Can we just stop for one second and think of the value of this video? - there's one of the biggest names in car designing from the modern era, telling us how and when he knew he'd became a car designer. - then he analyze that car, showing that he's actually and clearly in love with it, kinda romantic moment. - after that we have him sketching the car which made him become who he became. Am I the only one overwhelmed by this? In 50-100 years the name Frank Stephenson will still be in car design books and today we actually watched him drawing the reason of that. - he actually improved one of the most beautiful cars ever made by human race. - last but not least at all, that freaking drawing is a work of art, the use colors, lights, shadows and everything is just amazing. What can I say, thanks Frank Stephenson for this video, really.
Hi Tex! Really appreciate your detailed comments here. Lots of thumbs up on this one, it makes me feel that these videos are adding a new angle and understanding of car design. Great inspiration towards making each new episode better than the last one. You’ve got a sketch coming your way if can send me an address to info@frankstephenson.com Best regards, Frank
Hey all. Thanks so much for all of the comments. It's great to see so many of you made it to the end of the video and came across the Easter egg in there for you. It's a joy reading all of the comments as usual, positive and critical, and I can't wait to bring you more of these episodes! Thanks, Frank
Hi Frank, really loved your revised E-Type design, and the fact your rendering was drawn by hand. What a finished product! I wonder about the area right in front of the rear wheel, it looks a bit buldge-y and the fender kicks down, whereas the original cuts a clean line and the line kicks up (albeit it's more vertical). Overall, it's a sensational reinterpretation! In my dream garage I'd also put the car that sparked my love for cars: the Lamborghini Diablo (early one w/out spoiler if possible). I stared at photos of the car as a child and I still think it's the best-looking wedge-shape supercar ever made. Thanks!
Also I wanted to ask you, Frank. Do you think you would ever do something like what Ian Callum has done with the AM Vanquish reproduction? Tweaking his own design into something better and then putting it into production in small numbers.
My dream garage? From the older cars, I always liked the Ferrari F40 (had a model of that), also the 356 Speedster version was pretty cool (I liked it better than normal 356, it looks slimmer and sleeker), and for today I would love to have Lamborghini (Centenario, Huracan or Aventador). Lottery really should pay off this time ;)
You do it very well Frank... It is so useful when you giving your thought then began to sketch. If can please show more how you sketch and color on the sketch. Thanks.
When he said render it, I thought he would do it on a computer, then he created magic with his hands. Just made me realize why I would have never qualified as a aesthetic designer
I did a little bit of hand design when studying engineering, it's definitelya tought style. I mean no disrespect to Frank, he's a master of it but it is as 2ADVANCED says , just practice.
Farzin, I believe if your talk with automotive designers you’ll find that most begin with pencil & paper. There is an element of magic in that medium that the computer can only pick up from.
When Frank said "Let's render", I imagined he would pull out a rendering software and render the drawing. I never imagined and had never seen anyone rendering with colour pens. I was transfixed by the sheer beauty that emerged from his work. It's an absolute joy to watch Frank work, even if I may never pick up a pen to draw.
Hi Frank, Frank here. We did a 68 XKE S 1.5 2+2 rescue... recently. The car was a dog coupe in our patrons back yard. One night back in 1978, my dad convinced him to sell the Jag for $800 bucks. Not only was it a dog coupe, it was a dogs breakfast as the prior owner had driven it into the wall at POCONO RACEWAY. We have been working on it since 1978 and $50,000 later, here it is. After seeing all of your mods, I agree with them all. But perhaps the window rake would not allow for a full roll cage, as we have. Headroom is pretty tight with a helmet on. My favorite mod is our rear quarters. When your making 800+ HP, you need wide tires. We call her the HAF JAG, half Chevy, half Jaguar. 383 SBC stroked and a 2 speed power glide handles the trubocharged monster. Its wrapped now, but will be getting a base clearcoat red over the winter. All of the work is done in house, except for the machine work on the motor. Maybe someday I will do the hood and light modifications, as my hood is fiberglass and we have already widened the front wheel openings. Its a blast to drive. It was almost crushed, yet its reincarnation is quite the labor of love....ongoing!! Ciao, and check out my You Tube video on the project someday and say Hi! FrankScavo1486 on you tube
Frank, I’m so excited for more from this series. Your reimagined e-type is absolutely gorgeous and I can’t think of a better person to take on such historic designs. I would love for you to do an episode with the Jaguar XJ13 or the teardrop Talbot-Lago that you’ve so perfectly described as causing weak knees from its stunning looks. For my dream garage, I would have a Bugatti Type 57sc Atlantic, a Duesenberg Boattail Speedster, a Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR, a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, a Maserati MC12, , and an Enzo Ferrari. Thank you so much for everything you’ve brought the world already with your designs and everything you’re continuing to bring to designers, enthusiasts, and appreciators of beauty. You are a legend!
Thank you for your appreciation and passion for design Angel! Your comments make doing these videos feel worthwhile and I’m happy that they can bring you some added enjoyment. Great suggestions too from you for My Dream Garage episodes - it’s definitely going to be challenging to find these “out in the wild”, but where there’s a will, there’s a way! You’re getting a sketch from me, please send me an address to forward it to using info@frankstephenson.com y un fuerte abrazo!
This kind of quality content is too good for youtube. It belongs in some documentary series done by BBC or something. Thank you Frank for making this free and accessible to everyone
The video production level continues to rise by each passing video. I love the music, the cigar smoke bit and enjoyed the humourous segments. Frank and the cameraman, I forgot his name, you are doing a stellar work unlike any other channel I follow. You are unique and stand out far and beyond. The best youtube discovery in 2020.
I’d actually rather choose his elder, the legendary 507. For me personally this car just played the same role the E-Type had for Mr. Stephenson. This car actually turned me into a car guy and a car design guy. Albrecht Graf von Goertz was just a Master of design.
@@despair47 for me it was the first generation Audi R8, because I first recognized the importance of proper proportions when I saw it for the first time when my dad took me to a car meeting.
Hard to put into words what this 'discovery' means, although Tex Willer did a great job. I also was mesmerised when I saw the E-Type for the first time and often thought what the designer of the new mini would have achieved if in charge of its successor. We still don't know but it wouldn't have been the XJS (I hope) I also wondered which idiot got rid of the boomerang lights, now I know 😉. To get soo many answers in such a short time is a miracle. And meeting Frank, thank you Harry, is a privilege and a pleasure. But looking again at the Mini anybody else thinks it looks a bit like a shrunken E-Type after seeing this video? The bonnet, the headlights, the chrome surround, the doors, the starter button, the split grill.....maybe that's why I and so many other people are mesmerised by it.
I'd like to share a story. I left Russia for New York City when I was 7 years old. The E-Type was the first proper toy car I ever laid my eyes on when I was a kid. It is directly responsible for my obsession with cars (and Jaguars) today. When we moved, I somehow lost that car. But I always remembered what it looked like. 25 years passed, I thought to myself "I wonder if I can find it on eBay?" And sure enough, I did! It was a diecast made by a British company called Corgi Toys. I bought 2 of them, both in the same yellow I had when I was a child. I keep one in its box, and the other I let my 4 year old son play with. Interestingly enough, I have always agreed with Frank about the coupe's greenhouse being too upright and needing a bit more rake. All of the other things he fixed are also welcome, especially cleaning up the indicators on the front bumper. The convertible E-Type is definitely my preferred look, but the coupe is still an absolute icon.
One of my favorite moments in university in the late 1980's, studying Industrial Design under a prof, Jacques Ostiguey (a retired car designer, also RIP) was when he did exactly this exercise: a modern update to the E-Type. Jacques was on contract to do some ideation for Mazda for the never-realized Amati luxury line and was drawing inspiration from old Jags. He always drew a crowd around him whenever he asked to borrow someone's drawing pad, effortlessly sketching beautiful cars in seconds, humbly reminding us that drawing is a language and the ability to communicate with drawing "is all in the mileage". Sadly, even though I kept some of the wonderful sketches he drew in that E-type redesign session, I'm afraid that they were lost when a few boxes never made the move one year. Your sketching lesson here brought me back to that afternoon and reminds me that we bring with us the talent and ideas of those who inspire us - from Sir William Lyons onwards. So cool.
There are few objects of design that I find infinitely satisfying and could stare at it all day. The E-Type is at the top of the list, along with the P-51 mustang, a 1970's Alpine A110, 1973 Porsche 911 and The USS Enterprise from Star Trek the Motion Picture (1979). Great design is so satisfying and why I bought my MINI (Thanks!)
So perfection can be improved upon. Not sure about the narrowing of the nose grille though. Widening the grille on the XF improved the looks dramatically.
Came here from Harry's Garage. Love these redesign videos! I feel tingly all over, they're like ASMR for car design nerds, or some sort of new therapy. Just wonderful. Really like the detail changes to what I think is the most beautiful care ever to start with. I do think the strange shape of the original headlights adds so much character, and the enhancing of the front wings might be too much, even though it is so subtle. Really like the cleaning up of the sides, and the sleekening of the glass house is great. I do like the upright nature of the original though as it gives such a strong contrast to the rest of the car. Would have to see this in the clay though. It does look gorgeous. The time lapse sketching scenes are just magical btw, the music, the cigar.....
