Jaguar E Type - 'The most beautiful car in the world' - Finally time to tell you !
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- I have long admired the Jaguar E Type. A car Enzo Ferrari once called the most beautiful car in the world. In this video I get to drive an E Type for the first time and it finally time to tell you about an exciting new project with Turismo Watches that will bring some amazing car and watch content to the channel over the next year.
Turismo Watches is a new watch brand started by my mates Quentin and Andy. Inspired by motorsport and the cars of the 1960's and 70's their watches take their colours from racing liveries of the past. In fact their first watch has colours from Andy's Series 1 2+2 E Type.
For more information on Turismo watches then click the link below. If you use the code 'petrolped' a free Nato Octane watch strap when you purchase a watch. Simply put the watch AND the NATO Octane strap in your shopping cart, apply the code and the strap will be free...
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I can never forget an acquaintance in the early 70’s turning up in an E Type and taking me out for a spin…. That bonnet stretching out forever in front of us and performance that was interstellar in comparison to anything else at the time… a memory that has stuck with me ever since, just an achingly beautiful car 👍
That film took me back to my childhood when our neighbour who owned the local garage had an E Type which with that and his Lotus Cortina that I passed on my way to school probably sparked my interest in cars which has remained to this day. In my opinion one of the most iconic cars of my generation.
what a car what a film loved this like the watches too! my Dad had the same yellow Etype in 67 with a matching speed boat . cant remember the version! but i remember the car .
I love classics when someone else owns and pays for them - me i like modern cars - everything works , no oil smells , no leaks and heated seats, no lay-by calling recovery trucks !
NOSTALGIA, that’s a magical ingredient. 👍👍👍👍
Top notch video all around Sir Pete!! Those watches are great. The car is fantastic and definitely beautiful! Loved this video. Also the view of that huge front end from the drivers seat is one of a kind. Thanks for sharing that point of view with us!
What a wonderful show love ❤️. Still into 1🇦🇺🏁🥂🍾 e tape.
Beautiful motor ..Great Design on the watches..looking forward to seeing more ..Thanks Pete 👍
Thanks Sean 👍
Loved this one Ped,an E-Type will be my first purchase if I ever won the lottery.
Jaguar E Type will always be the most beautiful car in the world for me nothing comes close, same as the Concorde will always be the most beautiful aircraft in the world.
Anyone else agree?
Very nice had a powercut since Saturday and power just came back on so catching up.
That’s not good 😳
Back in the sixties/early seventies a friend bought a 3.8 e type which he later swapped for a 4.2, I was lucky enough to have a drive of both. A dealer that we used to drive for asked us to deliver a 5.3 v12 to Preston so aged 22 I’d driven all three. Compared to Morris Minors, Ford Anglias etc it was like being in the Starship Enterprise. I’ve always considered myself to have been extremely fortunate to have those opportunities.
My ex brother inlaw had a Lotus Carlton i drove a couple of times was the fastest saloon at the time i think a twin turbo only came in a metalic olive green if i remember it could do around 200 mph,it had a proper stiff clutch i stalled it first attempt,back tyres were huge,i'm 63 driven Anglia off road as a teen too my dad let me,Hillman Imps and Triamph herald days
Excellent video. Love the watches & seeing the car too. Great combo 🙌🏻
Almost scrolled on through the watches but please I didn't. Love what's been produced so far but 42mm is plenty big enough for some of us so a plea for 40 and 38mm case sizes please.
That E Type is super smooth, and love the colour too, what happened to coloured cars!
Great stuff Ped. E-Types are just lovely. I've always said if I win the lottery I will get one. Would have to be a roadster though 🙂
Lovely car, lovely watches, great guys.
I do agree that the E Type is quite beautiful but I prefer small classic cars like the original Fiat 500. I also have a soft spot for its modern equivalent which, for me, is aesthetically pleasing.
I disagree with you, id take a mint 993 turbo s in dark blue any day over a jaguar e type.
Very nice car's
Lovely colour on that E Type.
Couldn't get the discount code to work on the watch site. Any guidance?
Place the watch you want to buy AND the NATO strap in the shopping cart. Then apply the petrolped code and the strap with be made free.
