Richard Hammond has bought a car he has lusted after for years!
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Richard Hammond is officially a Jag man, and another Jaguar has entered his garage. His E-Type roadster is the pick of the bunch, but this new addition could become Richard's new favourite.
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I'd like a "behind the scenes" video of this and its progress, a more unpolished but informative look with swear words and all 🤣
Sadly don't have discovery plus.😢
When are we getting it in the us?
When are we going to be able to watch Hammonds workshop in the US? I would pay for discovery plus just for that one show. Come on quit teasing us Americans and let us watch your show too
Neil needs to get his car done! Make it happen Drive Tribe!
100% this needs to be the next car that gets done. Richard needs to repay the favour to Neil by helping with his car.
Definitely this!
Richard needs to stop buying cars first 😂😂😂
@@CustomiZe_ His ego is buying more cars than his body is able to crash.
💯 I want to see Neil’s car restored!!
Neil is such a genuine guy, Hammond found a real gem of a mechanic/restorer.
And friend
I love these episodes and I’m glad Richard found the exact spec on the e type he was looking for, but the true gem of a find here is Neil and his years of knowledge/expertise working on motor vehicles. I hope this turns into a series on TH-cam apart from the TV show. Keep up the great work Richard and crew!
Yeah, he really seems great and he's fun to listen to.
@@BornToSneeze You can understand him?
More of Neil please. Man knows so much, would love to have a chat with him
I thought when he said something like “we’re going to work on this here” he was going to segue into “and we’ll restore Neil’s car at the shop!”. It was right they’re waiting to be hit out the park.
@@user-oj7co5wm8g you would like to think his cars going to get sorted eventually for him
just watch the show :D
@@CaydeSmax I do as well lol
Geeking out about a specific part of a particular car and the way it was engineered is what it truly means to be a car lover.
Come on fellas get Neil’s car done for him it would probably be something he’d love and what an amazing thank you that would be for him.
I bet he would rather do it himself
These videos are what Richard Hammonds Workshop should be. None of these weird corny skits, with accountants driving golf buggies and mechanics pretending to play video games. Just Richard, a car, and some actual restoration!
100% this - no 'daughter needs a new horsebox' or 'rats in the workshop' etc etc. Drives me mad!
Exactly. Just show car restoration and stop faffing about.
Agreed
And no Mike! 🥳🎉
I like both. He’s a comedian.
Instantly recognizable silhouette, never had a doubt it was an E-Type.
The video hasn't even started yet and I've come looking in the comments to see who has said it's an E-Type. I'll look an idiot if it's not but I'm doubling down on what I believe is one of the most iconic shapes.
I've always been a fan of the E-Type. Easily one of the most beautiful cars ever made
Wrong. Enzo Ferrari said that it WAS the most beautiful car ever made.
@@sandgrownun66 didn't Enzo have 3?
@@sandgrownun66 Enzo is one opinion, and an often flawed one.
it looks like a tongue tbh
Clearly I'm in the minority but I've always thought the proportions were off. Too long in the front.
This was such a fantastic video! Watching Richard and Neil geeking out on a particular mechanical component of an iconic car is a proper car nerd's joy. And I can't help but feel extremely happy for Richard! While the other two have moved on to other stuff, Hammond has stayed loyal to the cars and is doing what he loves, which is working on cars and buying the cars he loves (though I still hate that he sold his Esprit Sport 350). Are you listening DriveTribe? More of this (and less of the scripted skits) please!
I very much agree with you on the XKE’s brilliant IRS, Richard. It wouldn’t “feel” like an XKE without it. We American Hot Rodders latched on to it because it was so easy to literally bolt into place. Everything was already done…suspension geometry, shocks and springs, differential gears, brakes, axles…all in one package. Brilliant stuff! I’m looking forward to watching the restoration!
How could you not smile while watching this, listing to 2 car enthusiasts enjoying the engineering of one of the worlds most beautiful vehicles
The series 1 '62 coupe is THE most beautiful car to ever exist. My ultimate dream car
Not true, Alfas 33 Stradale and Lancias Beta Volumex are both infinitely prettier. Ferraris P3 is more striking. Aston Martins DB5 is better proportioned.
XKE is pretty but not perfect.
@@nickcook7408It's an E TYPE! and it's way better than all those you mentioned.