I would pick the classic *Honda NSX* with the pop-up headlights. Preferably in a dark green. I think it shares some features with the Jaguar E-Type in how sleek it is designed and how every line seems to follow the same design philosophy giving it its unique and sporty shape. I think the uninterrupted taillights with the seamless transition to the wing is a testament of this very design philosophy. It also oozes the atmosphere and style of a bygone era which it is perhaps the epitome of, again, much like the E-Type for his decade. The fact that it is so adaptable and exists in so many variations and modification but always remains this shape is absolutely legendary.
Hi Mr. Stephenson, I loved your redesign. I absolutely believe that it’s the best one that I've seen so far! If I could put a car in my dream garage, it must be undoubtedly a Pagani; either a Zonda or a Huayra. Mr. Pagani made me realize that it does not matter where you come from, but the passion that you have to do something. Since then, my passion for cars has grown exponentially.
Frank, I love this new show. A couple thoughts on the E-type re-design. We own a series 1 FHC, and like you, I've been a massive fan since early childhood. I personally like that the car has a few flaws. It's the Uma Thurman of automotive design, and all the better for it. Those chrome strips on the front fender seams are a bit of jewelry. They also play up the three-part bonnet manufacturing process, rather than try to hide it. It's honest, and a bit of a quirk. Those hood louvers are another feature I would not change. Your comment about the E-type as a collection of geometric forms would include the rectangular hood vents. If they become more stylized, I believe they become a bit too self-aware. There is a practical charm about them, drawing a connection to the racing heritage. Another detail I would not change is the front bumper. It was an interesting exercise, making it span across the oval air intake. My thoughts are this - that oval intake is a beautiful form, giving the car a bit of a sensual mouth. It's kind of a sexy feature. When the bumper goes full-width, the mouth looks like it now has braces. I do like the rake you added to the A-pillar. I've felt this way for some time - it looks way too upright. It only needs to go back a few degrees to look correct. Thanks for the thoughtful and amazing design session!
Very impressed with your comments here Stephen, they make a lot of sense given your love for the E-Type too, I totally get it! Yep, true beauty oftentimes lies in the uniquely quirky details. You’ve won one of my sketches. Feel free to email me, info@frankstephenson.com, and I’ll get it into the mail for you. Best, Frank
@@FrankStephensondesign - thanks so much! I sent you an email with my address. I cannot tell you how much this means to me. If for some reason you do not get my email, please let me know. Thanks again!
1963 corvette, I must have been 5 years old when I saw one that was really banged up, one door was a different color, had rust patches... and yet it looked better than any car i had seen before, i understood then that beauty laid beyond how new, fast or trendy a car or thing could be, sparked my interest for design. You sharing with us your experience and your sensibilities is so valuable. Thanks man.
The one thing that always bothered me with the e-type is the upright windscreen. Obviously it was limited by the glass production at the time. Your rendering was spot on. Amazing to see someone rendering in full color on paper in this day and age. You nailed the proportions too with minute tweaks. My favorite car would probably have to be the P1800. Seeing your take on a redesign of it would be nothing short of amazing.
The bonus of updating a design is you know there are now far more advanced production techniques, the windscreen being one, incorporating lights into bumpers being another. It also needs to be remembered that even though the E type was expensive and out of reach of most in the 60s, being a Jaguar and not an Aston meant it still had to be built to a price. Welding and sanding the bonnet panels would be great, but it adds costs, fine for Aston, not for Jaguar.
I would have original Countach and a Pagani Zonda C12s. In the middle would be a sitting area with a coffee machine in the back. I would sit, marvel at those creations and enjoy my coffee. :) Looking forward to this series and to more of your creations!
My dream garage nº 1 piece would be a 300 sl gullwing, pure perfection and in some way similar to the E-type. Muchas gracias Frank por tu labor de divulgación y la inspiración que nos das a todos.
This promises to be my favorite series on TH-cam. Frank is one my favorite designers or all time and having somebody like Frank explain and show how designers work is stupendous fun! I, too, fell in love with the shape of my 1964 Jaguar e-type FHC. I also fell in love with one of Frank's designs: the McLaren 675LT. And many more, but I don't have all the cars I would like. Wow, Frank, I love what you're doing. Now, on the issue of shape, I agree with your changes completely. One additional thing I don't like in the e-type is that the wheels don't fill the arches. A lot of the things you mention were corrected: on the Low Drag. What a design! I would love you to comment on the two in existence, the Lindner Nocker and the 49 FXN The latter is my own favorite. It would be extremely hard to get ahold of these cars, of course, but pictures and videos float around
That was some great insight and drawings. Car manufacturers should give this TH-camr a chance to work as a designer in their companies. This guy is going places.
Well! In 60 years of loving the E Type, I didn’t believe it could be improved. Nice to be proved wrong in such a manner which remains sympathetic to the original design. Closing the bonnet (hood) joint lines is so simple yet so effective, creating a flowing unbroken curve. Incidentally it seems by an owner of my favourite dog breed, Bernese Mountain Dog. We had two of them, beautiful!
This video has touched me deeply to the point where i had to take a break before commenting to collect myself. Although respectfully you did start of by insinuating that something as absolutely stunning as f type can be improved upon which has stirred some mixed feelings in me but.. ...seeing your vision so expertly realised has indeed made my eyes water. Its beautiful. You have done it justice , although minor those tweaks you made really do improve already magnificent classic. Also i like how you touched upon my doubts near the end and it made me appreciate you as a person even more, for we all know as a designer you are todays best ;Unmatched. Thank you!
You mean you improved on the car Enzo himself called the most beautiful design ever??? Whoa whoa. But from the start, I knew you'll do just the thing. And it really is the best drawing of a car I've ever seen! Now the E-type doesn't have the clownshoe look to it. The raised front wings, the cleaned up clamshell hood, the headlights... Brilliant!
Ha! I had just commented on one of your videos about art in cars... and here it is. These beautiful designs of yours just seem so rare in todays manufacturing. This is art before engine. This would be head turning on any road. My dream car is the Bugatti type57sc. The tear drop cabin with the doors that seem to lure anyone as if it were siren.. just melts my appreciation of beauty
Frank, I’ve only just stumbled upon this video and I’m super impressed with your reimagining of the iconic E-Type Jaguar! I agree that “there are some things in life that you don’t mess with” but, with respect, we can certainly pay homage to them with enlightened vision. The E-Type, for me as well, was one of the cars that had a profound impact on me as a young boy. I would also enjoy seeing your take on the Lamborghini Miura and LP400 Periscopo, Rolls Royce Camargue, MB 300SL Gullwing, Saab 99, Alfa Romeo 75, Porsche 356 and 911, and Ferrari 308 GTB4. Cheers!
Pretty bold to go on with some improvements on the e type! Worked out perfectly, definitely an improvement of the design. Bringing the classic design to life in an modern era! Would love to see an Lamborghini countach in the next video!
This video was amazing. From your story, to the drawing, it was perfectly put together. Then as you said "rendering" the car, you painted one of the most beautiful drawings I have ever seen. You inspire me to be a car designer and achieve excellence in my biggest works, where every detail, like the light reflection on the chrome of the beltline. I would so much enjoy having a conversation with you someday. Your videos make me feel warm inside. Thank you, Frank. My cars to put in my dream garage would be the Porsche 914 and the 1969 911, I love the simplistic Porsche design and the classiness of it. Additionally, the Ferrari Enzo also has a very special place in my heart, as it was one of the first cars I learned to draw.
Absolutely!... I had a black Alfa GT with jet fan wheels and that was beautiful... apart from the headlights! Always thought it lacked in that department. Also had a Rover 75 dark green which was always a pleasure to look at and preferred it to the Jag S type which used to be on my wishlist.
Love all the tweaks to what I would consider one of my favorite cars ever created. I will say I’ve always kind of loved that uncharacteristic egg shape that the headlights have. If I had to change one thing about them, it would be to clean up the chrome trim around them. It comes off as a little bulky and I think a nice, thin, flat, clean line of chrome would only add to the elegance that an E-type exudes.
Yep, considering the Zonda design had its debut prior to year 2000, it's an incredibly visionary idea for any vehicle at the time, let alone a production road car. Not really anything remotely close to it at its time, even today it still holds up against the latest crop of super- and hypercars.
Never personally been a fan. The greenhouse is way too short The Front end stoops too low and the 60s style mirrors I’ve never liked. The main line flow is incredible though those features edge me off.
Came upon Frank's channel 10 days ago while watching my favourite car channel - Harry's Garage. As an architect (although not practising and having changed my career over a decade ago), but more particularly a car enthusiast, l have appreciated Frank's design ethos and the product of this for years and, boy, am I enjoying watching these videos. It's like I have rediscovered what design is really about. Brilliant insight into the man and his passion.
