When I was a kid, my dad had loads of e-types -- sometimes two at a time. But the one I remember most was a lightweight ex-race Lister (I think), that had blown it's engine and been put back on the road with a tuned 3.8, and no soundproofing! My mother used to refuse to go in it because it gave her headaches, as it was so incredibly noisy. But I loved it. He used to drop me off at school and then blast it back up the very steep Westerham Hill. You could hear it going for ages. I used to tell all my friends he was a racing driver and was late for his race. Now you barely ever see an e-type on the roads, let alone something like that. Cool times! :0)
Great story. A few years ago I became acquainted with a guy who owned a GT40. He invited me to his house to see it in late August (very warm time of year, where I am). He said the car gets so hot that he only is able to drive it in late October/November. He also said it is so loud that he couldn't turn it on for me to hear it because it was obnoxiously loud, and really disturbs the neighbors. Here in the U.S., in the late '70's, I had an 8th-grade teacher who drove a beautifully-restored E-Type with a pale yellow paint job. GORGEOUS car.
@@superchickensoup Probably... And it's a great shame, because it puts them beyond the pocket of real enthusiasts, and they are now the bragging vehicles of the Pebble Beach rabble. :0/
Having read these comments . A few responses are appropriate 1. this is Goodwood revival only FIA htp appropriate cars are invited ,this is probably an original or very close too. It makes at most in race eligible form 320 hp . 2. To be invited it is probably an original or at least has a serious race history last one of the thirteen originals made sold at auction for $7.9 million so the crack about being cheap compared with a cobra is uninformed 3. the 289 was what ran against the e type not the 427 cobra . they are in different classes apples and oranges . 4 the cobra is a power car the e type more of a momentum car notice you never hear the revs drop ,look at the tarmac its wet you can't put the power down or your going sideways . 5. Chris Ward is one of the top vintage race drivers often hired to coach the old men gentleman drivers who own these cars ,then co drive in the enduros . He is an e type specialist 6. a A well set up E type is a joy to drive ,and J D classics know what they are doing . I have driven a Low drag E type back to back with a modern Aston Martin GT4 a number of times . The e type holds a better line if you dont over drive and Chris Ward is a master as is Stretton and Minshaw to name some others . 7. As for the speedo the only time you need it is in pit lane to avoid a penalty, they probably have tape on the rev counter for pit lane 35 mph . the e type speedo is a cable steels horse power as its mechanical
Exactly is and well written. Thank you. I do rather suspect though that these days the 3.8s are giving off rather more than 320HP, especially with Lucas Fuel-Injection. I'm glad though that I do not have to work on the buggers any more!
It's still a British heap of shit engineering. Tapered axles with keyways and hubs, wire wheels, obsolete shocks even when new. Horrid electrical system. 1950s technology at best. British autos died in the USA for a reason, and it wasn't because of styling or performance
Douglas Ames I think you tend to forget that the cobra was of the same era, another British sport car, that you Americans Couldn't make, ok Shelby put a small v8 into it, but then to get noticed on any race tracks you had to employ a British race car driver to show you how to drive it , one Ken Miles, so again you idiots don't do any research before running off at the mouth , face it chap you owe us big time... Queue the garbage about to surface
@@douglasames6495 " British autos died in the USA for a reason, and it wasn't because of styling or performance" Don't tell my 1972 Triumph TR6, still going strong and still the most satisfying car I've ever owned. Meanwhile, Mr Hearn is being kind to not mention that the much-vaunted Ford GT40 is also British...a Lola GT with another lump of American V-8 stuffed in it. The Ford/Cobra "legend" is just publicity to make Ford Jr. feel better about getting turned down by Ferrari.
Being in my late 20s I was unfortunately not able to see or hear these amazing beasts go nuts on the track like they were meant to back in the day, so I really appreciate y'all giving us that up close and personal view of history goodwood. Cheers
Goodwood Revival should be the pilgrimage of all classic car racing enthusiasts.It is expensive BUT watching the multi million pound cars racing and I mean RACING is a sight to behold.The sights, the sounds, the smells:-).Heaven
Shows the Jag's handling is worse than the Cobras as the car in front has no problem at the same speed or the Jag's driver is using too much right pedal.