@@nickcook7408 not according to enzo thats why the glass covers on headlights sprouted on various ferraris
Richard, I hope you help Neil finish his Ford after the Jag. It's nice to know you're staying true to the original Jag, keeping the essence of what makes them so special. Keep us updated, please,
Really enjoyed this video, one of the best Drivetribe videos in a while. We all like some lighthearted laughs but it's nice to see Richard talk passionately without all the goofy act you see constantly in Hammonds Workshop
As a American and a American car guy, I can easily see myself have a mug of coffee while you two drink tea. The both of you easily transcends the immense cultural difference. Really enjoy every video you put out! Thank you.
We do drink a lot of coffee in the UK, you know. Even our instant coffee is a lot better than the stuff in your supermarkets, unless you pay through the nose. Richard even mentioned coffee, not tea.
What a car. Getting your dream car, and getting to rebuild it to your own 'fit', is an amazing life story.
Richard has got great taste in cars, my dream car to own is a Gilbern Invader
I never heard of it before, it's an amusing looking car.
@@hypnotised-clover it was designed and built in Pontypridd Wales my family's home town. Lovely looking cars and rare.
@@dwaynne_way a mk111?
Neil is looking great. He has done as much work on himself as he has on the cars. Excellent to see.
Testament to how stylish this car is, is the fact that a car launched in 1961 is still the best looking car on the road.
Richard's engineering passion at its best. Such an engaging video.
Wow, your take and love for Jaguar really shines through in your detailed storytelling! It's clear you appreciate the engineering marvel these machines are. Can't wait to see the restoration. Your passion is truly inspiring to fellow Jaguar enthusiasts like myself. Keep it up and can't wait to follow this "skunk works" project!
I absolutely adore the old E-types. They are some of the most gorgeous cars ever made.
Nice video folks. I still remember in 78/79 when I got to drive a 62 e-type ( I was 13!) My dads friend was going thru a divorce and was hiding it in our garage. The battery died and I could drive a stick (thanks Dad!). They pushed and I dumped the clutch to start it but "couldn't stop fast and keep it running" (my story). Got to go around the block in it but they both pulled me out as soon as I got back to the house.... wow what a car.
Awesome show. Was lucky enough to work on many E-Types, and lots of other Jags from 120's up. My favourite car of all time.
I saw Richard recently, 9am on a crisp Saturday morning in Buttermere. Across the road from the Bridge Inn and staring into the stream like he was contemplating the world. Probably thinking about his jaaaaaag.
Series 1 , 3.8 straight 6. One of the best ever cars to restore. i love the opalescent colours too. Excited to watch it progress
This is what we want from Richard this is proper stuff that car guys want
I learned to drive a manual transmission on a right hand drive Jaguar XK120 an uncle bought back from England in the early 50s. Learning to shift an American manual after that was a treat! Great collection, Mr Hammond!
The E type really is the most gorgeous design ever. Congrats Richard. I cannot wait to see the blue E type in all of it's glory.
When I graduated college in 1970 in Las Vegas, I took a job in LA. Whenever I was driving the 300 miles between the two in my Healy 3000, E-types would blow past me -- repeatedly. The Healy could hit 90 before the out-of-balance wire wheels would vibrate violently. But even at 90 the E-types had 20 mph or more on me.
Richard, come on man, fix the little escort for neil, he deserves that more then anything
The Smell of Connally Leather is enough reason to buy a Jaguar. The Styling and performance just makes everyone envious.
I love seeing the old-school of cool classics getting passionately restored great work guys , and the engineering of the IRS is pure engineering genius 👏
Back in 1971 I bought a 1960 ex race car E Type Jag with original 3.8 crash 5 speed gear box . It had a peddle back system on the Front Brakes ... I swapped it three years late for a new Kawasaki Z1 900 ... The Kawasaki lasted 30 days before I dropped it on an "S" bend .... Buying the E Type was a present for not being "Called Up " for a tour of Vietnam at the age of 19 ...
I'm no way a car enthusiast but i recently bought a 2010 Jaguar XF Portfolio and have to say the best car by far i have ever owned, so i see Richard's enthusiasm , even the raised bonnet is the same, but i get excited every time i sit in the thing, just beautiful. Can't wait to see the finished Jag.
As you pursued/have a car that excites you, hate to break it to you but, welcome to the car enthusiast family :). You don't need to know absolutely everything or care to learn everything to be an enthusiast :)
Yup! You definitely sound an enthusiast now!
This nerdy low spec clip is so lovely! Thank you for great entertainment!
Even though I've never owned a Jaguar, I've become a Jag man like Hammond. I never really knew about them since I am young and from the USA. I like the new F-Types but I would also love to own a 70s model XJ Coupe which I understand to be relatively rare. The E-Types are beautiful as well! The British Racing Green is the only color I would own a Jag in.