Great vid, but it is impossible to perfect a design that has been around so long. The head lights and air vents I am in for those, but once the cabin lost its boxy shape I noticed this is exactly what makes it stand out and somehow works.
I'm so sorry for being late but, at the same time I'm very happy and grateful for being able to see your videos since the beginning. Even though I tend not to comment, I have, since I've known you, being delighted by the ease, the passion as well as the expertise you share in every video. In this case, it was a little bit different, the Jaguar E-Type Series 1 is one of my favorite automobiles, just behind the very particular Ferrari 250 Testarossa from 1957 (from which I hope you'll do a video someday, if possible) so, as you have already imagined, observing how one of your inspiring designers from all time, talking and touching the swiping lines and feels with such love and character, it is just invaluable as well as unbelievable. Having said the above, I truly hope meeting you someday, it will be an honor and such a wonderful opportunity, Mr. Frank Stephenson. Cheers, Libero Marcello Pagliai
This video is almost perfect! And that’s the beauty of it!!! I hope there is also a Mercedes Gullwing in your dream garage! 🙏🏼 All the best from Romania!
I love it! Extreme talent God has gifted you. The one thing I really love about the e-type are the fat rear tires... I think those could be even slightly larger.... and in turn the front tires as well. My dream garage based on design: 1. Ferrari 250 GTO 2. Aston Martin DB5 3. 1953 Chevrolet Corvette 4. Jaguar E-Type convertible 5. Shelby Cobra 327 6. Ford GT40 Mk1 7. 1963 Corvette Stingray (split window) 8. 1968 Corvette Convertible 9. Ferrari 308 GTS 10. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Honorable mention: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback 1977 Pontiac Firebird 1971 DeTomaso Pantera Ferrari 812 Superfast 1938 BUGATTI TYPE 57SC 1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton 2012 Fisker Karma
Hey, I really love your videos and I'm glad to say that you've inspired me to sketch and design my own cars. The cars in my dream garage would include the 1970 Alpha Romeo Gta, the jaguar e type, a lotus type 49, an Aston martin vantage v8, and the original 1970 alpine a110. Needless to say, I love minimalistic flowing car design.
I stumbled upon this channel yesterday... and I can't stop watching it. Watching Frank sketch and make design adjustments - while explaining why, is so damn cool. Messing with the E Type is like a band coming along and trying to rearrange a Beatles album. Some things are just too perfect already. ... yeah, I'm a Jag guy.
Hey Frank , in my dream garage I would definitely pick Fiat 124 Spider the OG one , it's one of the coolest little cars that have the timeless design you are talking about.
Softening the front seems to go in the direction of the 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB. From a practical standpoint E-types ran hot in warm climates needing the larger “mouth”. The coupes needed the front glass height for acceptable vision out. It’s amazing how the faster you drive the more the glass area seems to shrink. It’s an honor to opine in a forum with a distinguished designer!
Love it, would love to see the 250 GTO and the SL 300, as the next ones! Both are in my dream garage, but too expensive to drive, if I had the money I would get replicas made and daily drive them!
Hi Frank, what an awesome video. I can't believe that we're able to experience content like this for free; many thanks! I'm an Mech. Engr. looking into going to grad. school for product/industrial design and your videos have been so valuable to me. I'm putting a 1970 corvette in my garage, before my time but I absolutely love the look.
@Frank Stephenson - I absolutely love the original FHC E-Type, and all its quirky, imperfect lines & design elements. So much so, I looked at 2 that I felt sure I would buy, but ultimately common sense told me they were going to be a money pit I couldn't afford. So... I went down the Porsche road and still have 2 of 4 I have been blessed with being their caretaker. This rendering is superb, the best from the best. Would I want it to have been the original E-Type FHC? No. I fell in love with what Malcolm Sayer presented to the world. Imperfect perfection. So, money no object, it would be in my 5 car garage.... and right alongside would be your beautiful interpretation. A more streamlined, more modern & sexy evolution of the most gorgeous car ever created. (IMHO) Watching & listening to your channel is a privilege and a pleasure. Thanks for sharing.
I would put the 1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso in my dream garage! This car has just everything perfect. Right now I am trying to design a modern Greek car and I wanted to ask you whether you ever use a CAD software or you just do your designs in paper! Oh and also hope I and one of the 4 lucky people to receive one of your drawings!
My moment when I first realised I'd seen a car of ineffable beauty, was when I first saw a 550 Maranello in Rosso Corsa, from a side profile. I don't expect anyone else to agree, but from then on, it was either a front engined V12 Ferrari, or it wasn't a proper Ferrari.
All I can say is a huge thank you for sharing this with us the e-type was my poster car since I was little kid and this car possibly is one of the most beautiful cars humanity has ever made and to have one the biggest names tweaking this this design to make it even more beautiful is truly incredible it also gave me a understanding why I like this car so much once again thank you Frank !
I never tire of looking at a series 1 E-Type, but I've never heard the views of a designer before deconstructing the reason why it is so appealing. Enormously grateful for your insights Frank Stephenson. I look forward to more in this series.
Beautiful design work and art. Pleasure to watch you create it. Chip Foose build a stunning, modified E Type convertible if you haven't already seen it online... Dream garage: 58 300E Chrysler, 57 Eldorado Brougham Caddy, 68 Miura Lamborghini, 70 Dino 246GT Ferrari, 47 Delahaye 135 Drophead, 68 Toyota 2000GT, 67 Mazda Cosmo, 64 Nissan Sylvia. What I love about your videos is that you're a regular guy car lover like the rest of us. Irrespective of your amazing work and achievements, you relate to everyone. Thank you Frank.
Yes Frank, definitely a huge fan of the new headlights, thank you so much for sharing. You're one of the few artists on earth right now that could touch the E-Type and make it better
Frank, what you did in this video is mind blowing. I am sure this video is one of the best tutorial for young designers like me who can learn observation, sketching, rendering and even presentation just from this one video. Thank you for inspiring me.
Bravo . . . When I 1st saw the title , immediately thought that this would be hard for you to approach " your favorite car " . . . Bold ! - Well done !
I think that you've streamlined the car and perfected it, but in doing so you removed a pleasing sense of tension and anticipation from the car. Specifically, it was only once you removed the spaces around the wheels did I realize that those spaces were part of a whole element to the body that in effect presents the visceral potential energy seen in an ocean wave as it just starts to crest over from a mound to the curl that eventually wallops anything dumb enough to remain in its path. This, I just realize in writing this comment, is the essence of good Jaguar design, where the force and power are evident, but captured in the instance just before the beautiful jungle cat switches on instinct and becomes a predator. So somehow, the iconic design's geometrically imperfect headlight shape is necessary; it's as if the headlights are connected by fishing line to the same force that pulled the clamshell and haunches back to produce that space behind the wheels. And perhaps fishing line is too crude to describe such an organic effect--it's as if the body of the car has the musculature of a face that's pulled back into a grin (or a beautiful snarl, depending on your taste). I can see why you did what you did, after all you have the knowledge and experience to notice details that others don't, and the imagination and wherewithal to modify or correct them as you see fit. You can do for a design what someone with mild OCD does to barely cluttered desk: set things just right. Anyway, that's just my take. I have no experience in automobile design, for what it's worth
Love the video. Like you I can remember the first time I saw an E-Type: it was displayed in a large department store in Birmingham, England, on the first floor at the top of the escalator so as you came up, this "space ship" was slowly revealed - an incredible sight, seemingly from another time. I like the tumble-home, increased rake of the windscreen, dispensing with the chrome between the bonnet and fender, treatment of the front bumper and lights, but I prefer the original door treatment at the base of the A-pillar (the door opening now looks a bit small to my eyes) but I see why you've done it your way, and the rear wheel arch - it looks a little heavy between the arch and the door opening. But I don't think you need to worry too much about your ability to render a car. Cheers
Beautiful! I held on to my Jaguar E-Type Matchbox for dear life as a kid . I kind of wish though that the part just after the lower part of the door was tucked in more... other wise, magnificent work... with just some colored pens !! You're AWESOME !!!
I thoroughly enjoyed the deconstruction of the many discrete areas of the E-Type design. My favorite car is the Dino 246 GT, and I have owned two, my remaining one for the last 45 years. I also own an F430 Spider, designed by Frank, and I believe that he did with the earlier Ferrari 360 what he has done here with the Jaguar, i.e., improved an already excellent design. Thanks for this highly informative and entertaining video.
Spyker C8 Laviolette is the one car that'd go in my dream garage in any case. I love how they used old-aviation-inspired details all over the car; it's unexpected, bold and maybe over the top yet still feels classy, exquisite. And it sounds amazing, with a rattling tone that reminds me again of old planes. Such an interesting car.
Keep the burlyness of the front bumper, remove the vertical bumperettes, keep the wheel openings and embrace that shape, otherwise the staggered wheels look off. Other than that, not a bad take. Just needs those small little details.