I have watch E types and Cobras race many times. and I seen E types beat Cobras and Cobras beat E types, all depends on who is driving either car, who ever the best driver is ,he is the winner
Amazed that the E-Type did as well as it did accelerating out of the corners compared to the Cobra's massive horsepower. The driver was amazing and did an incredible job overall. Great filming and editing made for seriously fun viewing. Thank you!
I think the power difference is smaller than you'd think. Those 289s are probably around 350-370hp. Another video of what I believe is this same car says it's making 344hp. Add in the better aerodynamics of the E-Type and it's not terribly surprising. I'd like to see the 350hp Shelby Daytona go up against the E-Type. That's a pretty close race in power and aerodynamics I think. Aside from drivers, it'd all come down to the chassis.
Far more engaging for the viewer to watch. You see how the cars move, oversteer, shifting weight and knowing when to change down or up. Thanks for sharing GR&R.
Yes. Agreed. The driver of the Jag is a truly talented man. The success of the drive is much more a function of his skills than the merit of the car. (I do love the e-type and have since I was a boy...arguably the most elegant sports car available to the common man at the time. My second and third loves are the Cobra and the 300SL Gullwing. Interestingly, all of these were relatively affordable when I was a boy...i remember seeing ads for a used Mercedes priced at $5k USD. The Cobra was $7K. A used e-type was less than both....1960s.)
William well there was a good 300 yards to the second car at the finis. If that is not destroying the Cobra it will do until something else comes along
It's Aug 3rd, 2020 in the midst of the COVID pandemic and i'm a bit upset it took this situation to finally binge enough TH-cam to come across this incredible piece of driving and battling. I watched this whole video. That's 9min 15sec longer than I collectively sat down uninterrupted and watched F1 in recent years.
Seeing these old classics that you know are worth a pretty penny up so close and almost rubbing on each other gives me heart palpitations. But then again it's nice seeing them not being put out to the garage and slowly dying doing nothing, but instead being put to the use they were made for.
Having driven both -- and being seated next to Mr. Shelby during an awards banquet -- I seized the opportunity and addressed something that's bugged me since the muscle car era. I asked, "Which was better, the 289 or 427 Cobra?" Practically everyone in the room looked over when 12 forks/knives clanked on plates as journalists dove for their notepads scrambling to record his answer (here's his direct quote): "The big block was a BASTARD of a car! Go like hell in a straight line, but that's about it. The small block was a MUCH better car!" This video reinforces why more torque isn't always the answer in road racing....it's balance. Lucky for me, that Beck Lister Corvette tribute car #007 is one of only two lightweights he built, and its all-alloy Donovan HC400 small block means that I now have both!...I'm spoiled, I know. :) www.damdrivingschool.com/media/Photos/pages/CarrollShelbyNAJA.htm
@@jonwallace3023 The Daytona coupe is a body. As far as I know all of them Shelby campaigned were 289 powered. He was developing one with a light alloy 390 when Ford cancelled sponsorship for the program.
Having worked for Jaguar back in the 80's, I have to admit that was probably the greatest duration in terms of miles that I have ever seen one travel without being on the back of a wrecker.
A great video with some very nice cars on the track, thanks. I enjoy driving my E Type. When you get in you really "put on the car" everything about it is just right. The Jag power with triple SUs is just a joy to drive.
Damn that was a good drive. He got them on cornering and late braking. I thought ‘destroy’ was a bit of a strong word at first, but he hammered by the lot of them eventually.
I guess these were 283 or 289 ci Cobras? They could pull the Jag slightly on the straights but fell way back on the corners. The Jag was able to use far deeper braking points and it turned in superbly. While the Cobra drivers had to manhandle their machines through the twisties, sliding sideways in four-wheel drifts, the Jag driver used his car's superior suspension to pass his competitors on the inside, the outside, wherever there was an opening. Had he not been blocked by that second-place Cobra for so much of the race, the Jag pilot would have run away from the field.
