I used to watch this. For some time I was trying to find the name of the show and presenter, as I could not remember. Suddenly while trying to look for an old Jaguar race car, built for racing but never actually raced I believed. I just stumbled across this video.
Agreed. I've owned 2, '67 2+2s: early with glass; and late w/o glass: 11 inches longer than the coupe and roadster. Their hwy ride...sweet, 12 hours at a time. I wouldn't trade those memories for any Ferrari, Lamborghini, or Maserati.
Yeah Ive always said the same, except I never even liked the look of the E Type (I think I'm the only one) - I reckon they look stupid for some reason, but the XJ13 is the most perfect piece of automotive sculpture I have ever seen.
Well..........................they did build one . But yeah . If Jaguar had produced a slightly more user-friendly Consumer version I think it would have been a Success . But Jaguar DID have a habit of Over-Pricing .
I was fortunate enough to see this actual car while it was in the States and visited Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut several years back. It was here for the annual Historic Festival. My friend and I at first glance assumed it must be a replica. When we got closer and read the info on it, we couldn't believe we were looking at the only example of the most beautiful Jaguar ever created. What a special treat it was!
The car looks modern even by today's standards. Simply remarkable! And the sound... ouuy boy! Such a shame it didn't race. I've got an idea: Someone needs to make a racing event were only V12's are allowed! We need that!
My thought process: 1. Oooh thats a nice looking Jaguar, lets have a look at that video. 2. *video starts* video looks a tad dated but damn that car is pretty, lets glance at the comments... 3. Seems like this video is well liked, lots of comments about the sound... 4. A 5 Litre V12???! 5. HOLY MOTHER OF MERCY BY THE HANDS OF SIR STIRLING MOSS THIS SOUNDS UNREAL!!!!
With the ass on that car ? no the jag looks like the HORSES ASS but you have a hard time seeing it falling on the ground from the oil slick under that roach
I love the VBD series-- Not sure if these shows are still "on the air", but years ago I taped all of them (I think from Speedvision), on VHS and still have the collection. Seeing this has inspired me to start re-watching them. Should probably copy them to DVD before they crumble.
Fantastic Jaguar. Thanks for uploading. One of the best things about Victory by Design is that Alain De Cadenet had a heavy right foot regardless of what he was driving, and how rare or valuable it was.
you always go back to where you were happy... And here i am again . i remember dad showing this video to me a few years ago . having a good time watching classic cars on yt.
I came here after a mention of this car on Terrell's Classic Workshop, because it looked so gorgeous and I had never heard of it. Holy hell the sound of this thing! Maybe my new favorite car ever.
That is got to be one of the most sweetest sounding V12 ever I don't even think Ferrari sounds that good I'm just saying I'm not much of a Jaguar fan but thumbs up for Jaguar for making that
A beautiful car and wonderful sound, a beauty not spoiled by air dams. Malcolm Sayer wanted to have smooth airflow under the car to produce down-force (reverse aerofoil). Several test runs at Silverstone, the last in the Summer of 67 with Davis Hobbs (where I was present) showed the car to be too slow, although improving over several track tests, the XJ13 being a bit on the heavy side. I drew out a wing for it alà Chaparral which was never made as the project was cancelled. Incidentally, a comment from Malcolm Sayer about fast backs with slow fronts,- an E Type with hard top is more aerodynamic than the fixed head because of the sharp angle between the screen and the roof line on the FHC which breaks the air flow. Norman Dewis crashed the XJ13 (Lofty´s words) at MIRA some years later when filming a Jaguar press film.
Impresionante!! Hermoso por donde se lo mire, jaguar siempre a fabricado coches increíbles sin duda alguna ,pero este es el mejor de todos, una maravilla de diseño y tecnología,un auto soñado y el v12 es una sinfonía,que mas se puede pedir? La perfeccion no existe! Existe este auto con eso me conformo.
OMG that sound. And you know Jaguar is recreating the E light weight and the D type, man wouldn't it be awesome if they build 10 of these works of art? Quick simply the most beautiful car ever in my eyes.
This is the first time I've ever seen this car and it is stunning. It actually made me cry when he started it up and drove off. I have been living in sad ignorance of this car my whole life.
Quite sometime ago I met Mr. De Cadenet at the Monterey Historic’s. I am aware of Alain’s racing pedigree but one has to wonder when he takes one of these irreplaceable museum pieces out on a somewhat spirited drive are the owners biting their nails down to the nubs? Lovely man, lovely car. Miss you Alain and your wonderful series.