Well done Frank! You definitely have cojones; I am an old dog but I have learned from you a great deal in the last few months as you courageously took your Artist brush and surgeon’s knife to Madonas and Puro Classicos. Amazingly you have succeeded in all including your fantastic three classics of each legendary Fabrica.
Dear Frank, I really like your channel and drawings, is there a chance to buy some of them with your signature? Maybe you could organize a Covid-19 charity auction? My dream cars for the moment are Toyota Venza Limited 2021 (realistic dream), Mercedes SL 300 Gullwing (classical dream), BMW X7 (XXXXL family dream) Lamborghini Huracan Evo (wet dream).
Mr. Stephenson I can already tell that I will thoroughly enjoy your new series; thank your for sharing not only your knowledge but also your life experience with us. Your narrations let us travel to wonderful places, this is important for many of us who haven't been able to do so in quite a while. I know that I would have an original Volkswagen Kharmann Ghia type 14 in my dream garage. What i can't decide is whether it would be the coupe or convertible version, although I think you would enjoy tweeking the coupe's design more. Thank you again.
I must begin by saying that ONE of the things I like most about you and your videos is that you are not afraid to teach and be honest. You literally offer up a cornucopia of designer’s nomenclature for your viewers also. I totally relate to the emotional impact the XKE had on you even at the tender age of nine. Being 10 years older than you I can only add one other reaction to the ones you mentioned, is a LUST!!!! My best high school friend would own a black E coupe just two years later. He had by then destroyed/totaled two family cars with his speeding. I told him if he wrecked the E I would personally come and strangle him. I watch every one of your videos. Honestly though, some designs should never be ‘improved’ I say that based upon what I call the ‘Sophia’ principle. As a teenager I remember reading an article regarding Sophia Loren’s beauty. By classic definition the writer pointed out all of Sophia’s ‘flaws’...lips too full...eyes too far apart....nose too large....chin too pointed...yet he concluded when everything was put together, her beauty was unmatched. Streisand was viewed the same way a few years later. When the Avanti debuted, I went crazy. Even had a conversation with Tom Kellogg, Raymond Loewy’s lead designer on the project. Yet when he ‘upgraded’ the design, his OWN design, in the late 90’s, his or someone else’s C pillar change threw everything off kilter. I realize my ‘opinion’ is rather ‘blunt’, especially never having been a formal automotive designer. I just feel having drawn and designed cars since I was 10, I am not unskilled. I love the process. Thank you for hearing me out and let me repeat, I have high regard for your work and how you communicate it. Wayne
Terrific video, Frank. I love that you boldly decided to redo one of the greatest designs in automotive history. The car that Enzo himself said was the "most beautiful" he "ever saw"! So many of us on here have been drawing cars since childhood, and I for one find it amazing that, through social media, we can get a healthy dose of your perspective as a career automotive designer. The lingo you use while explaining the origin of some of these elements really enriches the experience and unlocks many speculated-upon secrets as to why certain designs are handled in a specific way. I certainly look forward to seeing more of these in the future.
As an industrial design student in Italy, struggling for an automotive internship these videos are Gold. Always simple and concise while giving out precise technical pieces of information. Every change made sense and that final old shcool sketch...so good.
Wow, Frank, honestly the redesigned E-type makes a lot of sense, getting rid of the sharp lines that hurt the eye was definitely a great idea! Loving how you rendered this car after 3 years, is absilutely stunning. Thank you for being on TH-cam and sharing with the next generation your knowledge and the way you look at the world. It definitely helped me I'm doing some card designs but I mainly do UI/UX work and I develop then what I've came up with. I've learnt a lot from you how design blends into engineering and can totally relate to the point that engineers try to bend the designs so it is faster/cheaper to build. I always like the challenge and build the craziest UI/UX that is out there. My dream garage would have: The Jaguar E-Type, Jaguar CX-16, McLaren P1, Ferrari 250 GTO, Ferrari F40, 2004 Ferrari F1 car, Ferrari F12 TDF, Mazda Shinari, Lexus LFA, Toyota FT-1, Nissan Skyline R34, Nissan GTR, Nissan Silvia, Aston Martin Vulcan, Aston Martin Victor, Aston Martin DB10, Porsche Carrera GT, 1967 Ford Mustang.
Hello Mr. Stephenson. As a Series 1 E-Type FHC owner of nearly 50 yrs. I was quite interested with your thoughts on how to improve it's stunning lines and design. Your video and renderings are excellent. You do know your craft. Yes, the windshield angle needs to be angled back few degrees more that also reshapes the door window so it does not look like it came from a Jag sedan. Yes, the roof side(s) drip rail should have been continued completely down and around the rear quarter windows to encapsulate the rear quarter window. Yes, cleaning up the "busy" front turn signals and incorporating them into the flowing lines of the front bumper is a excellent idea visually. Yes, continuing the hood sides back to the door line looses one body line vertical break that works well. I have to break with your thoughts on the front of the E-Type though. I submit that the original hood on the E-type is already pushing the boundaries of it's length vs the passenger compartment size ratio, yet you choose to extend the nose even further out front. To me, this visually imbalances the car. I disagree that a perfect symmetrical oval slice headlight opening is appropriate for the E-type. Yes, many (most?) other car designers have done this for generations for the same reasons as you articulate, but time has had it's way with this headlight opening and it stands alone remarkably well. It is unique and serves the E well. As far as chrome plating the "sugar scoop" baffle just behind the headlight opening glass, I think this is a mistake as I consider even painting them all silver as Jaguar did, a mistake. I think the sugar scoop should be the same color as the body so as not draw the eye to it. My sense is the more things blend, the less they distract from such incredible flowing lines of the E hood. Your changes to the E have it visually heavier, so it looses some of the light elegant lines like pro athlete in their 20's vs the same athlete in their late 30's.....some 20--30 lbs heavier. Both are stunning, but the E should remain in it's 20's forever. in conclusion as I look at your renderings I suddenly realized what you have done to the E is bring the flavors of the Viper GTS to the E. The Viper STS windshield and roof line are similar to what you propose. The GTS has a visual bend at the base of the windshield and there is a bit of this in your revised E. Thank you for doing this video. It was such a pleasure to sit with you and see you work your design magic. My best, Mike Cecchini Bethesda, Maryland
I do like the new format and I am a great admirer of Frank’s work. I know many a person, not just young lads who would adore one of his design sketches or finished works which are simply stunning and I’d go to a gallery to see those alone.
NEWS! Frank's dream garage limited edition E-Type sketch is available now at www.frankstephenson.com/artwork
Please redesign the BMW i3s, your knowledge combined with the essence of the old one, match made in heaven!😊
Can we just stop for one second and think of the value of this video?
- there's one of the biggest names in car designing from the modern era, telling us how and when he knew he'd became a car designer.
- then he analyze that car, showing that he's actually and clearly in love with it, kinda romantic moment.
- after that we have him sketching the car which made him become who he became. Am I the only one overwhelmed by this? In 50-100 years the name Frank Stephenson will still be in car design books and today we actually watched him drawing the reason of that.
- he actually improved one of the most beautiful cars ever made by human race.
- last but not least at all, that freaking drawing is a work of art, the use colors, lights, shadows and everything is just amazing.
What can I say, thanks Frank Stephenson for this video, really.
Truee
Hear, hear!
Hi Tex! Really appreciate your detailed comments here. Lots of thumbs up on this one, it makes me feel that these videos are adding a new angle and understanding of car design. Great inspiration towards making each new episode better than the last one. You’ve got a sketch coming your way if can send me an address to info@frankstephenson.com Best regards, Frank
@@FrankStephensondesign oh my god, one good thing from this 2020! Thanks for the reply and the offer, I'll send you an email right now!
@@TriumphantStranger A pleasure man! 💥👍
Hey all. Thanks so much for all of the comments. It's great to see so many of you made it to the end of the video and came across the Easter egg in there for you. It's a joy reading all of the comments as usual, positive and critical, and I can't wait to bring you more of these episodes!
Thanks,
Frank
Hi Frank, really loved your revised E-Type design, and the fact your rendering was drawn by hand. What a finished product! I wonder about the area right in front of the rear wheel, it looks a bit buldge-y and the fender kicks down, whereas the original cuts a clean line and the line kicks up (albeit it's more vertical). Overall, it's a sensational reinterpretation!
In my dream garage I'd also put the car that sparked my love for cars: the Lamborghini Diablo (early one w/out spoiler if possible). I stared at photos of the car as a child and I still think it's the best-looking wedge-shape supercar ever made. Thanks!
I suggested my dream car in a separate comment, but incase it gets missed. My dream car would be the Mazda Rx7, FD3S model.
Also I wanted to ask you, Frank. Do you think you would ever do something like what Ian Callum has done with the AM Vanquish reproduction? Tweaking his own design into something better and then putting it into production in small numbers.
My dream garage? From the older cars, I always liked the Ferrari F40 (had a model of that), also the 356 Speedster version was pretty cool (I liked it better than normal 356, it looks slimmer and sleeker), and for today I would love to have Lamborghini (Centenario, Huracan or Aventador). Lottery really should pay off this time ;)
You do it very well Frank... It is so useful when you giving your thought then began to sketch. If can please show more how you sketch and color on the sketch. Thanks.
