny perfect cobras. One was a barn find like this Jag, all the guys gathered around the barn find.
@@klaatu2 I think you're missing the point - a piece of history, all original that tells a story. Hopefully they get it running and driving with only what's needed, preserving everything
People over do restorations
The purest car is a original one in subliminal condition
You don’t know how much I‘d enjoy seeing you doing this car!
Once it's restored it's like a white tuxedo...you never want to leave the house in it. Just clean, service and ice blast. Then drive and enjoy!
When I was a kid in Canada in 1965 a local doctor ordered one 'exactly' like this one from England. It took almost a year to arrive. Ironically, the day before he took delivery of the Jag he won a 'band new', fully equipped Mercury at a local charity dinner. He gave the Mercury as a present to his Dad and took possession of the Jag the next day. He kept it for years despite the fact he could hardly fit in it and all maintenance had to be done 150 miles from the town we lived n. What a beautiful car.
I owned a 1963 XKE OTS for 45 years and have extensive personal experience in attempting to preserve these cars. As to the whole barn find nostalgia: the finding is the best part. The sad reality is that this automobile is gradually deteriorating every second. Factory rustproofing was non existent. There are no galvanized panels. Components, especially brake systems and rubber seals inevitably age. The fascination with a mouldering heap may be special to some, like visiting an airplane crash site, but much more joy is to be had in actually driving the car while gasoline is still available to civilians.
The problem with a limited restoration is where to draw the line. Of course all safety systems must be totally reviewed and restored. Pretty soon the car looks awkward with shiny new parts juxtaposed with barn patina. The mind can’t resolve the discrepancy and the owner will lay awake at night without peace. I know. A derelict vehicle is a possible outcome, but not for $170,000. I bought cars like that for $500 back in the day.
Very wise comments Garth. I had a 3.8 fhc in my youth, and it was deteriorating before my eyes. Fabulous design, let down by poor materials. My two previous cars were an MG PA and MG VA from the thirties. Streets ahead in quality of substance. I was glad to let the E Type go. In total I had three Jaguars, and they were all disappointing in one way or another.
"while gasoline is still available to civilians. " So true, brother.
I restored so many my self in the UK. Completely back to original factory condition. Now in the UK I can't afford a really bad condition one. There selling for over two hundred and 80 thousand plus now in the UK. Perfect condition one's are reaching three hundred thousand pounds plus mark now. People in the UK are paying hundred and fifty thousand plus for bad conditions rotten one's
Yes but there are thousands of them over 5000 in the UK alone and hardly ever seen !!
$900 in 1975 for a running car with five new tires on it.
Firstly give it a good Wash...... Then make it safe and reliable..... after which give it a good detailing...... Then enjoy the Drive....That is what it was made for :-)))
Even with soo much dirt and filth on it, it still looks stylish as ever, this really shows how well the design held up over the years!
English cars are like Italian cars....long on design and aesthetics, short on actual performance, reliability, good electrical systems, and free of mechanical grimlins.
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The E-type was reliable if serviced properly.
What a treat. It is so rarely complete and original, give it a gentle careful deep clean and polish, restore the moving bits, and drive it as it should be. Another wonderful video, thank you so much!
Quite remarkable to see a car so lovely but so little used. I appreciate that you have taken the trouble to post up this video and I also hope the owner at least considers using you to refurbish this beauty! Best regards to you and your dad. 🙏🇬🇧
This is such a breath taking original example. I would NOT do anything other than a mechanical, electrical, brakes, and suspension restoration. Then spend any amount of time & money simply detailing to original patina.
Mate I just love your enthusiasm and approach to restoration. I know that many people love everything crisply restored to within an inch of its life... and others like things looking like a total rat-rod... but the best is somewhere in-between. Things are only original once!
Love it Richard, I'm amazed they are still finding beauties like this, wow what a find!
This is the dream find for me personally. It has long been my favorite and most beautiful car ever sculpted. I say sculpted as I consider this vehicle a fine work of art. I will sadly never realize one of these in my driveway but am thrilled for the new owner. Please drive her and have fun. Congratulations to you. My dream your reality. Live it for us both. Thank you for the video.
Sitting in a barn all that time will pretty much have destroyed this car. Virtually everything will need to be replaced. How could it be worth $168K? There is a tremendous difference between "low miles, unrestored and cared-for" and "low miles, left to rot for 50 years".
I guess the only good thing about it, is that everything is original. No modifications. That's assuming it can all be shined back up.
Not everything will need to be replaced, far from it. Most things will need to be refurbished and checked, but that's a different thing!