Let me know if that works - ped.greaves@gmail.com
Email us if you are experiencing problems👍
Lovely video Ped! The ultimate Grand Tourer and the ultimate under a grand Turismo. What a combination. Who cares what the classic car snobs think about the Plus 4? What could be cooler than taking out your family* in the back of your E-Type?
*kids or dogs (I’m not judging)…
I agree 👍
For its time it was the most beautiful car, but that is not so today
I agree 👍
Whilst I like an Etype, I think the term "most beautiful car in the world" is a hackneyed cliche.
I dont even think its the most beautiful Jaguar, the XJ13 is arguably prettier whilst other cars like the Aston Martin DB4 Zagato are also incredibly pretty cars.
Greetings all. After I picked myself up off the floor….How much for a watch!?! Really?
I know. They are great value 👍
Not a 2+2 fan....you should try an earlier 3.8 FHD one day.....good luck with the Turismo collection👍
Shame no modern cars will ever look this good!
True 😜
We have definitely gone backwards.
All in the name of safety, not necessarily the drivers but the person you may hit.
The DB7 designed by Ian Cullum is as close you will get, but this also couldn't be built today.
@@davidevans4089 The price of safety.
Hats off to Andy 👌👌such nice English gentlemen, and purchased a great classic car exactly at the right time. 👍👍
Oh yes 🙌
Thanks Ped, wonderful car, looks great from every angle, myself I think the MK1 convertible as the pinnacle, you can see the D type lineage.
Great video, loved the Tourismo guys journey and story. I must admit that I’ve tried and failed to be a fan of the E-type…. Love Jags but not the E-Type… I’ve always thought they look a bit awkward.
this IS one of my favorit cars along with a MORRIS MASCOT (my childhood Family car) and a MCLAREN F1
This is is is a car type which really could benefit from a good EV conversion and full bodywork restoration.
Even though is a 2+2, it's still drop dead gorgeous. Enzo and Ped were right!!
What an interior and such an evocative sound from that straight six. Thanks to all involved and good luck the Turismo collaboration. Nice!
Thanks Tim 👍
I guess everyone has their idea of what they think is beautiful. I don't get what people see in that car. I think that it looks truly awful.
I think its an absolutely beautiful car alongside some equally stunning Ferrari models. I think Enzo went a bit overboard as his company too has produced some of the most beautiful cars in history.
Oh yes 🙌
I’m glad you liked the E-Type and yes, that engine was super smooth in my XJ6…but if you lash out on one, please do not buy the 2+2…the looks are ruined! I also remember a dark blue one being driven rather gingerly by a somewhat “emotional” George Brown which I and other drivers had to keep well clear of as he meandered through the traffic! A friend bought a 1969 4.2 Coupe for £1000 when he was aged 21! That was 1984…he still has it of course! 😃😃😃😃
My dad had an e-type. He sold it for a mini clubman when us children arrived. Happiness and sadness!!!!
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I watched you make a watch
I was quite happy with my S-Type.. Until I saw your video 😹🥺. Great vid as always! Love the Jag.
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As a teenager i got a lift home in a 12 cylinder E-Type nice red one,i always remember the owner cleaning the spark plugs and how long that engine was.another funny thing a work mate of mine years after had a Spitfire i drove a couple of times he had the yellow colour one,this E-Type is a great example and wonderfull to see in such nice condition.
Most memorable car i had was an ALFA 75 2.5 but the Auto sadley the Twin Spark V6 was a loverly sounding thing it burbled,rust got the back wheel arches in under 3 years,that's old Alfa's for ya!
Great stuff. I love cars and watches, like so many of us do, so this was a fascinating episode and evolution for your channel, Pete. I’ve just added a Farer to my collection, so will be looking at Turismo closely. Cheers, Rich
the fixed head is not the beauty the roadster clearly is....
Hi Ped
Best of luck to Andy & Quentin in new business venture, entering a very competitive market indeed. Credit to Andy the condition of the E Type VGC, have to say 2 plus 2 not my favourite model. My first drive in an E Type roadster dates back to 1966, when a very good friend allowed my to drive his new car, only 3 weeks old. It nearly ended in disaster when an elderly gent pulled out of a side road, without stoping or looking. I did miss him but it did show up the deficiencies in braking of the early cars😲
Thanks Philip 👍
Pete, while this E Type is a lovely design, I'd argue various mid-60s Ferrari's by Pininfarina, or the '63-67 Corvette Stingray are more beautiful cars. Just my opinion, but that's what I feel.