When he said render it, I thought he would do it on a computer, then he created magic with his hands.
Just made me realize why I would have never qualified as a aesthetic designer
just practice bro! its the best thing for getting better
I did a little bit of hand design when studying engineering, it's definitelya tought style. I mean no disrespect to Frank, he's a master of it but it is as 2ADVANCED says , just practice.
@@2ADVANCEDYT indeed
Farzin, I believe if your talk with automotive designers you’ll find that most begin with pencil & paper. There is an element of magic in that medium that the computer can only pick up from.
"I haven't done this in 3 years." Lights cigar...
When Frank said "Let's render", I imagined he would pull out a rendering software and render the drawing. I never imagined and had never seen anyone rendering with colour pens. I was transfixed by the sheer beauty that emerged from his work. It's an absolute joy to watch Frank work, even if I may never pick up a pen to draw.
Hi Frank, Frank here. We did a 68 XKE S 1.5 2+2 rescue... recently. The car was a dog coupe in our patrons back yard. One night back in 1978, my dad convinced him to sell the Jag for $800 bucks. Not only was it a dog coupe, it was a dogs breakfast as the prior owner had driven it into the wall at POCONO RACEWAY. We have been working on it since 1978 and $50,000 later, here it is. After seeing all of your mods, I agree with them all. But perhaps the window rake would not allow for a full roll cage, as we have. Headroom is pretty tight with a helmet on. My favorite mod is our rear quarters. When your making 800+ HP, you need wide tires. We call her the HAF JAG, half Chevy, half Jaguar. 383 SBC stroked and a 2 speed power glide handles the trubocharged monster. Its wrapped now, but will be getting a base clearcoat red over the winter. All of the work is done in house, except for the machine work on the motor. Maybe someday I will do the hood and light modifications, as my hood is fiberglass and we have already widened the front wheel openings. Its a blast to drive. It was almost crushed, yet its reincarnation is quite the labor of love....ongoing!! Ciao, and check out my You Tube video on the project someday and say Hi! FrankScavo1486 on you tube
Wow, great story Frank! Thanks for telling it, I’m checking out the project on YT! 👍
Frank, I’m so excited for more from this series. Your reimagined e-type is absolutely gorgeous and I can’t think of a better person to take on such historic designs. I would love for you to do an episode with the Jaguar XJ13 or the teardrop Talbot-Lago that you’ve so perfectly described as causing weak knees from its stunning looks. For my dream garage, I would have a Bugatti Type 57sc Atlantic, a Duesenberg Boattail Speedster, a Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR, a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, a Maserati MC12, , and an Enzo Ferrari. Thank you so much for everything you’ve brought the world already with your designs and everything you’re continuing to bring to designers, enthusiasts, and appreciators of beauty. You are a legend!
Thank you for your appreciation and passion for design Angel! Your comments make doing these videos feel worthwhile and I’m happy that they can bring you some added enjoyment. Great suggestions too from you for My Dream Garage episodes - it’s definitely going to be challenging to find these “out in the wild”, but where there’s a will, there’s a way! You’re getting a sketch from me, please send me an address to forward it to using info@frankstephenson.com y un fuerte abrazo!
@@FrankStephensondesign Oh wow, thank you so much!!! I’m truly humbled and can’t thank you enough!
Fantastic ! Thank you very much for this! Love you channel! Best regards, Dominic
This kind of quality content is too good for youtube. It belongs in some documentary series done by BBC or something. Thank you Frank for making this free and accessible to everyone
The video production level continues to rise by each passing video.
I love the music, the cigar smoke bit and enjoyed the humourous segments.
Frank and the cameraman, I forgot his name, you are doing a stellar work unlike any other channel I follow. You are unique and stand out far and beyond. The best youtube discovery in 2020.
Kane Chattey is his name and many thanks for your kind comments!
i love this new format! in my dream garage there would definitely be a BMW Z8, i think it’s a great homage to the golden era of car design
I’d actually rather choose his elder, the legendary 507. For me personally this car just played the same role the E-Type had for Mr. Stephenson. This car actually turned me into a car guy and a car design guy. Albrecht Graf von Goertz was just a Master of design.
@@despair47 for me it was the first generation Audi R8, because I first recognized the importance of proper proportions when I saw it for the first time when my dad took me to a car meeting.
@@DefinitelyNotEmma Good taste, that car is a pure beauty. Every line and detail of its design is perfectly where it should be
My dad had a Z8 when he lived in Munich and I’m still upset that he didn’t keep it
Hard to put into words what this 'discovery' means, although Tex Willer did a great job. I also was mesmerised when I saw the E-Type for the first time and often thought what the designer of the new mini would have achieved if in charge of its successor. We still don't know but it wouldn't have been the XJS (I hope) I also wondered which idiot got rid of the boomerang lights, now I know 😉. To get soo many answers in such a short time is a miracle. And meeting Frank, thank you Harry, is a privilege and a pleasure. But looking again at the Mini anybody else thinks it looks a bit like a shrunken E-Type after seeing this video? The bonnet, the headlights, the chrome surround, the doors, the starter button, the split grill.....maybe that's why I and so many other people are mesmerised by it.
I'd like to share a story. I left Russia for New York City when I was 7 years old. The E-Type was the first proper toy car I ever laid my eyes on when I was a kid. It is directly responsible for my obsession with cars (and Jaguars) today. When we moved, I somehow lost that car. But I always remembered what it looked like. 25 years passed, I thought to myself "I wonder if I can find it on eBay?" And sure enough, I did! It was a diecast made by a British company called Corgi Toys. I bought 2 of them, both in the same yellow I had when I was a child. I keep one in its box, and the other I let my 4 year old son play with.
Interestingly enough, I have always agreed with Frank about the coupe's greenhouse being too upright and needing a bit more rake. All of the other things he fixed are also welcome, especially cleaning up the indicators on the front bumper. The convertible E-Type is definitely my preferred look, but the coupe is still an absolute icon.
Agree on turning signals delete and window chrome surrounds continuation. The rest is already perfect on original car.
One of my favorite moments in university in the late 1980's, studying Industrial Design under a prof, Jacques Ostiguey (a retired car designer, also RIP) was when he did exactly this exercise: a modern update to the E-Type. Jacques was on contract to do some ideation for Mazda for the never-realized Amati luxury line and was drawing inspiration from old Jags. He always drew a crowd around him whenever he asked to borrow someone's drawing pad, effortlessly sketching beautiful cars in seconds, humbly reminding us that drawing is a language and the ability to communicate with drawing "is all in the mileage". Sadly, even though I kept some of the wonderful sketches he drew in that E-type redesign session, I'm afraid that they were lost when a few boxes never made the move one year. Your sketching lesson here brought me back to that afternoon and reminds me that we bring with us the talent and ideas of those who inspire us - from Sir William Lyons onwards. So cool.
Citroen DS 21 from 1970's is in my dream garage. The car still looks futuristic and its a timeless piece of design and engineering.
There are few objects of design that I find infinitely satisfying and could stare at it all day. The E-Type is at the top of the list, along with the P-51 mustang, a 1970's Alpine A110, 1973 Porsche 911 and The USS Enterprise from Star Trek the Motion Picture (1979). Great design is so satisfying and why I bought my MINI (Thanks!)
So perfection can be improved upon. Not sure about the narrowing of the nose grille though. Widening the grille on the XF improved the looks dramatically.
Mini headlamps, of the shelf parts to integrate into the bonnet... this could be an interesting retro mod, as well as sorting the bonnet seams.
Nissan Fairlady 240Z is in my dream garage. Timeless beauty.
Came here from Harry's Garage. Love these redesign videos! I feel tingly all over, they're like ASMR for car design nerds, or some sort of new therapy. Just wonderful. Really like the detail changes to what I think is the most beautiful care ever to start with. I do think the strange shape of the original headlights adds so much character, and the enhancing of the front wings might be too much, even though it is so subtle. Really like the cleaning up of the sides, and the sleekening of the glass house is great. I do like the upright nature of the original though as it gives such a strong contrast to the rest of the car. Would have to see this in the clay though. It does look gorgeous.
The time lapse sketching scenes are just magical btw, the music, the cigar.....
I would pick the classic *Honda NSX* with the pop-up headlights. Preferably in a dark green. I think it shares some features with the Jaguar E-Type in how sleek it is designed and how every line seems to follow the same design philosophy giving it its unique and sporty shape. I think the uninterrupted taillights with the seamless transition to the wing is a testament of this very design philosophy. It also oozes the atmosphere and style of a bygone era which it is perhaps the epitome of, again, much like the E-Type for his decade.
The fact that it is so adaptable and exists in so many variations and modification but always remains this shape is absolutely legendary.
Hi Mr. Stephenson, I loved your redesign. I absolutely believe that it’s the best one that I've seen so far!