You know nothing about restoring a classic do you , don't show yourself up with no knowledge, that car for it's age is mint 99% of it will be saved , and parts will be restored to original spec , would love to see it finished
I think those were the most beautiful cars ever made.
That’s a lot of E Type for the money. Personally I’d put it in the hands of a professional detailer, a weeks work would make it a different car visually. Then I’d do exactly what you said mechanically. Keep the “restoration” sympathetic and when roadworthy, drive it & enjoy every mile (kilometre). It’s amazing how these cars are still out there, waiting for the right buyer who will cherish every moment of ownership.
Thanks for sharing this blast from the past Richard, takes me back to my apprenticeship working on the bodywork in the mid 60’s 👍🇬🇧🇨🇦
I totally agree a thorough clean and detail with period materials ie turtlewax. connolly leather cream etc would transform the car a good coat of wax will keep minor rust at bay if redone every month or so. I don't know about you but I would polish it every day if it were mine.
I slightly disagree about repairs though I prefer to see new parts look like new. it is part of the history of the car .As long as parts are functional I would just clean and lubricate as necessary . Any artefact can only be original once even the worst rust heap can be restored to as new showroom condition.
@@elanman608 I believe you have the right philosophy, sir!
We all dream of finding cars like this. Can't be many more left...
When I was a kid, seeing this car was rare and like seeing a ufo. One Young couple owned one and Seeing it roll up to the stop sign caused all of us young boys to stop playing and just stare at it, and listen closely to hear that engine when it took off. Man it was beautiful. My family owned a 48 Ford.
A barn find is like a time machine . You can see the past .
I have a 65 OTS. Found in garage about 7 years ago sitting since 1975. 49K miles. Cleaned up got mechanically working. No restoration. Hope to maintain & Enjoy driving it regularly. Repair when needed. Wonderful grand touring.
Hi Guy, what model of car do you have, It is for salé? Send me infoations and where is located ?
@@oscarpimentel3364 sorry not for sale. It is almost my daily driver. Thanks for asking.
Incredible Find ! I would refresh it and drive. Hopefully the engine is free and in good nick. Bought a 1972 Series 3 in '78. Body was fortunately in good shape with solid rocker panels. Thanks for sharing !
I restored so many of these back to factory condition. Now I cannot afford to by them anymore. But what a perfect car to restore.
If fully restored it becomes a concours winning show car but now you are into a $268k investment. Not my thing. Took my E-type out at the weekend for a blast around town and I'm only into it for $60k. A bit rough around the edges, no matching numbers but still a head turner, just like your E-type Richard. Yeah baby!
I couldn't afford it, but I'd give it a full restoration.Thanks for the look at a great car.
Simply amazing! At the now defunct Newport, Rhode Island Jaguar festival back in the early '80's; there was a 1966 all original E-type on display. The owner drove it in from Boston; keeping it in his heated garage most of the time.
That’s the true definition of ‘original’. Lightly used and reasonably maintained but never restored. As in never painted or mechanically modified.
That's a no brainer. If I bought it, I would bring it to you and your dad to do your magic it on it. Really enjoy your videos Richard.
Absolutely BeeuuuTIful!! I agree; clean it up and keep everything original/barn-find as possible. Hope it will be shown some day; all cleaned up. Thanks for the excellent tour.
A great talk through Richard, thank you. I was amazed at the factory shut lines they looked excellent and for me a clean, a polish, refurbish anything safety related and then enjoy driving a “new” E Type , I wonder what they felt like and I guess this is the closest you can get? Kind regards, Richard.
They felt tight. In 66 I had a 63 with 21K on it. It was tight and no rattle, just a nice tight car . No clutch slip, but, it ran hot and no AC. On the road it was magnificent, in the city I took the bus. Mine was a coupe, it was like driving an airplane.
Hey Richard ....... I am with you , it is original ONLY ONCE !!! ...... All the Best from a Brit in Arizona
I really don’t like the E Type but every time I see one I fall in love. Go figure.
I’m hoping who ever buys it does the same thing you and your dad done to the gun metal coupe Richard loads of restored ones out there
I don't normally buckle at the knees upon seeing a Mercedes Benz, but the specimen next to the Jaguar in this video has certainly caught my eye. They were never again as stylish as these.
I got a 120 several years ago in similar condition. As with these models, there's enough shiny 120's languishing in locked garages. What I did: ring & valve job, gearbox sent for refurb, all the bushings, rebuild brake components, rebuilt water pump, radiator, damper, shocks, Tires, and it runs as cool as it ever did and drives great!!!
do it yourself and the cost is minimal.
all my Jags had the chrome faucets on bottom of engine to drain coolant. Love seeing those.