I enjoyed that but never drove mine like that.......RWF 822 G A '68 Series 2, that I owned from 1971 to 1974.... The sound of it, when I pushed that button, made going to work worthwhile! The fastest ever achieved, on a deserted M62, was an indicated 134, at which I didn't want to go faster!
I allege he's just not honest. All those miles he's thrashed that car round circuits. I would leave him in the weeds AND be able to have 3 passengers enjoy the fun while listening comfortably to a top notch Bose hi fi in my Merc S600 biturbo. Had 5 Jags in my time. Not for me any more, thank you.
Christopher Ian Fraser Stables The E-type is over 50 years old, a significant factor in the comparison. As to whether Bose is “top notch” there is significant debate....
Race teams disconnect the speedo cable as its a source of mechanical drag. The resistance from the cable and speedo is minimal but every little bit helps.
@@christopherianfraserstable2671 oh catch a grip. You realise that these races are adding to the cars heritage and value no? NOBODY buys a race car if they are the type of people to worry about accurate millage..
man that dude drove it like he stole it ! really not a fair race..thats a Jaguar E-Type Lightweight ! the bulge on the rear deck gives it away and those are 289 cobras..its easy to tell when a 427 cobra is beside you..you go deaf : )
Superb racing driving by seat of pants - real skill by all drivers - always had a spot for Jaguars my dad raced and owned several - but the Cobras are still great classics - thanks for the video
Christ, these guys are ballsier than Nascar drivers, and they're racing valuable antiques! "Destroys" is a bit over the top, but there's some great dicing between the Jag and the fastest Cobras.
You're right...If this was a normal "E-Type" Jag it would displace either 231 to 256 cu in. But this is not a regular "E-Type" Jag. The Jag in this video is one of I believe only 2 "lightweight" E-types that were modified into coupes. From what I understand the engines in these cars were upgraded several times during their racing life. So to be fair there's no telling what's actually under the hood of this one.
Sorry, only going off of the description of the car written by the makers of this video, and also the fact that the in car camera very clearly shows a metal roof ("Roadster" = No Metal Roof). P.S. Thanks for giving me an excuse to watch this video again :)
Immense skill and great determination did the trick together with good brakes. Disconnecting the speedo is done so as to take away an unnecessary distraction. Knowing your speed is irrelevant, it's RPM that matters.
When I was a kid, my dad had loads of e-types -- sometimes two at a time. But the one I remember most was a lightweight ex-race Lister (I think), that had blown it's engine and been put back on the road with a tuned 3.8, and no soundproofing!
My mother used to refuse to go in it because it gave her headaches, as it was so incredibly noisy. But I loved it.
He used to drop me off at school and then blast it back up the very steep Westerham Hill. You could hear it going for ages.
I used to tell all my friends he was a racing driver and was late for his race. Now you barely ever see an e-type on the roads, let alone something like that.
Cool times!
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Loved reading that! I'm sure your dad took good care of every single one of those beauties :)
Lovely!!! If your mom gets headaches you know you got a great sounding Car!! 😂😄
Great story. A few years ago I became acquainted with a guy who owned a GT40. He invited me to his house to see it in late August (very warm time of year, where I am). He said the car gets so hot that he only is able to drive it in late October/November. He also said it is so loud that he couldn't turn it on for me to hear it because it was obnoxiously loud, and really disturbs the neighbors. Here in the U.S., in the late '70's, I had an 8th-grade teacher who drove a beautifully-restored E-Type with a pale yellow paint job. GORGEOUS car.
@@williamr3840 them lister Jaguar's are worth several million pounds now are they not?
@@superchickensoup Probably... And it's a great shame, because it puts them beyond the pocket of real enthusiasts, and they are now the bragging vehicles of the Pebble Beach rabble. :0/
Great pilot. He sure knows what he is doing while passing in those corners from outside. Great braking as well.
