Hand built: Jaguar D-Type Aluminium Car body from scratch. How you can do it too!! 

I have spent 46 years as a manufacturing troubleshooter for Rolls-Royce aerospace. In my early years, I watched I’ll be panels make all the body panels for the XJ 220. I think my experience gives me the right to tell you that this video and the work you did was of the absolute highest quality I have seen. Your skills are remarkable. The English wheel work is fantastic as is the hand manipulation. I was a welding engineer for many years and did a lot of the preproduction welding for the RB199 engines for the tornado. We obviously don’t use aluminium in the engine industry but I avidly remember trying to weld aluminium as an apprentice, and it’s bloody difficult because I was just chasing holes! However, if you ever want to weld some exotic materials, Nimonic, Titanium etc - I’m your man! One thing that puzzled me, was, it appeared you were welding from one side, without any argon backing on the back , don’t you get a cokey weld on the penetration side? I expect you are welding from both sides aren’t you? In the aerospace industry we only weld from one side I can only think of one joint that we ever welded from both sides. Thank you for this video. You are a true artist. Well done. I am in awe of you.

The skill this man has is insane, I couldn't believe my eyes through out the video..

This build is fantastic loved it. Took me back 60 years

The beauty of the English wheel is how it forms the cubic cyristal structure of the metal making it stronger that normal pressing

As someone who knows how difficult aluminium can be to work with, I salute you! Umm. did I see a stray Messerschmitt? V8? Kidding!

You, sir, are not only a skilled craftsman, but also an artist of the highest caliber!

Your fabricating and mind set is on another level. Wow that is absolutely gorgeous.

Donny, I have to say I watched every minute of this video and as someone who has restored & rebuilt a few Jaguars E Types & XKs this is a work of art. To build this D Type from scratch with just a DIY English wheel and a hammer and dollies is nothing short of amazing, I don‘t use the word craftsmanship often but in your case it is spot on the money. I am really enjoying the camper build even though I have no real interest in RVs but to watch your plans come to fruition is remarkable. I would love to know what you think of some of my builds so if you get a bit of spare time please let me know what you think. As a subscriber i look forward to seeing what you're up to in each video. Cheers Dave

Love the luggage storage area in the headrest!

One of my favorite videos of all time. Absolutely awesome.

I just came across this video,today. It is April 8,2024, I tip my hat to you sir, one beautiful job.

Well sir, I don’t need to be a ex Rolls Royce manufacturing trouble maker to know you do great work. Fibreglass……yuk! Beautiful car

Not the 1st time you've used an english wheel. Beautiful craftsmanship

A work of art and real skill and talent.

Hello! Am 63 body and paint man, I srarted at 11. With an uncle's friend. I don't know if is enough to say ,THANKS. The World Need More People Like You. Thanks.

just WOW respect. love the colour British racing green perfect

A true craftsman does not need high end tools to produce a masterpiece. You have the highest skill and ability that I have ever seen! Incredible talent!

Someone is Super Clever . Awesome Workmanship. ❤ the Color . Work of Art 🎨

I’m off outside with a hammer, to redesign my car. Seems straightforward enough! What an absolute craftsman. Patients and skill in the extreme.

Stunning is a very small word next to that aluminum confection! Although there is really no color but BRG it could be, the raw metal was awesome to begin with. FR

I’ve been a auto tech and car guy since my teens. I’m now 60 years old and sad that I never learned of at least attempted to learn these skills. People ooh and ahh over a painting from some dead guy which is fine but you sir, I am completely blown away! This is what REAL ART IS! It’s a living and breathing visceral experience. I kind of compare it to a fine watch. A watch builder assembles a watch with precision and great care and the final piece is to start its heart beat. It comes alive. I have watched this video several times and every time I’m even more impressed. You are an artist. A true artist.

"NICE" you say!!! When I say "NICE" I'm being extremely sarcastic....... Seriously that's beyond amazing. I'm assuming that's not your day job, so finding the time commitment enthusiasm energy etc to build a project like that is bloody awesome.👍👍

i don't know if i'm more impressed by the skills or by the fact that he hasn't changed clothes for 2716 consecutive hours.

Staggeringly brilliant, I'm just blown away, ever wondered what a panel beater does? You do now.

This guy is an artist.

Absolutely incredible work. . What is even more incredible is it appears that the same woman is visible at the beginning and end of the video LOL.

WORK OF ART . DONT NEED TO SAY ANOTHER WORD.