I see what you did Pete , Your Hands said it all 🤣 .. Stunning watches , Hope to learn more
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It was more than wonderful Thanks 🥂🍾🏁🇦🇺
Evening Peddlerz.Those watches are very nice,especially the Gulf one.Lovely E-Type as well,looks stunning.
Thanks 👍
I had the honour and privilege of access to drive a v12 EType coupe in our family and it was as nerve-wracking as wonderful to drive. The bonnet goes on forever but the torque is so good you hardly move above a couple of thousand revs. I drove it to my work for a charity event and was very glad to return it safely to its owner. What a nice video to watch, reminded me of that last drive a few years ago now. The Etype is a true classic and icon. (Plus no charging issues sith Teslas lol- joke😁)
Hello my friend. A beautiful colour, matches a stunning car. I have a few watches, even got a couples of Rolex’s, liking the look of these Turismo models.
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I remember a friends father owned on of these when I was very young in the 1950 era and he once drove from North West London to Edinburgh for lunch before the 70mph limit and speed cameras
...and endless roadworks, burgeoning cycle lanes and almost universal car-ownership.
I thought these only came out in 1961?
@@sideshowbob32 I may have got the year wrong but it was very early on in its manufacture
Great watch Pete. The sound of that six pot twin cam is wonderful!
I thought this was a video about a Jag ...
fav. Jaguar love it 😀
Smashing jaguar sounds brilliant for it's age I don't envy you driving down some of the roads but having said that one word 🤭Mevagissey 😂roads are like the eye of a needle very tight but love the place yet another great video looking forward to midweek180 tomorrow sad really but I just love the content I actually fell asleep whilst watching this so calming keep up with brilliant work Pete cheers 🐾🐾🐾🐾
Nice watch partnership! Kind of ironic that I just finished building my DIY Watch Club Mosel, complete with DIY flame blued hands!
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First!! Evening all!! Hope everyone had a nice weekend and has a good week ahead.
Boom 💥
Amazing stunning car and again lucky PED keep up the great work ..
Will do 👍
Enjoyed the video! And as a priveliged caretaker of a 68 E type across the pond, I agree that while it definitely can go fast, a slow drive allows me to spread the joy to others. Cheers. PS. The F type R is where I go fast. 😊
Stunning E Type, if I won the lottery I'd have Eagle build me one. Regarding the watches, no mention unless I missed it about the movement other than it being Swiss.
Very unique Jag with the higher roof and 2+2 it’s cool 😎 and just different, which I like 👍🏻 🍻🇨🇦!
My God, that’s an amazing bonnet view.
Yep 👍
10:57 Well you do need a practical family car if you're going to have a child. The E-Type 2+2 is the perfect choice. :)
Loved that.👍
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Such a shame that a previous owner painted her Primrose Yellow. Would've looked so much better as standard..
Fantastic car and really interesting about the watches! Could really see the concentration Ped!!
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Enzo was right. And the Mark II is high up the list too. Why Jaguar don't make modern spiritual successors I'll never know
I shall never forget nearing home from a holiday in Scotland in ' 61 , a long, tiring and arduous 350 mile journey when we were overtaken by a British racing green E-Type .My dad looked round at me and said , "there's one of those new Jags ".The first time I'd ever seen such an incredibly stylish car as if from another planet, I can still recall that sense of wonderment and remember exactly where it was . Many years later , helped a now late friend rewire a 2+2 model and being allowed to take the wheel .There is no question the car deserves its place in history as truly affordable excellence in automotive engineering.
Along for the ride in the Cotswolds in an E-Type this Yank almost felt like he was turning British.
Give me a skoda rapide any day far classier 😂😂
One of my childhood friends father had an E type 2+2 and in the days before the 70 mph limit a long, long time ago he did a journey from middx to Ednbur
That’s Metcalfe’s road.
Yep 👍
Love the car
Love going there only 20 minutes from my home loving the watches Jag was lovely god you when down some of the narrowest roads I don't even take my Granada down them .
what's not to like? Next Christmas will bring a watch I recon.
E-Type one of my fave classics but never seen one of those higher roof line ones. Still looks great as do those watches. Good luck with the partnership!
