Jaguar XJC V12 restoration part 5. Repairs done; time to see the final colour! 

You've absolutely nailed it with that colour choice. Going to look beyond stunning when completed.

You know that Harry is happy when the ‘megas’ and ‘chuffeds’ reach double figures 👍

my favorite of Harry's cars

There are paint jobs, and there are paint jobs. This is going to be a hell of a paint job! Great work guys, lovely to see.

Can't believe how much rust was in that car. It looked pretty darn good on the outside!

I first saw a 'C' being driven by John Steed in The Avengers and immediately thought it was the coolest design. Over 40 years later and I still think it's hard to beat for sheer style and panache. I'm pretty certain Harry's finished example with that glorious colour and manual conversion will easily earn the accolade of the finest XJC in the world.

I've always liked your XJC, but it's rapidly becoming one of my favourite of your cars, and that green is gorgeous. This is going to look stellar when it's finished.

Really interesting to see how your engine bay went from what looked like something from an archaeological dig to something so mint. And yeah that green is 100% aces! Great choice.

I’m utterly impressed with the way they’ve recreated an off side rear wing by using a rear wing and half a door skin from four door panels that is sheer brilliance in my opinion...350 hours so far so maybe 500 odd total? I’m glad Harry has very deep pockets! Should probably be the best example in existence when completed 👍🇬🇧👌

Absolutely fascinated by the craftsmanship that has gone into a rebuild like this. And I love greens and blue colours especially the green you have chosen H. A nod back to the 70’s indeed , I can see a few envious Jaguar/ Daimler owners relishing the delight of a rebuild. Well done on adding something so special to this crazy world that we live in. 👍🏻

Had my doubts, but that green is going to look brilliant when it’s finished!

So nice to see skilled people trying to do the best job they can do, given the circumstances. Makes a change from the far too common - ‘whatever is just just enough’ ‘This is very good’ is so much better than ‘That’ll do’

Love the green! Thank you for keeping these cars around.

What a fabulous colour!! 🥰 And the repair work is absolutely second to none! It’s like Ernie Wise’s wig, you can’t see the join! Great work.

Harry: I agree: That green is absolutely beautiful!! I was hoping you would pick BRG, but this color is very lovely indeed (not to mention tasteful). The contrast between the body "before" versus "after" is quite astounding. Most car owners would have abandoned this car once all that corrosion became apparent. Can't wait to see this one brought fully back to "new". Thank you.

This painter knows his craft. He is correct about every step, and has very good attention to detail. Not all paint shops are created equal! Your car is in very good hands. I would like to see the blocking phase. Add another £800 to the bill..

The colour reminds me of the fern green metallic that Aston Martin used on a DBS6 I saw about 45 years ago. Very handsome.

Harry, your XJC is going to look amazing when it's finished. You have every reason to be chuffed to bits!

Seeing the before and after pictures it makes me wonder how the car held together this long.

Wow...not only a gorgeous car...but a modern paint twist which will look amazing and really be in keeping with the classic lines.

Here in the U.S. we call it an English wheel, there it's a local wheel.

MEGA!… Envious of my all time dream car made even better - manual and updated engine - but so CHUFFED to be able to share its progress. Best content ever!

Ahh I’m so invested in this, amazing restorations going on!!

That silver V12 is going to look stunning in that engine bay! As much as I’m enjoying watching this resto, I can’t help but worry about how much rust my seemingly solid Coupe is hiding.

That green reminds me of a Mk 2 jag colour but it would not have been so trick ,very nice

Wow, that green looks magnificent. All the work these guys are putting in really shows.

I don't know how you are waiting to see this finished! I am getting excited just watching this! Got to say great to see these craftsmen wax lyrically.... roll.on the next installment.

Harry is like that uncle that you see once in a while that just play golf, but you feel 30-40 years ago was selling cars, insurance and doing these underground parties.

That is soo going to be your favourite car in your garage Harry. What a colour! It even looked good in matt white undercoat.

Loving this series.

Many of us can only dream of having this done. Thanks Harry

This car is going to look the absolute business when complete. Manual transmission V12 coupé in a tasteful one-off color...fantastic.

A good series which no doubt adds to the Harry/Jag friendship

Harry, I think we are enjoying your car as much as you are.

Excellent color choice Harry! Can't wait to see the finished body! Thanks for sharing.

Absolutely brilliant job ..as Harry says ,the engine bay is like a brand new car fresh off the press ,the paint finish Is phenomenal ,some very skilled ,talented guys working on this ...iv done bodywork on cars for 30 odd years and produced some great results ,but the standard of these guys work is outstanding

Harry's continuation of the Fast fleet from evo is a superb idea. A total engine brain, great stuff H

Talented guys, I doubt anything being made today will be worth restoring in 40 years.

How can you recognize a true petrolhead? When he spends more money restoring the car than it is actually worth. It's all about the love for a certain car. Keep up the good work guys. They are highly skilled craftsmen.

So great to see pure craftsmanship still exists.

Harry, will you reveal the how much it cost to restore when this is finished?

That XJC is going to be the best example of the kind, nice work!

Wow. It's great there are people with enough money to do things properly. Awesome Jag. The coupe is a stunning shape. 😊👍

Amazing finish in the engine bay! That colour....you nailed it Harry! Wunderfull!!!

This was always one of my favorite of your cars Harry, but now it's going through this transformation it's going to be my outright favorite. Not only does the manual box really wake the Jag V12 up, (especially a breathed on V12), but now it's in that beautiful shade of green, it doesn't get much better. I don't think you could have chosen a better colour.

