Love the bits where you rev it out and get your dad's reaction. I drove one a while back on a driving day thing and was blown away by it - I was scared of meeting and driving a hero, but what a machine! The race breeding really shows through in the drivetrain, loved the ride/handling set up, the ambience in the cabin, could have driven it all day and had a smile on my face the entire time. So modern and archaic at the same time, designed with British roads in mind.
Hi Joel your dad's face said it without words wow . When you put the foot down that sweet sound was awesome and brought back many memories gone by but you can never tire of that sound
Proper grail car, love the video. I'm 60 and remember seeing them out and about with my Dad and saying how fantastic they looked. Legend says they were responsible for the 70 mph limit being imposed on the then new motorways. Thanks Joel.
fit modern shock absorbers that are adjustable and it handles like a dream , the gears IF the gearbox has the right oil in it the gears are very easy to get, even the steering if well oiled is nice and light. a well sorted E-type is a very nice thing to drive, it's just a lot of owners have no idea,
No worries! Definitely not the first to have trouble getting it up under pressure!! Especially with cameras around 😂😆🤪 (fantastic video as always, what a car!!!!)
Good to hear some honest talk about the driving dynamics. So many people idolise these cars. But, before committing to a financial outlay of this size, you need to know it's really gonna do what you want.
Great video, Joel. I used to own a 1967, Series 1 2+2 which was almost identical to the one you drove (it was even the same colour) and your video brought back lots of very happy memories. (Those bonnet and boot latches were always a pain for me too!)
Better than I thought, to be honest. The sort of car I would like to drive for a day, but the antiquated driving , lack of brakes etc would soon tire for me.
I drove a DB6 and the biggest shock was the brakes. Nothing happens unless you really give some welly even then they were poor. It's very unnerving but what an experience
Apart from having awful brakes, no power steering and rust 😂 Its a 65 year old car and things have improved massively since. It was peak in the 60s however.
Had a 1968 Series 1.5 coupe, not as powerful with two carbs and that crossover manifold. Still great, if flawed, car. They rust though, and get very hot in summer. Ours was gunmetal over red, a beautiful thing. I'd really like to find a 1965ish Alfa GTV to restore, smaller, more practical than the Jaguar, yet very beautiful. Sadly, those rust badly too, not so many left.
Much prefer pulling thru rev range in a more leisurely rate and savouring the different engine characteristics with a 4 speed + overdrive type car than ludicrous modern propensity of continually adding more gears and weight + minimum 'change times' Cars such as this and the MGB, Stag etc are a delight to listen to - modern cars with 6-8 gears...really??!! Same with fitting lower and wider tyres - got so daft now, they even fit them to off roaders!! Then there is the ever increasing ride stiffness and lowering in ground clearance.... Dont start me on 'mine is faster than yours' mentality with the 'power struggle' - a 1000bhp / lb ft in road cars surrounded by millions of non motorsport vehicles with less than optimised drivers...... Car designs that ground to a halt as everyone trys to out brag each other with a lower CD - just look at how depressingly similar and unappealing car design has become 'Back in the day' we had Ford Anglias and Muiras ...at the same time.... Yesterdayyyy....seems so very .....
Lonely video. My dad has been a life long fan of the E Type and I rented one many years ago as a present for his sixtieth birthday. Also, good to see you back regularly - hope your mental health is ok
Good vid but unfortunately I don't think you drove a very good example find a car which has had new engine frames fitted, a brake upgrade and decent tyres then you will experience a different driving car I have had two roasters and both were fab my last car sold for 186000 quid find a car like that and you will experience just how special they are
Man, I haven't been to your channel in about a year but I'm liking what I see. Congrats on the marriage. Cool to hear your thoughts on an ugly and over appreciated car like the E-type. I grew up when these were just a pretty old car and the hardtops could be had for nothing.
@@nortoncommando770I thought the 4.2 Series 1 was known as the Series 1a or one-and-a-half. Which still leaves this as a Series II. But please correct me if I'm wrong!
Great video Joel, well done
Thanks so much for allowing me to feature the car!
One of my fav cars of all time! Great that you got to take your Dad along, great Father’s Day gift! Cheers Kirk
Good point. Now I won't have to buy him a card...
This thing is a wallpaper you can drive! It's like a fantasy car drawing, but made real. 14:45
Exactly. Great comment. The car is like a caricature
Love the bits where you rev it out and get your dad's reaction. I drove one a while back on a driving day thing and was blown away by it - I was scared of meeting and driving a hero, but what a machine! The race breeding really shows through in the drivetrain, loved the ride/handling set up, the ambience in the cabin, could have driven it all day and had a smile on my face the entire time. So modern and archaic at the same time, designed with British roads in mind.
Hi Joel your dad's face said it without words wow . When you put the foot down that sweet sound was awesome and brought back many memories gone by but you can never tire of that sound
Great video and lovely car. Two thumbs wayyy up.
Thanks so much
Proper grail car, love the video. I'm 60 and remember seeing them out and about with my Dad and saying how fantastic they looked. Legend says they were responsible for the 70 mph limit being imposed on the then new motorways. Thanks Joel.
Not a car I would've ever expected on the channel, but pleased to see it!
Thanks so much for watching
Great video Joel and great to see your dad again, he really enjoyed it!
Amazing classic car !! all about the drive rather than the speed :) I remember sitting in one when i was about 10 even now - That was 45 Years ago !!
fit modern shock absorbers that are adjustable and it handles like a dream , the gears IF the gearbox has the right oil in it the gears are very easy to get, even the steering if well oiled is nice and light. a well sorted E-type is a very nice thing to drive,
it's just a lot of owners have no idea,
Also let your dad drive and get his unfiltered honest thoughts in future video's. He's always so cheerful! 😄
There’s no apostrophe
Lovely making Dad memories.....