Amazing video.
That's Chris Harris for ya!
No it isn't.
Foxiol n
@@Brickerage chris ward he used to run JD classics some pilot is he not
@@davyfaeforth He's all over the track and abusing his tires something horrible. No Jackie Stewart for sure.
The E type is truly one of God's greatest gift to man!
It's a beauty ain't it!
No prisoners there
I wanna see e type , cobra and birdcage all on the same track
Other way round lol. But in essence I agree. I love my jag.
Up there with the Spitfire!!
Destroys seems a stretch but great racing. So much more interesting than nascar or f1 for that matter.
Destroys sounds about right, they got pounded !
He beat them on the slow stuff.
Braking and handling.
On the acceleration, the Cobras JUST have it
@@g8ymw power is nothing. control is everything.
Jst depends on the track really...
Yeah he destroyed them alright, driven close to the edge most of the time.
I'm sure there were lots of days when the V8s ran away with it but it's great to see the inline six proving itself (yet again!).
THIS is racing!!!! So much better than the paddle shifting computer controlled crap of today.
petec9686 , I definitely agree with you on that one
That's well worth a win .......
"Baby boomer doesn't understand modern cars Part 2"
Petec9686, I totally agree.
are you a racer? guess not back to the basement
Whoever is driving the Jag has a set of huevos. Respect. Very determined and tough driver. Wow.
And, It's NOT his Jaguar!
Maybe it was Rowan Atkinson! I always knew that deep down he had a set of cast iron ones
Having read these comments . A few responses are appropriate
1. this is Goodwood revival only FIA htp appropriate cars are invited ,this is probably an original or very close too. It makes at most in race eligible form 320 hp .
2. To be invited it is probably an original or at least has a serious race history last one of the thirteen originals made sold at auction for $7.9 million so the crack about being cheap compared with a cobra is uninformed
3. the 289 was what ran against the e type not the 427 cobra . they are in different classes apples and oranges .
4 the cobra is a power car the e type more of a momentum car notice you never hear the revs drop ,look at the tarmac its wet you can't put the power down or your going sideways .
5. Chris Ward is one of the top vintage race drivers often hired to coach the old men gentleman drivers who own these cars ,then co drive in the enduros . He is an e type specialist
6. a A well set up E type is a joy to drive ,and J D classics know what they are doing . I have driven a Low drag E type back to back with a modern Aston Martin GT4 a number of times . The e type holds a better line if you dont over drive and Chris Ward is a master as is Stretton and Minshaw to name some others .
7. As for the speedo the only time you need it is in pit lane to avoid a penalty, they probably have tape on the rev counter for pit lane 35 mph . the e type speedo is a cable steels horse power as its mechanical
Exactly is and well written. Thank you. I do rather suspect though that these days the 3.8s are giving off rather more than 320HP, especially with Lucas Fuel-Injection. I'm glad though that I do not have to work on the buggers any more!
It's still a British heap of shit engineering. Tapered axles with keyways and hubs, wire wheels, obsolete shocks even when new. Horrid electrical system.
1950s technology at best.
British autos died in the USA for a reason, and it wasn't because of styling or performance
Douglas Ames
I think you tend to forget that the cobra was of the same era, another British sport car, that you Americans Couldn't make, ok Shelby put a small v8 into it, but then to get noticed on any race tracks you had to employ a British race car driver to show you how to drive it , one Ken Miles, so again you idiots don't do any research before running off at the mouth , face it chap you owe us big time... Queue the garbage about to surface
@@douglasames6495 " British autos died in the USA for a reason, and it wasn't because of styling or performance" Don't tell my 1972 Triumph TR6, still going strong and still the most satisfying car I've ever owned. Meanwhile, Mr Hearn is being kind to not mention that the much-vaunted Ford GT40 is also British...a Lola GT with another lump of American V-8 stuffed in it. The Ford/Cobra "legend" is just publicity to make Ford Jr. feel better about getting turned down by Ferrari.