Buy yourself a late 80s XJ40 to start. They are cheap as chips, and a great foray into the world of ‘classic’ Jaguar.
Was my first Jaguar and loved every second of ownership.
@@josephkelly4893Jaguars, in general, aren't "cheap as chips" in the US. And finding parts and mechanics are much more difficult.
Their passion is so captivating!
Time to get Neil’s car done - 7 years is long enough
I could watch and listen to these two gentlemen talk for hours, the passion is palpable.
Troppo bravo Richard.. spero davvero che la sua nuova attività funzioni bene perché se lo merita, si vede che ama davvero le auto e questo lo sanno milioni d persone..
"Ugly lump of genius" - That is an epic saying. You can probably put that on a t-shirt and some mugs and easily sell it!
Richard got a Jaaaaaaaag!
sending love and peace to everyone...
Should do Neil's car for him
Come on Richard, all that Neil does for you, you need to get his mk2 Escort sorted out. It would make a great Drivetribe series that a lot of people would watch. The mk2 is an icon...
well its nice to see the costs of the Cog arent causing him to sell of more cars, the opposite apparently
Well, that and his tens of millions in the bank.
Jag rear axle was just a work of genius that just worked.
Nice. Jag IRS is actually the first thing I think of with the E type (even with it being one of the most beautiful car ever made). Probably because I am an American hot rodder. I think the dark Opalescent Blue is crying out for a light tan interior to go with it, just my opinion.
I remember the 62, as a kid I had a neighbour working on one. I remember the long bonnet on it. Yes I got to help him on it.
I know you've got the show but I'd love to see a series on this cars resto.
I didn't fully appreciate the jag irs system when I was learning to spanner on rusty old jags but as a seasoned tech now I adore the design its a masterpiece of engineering 👌
Easily my absolute favourite car of all time (became aware at 8 yrs. old/1968). Looking forward to what you knock out.
Me too! Dad always said that by the time I could get a license I would be able to afford one. Started appreciating in price just before I turned 17 and prices have always been that little bit out of reach, ever since. Well out of my budget now! Do have Dad’s Series 3 in the garage but it needs a lot of work. Al least I have a Jaguar to admire, even if it is not drivable.
Richard's love and appreciation for jaguars is cool to see, vsry enthusiastic.
The more time passes the more we realize just how intelligent and knowledgeable Clarkson, Hammond and May all are
Hammond and May definitely. Not so sure about Clarkson - he's a great presenter but he's not exactly the brightest.
Hammond and May. Clarkson couldn't fix a spare tire, and doesn't want to.
@@sonofsandwiches6892 Clarkson isn’t in the least bit mechanically inclined, to the best my knowledge, but he can be remarkably intelligent and clever when he’s not playing the oaf. The point stands
@@mrtom2854Clarkson is a very bright man, he just plays the oaf for the camera.
Clarkson is plenty bright, he just doesn’t care about physical things
A white V12 E type was always my dream car growing up in the sixties, it still is!
A video back to what Drivetribe should be! well done, this is what we subscribed to see. 😊
I was born in 1962! What a year!
Congrats to Neil for his weight loss, I was afraid Richard would someday do a video where he would sadly announce us his master mechanic went to the big car park in the Heavens.
Neil, poke your son and brother to do the same, they're fine blokes as well!
And yes, rebuild the Jag, it's worth it!
Yes! I as just thinking Neil was looking very good in this episode!
The IRS is one defining aspect of an E-Type. Two others are the stressed monocoque body shell and the space frame extending forward from the firewall to support the engine, front suspension, and bonnet. The package represents brilliant race car engineering that's well ahead of its time wrapped up in sculpture.
I love Jaguars; especially the Etype convertible; I had 1000 cars and that is the one I truly love. Sold it too cheap.
Thousand cars. What are you a sheikh. 😂😂
Before seeing this video The E type was just art. I leared a lot in 12 minutes! The back end is just GENIUS! You guys... so nice, cheers
Neil looks in great shape seems like he lost some weight.
Be amazing to see Neil get his dream car put in the road after he builds everyone else's Richard please make that happen for him he's such a amazing man and u can tell he really deserves it
Not very fair he has to work out of hours building Hammond a fleet of appreciating classics and cant find time to work on his own cars and when he mentions it Richard just goes back to talking about his car and himself which is all he ever does
Richard, I love this show, please don't stop.
The IRS system components should be chromed as in so many custom cars.