It's just one of the lovely little features of these engines!
If this car were mine I'd bring it to you Richard. I'd suggest that you should perform whatever work you saw fit to get it running safely and be guided by your opinion after that. If it ended at a point where you were happy with it, then so would I be.
Well said. I learn so much from watching Richard's videos of lovingly renovating these beasts -- and I'm a long term spannerer and restorer myself!
Make it safe to use on public roads, minimal cosmetic work and mechanical restoration. Perfect as it is Richard.
Wow! A 1960's Massachusetts car with so little rust. I'll bet that even when it was on the road, it was mostly parked during the winters. My first car, a 1970 Opel, had rust perforations at 4 years old.
Yes.....absolutely a refurbish ....and touch or replace as little as possible. However, that may become unrealistic as condition seems iffy. But what a beautiful car. Absolutely superb. Great video.
Nice to hear an American pronounce Jaguar correctly Michael.😉 a good clean, de rust, valet and do the maintenance that is necessary .
Michael is Canadian not American. Massive difference.
Richard Michael Owen.... Canadian.
@@Quinndiver Canada is in North America so Richard is North American, and Canadian to English ears sounds quite similar to American. The original comment was actually a compliment to Richard who's father is English!
@@kittonsmitton yes.. as i actually live in Canada myself i am aware of it's geographic location. I'm also English, so i have a bit of a knack for accents. Richard is Canadian. Not American. Or Mexican, which is also part of North America. His accent is proudly Canadian.
@@Quinndiver I am English and I live in Canada!
One man’s barn find is another man’s part car. This one is destined to be a survivor and driven into the ground.
Truly beautiful. Thank you
Worth noting is the still-present closed cell foam rubber sealing around the radiator gap and the foam rubber (or felt) sealing around the top of the radiator screen guard. The overheating issues with these cars may be exacerbated by something as simple as the disintegration and absence of these seals.
Sobering to think - ( if that is the right word !😎 ) how many of these cars used to adorn British pub car parks in the 60s without a backward glance...different times and people.
The 60's? I drove one around in the early 80's with barely a glance. I bought a 356 Porsche in '78 for 1500 bucks and no one even noticed. My E Type was red. It was literally JUST A CAR You can blame all the new money and their greed for every fucking thing costing so much....no way are these things worth that kind of money. And I owned them, had a XK150 in '68 and really loved them for what they were. And what they were was a gorgeous Super Model that needed to be loved and caressed. You really needed a real car to get around in.
@@gplito My point precisely gplito - most classic cars have become ridiculously priced these days, rich boys toys, you really couldn't leave them in a pub car park and enjoy your pint without worrying ! 😉
Ok so I recently went to see a derelict e type with no seats or floors but I was not sure if it was a FHC or a 2+2, is there a way to measure the doors or windscreen height to be sure its a FHC .Thankyou for any help.
Soon these cars will be museum pieces and you'll never see them on the road. About 8 years ago I saw a Cord getting gas around the corner and it blew my mind.
What's going on at 7.08 mins above the door hinge? Something dribbled down and was painted over and the door looks like it may have been off.
Oh! What a gorgeous find! Yet! what a huge responsibility too! I think I would go the same route as you frankly! How long would that do to be honest? If you do respond thank you too ;)
If the car had been cared for thru the years, it would be a really rewarding find. But in this condition, it's less than fulfilling.
So much of the original soft parts are deteriorated so just trying to get it running would be disturbing much of the originality - possibly devaluing it.
Much of its value is in the low mileage so it really can't be driven or it will become just a driver.
A detailing by a knowledgeable shop would be in order. Then, loan it to a museum for display as-is.
For me, a barn find doesn't come with a mandate to retain the dilapidated condition. Rather, it affords one the opportunity to utilize the maximum number of original parts (all restored to original condition), as well as serving as a correct period template for wire & hose routings, setup, etc. I'm all for doing a perfect restoration on a car like this. No repop components whatsoever; every non-original piece utilized would be NOS and have been in a Coventry parts bin in 1965. My only goal for this project (or anything similar) is: as new, factory condition.
I bought 64 E type in 1971 for $1000 , wow what a deal , those were the Day's my Friend . My First car was a 1957 Austin Healy bought in 1966 for $1000. I still keep classic cars have a 66 Vet big block 4 speed , a 1971 Ranchero retro rod 5.0 hipo 6 speed, & a 2002 Honda S2000 . My Daily is a 1019 Chevy Bolt & a 2001 Crown Victoria.