@@douglasames6495 american Corvette had leaf springs and a rigid axle until 2005. And that is an sportscar?????? Its a truck with sportscar body!!!
What a driver. Chris ward has to be the king of the course, sideways everywhere and still passing cobras. Proper Legend.
paul kissick:.. we,ve heard all week what a Great driver Lewis Hamilton is, id like to see him race these guys to see if hes a proper legend
He couldn't get anymore out of that E-type.
Limies love to say proper. Pip pip old boy what what Up the King
Proper racing, gear levers and clutches.
As much as I love driving manual transmissions, I don't think that's what makes this "proper racing".
Being in my late 20s I was unfortunately not able to see or hear these amazing beasts go nuts on the track like they were meant to back in the day, so I really appreciate y'all giving us that up close and personal view of history goodwood. Cheers
The E type is such a British Icon of the motor car industry. I have loved this car since a small boy back in the early 60's.and I still do !
Note for the AC Cobra guys, Back in the 50s Jaguar won 24 Hour Le Mans 4-5 times with a Inline 6 Cylinder less than 4.0 liters . Not to Shabby
They are bringing back inline sixes in their latest road car engine. I loved driving my inline six Jaguar.
Cobra did not have a real good chassis the daytona is much better
@@glynnwright1699 and Datsun improved it ie cloned it with there280 z
@@burthabard8316 the 240Z was an improvement, but it all went downhill from there.
That was in the D Type. Much lighter car.
I’d watch a World Series of this over f1 any day.
Fantastic vid ! Great racing lines, late braking, the engine sounds mega... the move pass on the grass is epic ! Thanks for this wonderful moment
Goodwood Revival should be the pilgrimage of all classic car racing enthusiasts.It is expensive BUT watching the multi million pound cars racing and I mean RACING is a sight to behold.The sights, the sounds, the smells:-).Heaven
Are they running Castrol-R?
Fantastic racing! If only current racing was as amazing to watch.
love watching these old pieces of artwork, slip and slide around the track.
As much as it hearts to see the etype passing my favourite cars, that was amazing driving and amazing race thumps up!
I just couldn't stop thinking about all those expensive body panels when the guys were just inches away from one another! Epic stuff!
@ 2:12 that turn, full throttle, slight slide gave me chills.. fantastic handling of a machine
Shows the Jag's handling is worse than the Cobras as the car in front has no problem at the same speed or the Jag's driver is using too much right pedal.
I love it when vintage cars are being driven at its limit, the sterring input/correction is satisfying to watch😍
Top notch driver. Very well done. Really exciting racing!
Theres something Ive always loved about the ´bark´ sound the XK engine makes on throttle off around 7000rpm! Nothing else sounds like it!!
You obviously have never heard an Austin-Healey at full throttle and then coming off the pedal . Makes a jag engine sound sick
Works Integrale on lift-off - what a growl!
Man that Jag is quick. And he knows the circuit very well it seems. Lovely!
Enjoyed that, good driving. That Jag driver would probably be competitive in a milk truck.
Excellent driving!!
I have watch E types and Cobras race many times. and I seen E types beat Cobras and Cobras beat E types, all depends on who is driving either car, who ever the best driver is ,he is the winner
I think the driver would race great in an Austin Allegro he was superb 👍🏻
Amazed that the E-Type did as well as it did accelerating out of the corners compared to the Cobra's massive horsepower. The driver was amazing and did an incredible job overall. Great filming and editing made for seriously fun viewing. Thank you!
I think the power difference is smaller than you'd think. Those 289s are probably around 350-370hp. Another video of what I believe is this same car says it's making 344hp. Add in the better aerodynamics of the E-Type and it's not terribly surprising.
I'd like to see the 350hp Shelby Daytona go up against the E-Type. That's a pretty close race in power and aerodynamics I think. Aside from drivers, it'd all come down to the chassis.
I would be surprised if a set of tires lasted 20 laps. That's manly racing there.
You should see my wife, on a beer-run.
i had no idea how intense this racing actually was, holy crap this is nuts
Man, this tripled my heart rate...!!!