Nothing like a coat of fresh paint. Great colour choice.

I feel emotionally invested in this project. Can't wait to see how it turns out in the end. Thank you for taking us on this journey, Harry.

In all honesty your previous paper magazine you were involved with was the last one I purchased ever before just using the web for all, and I love watching your series on your cars on here!! Your my kind of car person, you love things to be perfect on your cars if doing things fully, and they’re doing a cracking job of your XJC (love them!), having worked myself in all areas of the motor industry all my working life I know how difficult each and every area is (except sales that is! And I’ve done that too but I was 100%, I know shocker right, some are and I never let anyone buy a used car I didn’t think was any good if they were nice people! ) Only thing I’d suggest but your probably doing is replace all the engine and gearbox mounts whilst it’s out and any other bushes that are a bugger to get to with it altogether, saves you money in the long run👍🏻😉 My fav car thing on RU-vid other than Chris Harris as he’s the only other honest person than doesn’t talk utter balls to real car people not only aimed at people that just drive cars but don’t know them well, anyone can wax lyrically about cars and knowing cars they all bore me until I’ve finished a bottle of something!🤦🏼‍♂️ Have slight car envy by the way!🙈

350 - 500 hours - this is now officially a labour of love. Sir William would have approved of the new colour

Not only is the workmanship stunning, but that colour is exquisite.

Loving this series about the Jag restoration. When I was a boy I loved Steed's Coupe in the New Avengers and did actually see an XJC once in N. Wales - living there you didn't see many nice or exotic cars. This is excellent.

This is going to be beautiful. What a colour! Look forward to the Lancia update too.

This is my favourite car in Harry's collection,it's going to look stunning.

That colour is stunning and their work is incredible!

That is a stunning shade of green. Can't wait to see it all done!

The skill of these guy's is great to see

What a fabulous colour, and it is going to be far better than the day it left the factory

Can’t wait for the final product... It will indeed be ‘ace’... Kudos Mr Metcalfe

Straight pipes Harry. Do a proper restoration like you are just go straight piped and voilla. Let's hear that beast !!!

I had a ‘75 XJ6C. Loved it. Thanks Harry.

WOW! Totally nailed that colour Harry.

Brilliant to see experts doing a proper job👍 The colour looks fantastic. Gonna be a bit bling though 💪

That is a hell of a colour. Can't wait to see the whole car 👍🏻

The jaguar is without doubt going to be a thing of beauty, the colour choice is perfect . The lancia and the jag are going to be like new old stock but better . Well done sir.

More fascinating detail on the work involved in bringing this Jaguar back to pristine condition….. absolutely loving the colour!! Can’t wait to see the finished job 👍

Superb to see the progress on this project. What a beautiful job everyone is doing 👍 It was a treat to see the painted engine bay but I'm reserving my judgement on the colour until I've seen in natural light on the exterior coachwork 😉

Wow that colour is stunning the car is going to look fantastic.

Amazing job by these gentlemen ! They deserve your full recognition, Harry. You'll end up with an awesome, unique motorcar. A Best of Show as our 'mericans friends like to say ! 🤩

Great colour! Can't wait to see the whole car

The most beautiful green colour ever! Well done indeed.

Great video and the car is looking stunning already. The finished car will be unique and awesome. Surely a class winner in the future.

It’s going to look absolutely fantastic when it’s done 👍👍

Had a lovely xj12c in the 80's. Navy blue with oxblood hides.

You just know this is going to look absolutely stunning when its finished.

Off the scale quality spraying there - well done guys!

So far today I’ve watched the test cricket 🥱the England friendly 🥱and now proper entertainment 😎👍🏻cheers Harry 🍻

Beautiful Jag. Pretty green color.

This is such a gem of a car and that shade of green is going to really set it off. I an just imagine the light playing with the lines of the car it's going to look amazing!

I do believe one of the hose brackets is the only original part left on this car, what a makeover this is going to be and a virtually new car!!!

Gorgeous colour What a classy motor this will be when completed 👍👍

An absolutely stunning colour. That will look amazing when its all re-assembled with the chrome bits etc.....

Stunning work. Can not wait to see this car painted and on the road ;-)

Beautiful colour.. loving this series!!!

I cant wait for the next video. I really like the XJC

That's the work of magicians. Thanks Harry, and team.

Awesome colour choice Harry 👍

Looks amazing . What fab colour staggering amount of hours but worth every minute am sure .thanks for sharing something would not normally get a chance to see.

Really looking very glossy, that ‘ English wheel does magic ‘

That car is going to be so cool. I can't wait to see it finished.

Love it. Can’t wait to see the finished car!

That green is absolutely stunning, can't wait to see the completed restauration. The lads to an outstanding job, hope you took them to the pub Harry - believe you mentioned it was beer o'clock.

Proper Job Got a similar car... Harry cannot contain his excitement Great content

waiting impatiently to the next restoration episode of your xj-c v 12

Fantastic color choice and of course, amazing craftmanship!

she is going to look stunning in that colour love it

Wow that will be one awesome Jaguar when completed 👍

That engine bay looks fantastic!

Harry seems like a demanding but fair customer. Seems to be a pleasure to work with.

Glad you showed this Harry, I was a painter and I still say that paint sprayers are undervalued! Even though this is a restoration painters deal with new 1/4, back and front panels on a daily basis. It's a tough job especially in the summer after the booth has been on bake! We used to bake at 80 for 20 mins with Glasurit. Nice work guys, love the colour, nearly steeds Jag colour? 👍

Love watching these restoration project videos. Fantastic work and so satisfying to see.