The admission price for choosing whether to restore this car or leave it as a "barn find" museum piece is very high I have no doubt. Either way it's an enviable position to be in.
I'd leave this one exactly as it is, it's much more interesting as it sits.
I am going through a original 40,000 mile 69 e type for a customer last registration was 1975. The car has never been touched body and interior is perfect, I am basically replacing everything that is rubber bushings and mounts, complete brake system. The engine on the other hand was in bad shape coolant was left in the engine and it ate through everything that was aluminum ,it also turned into a solid I spent a couple days trying to clean out the water passages I will have to have the cyl head pressure tested to see if is any good.
Andrew sounds like an awesome project. I did a similar preservation 1962 FHC this summer and you can see it in my earlier videos. Some corrosion is ok on the cyl head passages, but the pits can't protrude past the head gasket seal.
@@RichardMichaelOwen Check out Jay Leno's Garage YT channel (Jan 10/22) where he reviews a replica of Steve McQueen's Jaguar XKSS.
Beautiful, wish I had kept mine!
Love it! Get it cleaned, refurbish the fuel, break, and electrical systems. Carefully lube and turn the engine then get it running and driving while you love on it!
How do you get lucky enough to find something like this? Incredible!
Hi Richard . As soon as l saw it l thought of the FHC you did about 12 months ago ? I think it would respond very well in your capable hands , probably better , The paintwork looks pretty sound . Sadly we'll never know ! Thanks for sharing Richard. Forgot to say! I thought like yourself that CWW 's were standard fitment on all N.American export "e"types . I wonder if the original owner specified painted . And to see those RS5 's !
As there are so many restored examples out there I would only clean and protect all surfaces and commission a mechanical rebuilt to make it fully serviceable car. Thats what would do this rare find justice.
Wow, What a find! I'd go with a ground up restoration except for the power train if it was a runner because of the super low mileage. A car like this needs to go back to it's original glory. I do the very same with all the MGBs I restore. In my case the MGs power- trains always need complete restoration.
the best model of the most beautiful car in the world
Fantastic car, personally I would keep as much of it as posible and drive it. I would leave the full restoration to the next buyer.
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What a fantastic research car.
For me, a full service, minor rust repair, wash and polish, new tyres and off I'd go. It would be criminal to pull this down completely.
Everything needs to be replaced. The shock mounts are rotted. Engine mounts are rotted. Exhaust hangers are rotted. Hoses are rotted. Belts are rotted. Gaskets are rotted. Engine could be seized. Pistons might be solidified to the walls. This thing is a travesty.
@@gplito
Anything made of rubber needs renewing. Modern rubbers are far superior to 1965.
@@johnburns4017 yeah, even the plastic gets brittle. And all the lube just turns to clay. People here talking about a ‘full service’ have never seen what 50 years can do to something that’s just left to rot. Imagine just what all the shock mounts and suspension bushings look like. And motor mounts. Gads….
Great video Richard, very thorough - I wonder if coolant water was left in the engine and if so, any rust in the water jacket ? - does the engine even turn ?
Wow, it will be interesting to see what happens to it. I would want to fully restored but that is just me. The concept of keeping a "barnfind" in this condition does nothing for me I would not restore or redo a car that was in original condition if it had been well cared for but this car in the current condition does not appeal to me. Of course each to his own.
I'm just an old hot rodder but I would not do a full restoration on this. I'd just start cleaning it and working thru the squawks. I'd try to keep it as original as possible. This car is a time capsule of how they rolled out of the factory doors. It would be a shame to lose that IMHO.
No wonder Enzo Ferrari said of the E type -The most beautiful car ever built (or words to that effect). And he knew a thing or two about beautiful coachwork
Give it a pavillon ... round the rosegarden with one chair in it .. let the cat sleep in the top . and share a pipe with it now and then ... you can always fetch another seat when Sir William is joining in :)
That's freaking beautiful
Would it normally lose most of the collector ceramic finish in just 8000 miles? I'm amazed!
Check behind the seats at the floor mounting. You should see small metal tags that were added when built.
Appreciate your wonderful presentation and your thoughts on how to treat this beauty. Is there any way that you can track this vehicle and see what the new owner decided and how she is coming along?
Love your channel!
Such a shame that car has been parked in some garage for the last 45 years just left to deteriorate. It was an immaculate car which should have been on the road being used. I cannot understand why owners just hang onto cars when they do not want to or are unable to use them.
i think this is the only way to get a super low mileage all original car. Sure, maybe it could have been stored a little better, but it is still in great shape. clean it up, look it over, replace what is not working anymore, and then drive it and maintain it to a high standard. Original cars are so much better than restored cars.