Great stuff. Thanks for filming and uploading. I loved it. Always great when you have a rear view too.
Not one computer controlling drivers aid in sight, thank you gentlemen great driving.
Far more engaging for the viewer to watch. You see how the cars move, oversteer, shifting weight and knowing when to change down or up. Thanks for sharing GR&R.
Good race but I wouldn't say destroy!
Yes. Agreed. The driver of the Jag is a truly talented man. The success of the drive is much more a function of his skills than the merit of the car. (I do love the e-type and have since I was a boy...arguably the most elegant sports car available to the common man at the time. My second and third loves are the Cobra and the 300SL Gullwing. Interestingly, all of these were relatively affordable when I was a boy...i remember seeing ads for a used Mercedes priced at $5k USD. The Cobra was $7K. A used e-type was less than both....1960s.)
yes I know a bit silly
William well there was a good 300 yards to the second car at the finis. If that is not destroying the Cobra it will do until something else comes along
Well, he managed to get past 3, 1 of which had a nice lead. But, what a drive! Busy boy. on the edge of grip
There was one ill handling Cobra in his rear view mirror at the end, destroyed they were.
It's Aug 3rd, 2020 in the midst of the COVID pandemic and i'm a bit upset it took this situation to finally binge enough TH-cam to come across this incredible piece of driving and battling. I watched this whole video. That's 9min 15sec longer than I collectively sat down uninterrupted and watched F1 in recent years.
this is just so exhilarating to watch!!!
Phew, throwing around multi million pounds of cars like these is scary stuff, great driving and really enjoyable to watch thanks
The second and third cobras in the beginning drive like absolute jerks.
Seemed like we’re guarding the inside line at the apex
Or it could just be that the handling on the Cobra isn't particularly precise maybe?
That's what made it a competitive race --- it was great defensive driving, and it worked, and forced challenging passes.
Didn't you see the cobra driver apologising? Then I knew he would let the jag through, so they are good sports just trying to win.
Cobra driver couldn't hold his line....idiot.
Skill and daring combine to present a fabulous race .
OMG! that was good stuff. Exciting stuff, that.
This really shows what racing is! BALLS OF STEEL!
Witnessed some very similar driving on a recent trip to b&q involving an Audi A6 and a VW Golf.
Seeing these old classics that you know are worth a pretty penny up so close and almost rubbing on each other gives me heart palpitations.
But then again it's nice seeing them not being put out to the garage and slowly dying doing nothing, but instead being put to the use they were made for.
Having driven both -- and being seated next to Mr. Shelby during an awards banquet -- I seized the opportunity and addressed something that's bugged me since the muscle car era. I asked, "Which was better, the 289 or 427 Cobra?"
Practically everyone in the room looked over when 12 forks/knives clanked on plates as journalists dove for their notepads scrambling to record his answer (here's his direct quote):
"The big block was a BASTARD of a car! Go like hell in a straight line, but that's about it. The small block was a MUCH better car!"
This video reinforces why more torque isn't always the answer in road racing....it's balance.
Lucky for me, that Beck Lister Corvette tribute car #007 is one of only two lightweights he built, and its all-alloy Donovan HC400 small block means that I now have both!...I'm spoiled, I know. :)
www.damdrivingschool.com/media/Photos/pages/CarrollShelbyNAJA.htm
The Daytona
Cool story bro 🙄
@@jonwallace3023 The Daytona coupe is a body. As far as I know all of them Shelby campaigned were 289 powered. He was developing one with a light alloy 390 when Ford cancelled sponsorship for the program.
Having worked for Jaguar back in the 80's, I have to admit that was probably the greatest duration in terms of miles that I have ever seen one travel without being on the back of a wrecker.
Wiring is done by some blind folk .
Good driver for a circus bumper car ride
If he'd had a better start, this would have been a massacre! Quicker, sleeker, more agile and waaaaaay prettier. Jag all the way baby! 😎
A great video with some very nice cars on the track, thanks. I enjoy driving my E Type. When you get in you really "put on the car" everything about it is just right. The Jag power with triple SUs is just a joy to drive.