And yes Richard "Mr. Jag" mentioned inboard brakes reducing unsprung mass for better suspention damping but he missed a significant point, the IRS system has taken mass away from the outside and moved it more centrally thereby minimising the transverse Delta in the centre of gravity when cornering.
I would'nt powdercoat the subframe, I would make a stainless steel replica of it.
Reduced weight, stronger, less maintenance, better looks, talking point.
Why not?
Even if only cutting out the most visible pannels from subframe & replacing with stainless steel.
Nice project.
I think I speak for everyone when I say we want Neil to restore his car next.
A man after my own heart. graibaldis and fig rolls! It doesn't get better than that. The Jag is nice too!
Richard should buy a sd1
Series one is, without a doubt, the most beautiful automobile ever produced...🏁
That IRS providing negative camber when under load is great for when you're borrowing your neighbor's paintings and light fixtures.
That’s going to be a beauty. The IRS is so clever.
It's brown
Totally enjoyed this video. myself and brother both motor engineers from the 60's 70's and 80's really relate to the passion involved. keep it coming !
Mr Enzo Ferrari himself said, that the Jaguar E-type is the most beautiful car in the world. I have to admit, It's very hard to argue with him. I'm so very glad to hear that this E-Type coupe is going back to it's original color. I have a preference for blue cars. I eagerly anticipate the next installment. Thank you.
How could anyone not be a Jag guy! Would love a 120!
More Hammond & Neil. Less Mike please.
Oh..... Discovery Network, and slash pockets on the beige overalls. Mate
In 1980’s Australia, the very top custom Holdens and Fords had Jag rear ends. Most of us could only dream about that - Expensive.
In the 90’s my dad bought a used Sovereign, (with a 4 bolt 350). Then I got to see/feel what the fuss was about - I was amazed that such a big and comfortable car could handle so well.
Jaaaaaaaaag
Regardless of anything , Mr. Hammond , you are good , and still dark ..... and thankyou ... peace ✌️
Your living the dream......Enjoy lads.....enjoy.....
It's not an ugly IRS. As an engineer I've seen how time and time again (especially with complex assemblies or structures), when the function is performed correctly, the form is satisfying to look at. This IRS is near perfect for its day and looks beautiful to me.
I only wish my dad was still alive. He'd seriously love this and would no doubt be a huge fan of Richard Hammond's tv car show as well.
Can’t wait to see the progress and end result. Nice bit of Woollarding being displayed by Hammond too!
This is going to be gorgeous in the opalescent dark blue. Great taste Hammond. My top 3 favorite 60's era designs are, Series 1 E-type, 275GTB/4, Alfa Romeo prototipo 33 stradale.
I enjoy the Workshop Series.... But this is on another level. Just superb....more of this please.... Neil is a real gem.
Fascinating conversation...If I only could understand what is being said.
Click on captions for subtitles. 😁👍
Hearng them geek out about the IRS and how it gives negative camber when the car needs it... Love that 👍
Richard, Neil, I have a few upgrades on my IRS which you may be interested in. I tested the IRS outside the car to check all was good. The video is called
( Jaguar E Type IRS Test rig ) it gave me great piece before fitting it back in the car. Looking forward to following the rebuild. Cheers Dave
I was lucky enough to follow a series 1 around a track. What a lovely car to watch corner and when he opened it up on the straight - such a wonderful noise!
Beautiful car! Looking forward to seeing the progress of this restoration. I'm not vary familiar with Jaguars, but have always thought they were fantastic looking cars. That said, thank you for pointing out the engineering of the rear end unit of of the Jag, I didn't know about that.., brilliant!
I'm a purist when it comes to restoring MOST vehicles, it depends on their rarity as to the type of restoration they should get. I do like resto-mods on some vehicles depending if they're going to be drivers, for the safety aspects, but if they're going to "show" cars then originality is important to me.
My most lusted after car is a 65-66 Mustang Ragtop GT, but I want it to be upgraded, because it'll be driven...., a lot.
I have the same 62 FHD. Can’t wait to watch this restoration
i´ve seen the pic of this post, a care covered and i knew it was an e-type, this shape/outlines beneth it´s is epic.... and i was back in the 90´s able to get a ride with a 12cyl covertable e-type, luved it
Every day is a school day, a brilliant watch! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
My dream car since I was 13 yet I've never owned one. God willing I'll get a chance to earn the right to park one in my garage before I die.
Can't wait to see yours completed❣️Best to you!
Thanks. Jim Bell (Australia)
Even though the thumbnail had the car blacked out, I guessed it was an E type Jag, such an iconic body
More Neil please...such a gentle soul and immensely knowledgeable