If I could put a car in my dream garage, it must be undoubtedly a Pagani; either a Zonda or a Huayra. Mr. Pagani made me realize that it does not matter where you come from, but the passion that you have to do something. Since then, my passion for cars has grown exponentially.
Thank you!
Frank, I love this new show. A couple thoughts on the E-type re-design. We own a series 1 FHC, and like you, I've been a massive fan since early childhood. I personally like that the car has a few flaws. It's the Uma Thurman of automotive design, and all the better for it. Those chrome strips on the front fender seams are a bit of jewelry. They also play up the three-part bonnet manufacturing process, rather than try to hide it. It's honest, and a bit of a quirk.
Those hood louvers are another feature I would not change. Your comment about the E-type as a collection of geometric forms would include the rectangular hood vents. If they become more stylized, I believe they become a bit too self-aware. There is a practical charm about them, drawing a connection to the racing heritage.
Another detail I would not change is the front bumper. It was an interesting exercise, making it span across the oval air intake. My thoughts are this - that oval intake is a beautiful form, giving the car a bit of a sensual mouth. It's kind of a sexy feature. When the bumper goes full-width, the mouth looks like it now has braces.
I do like the rake you added to the A-pillar. I've felt this way for some time - it looks way too upright. It only needs to go back a few degrees to look correct.
Thanks for the thoughtful and amazing design session!
Very impressed with your comments here Stephen, they make a lot of sense given your love for the E-Type too, I totally get it! Yep, true beauty oftentimes lies in the uniquely quirky details. You’ve won one of my sketches. Feel free to email me, info@frankstephenson.com, and I’ll get it into the mail for you. Best, Frank
@@FrankStephensondesign - thanks so much! I sent you an email with my address. I cannot tell you how much this means to me.
If for some reason you do not get my email, please let me know. Thanks again!
1963 corvette, I must have been 5 years old when I saw one that was really banged up, one door was a different color, had rust patches... and yet it looked better than any car i had seen before, i understood then that beauty laid beyond how new, fast or trendy a car or thing could be, sparked my interest for design. You sharing with us your experience and your sensibilities is so valuable. Thanks man.
I'd love the Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale.
FANTASTIC FRANK!
The one thing that always bothered me with the e-type is the upright windscreen. Obviously it was limited by the glass production at the time.
Your rendering was spot on. Amazing to see someone rendering in full color on paper in this day and age.
You nailed the proportions too with minute tweaks.
My favorite car would probably have to be the P1800. Seeing your take on a redesign of it would be nothing short of amazing.
Amazing free hand design! Jaguar fan? What's with the XK portrait on the studio wall?
The bonus of updating a design is you know there are now far more advanced production techniques, the windscreen being one, incorporating lights into bumpers being another.
It also needs to be remembered that even though the E type was expensive and out of reach of most in the 60s, being a Jaguar and not an Aston meant it still had to be built to a price. Welding and sanding the bonnet panels would be great, but it adds costs, fine for Aston, not for Jaguar.
@@DaveP668 that's all obvious
I would have original Countach and a Pagani Zonda C12s. In the middle would be a sitting area with a coffee machine in the back. I would sit, marvel at those creations and enjoy my coffee. :) Looking forward to this series and to more of your creations!
My dream garage nº 1 piece would be a 300 sl gullwing, pure perfection and in some way similar to the E-type. Muchas gracias Frank por tu labor de divulgación y la inspiración que nos das a todos.
This promises to be my favorite series on TH-cam. Frank is one my favorite designers or all time and having somebody like Frank explain and show how designers work is stupendous fun! I, too, fell in love with the shape of my 1964 Jaguar e-type FHC. I also fell in love with one of Frank's designs: the McLaren 675LT. And many more, but I don't have all the cars I would like. Wow, Frank, I love what you're doing.
Now, on the issue of shape, I agree with your changes completely. One additional thing I don't like in the e-type is that the wheels don't fill the arches. A lot of the things you mention were corrected: on the Low Drag. What a design! I would love you to comment on the two in existence, the Lindner Nocker and the 49 FXN The latter is my own favorite. It would be extremely hard to get ahold of these cars, of course, but pictures and videos float around
That was some great insight and drawings. Car manufacturers should give this TH-camr a chance to work as a designer in their companies. This guy is going places.
LOL!
Well! In 60 years of loving the E Type, I didn’t believe it could be improved. Nice to be proved wrong in such a manner which remains sympathetic to the original design. Closing the bonnet (hood) joint lines is so simple yet so effective, creating a flowing unbroken curve.
Incidentally it seems by an owner of my favourite dog breed, Bernese Mountain Dog. We had two of them, beautiful!
This video has touched me deeply to the point where i had to take a break before commenting to collect myself.
Although respectfully you did start of by insinuating that something as absolutely stunning as f type can be improved upon which has stirred some mixed feelings in me but..
...seeing your vision so expertly realised has indeed made my eyes water. Its beautiful. You have done it justice , although minor those tweaks you made really do improve already magnificent classic.
Also i like how you touched upon my doubts near the end and it made me appreciate you as a person even more, for we all know as a designer you are todays best ;Unmatched.
Thank you!
Best Channel 2020! My dream car is the Porsche Spyder 550, not sure what one could improve on it. It's perfect!
You mean you improved on the car Enzo himself called the most beautiful design ever??? Whoa whoa. But from the start, I knew you'll do just the thing. And it really is the best drawing of a car I've ever seen! Now the E-type doesn't have the clownshoe look to it. The raised front wings, the cleaned up clamshell hood, the headlights... Brilliant!
Ha! I had just commented on one of your videos about art in cars... and here it is. These beautiful designs of yours just seem so rare in todays manufacturing. This is art before engine. This would be head turning on any road.
My dream car is the Bugatti type57sc. The tear drop cabin with the doors that seem to lure anyone as if it were siren.. just melts my appreciation of beauty
Best thing happened to me this year is your channel. Thanks
Thanks!
Frank, I’ve only just stumbled upon this video and I’m super impressed with your reimagining of the iconic E-Type Jaguar! I agree that “there are some things in life that you don’t mess with” but, with respect, we can certainly pay homage to them with enlightened vision. The E-Type, for me as well, was one of the cars that had a profound impact on me as a young boy. I would also enjoy seeing your take on the Lamborghini Miura and LP400 Periscopo, Rolls Royce Camargue, MB 300SL Gullwing, Saab 99, Alfa Romeo 75, Porsche 356 and 911, and Ferrari 308 GTB4. Cheers!
Pretty bold to go on with some improvements on the e type!
Worked out perfectly, definitely an improvement of the design. Bringing the classic design to life in an modern era!
Would love to see an Lamborghini countach in the next video!
This video was amazing. From your story, to the drawing, it was perfectly put together. Then as you said "rendering" the car, you painted one of the most beautiful drawings I have ever seen. You inspire me to be a car designer and achieve excellence in my biggest works, where every detail, like the light reflection on the chrome of the beltline. I would so much enjoy having a conversation with you someday. Your videos make me feel warm inside. Thank you, Frank.
My cars to put in my dream garage would be the Porsche 914 and the 1969 911, I love the simplistic Porsche design and the classiness of it. Additionally, the Ferrari Enzo also has a very special place in my heart, as it was one of the first cars I learned to draw.
Brilliant drawing, this is what brings me emotions in car design. One of my dream garage car would be the Alfa Romeo Montreal! I love those lines!
Love that car. So distinct.
Absolutely!... I had a black Alfa GT with jet fan wheels and that was beautiful... apart from the headlights! Always thought it lacked in that department. Also had a Rover 75 dark green which was always a pleasure to look at and preferred it to the Jag S type which used to be on my wishlist.
Love all the tweaks to what I would consider one of my favorite cars ever created. I will say I’ve always kind of loved that uncharacteristic egg shape that the headlights have. If I had to change one thing about them, it would be to clean up the chrome trim around them. It comes off as a little bulky and I think a nice, thin, flat, clean line of chrome would only add to the elegance that an E-type exudes.
I'd put a Pagani Zonda in my dream garage, would be interested to hear your take on the design and where it can be improved!
That or a huayra! Both beautiful but not flawless.
Yep, considering the Zonda design had its debut prior to year 2000, it's an incredibly visionary idea for any vehicle at the time, let alone a production road car. Not really anything remotely close to it at its time, even today it still holds up against the latest crop of super- and hypercars.
@Peter. Have you seen the Netflix movie Apex: Story of the Hypercar? The 15 mins with Mr. Pagani was fantastic. Like Willy Wonka in a $5000 suit. 😀
The headlamps on the Pagani look like afterthoughts.
Never personally been a fan.
The greenhouse is way too short
The Front end stoops too low and the 60s style mirrors I’ve never liked.
The main line flow is incredible though those features edge me off.
Came upon Frank's channel 10 days ago while watching my favourite car channel - Harry's Garage. As an architect (although not practising and having changed my career over a decade ago), but more particularly a car enthusiast, l have appreciated Frank's design ethos and the product of this for years and, boy, am I enjoying watching these videos. It's like I have rediscovered what design is really about. Brilliant insight into the man and his passion.