No worries! Definitely not the first to have trouble getting it up under pressure!! Especially with cameras around 😂😆🤪 (fantastic video as always, what a car!!!!)
Good to hear some honest talk about the driving dynamics. So many people idolise these cars. But, before committing to a financial outlay of this size, you need to know it's really gonna do what you want.
Great video, Joel. I used to own a 1967, Series 1 2+2 which was almost identical to the one you drove (it was even the same colour) and your video brought back lots of very happy memories.
(Those bonnet and boot latches were always a pain for me too!)
Fab review! Make me want to go out and buy an old British classic!!
Great review! More videos with your dad, if he has the time. 😊
Better than I thought, to be honest. The sort of car I would like to drive for a day, but the antiquated driving , lack of brakes etc would soon tire for me.
Great video Joel but why couldn’t you let your father have a drive of his dream car?????
Do you think the experience would be even better in one that’s in good condition? A fully restored or just much better looked after?
What a beautiful car
Love the sound!
The 2+2 just doesn't look quite right, the roofline looks far too tall.
I drove a DB6 and the biggest shock was the brakes. Nothing happens unless you really give some welly even then they were poor. It's very unnerving but what an experience
Great video Joel. ❤
the E-type and the Austin Healey 3000 mk3 are the best ,and better than any German cars on the road.
Depends what 'best' means. Best at carrying a load? No. Best fuel efficiency? No. Best in terms of price? No. Best at towing? No.
Not got Apple Carlplay so how can they be?
Apart from having awful brakes, no power steering and rust 😂 Its a 65 year old car and things have improved massively since. It was peak in the 60s however.
Morgan's have three wipers!
Ahh, there you go!
Had a 1968 Series 1.5 coupe, not as powerful with two carbs and that crossover manifold. Still great, if flawed, car. They rust though, and get very hot in summer. Ours was gunmetal over red, a beautiful thing. I'd really like to find a 1965ish Alfa GTV to restore, smaller, more practical than the Jaguar, yet very beautiful. Sadly, those rust badly too, not so many left.
Well nobody drives cars like that on winter. Keep them in garage and they wont rust geez... every car rusts because of salt
❤
Lucky sod 😂
2+2 ruins the look in my view.
Yeah it looks quite cartoonish
Much prefer pulling thru rev range in a more leisurely rate and savouring the different engine characteristics with a 4 speed + overdrive type car than ludicrous modern propensity of continually adding more gears and weight + minimum 'change times'
Cars such as this and the MGB, Stag etc are a delight to listen to - modern cars with 6-8 gears...really??!!
Same with fitting lower and wider tyres - got so daft now, they even fit them to off roaders!!
Then there is the ever increasing ride stiffness and lowering in ground clearance....
Dont start me on 'mine is faster than yours' mentality with the 'power struggle' - a 1000bhp / lb ft in road cars surrounded by millions of non motorsport vehicles with less than optimised drivers......
Car designs that ground to a halt as everyone trys to out brag each other with a lower CD - just look at how depressingly similar and unappealing car design has become
'Back in the day' we had Ford Anglias and Muiras ...at the same time....
Yesterdayyyy....seems so very .....
Everyone seems to think that red is the best colour for these but at the time whites and yellows were much more popular...
Pity your father didn't get to drive it! Maybe you could arrange it for him?
I would imagine it crap to drive becuz what dose that mean because
That's a Series 2.
Or Series 1.5 ?
@@johnmoruzzi7236 Could be.
You ought to try out a few more classic cars there's a new audience for you.
Cool vid, nice car….but it’s not a series 1, mate.
Nope, wrong.
Get the Handbrake fixed, the inboard pads will be seized in the brake calipers of the IRS ... £££
Nice car, shame the presenter is so thick
Thank you
@@itsjoelpeople are so charming aren’t they 😂
@@ifyouarefeelingsinister indeed 😂
Rude.
Great vid, great car, and Rohan (owner) is a great enthusiast of several classics. Subscribe to his channel!
Thanks very much - I appreciate that
Lonely video. My dad has been a life long fan of the E Type and I rented one many years ago as a present for his sixtieth birthday. Also, good to see you back regularly - hope your mental health is ok
Holy crap absolutely love this, quite possibly my favorite car 🤩😍
Good vid but unfortunately I don't think you drove a very good example find a car which has had new engine frames fitted, a brake upgrade and decent tyres then you will experience a different driving car I have had two roasters and both were fab my last car sold for 186000 quid find a car like that and you will experience just how special they are
Man, I haven't been to your channel in about a year but I'm liking what I see. Congrats on the marriage. Cool to hear your thoughts on an ugly and over appreciated car like the E-type. I grew up when these were just a pretty old car and the hardtops could be had for nothing.
i would love it for my dad if he was ali
It's a series II. The earlier series had a 3.8 engine and never came as a 2+2.
Series 1 were also 4.2 after 1964
@@nortoncommando770I thought the 4.2 Series 1 was known as the Series 1a or one-and-a-half. Which still leaves this as a Series II. But please correct me if I'm wrong!
Great video thanks for sharing 👍..
What a beautiful soundtrack to this car, 1968? Series 1.5 I thinkmaybbe
No it's a '67. 1and a half
why is it the paint so scratched?
He’s on a budget
If that car was yours and you drove it like that that old engine wouldn’t last long