The Lightweights used Fuel Injection...
Alot of counter steering going on by everyone, Good ol school racing,love it
What an awesome ride along. That Jag has an impressive set of stoppers on it.
But we never get to see the car from the outside 😭
This was simply amazing to watch. All of these cars are a handful.REAL DRIVING,REAL SKILL
He worked that engine!
Great cars, great racing, great sound, great camera!
Ok want an E type, always have for that matter.....
If you want an E Type like that, you better get the big piggy bank. That's a Lightweight, in everything except the price.
One of the best bits of motor sport ever. Loved it , ta : )
The last time i revved an E-type like that it went bang and cost me $6000 to fix !!
A Lightweight 'E' as seen here is hardly one's normal production car. It has much more in common with the legendary 'D' Type than the standard 'E' !!!
Damn that was a good drive. He got them on cornering and late braking.
I thought ‘destroy’ was a bit of a strong word at first, but he hammered by the lot of them eventually.
I guess these were 283 or 289 ci Cobras? They could pull the Jag slightly on the straights but fell way back on the corners. The Jag was able to use far deeper braking points and it turned in superbly. While the Cobra drivers had to manhandle their machines through the twisties, sliding sideways in four-wheel drifts, the Jag driver used his car's superior suspension to pass his competitors on the inside, the outside, wherever there was an opening. Had he not been blocked by that second-place Cobra for so much of the race, the Jag pilot would have run away from the field.
I enjoyed that but never drove mine like that.......RWF 822 G
A '68 Series 2, that I owned from 1971 to 1974....
The sound of it, when I pushed that button, made going to work worthwhile!
The fastest ever achieved, on a deserted M62, was an indicated 134, at which I didn't want to go faster!
what a driver
Love the way this driver flows through corners with momentum the others couldn’t match.
Jag driver is pushing it in deep - motor not as good but brakes and will to win much better..
Right, the first corner you could tell it out brakes the Cobra
@John Bower Thanks for your opinion.
Great positioning of the camera's there guys.
More over takes here than ever in F1..lol great driving skills sir....
The camera placement in the car was perfect, both for the forward view, and that the competitors were so easily seen in the rear view mirror.
More exciting than F1. Two of my favourite cars.. if I had the money got to be a Cobra.
A truly gripping race, thank you.
Fierce driving by Chris Ward. Are we seeing 7000+ rpm on the tacho? Well done.
yes. Yes, we are !
Wow !! This is brilliant to watch (and listen to). Wonderful cars and great driving.
Anyone else notice that the speedometer isn't working?
I allege he's just not honest. All those miles he's thrashed that car round circuits. I would leave him in the weeds AND be able to have 3 passengers enjoy the fun while listening comfortably to a top notch Bose hi fi in my Merc S600 biturbo. Had 5 Jags in my time. Not for me any more, thank you.
Christopher Ian Fraser Stables The E-type is over 50 years old, a significant factor in the comparison. As to whether Bose is “top notch” there is significant debate....
Good thing 👍👍 awesome dicing 😉
Race teams disconnect the speedo cable as its a source of mechanical drag. The resistance from the cable and speedo is minimal but every little bit helps.
@@christopherianfraserstable2671 oh catch a grip. You realise that these races are adding to the cars heritage and value no? NOBODY buys a race car if they are the type of people to worry about accurate millage..
My lord that pass @3:45! Balls of steel to do that in these ultra rare (and costly!) old machines!
Great driving, and extremely ballsy... Maybe a little too much with such a precious car, but any viewer will enjoy that.
Thats what i love, old cars being driven hard. I would if i could, only have to work in that if i bin it, i dont pay for it...
What a load of old Cobras.
Some good old fashioned guts and determination, not to mention skills!
man that dude drove it like he stole it ! really not a fair race..thats a Jaguar E-Type Lightweight ! the bulge on the rear deck gives it away and those are 289 cobras..its easy to tell when a 427 cobra is beside you..you go deaf : )
The 289's had more success, the 289 Daytonas were hitting over 190 mph down the long straights at Le Mans.