Wow we need more like him to teach the young,

Thank you for fully embarrassing my deep skillset. While at the same moment insulting my strong work ethic. Very impressive work done in a traditional manner. Stump and hammer. And I thought mankind was doomed.

Incredible! A wooden block and an English wheel and he's got an excellent long lasting body. Probably would've added clear coat, and a steering wheel.😁

Holy shit Batman! If this is for a customer they better have some really deep pockets to afford your masterpiece.

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

Wow that is just amazing 👏🏻

The speed that he's moving is insane.😂

I really enjoyed watching you work, and If you slow it down. I would have watched every minute of it. No matter how long it would be... Great work..

Some serious skills right there, well done!!!

That is an absolute work of art! Outstanding!

A joy to watch, thanks for sharing.

Utterly astonishing!

I thoroughly appreciate your skill and patience with this job. Well done man, its beautiful.

Magnificent skill and workmanship!

Just stunning, amazingly detailed build and fantastic execution, you are truly talented congratulations

This is a work of art ! You are an incredible craftsman !

Incredible skills and I didn't realise these skills were still out there. Lovely work.😁

That is amazing! Beautiful.

Outstanding job!!

That car is AWESOME. one of my fav model Jaguar

I watched this at 0.25 speed and would've slowed it to actual speed if I could. Amazing!

Just popped up on my feed, that was FANTASTIC!

It is a good morning when Donny uploads such a banger. But... how did you weld in the hood louvers without distorting the hood ? I guess it wasnt hard for you...

Just amazing skill. I think I now love the d-type as much as the e-type. Excellent work, a real art.

From the UK 😊 and it is painted in BRG well done ! Jaguar racing would be proud of this car

Extraordinaery craftsmanship.... Well done..😊👍

I am in awe! What an exquisite creation. The level of skill involved in this build is off the scale. Such a beautiful piece of work.

unbelievable skills , you guys have produced a work of art !

This is spectacular craftsmanship of the highest order. Subscribed

Sir William would be proud of you Sir!

What a beautiful job well done

seriously impressive workmanship.

Almost a sin to cover that beautiful alu-work with paint… Impressive, anyways! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Astounding work

Absolutely amazing

Without doubt the most beautiful creation I have ever seen anywhere. Your sheet metal skills are second to none and a credit to all concerned, love the D type.

Absolutely stunning work sir! I could easily sit & watch your meticulous work every day (irrespective of video run duration) I also "dabble", but your workmanship has me looking like I'm back at bodywork kindy classes!!!!!!!!

A work of art by a true artist

Subscribed. Greetings from Finland!

Great work loved watching this & built with minimal tools amazing 👍🏻

I clicked the like button 3 times, brilliant!

Absolutely incredible. If I had not seen it I would not have believed it. Incredible skill and dedication. Even your partner helped. Wonderful.

Well done!!

Just one word : incredible.

Amazing. Very well done.

Dude you have some mad skills. Amazing.

You do incredible work ! I thought that it was finishing without paint . I didn’t realize you were going to paint it and I watched it to the end. I’ve never watched a video to the end ! cheers to your craft. I wish I could have you rebuild my 55 Nomad with aluminum, so it doesn’t rust again. ✌🏽

Stunning work...

Amazing work!!! Thanks for sharing your dream with us!

Beautiful panel beating... gorgeous work!

Amazing skill

Outstanding!

From zero to something they call beautiful.. All done by your hands.. Brilliant...by far. Simon a Brit in Spain 👍

Straight up an artist's work

i want to see it driving, with the sound of the engine ! Cheers Chris !

Just AWESOME!

Brilliant video and what a skill you have

Beautiful lines 👌

Wow, fantastic work 👏

Good to see that these outstanding skills are alive and well

Amazing... and so beautiful

Amazing skill: it just looks spectacular. Thanks. Tom (from France)

Wow, So Beautiful. You are an artist sir. amazing work!

Oh man, great job!!!

Incredible effort, amazing work. JUST BRAVOOOO

Massive accomplishment, Congratulations! Having the Fibreglass as a Buck was a great help!!

Absolutely brilliant skills to do that.just WOW fantastic job

Blessed hands awesome work .

That's some dedication, Mate. I hope you're spreading the 'you can do it' word around. It's great to see someone doing something fantastic.

beautiful work; RESPECT. 😌

Fantastic!

Absolutely amazing talent!

What a fabulous project and conclusion! I’d have loved to watch some of it and see your techniques in actual time too. It’s wonderful to see such skill instead of it being made in fiberglass. Aluminium is so much nicer. Bravo!