Evening all happy Monday 😊beautiful E type , great to see the Tourismo brand looking ahead , and what a collection of cars !!
Evening 👍
Can I ask what model MG that is?
Sorry not sure 😢
My watch strap snapped so as it's a black plastic watch I got some black insulation tape an it's all good
When at school (long time ago now) I worked on a D type oned by the metalwork master. Never saw it finished unfortunatly as I left before hand. He broke his arm when trying to start it which must have been painful!!
Ouch 🤕
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Cool car Peter 👍🏻
Thanks 👍
I enjoyed watching the Video
Always loved the E Type, Beautiful.
Lovely to look at, disappointing to drive. The original build quality was poor as where all Jag's of the period. Still a favourite though.
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Thankfully Enzo hadn’t seen the 2+2!
Fantastic video Peter. Great to see the guys and their stunning new watch brand, very nice indeed. The star of the video has to be the utterly stunning E-Type. What an amazing car, I’ve always loved them, one of my all time favourites. So glad you finally got to drive one and bring it to the channel 😉👌🏻👍🏻
Cheers Bud 👍
And still sat under 2 ft of snow and -25 C here in Ottawa!
Wow 😯
Beautiful car my pin up when I was at school!
Lovely. There's a good chance I fitted that Webasto if it was fitted from new & the car was sold in Brum.
Wow really 👍👏👏👏
etype is a great car if you ever get the chance drive one do it .
What an experience I can only imagine, definitely on my bucket list of cars to drive! Truly stunning car ❤️🙌✅
You will be very disappointed with how they drive, but will love the sound and view along the bonnet.
@@jjefferyworboys8138 I own some classics myself so I’m guessing it won’t feel pin sharpe like a modern tool. That being said with these cars it’s about so much more so I’d love to have a go for sure ❤️🙌
You may get car aficionados buying the watches but not watch nuts. ‘Sapphire coated’ crystal does not cut it at that price. There are lots of UK based watch micro brands with better designs and better materials.
And did he really not know who Harry Metcalfe is??
You’ve heard of sarcasm right 🙄
@@PetrolPedJust didn’t recognise it!
Back to the watches: £30 quartz movement, mineral glass, £800? The leather strap is probably the most valuable part and the only thing that sets them apart from a Sekonda or Invicta. The link with motoring is tenuous to say the least. They remind me of the ‘limited editions’ advertised in the back of the Sunday supplements.
I cant wait to see this new journey with the watches and the e type jag is georgeous and so is that d type which as you said is crazy money especially now today. Really enjoyed todays film.
Thanks 🙏🏻
Enzo was totally correct. The E-Type is stunning 🤩
Enzo then made the 275 GTB which in every respect was so much better. The E type is still better value though !
Do they also do watches for women? Because some were racing drivers. Lol 😝 😘
Not yet unless you like a large watch, but maybe I’m the future 👍
It’s nice, Harry Metcalfe’s XJ12C has it well beaten. So many XJ’s were produced, they were so common for thirty years that they’ve been totally under appreciated. Park that E Type next to Harry’s Jag and all eyes will be on the XJ.
Don't think so somehow!
@@sanmiguel4019 I know so.
Wonderful. I've had my 65 S1 4.2 E-type FHC for 23 years. Been over the Alps a few times. Very special. The E-Type club is also great. Lovely people and great events.
Love ❤️ the watches . 🏁🇦🇺💚💛
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Never had a Car and road suited each other more. I always think when driving through the like in North Yorkshire through the picturesque villages that a classic Car just would be brilliant. One of my favourite routes is from Sutton bank to Scarborough because we did it when I was young with my Mum and Dad on holiday from Scotland. Even driving thirty odd years now I still get goosebumps driving whatever my current car is at the time on that road as it brings back memories, but always promised myself if ever a I had a classic I’d do it. Brilliant the Car here has been with the owner twenty years, the type of car you pass and it gives you a smile.
I've always loved the e-type. Whether it's the convertible or the coupé. I even had a dark blue, Dinky e-Type coupé some 55 odd years ago that had opening doors, bonnet and boot. Even the rear seat could be folded.
Sadly, not in this rather insipid yellow. Sorry Andy if I've offended you 😬
Is this Classic Motor Hub in the Cotswolds open to the public? I've never heard of it.
Fab car 👍defo #nosponge