@@michaeldeakin4283 You also forgot to add, the 427 was little more than a dragster, it really does not do corners!
The 289's won the road races, no question. The 427's, drag & show.
Superb racing driving by seat of pants - real skill by all drivers - always had a spot for Jaguars my dad raced and owned several - but the Cobras are still great classics - thanks for the video
Christ, these guys are ballsier than Nascar drivers, and they're racing valuable antiques! "Destroys" is a bit over the top, but there's some great dicing between the Jag and the fastest Cobras.
Good to watch the oldies racing , they all seemed to be moving around a lot , and even the jag , was the track damp ?
@ 4:27 what a move, great driving............
+David Lyon hehe 4:27, Cobras, 427 engine... unintentional I presume :)
+EyeOfTheTiger I take absolutely nothing away from the superb driving of the Jag pilot but those are "289"'s...Not "427"'s.
You're right...If this was a normal "E-Type" Jag it would displace either 231 to 256 cu in. But this is not a regular "E-Type" Jag. The Jag in this video is one of I believe only 2 "lightweight" E-types that were modified into coupes. From what I understand the engines in these cars were upgraded several times during their racing life. So to be fair there's no telling what's actually under the hood of this one.
The Jag in this video is a roadster NOT a low-drag coupe.
Sorry, only going off of the description of the car written by the makers of this video, and also the fact that the in car camera very clearly shows a metal roof ("Roadster" = No Metal Roof). P.S. Thanks for giving me an excuse to watch this video again :)
Loved every second of that. Thank you.
destroy? that part must be on vid #2
That is a a serious arse kicking for the Cobras....fantastic driving Chris...
Nice driving, the e type is such a dificult car to drive fast, but the AC is even worst!
You can´t help loving this old time real racing.
nothing's like a Jaaaaaaag! (love Cobras too BTW)
These guys are real drivers !!! Not spoiled by any traction control or modern electronics !!!!
I think 51% is the driver. He really pushes it. I suspect he would have won if he'd driven the Cobra.
maybe, track was wet.
Great driving and racing. Fantastic to watch.. ...and what a great handling, well balanced car.... Mk2 escort in the woods comes to mind!
He even took the Stig in the red and gold cobra !
bLOWN fOX: iS THA RIGHT lOOKS LIKE THE STIG PICKED THE WRONG HORSE
@Phil Cadey chassis too, To coin a phrase from our American cousins "it's run what you brung" us viewers are winners too, such fun.
Possibly the best video on TH-cam
Watch this Ecclestone !
Bernie Ecclestone actually drove in 2 Grands Prix in 1958, Monaco and British.
Brilliant, No music, The essence of racing. Many thanks
British engineering at it best...the speedo doesn't work lol
is better to not see the speed......
MaxiDra...I didn't see any speed limiting signs, so maybe it was unneeded.
It is still a British sportscar... you can't expect everything to be working properly...
MaxiDra Racing drivers don't use speedos anyway. Rev counter/tach is all they need to see.
who cares about the speedo in a race; the tach works, and forward progress is measured by how many cars you're passing.
Immense skill and great determination did the trick together with good brakes. Disconnecting the speedo is done so as to take away an unnecessary distraction. Knowing your speed is irrelevant, it's RPM that matters.
Who needs a speedo," We don't need no stinkin' speedo!"
Eh, it’s irrelevant to racers any way 😂🤷🏼♂️
I wish some of those overtakes had an overhead cam!!! Especially that 2nd to 1st when he out brakes him and passed on the outside!!!
I believe his car had an overhead cam for most of the race.............
He was driving it like he stole it. They were driving like they owned them and didn't want to wreck them.
Did he win?
@@chrislj2005 Who cares.
Title should read "Driver destroys competition". That was 100 percent about the driver not the car. That car control and commitment was top notch. 👌