An Iconic car would have to be the Lancia Stratos HF
Great vid, but it is impossible to perfect a design that has been around so long. The head lights and air vents I am in for those, but once the cabin lost its boxy shape I noticed this is exactly what makes it stand out and somehow works.
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Haha, he's got competition...
They should do a collaboration!!
yeah, this guy is actual designer :P
check chip foose on hagerty channel maybe he's the one frank is worried about when he said keep in mind i haven't skeych a car in years!
@@KaitKybar
Well SM is also a professional designer
But we can all agree frank is much more experienced lol.
I'm so sorry for being late but, at the same time I'm very happy and grateful for being able to see your videos since the beginning. Even though I tend not to comment, I have, since I've known you, being delighted by the ease, the passion as well as the expertise you share in every video. In this case, it was a little bit different, the Jaguar E-Type Series 1 is one of my favorite automobiles, just behind the very particular Ferrari 250 Testarossa from 1957 (from which I hope you'll do a video someday, if possible) so, as you have already imagined, observing how one of your inspiring designers from all time, talking and touching the swiping lines and feels with such love and character, it is just invaluable as well as unbelievable. Having said the above, I truly hope meeting you someday, it will be an honor and such a wonderful opportunity, Mr. Frank Stephenson.
Cheers,
Libero Marcello Pagliai
This video is almost perfect! And that’s the beauty of it!!! I hope there is also a Mercedes Gullwing in your dream garage! 🙏🏼 All the best from Romania!
I love it! Extreme talent God has gifted you. The one thing I really love about the e-type are the fat rear tires... I think those could be even slightly larger.... and in turn the front tires as well.
My dream garage based on design:
1. Ferrari 250 GTO
2. Aston Martin DB5
3. 1953 Chevrolet Corvette
4. Jaguar E-Type convertible
5. Shelby Cobra 327
6. Ford GT40 Mk1
7. 1963 Corvette Stingray (split window)
8. 1968 Corvette Convertible
9. Ferrari 308 GTS
10. 2005 Aston Martin DB9
Honorable mention:
1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
1977 Pontiac Firebird
1971 DeTomaso Pantera
Ferrari 812 Superfast
1938 BUGATTI TYPE 57SC
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton
2012 Fisker Karma
Hey, I really love your videos and I'm glad to say that you've inspired me to sketch and design my own cars. The cars in my dream garage would include the 1970 Alpha Romeo Gta, the jaguar e type, a lotus type 49, an Aston martin vantage v8, and the original 1970 alpine a110. Needless to say, I love minimalistic flowing car design.
I stumbled upon this channel yesterday... and I can't stop watching it. Watching Frank sketch and make design adjustments - while explaining why, is so damn cool. Messing with the E Type is like a band coming along and trying to rearrange a Beatles album. Some things are just too perfect already. ... yeah, I'm a Jag guy.
Hey Frank , in my dream garage I would definitely pick Fiat 124 Spider the OG one , it's one of the coolest little cars that have the timeless design you are talking about.
Softening the front seems to go in the direction of the 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB. From a practical standpoint E-types ran hot in warm climates needing the larger “mouth”. The coupes needed the front glass height for acceptable vision out. It’s amazing how the faster you drive the more the glass area seems to shrink. It’s an honor to opine in a forum with a distinguished designer!
Love it, would love to see the 250 GTO and the SL 300, as the next ones!
Both are in my dream garage, but too expensive to drive, if I had the money I would get replicas made and daily drive them!
Hi Frank, what an awesome video. I can't believe that we're able to experience content like this for free; many thanks! I'm an Mech. Engr. looking into going to grad. school for product/industrial design and your videos have been so valuable to me. I'm putting a 1970 corvette in my garage, before my time but I absolutely love the look.
Muira P400 Jota; I really really really hope that one is in your dreamgarage as well...
PS.: Cohiba Behike. Excellent choice of cigar!
@Frank Stephenson - I absolutely love the original FHC E-Type, and all its quirky, imperfect lines & design elements. So much so, I looked at 2 that I felt sure I would buy, but ultimately common sense told me they were going to be a money pit I couldn't afford. So... I went down the Porsche road and still have 2 of 4 I have been blessed with being their caretaker.
This rendering is superb, the best from the best. Would I want it to have been the original E-Type FHC? No. I fell in love with what Malcolm Sayer presented to the world. Imperfect perfection. So, money no object, it would be in my 5 car garage.... and right alongside would be your beautiful interpretation. A more streamlined, more modern & sexy evolution of the most gorgeous car ever created. (IMHO)
Watching & listening to your channel is a privilege and a pleasure. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Frank, I like your new series. Would love to see your aeronautical designs also.
Im in disbelief that you are doing this for us!!!! Grazie Mille!!
I would put the 1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso in my dream garage! This car has just everything perfect. Right now I am trying to design a modern Greek car and I wanted to ask you whether you ever use a CAD software or you just do your designs in paper! Oh and also hope I and one of the 4 lucky people to receive one of your drawings!
I agree. :)
My moment when I first realised I'd seen a car of ineffable beauty, was when I first saw a 550 Maranello in Rosso Corsa, from a side profile. I don't expect anyone else to agree, but from then on, it was either a front engined V12 Ferrari, or it wasn't a proper Ferrari.
All I can say is a huge thank you for sharing this with us the e-type was my poster car since I was little kid and this car possibly is one of the most beautiful cars humanity has ever made and to have one the biggest names tweaking this this design to make it even more beautiful is truly incredible it also gave me a understanding why I like this car so much once again thank you Frank !
Thoughts on the Eagle Speedster?
...Or the low drag coupe
WOW. Effing awesome sketch, spectacular design refinement.
Breathtaking. Thank you.
Totally insporing
I'd love to see your touches on Lamborghini Miura!
That was my first thought.
I never tire of looking at a series 1 E-Type, but I've never heard the views of a designer before deconstructing the reason why it is so appealing. Enormously grateful for your insights Frank Stephenson. I look forward to more in this series.
I love how he just uses a Bic pen 🖊
I own a Bic pen, but I haven't managed to get nearly as much out of it.
Beautiful design work and art. Pleasure to watch you create it. Chip Foose build a stunning, modified E Type convertible if you haven't already seen it online...
Dream garage: 58 300E Chrysler, 57 Eldorado Brougham Caddy, 68 Miura Lamborghini, 70 Dino 246GT Ferrari, 47 Delahaye 135 Drophead, 68 Toyota 2000GT, 67 Mazda Cosmo, 64 Nissan Sylvia.
What I love about your videos is that you're a regular guy car lover like the rest of us. Irrespective of your amazing work and achievements, you relate to everyone. Thank you Frank.
I never liked the steep windshield on the E-type, it is especially ugly on the coupe. Other than that I think it looks rather good.
Yes Frank, definitely a huge fan of the new headlights, thank you so much for sharing. You're one of the few artists on earth right now that could touch the E-Type and make it better
Thank you
This is so cool I can’t believe you really did it
Frank, what you did in this video is mind blowing. I am sure this video is one of the best tutorial for young designers like me who can learn observation, sketching, rendering and even presentation just from this one video. Thank you for inspiring me.
its just amazing how he just used a ballpoint pen to draw all that
Bravo . . . When I 1st saw the title , immediately thought that this would be hard for you to approach " your favorite car " . . . Bold ! - Well done !
I think that you've streamlined the car and perfected it, but in doing so you removed a pleasing sense of tension and anticipation from the car.
Specifically, it was only once you removed the spaces around the wheels did I realize that those spaces were part of a whole element to the body that in effect presents the visceral potential energy seen in an ocean wave as it just starts to crest over from a mound to the curl that eventually wallops anything dumb enough to remain in its path.
This, I just realize in writing this comment, is the essence of good Jaguar design, where the force and power are evident, but captured in the instance just before the beautiful jungle cat switches on instinct and becomes a predator.
So somehow, the iconic design's geometrically imperfect headlight shape is necessary; it's as if the headlights are connected by fishing line to the same force that pulled the clamshell and haunches back to produce that space behind the wheels.
And perhaps fishing line is too crude to describe such an organic effect--it's as if the body of the car has the musculature of a face that's pulled back into a grin (or a beautiful snarl, depending on your taste).
I can see why you did what you did, after all you have the knowledge and experience to notice details that others don't, and the imagination and wherewithal to modify or correct them as you see fit. You can do for a design what someone with mild OCD does to barely cluttered desk: set things just right.
Anyway, that's just my take. I have no experience in automobile design, for what it's worth
Love the video. Like you I can remember the first time I saw an E-Type: it was displayed in a large department store in Birmingham, England, on the first floor at the top of the escalator so as you came up, this "space ship" was slowly revealed - an incredible sight, seemingly from another time.
I like the tumble-home, increased rake of the windscreen, dispensing with the chrome between the bonnet and fender, treatment of the front bumper and lights, but I prefer the original door treatment at the base of the A-pillar (the door opening now looks a bit small to my eyes) but I see why you've done it your way, and the rear wheel arch - it looks a little heavy between the arch and the door opening.