Rust not corrosion. They're two different things. Rust adds oxygen to iron or ferrous metals. Corrosion removes oxygen and is often seen around batteries
Thanks johan so much to learn
@@RichardMichaelOwen no thankyou for the first time in 58 years I'm beginning to understand why the internal combustion engine has so many parts and what they do. Your channel is truly educational
Looks dark blue to me in places ????? amazing find tho. Please someone bring it home to England.
Thank you for this! I would just leave it as is....I'm not sure if I would clean it up even! Ahahahahha! Lucky one to survived! Nice Jag!
Nice find !!!
It is only original once. I would clean it up, polish it, and a proper service
Incredible...the three SU carbs...
@Richard Michael Owen Is there any backstory to this car? Why was it parked in 1972 ?
It was probably parked in 1973 because it was broken. Jaguars of that era were beautiful, yes, but Smiths instruments, Lucas electrics, inadequate cooling, etc, were all part of the experience too.
R M O .......the DaVici of Jaguar !!!!!!
I’d love to have that in my garage!
IDE go patina restore. What a can of worms that’s gonna be once you start. It would be so hard not to go full on! Shame it wasn’t preserved better.. maybe it’ll end up in your shop! 🇦🇺🍺🍺
Richard, I agree it‘s a fine line, Should it be sort out mechanically and a cleaned up or restore it fully. As we both know E Types in this condition are few and far between
as rare has hens teeth ( As hens don‘t have teeth lol. ) You would be lucky to get this kind of money for a well restored one at the moment. Cheers Dave
*whether
*1)* *Needs the engine oil flushed out properly,* with appropriate fully synthetic oil poured in.
*2)* Transmission oil renewed.
*3)* Tyres renewed.
*4)* All rubber hoses renewed.
*5)* Coolant flushed.
*6)* Back axel oil renewed.
*7)* hydraulic lines flushed through.
*8)* Electronic ignition fitted if to be used.
*9)* New plugs.
*10)* Carb lubes renewed.
*11)* Dampers renewed with quality gas dampers.
*12)* New none lead-acid battery.
*13)* If to be used, a new high torque starter motor.
*14)* Tappets set.
*15)* New quality fan belts.
*16)* Fuel tank and lines flushed out.
Wow and wow.
As is went for 10 times its original sale price somebody has more money than sense! They were never built well and rushed out of Coventry to meet USA demand. I rebuilt my 1966 coupe and what you find when you peel back the layers is shocking. For me I would do a full nut and bolt on this replacing old technology for new including high torque starter motor, four pot disc brakes, five speed manual gearbox, RevoTec aluminium radiator, stainless steel bumpers, high efficiency headlamps, steel wheels(not CWWs), gas shocks, etc etc. To me they are not investments but a classic car to enjoy and use. 😎
Very cool!!!!
Richard, I am using a Jaguar xk 4.2 inline six from a 420 in a one off non Jaguar car. I can't find the front to back "tilt" angle....if any.... that it should be installed at. What would you recommend. Many thanks, Rob
the most beautiful car ever...or at least equal with 59 Eldorado...
I'm surprised you did'nt buy it
It surfaced on Craigslist in his backyard asking price 5k Canadian as a part of an estate sale. The ad was pulled within an hour and it sold for 35k US.
... and sold for $168k at Pebble Beach
I’d like to see the car cleaned up. It is probably too nice and original to restore, but who knows until the filth is removed.
If the buyer wanted a flashy E type to run around in they could have passed on this. Going the full monty on it would make a car indistinguishable from hundreds of others. Fettled back to roadworthy condition this car would be both valuable and a head turner at any E type gathering. Maybe not for the hooray harrys but for those with some respect for history.
I'd go full resto... It has 8000 miles on it. It should look like an 8K car. Shame the original owner let it languish. Now someone should show it the love it deserved all along.
Is there a mechanic in the trunk ❓❓❓, Very problematic automobile, I had a 1966 E class, Very fast when it ran correctly, nice ride ready 4 restoration,
A good wash, some polish, and replacing the rubber hoses should get that to driveable. :-)*
(BTW, jeweller's rouge does a nice job removing surface corrosion from aluminum or magnesium alloys.)
You're kidding, right?
Good video! Is it true that the engine has to be pulled to remove the radio?
Would love to see the follow-up
clean-up.
Beautiful,