But I don't think you need to worry too much about your ability to render a car.
Cheers
I really like the good old Audi Quattro.
Beautiful! I held on to my Jaguar E-Type Matchbox for dear life as a kid . I kind of wish though that the part just after the lower part of the door was tucked in more... other wise, magnificent work... with just some colored pens !! You're AWESOME !!!
I thoroughly enjoyed the deconstruction of the many discrete areas of the E-Type design. My favorite car is the
Dino 246 GT, and I have owned two, my remaining one for the last 45 years. I also own an F430 Spider, designed by Frank, and I believe that he did with the earlier Ferrari 360 what he has done here with the Jaguar, i.e., improved an already excellent design. Thanks for this highly informative and entertaining video.
As Enzo Ferrari said, the E-Type is the most beautiful car in the world
I'd love to have a Pegaso Z-102 in my dream garage 😍😍 Excellent video, one of the best I've ever seen. Really enjoyed it.
You should make those modifications on a real E type!
You can get a similar one, it's called the Eagle F Type. More aggressive than Frank's but still very beautiful.
No, just no!
Spyker C8 Laviolette is the one car that'd go in my dream garage in any case. I love how they used old-aviation-inspired details all over the car; it's unexpected, bold and maybe over the top yet still feels classy, exquisite. And it sounds amazing, with a rattling tone that reminds me again of old planes. Such an interesting car.
Keep the burlyness of the front bumper, remove the vertical bumperettes, keep the wheel openings and embrace that shape, otherwise the staggered wheels look off.
Other than that, not a bad take. Just needs those small little details.
Well done Frank! You definitely have cojones; I am an old dog but I have learned from you a great deal in the last few months as you courageously took your Artist brush and surgeon’s knife to Madonas and Puro Classicos. Amazingly you have succeeded in all including your fantastic three classics of each legendary Fabrica.
Thank you, much appreciated Shlomo! 👍
Find a girl that looks at you like Frank looks at the E-Type.
How dare you compare a thot beside a legend!
Frank, we love you. Big thanks for creating content for us!
Dear Frank, I really like your channel and drawings, is there a chance to buy some of them with your signature? Maybe you could organize a Covid-19 charity auction?
My dream cars for the moment are Toyota Venza Limited 2021 (realistic dream), Mercedes SL 300 Gullwing (classical dream), BMW X7 (XXXXL family dream) Lamborghini Huracan Evo (wet dream).
I think this is already in the works, he mentioned it in his livestream a while back! 👌
Honestly, I think it's easier to get a Huracan Evo than a 300 SL xD
@@DefinitelyNotEmma sl 300 is an old classic car, I think it's a lot more expensive than a huracan evo
@@kokili1g it surely is
@@DefinitelyNotEmma oh frick I didn't read your comment right, i thought you said that the huracan is harder to get lol
I loved how Frank was using his hands on the bodywork to to follow the lines of the E-Type. Like a sculptor checking his work.
Mr. Stephenson I can already tell that I will thoroughly enjoy your new series; thank your for sharing not only your knowledge but also your life experience with us. Your narrations let us travel to wonderful places, this is important for many of us who haven't been able to do so in quite a while. I know that I would have an original Volkswagen Kharmann Ghia type 14 in my dream garage. What i can't decide is whether it would be the coupe or convertible version, although I think you would enjoy tweeking the coupe's design more. Thank you again.
I must begin by saying that ONE of the things I like most about you and your videos is that you are not afraid to teach and be honest. You literally offer up a cornucopia of designer’s nomenclature for your viewers also.
I totally relate to the emotional impact the XKE had on you even at the tender age of nine. Being 10 years older than you I can only add one other reaction to the ones you mentioned, is a LUST!!!!
My best high school friend would own a black E coupe just two years later. He had by then destroyed/totaled two family cars with his speeding. I told him if he wrecked the E I would personally come and strangle him.
I watch every one of your videos.
Honestly though, some designs should never be ‘improved’
I say that based upon what I call the ‘Sophia’ principle. As a teenager I remember reading an article regarding Sophia Loren’s beauty. By classic definition the writer pointed out all of Sophia’s ‘flaws’...lips too full...eyes too far apart....nose too large....chin too pointed...yet he concluded when everything was put together, her beauty was unmatched. Streisand was viewed the same way a few years later.
When the Avanti debuted, I went crazy. Even had a conversation with Tom Kellogg, Raymond Loewy’s lead designer on the project.
Yet when he ‘upgraded’ the design, his OWN design, in the late 90’s, his or someone else’s C pillar change threw everything off kilter.
I realize my ‘opinion’ is rather ‘blunt’, especially never having been a formal automotive designer. I just feel having drawn and designed cars since I was 10, I am not unskilled. I love the process.
Thank you for hearing me out and let me repeat, I have high regard for your work and how you communicate it. Wayne
Terrific video, Frank. I love that you boldly decided to redo one of the greatest designs in automotive history. The car that Enzo himself said was the "most beautiful" he "ever saw"!
So many of us on here have been drawing cars since childhood, and I for one find it amazing that, through social media, we can get a healthy dose of your perspective as a career automotive designer. The lingo you use while explaining the origin of some of these elements really enriches the experience and unlocks many speculated-upon secrets as to why certain designs are handled in a specific way.
I certainly look forward to seeing more of these in the future.
Thanks for watching!
hey frank ... huge fan from morocco ... love your work ... god bless
As an industrial design student in Italy, struggling for an automotive internship these videos are Gold. Always simple and concise while giving out precise technical pieces of information. Every change made sense and that final old shcool sketch...so good.
Liked it. Always preferred the series 1
Wow, Frank, honestly the redesigned E-type makes a lot of sense, getting rid of the sharp lines that hurt the eye was definitely a great idea! Loving how you rendered this car after 3 years, is absilutely stunning. Thank you for being on TH-cam and sharing with the next generation your knowledge and the way you look at the world. It definitely helped me I'm doing some card designs but I mainly do UI/UX work and I develop then what I've came up with. I've learnt a lot from you how design blends into engineering and can totally relate to the point that engineers try to bend the designs so it is faster/cheaper to build. I always like the challenge and build the craziest UI/UX that is out there.
My dream garage would have: The Jaguar E-Type, Jaguar CX-16, McLaren P1, Ferrari 250 GTO, Ferrari F40, 2004 Ferrari F1 car, Ferrari F12 TDF, Mazda Shinari, Lexus LFA, Toyota FT-1, Nissan Skyline R34, Nissan GTR, Nissan Silvia, Aston Martin Vulcan, Aston Martin Victor, Aston Martin DB10, Porsche Carrera GT, 1967 Ford Mustang.
Hello Mr. Stephenson. As a Series 1 E-Type FHC owner of nearly 50 yrs. I was quite interested with your thoughts on how to improve it's stunning lines and design. Your video and renderings are excellent. You do know your craft.
Yes, the windshield angle needs to be angled back few degrees more that also reshapes the door window so it does not look like it came from a Jag sedan. Yes, the roof side(s) drip rail should have been continued completely down and around the rear quarter windows to encapsulate the rear quarter window.
Yes, cleaning up the "busy" front turn signals and incorporating them into the flowing lines of the front bumper is a excellent idea visually. Yes, continuing the hood sides back to the door line looses one body line vertical break that works well.
I have to break with your thoughts on the front of the E-Type though. I submit that the original hood on the E-type is already pushing the boundaries of it's length vs the passenger compartment size ratio, yet you choose to extend the nose even further out front. To me, this visually imbalances the car.
I disagree that a perfect symmetrical oval slice headlight opening is appropriate for the E-type. Yes, many (most?) other car designers have done this for generations for the same reasons as you articulate, but time has had it's way with this headlight opening and it stands alone remarkably well. It is unique and serves the E well.
As far as chrome plating the "sugar scoop" baffle just behind the headlight opening glass, I think this is a mistake as I consider even painting them all silver as Jaguar did, a mistake. I think the sugar scoop should be the same color as the body so as not draw the eye to it. My sense is the more things blend, the less they distract from such incredible flowing lines of the E hood.
Your changes to the E have it visually heavier, so it looses some of the light elegant lines like pro athlete in their 20's vs the same athlete in their late 30's.....some 20--30 lbs heavier. Both are stunning, but the E should remain in it's 20's forever.
in conclusion as I look at your renderings I suddenly realized what you have done to the E is bring the flavors of the Viper GTS to the E. The Viper STS windshield and roof line are similar to what you propose. The GTS has a visual bend at the base of the windshield and there is a bit of this in your revised E.
Thank you for doing this video. It was such a pleasure to sit with you and see you work your design magic.
My best, Mike Cecchini
Bethesda, Maryland
I do like the new format and I am a great admirer of Frank’s work. I know many a person, not just young lads who would adore one of his design sketches or finished works which are simply stunning and I’d go to a gallery to see those alone.