Preserving an original 1962 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 EP6 **REUPLOAD** 

I never realised that E types were so well engineered compared to the majority of the cars from the 60s. They are beautiful inside and out.

I owned a '68 OTS in my 20s during the 70s. Watching your, Keep it as original as possible philosophy , videos put so many many smiles on my face. For I rebuilt most all of mine and boy did you bring back long lost memories. I got rid of those , in my opinion, horrible Stromberg carbs and put in the 3 SUs. Man what a difference in power. I rebuilt the rear end and changed the 3:54 to 3:31 It was my daily driver and also the car I cut my teeth on. I put at least 150k+ miles on her. Thanks for the memories and the smiles. Aloha

This has to be one of the most desirable 3.8 S1 E-Types in existence, I'm so glad you just cleaned it up and didn't repaint it 👌

The old fan motors are in fact wiper motors repurposed for the job. Typical Jaguar penny pinching. They were never up to the task. Great video as usual thanks.

Aww, the tool part was delightful enough to watch twice. ;) Thanks for a great series.

Ive enjoyed this series, getting the car driving, and back on the road, were it belongs,

I have owned a 1963 FHC "E" Type for twenty-seven years. It's a sound car if rather shabby but it had been messed about a good deal before I had it. The tan leather interior has been mostly replaced with black vinyl and it has been painted maroon from the original gold. For years and years I have wanted to find a source of photos or videos of a factory original car so I can see what went where, how it was attached, what's missing etc. so I can improve my car and make it more like when it left Browns Lane. This excellent series of videos is just what I've needed all this time. Dr Haddock's book is pretty useless by comparison. I will be revisiting these videos over and over again. Richard you have done a first class job in reviving and preserving this car which is so much more interesting than turning out just another over-restored 'E' Type. I thoroughly approve. Thank you so much.

RMO, Great job on the car. I would love to have a Father like yours, the quiet one. Start doing this: turn your muffler clamps 180deg so as the bolts and protruding parts (the part that catches road junk) are on the top. Especially on the resonators.I like the later HD SS (Euro)band clamps.My two pennies.

Somebody now owns a fabulous car. Thanks for letting us watch you rework it to be a reliable road car after all those years sitting.

Beautiful ...enjoyed your series of vids on this iconic machine....and manufactured in the year I was born. Absolutely right to keep it in its current state...wonderful.

Loved watching you putting this lovely old girl back together Michael. I love your no razzmatazz approach to your content. It's just straight up, no frills, restoration. Thank you for sharing.

Richard Michael Owen. You Are A TREAT! Thank you so very much for this wonderful trip into the great and unique world of the original "E-Type". So very precious! Well done and keep it coming when possible.

beautiful job Richard, that car has bags of character that would of been lost with a full restoration, I think you got it spot on.

Fantastic recommissioning job. Perfect balance of old and new, with the new clearly defined.

Really enjoyed watching this. The E type is my dream car!

What a great job there Richard worthy of an 'Old Speckled Hen' or even better a Greene King 'Abbot Ale' if you can get it there.

Breathing life back in to fine art, takes two special father and son jag doctors :)👍 uk

She’s a beauty, greatly benefited from your deft hands.

Great, great job by the Owens. Such an impressive car ! Just looking at it at 22:31 justifies what Enzo once said : "Di most bioutifull carr everr". Yep, Sir ! And THE sound of that Brit straight six is unique ! Pure music to any serious gearhead. As for the paint, a good experience detailer can bring it back a lot. Thanks for sharing that journey with us fans, Michael ! 👍 I just hope that the local and lucky owner keeps it here. Not selling it to a rich American "investor" and becoming a Trailer Queen. 😢 A Jay Leno often says, those cars were made to be driven.

Awesome work Richard. One tip: Drive it like you stole it !!! :)

So cool to watch. You all are truly amazing. It so interesting to learn about the Jaguars. I saw an old XK120? in a wrecking yard many years ago and it never left me. Thanks

BRAVO ! ! ! Your obvious respect for the craftsmen who originally built that beautiful machine is very refreshing. Another top drawer effort by the great folks at Owen Automotive. Congratulations on your build.

By far the best piece of classic car resto I've seen on RU-vid in a longtime. To follow the progress of this iconic E-Type survivor in the way you have presented it has been a real thrill, and one learnt so much - I was always looking forward to the next stage in the rebirth. Looking forward to your next project.

Hope it's kept just as it is! Would love to have this as my daily driver. :0)

Awesome restoration and a beautiful car with the cooles't engine ever !!

Love the start up, instant! The sound on start up, engine exhaust note identical to original

Remarkable work, congratulations on a perfect recommisioning.👍

Great series Richard. It must have been quite the honor to bring this machine back to where it belongs. 👍👍

Lovely sound from the exhaust.

Goosebumps. Fantastic job. Thanks much!

Such a pleasure to follow along...boy that went quick. I think I'll watch it all again. Thanks Richard !

It’s a beautiful vehicle, so much incredible work done, it’s so impressive

What a beautiful and unique car, I also hope that the future owners resist the temptation to restore it.

I'd recommend putting a heat shield over the rear of the generator to keep the electrical connections from getting roasted by the exhaust headers. I made up a shield out of some scrap aluminium and pop rivets and fastened it to the generator with a large hose clamp. Not really elegant, but sure helps the generator keep its cool!

Right choices made and a wonderful result.

Beautiful car. Love that it was preserved, great job !,

I take it back Richard the wiring works! The car sounds really smooth and those stainless exhaust pipes look and sound great too.

Amazing - thanks! Best channel on YT for British classic cars! When are we going to see more of the XK150?

Thanks for the series of videos. So nice to see. Best wishes from George [three months older than the car!].

What a great preservation, just drooling over the high qua;ity parts

Well done, nice job. Slightly jealous. Time for an 'Old Speckled Hen'

You are a true artist! The attention to detail makes your builds amazing!

Sitting and riding on the road like a new car. You’ve done another amazing job Owens, such super strong respect for you guys, from Royal Berkshire in the UK. 🇬🇧

A fantastic job Richard. Congratulations that is one glorious E Type. Kind regards, Richard.

Truly a pleasure. Thank you so much for enjoyable build. More More More please!

Beautiful car. Great job. I'm impressed they can get spoked wheels to hold air without a tube.

That’s an amazing restoration guys 👍🏻 Just showing enough to keep your appetite wet 🤣 Cheers Stevie 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Amazing work carried out by you guys. Here's hoping she stays in the same condition ! 😁

Another fantastic series, thx so much Richard. Really appreciate the work you put into these. 👏👏

Love these videos. Please keep them coming. Hope to get my 68 E back on the road

Great sympathetic restoration of of a genuine car, but aching to se the final phase of the XK150 resto

Fantastic series, very enjoyable. Cheers

LET IT THE WAY IT IS! Thanks RMO

A classically beautiful shape, it's been great to see this car reborn although I think the temptation to have the door at least resprayed will prove too much for a new owner. Avevideo as always I can't wait for the next one.

Fantastic job really enjoyable watch thank you

C·est magique !! Félicitations aux restaurateurs ...

Love what you did with this one, great sympathetic restoration. Keep it up!

Been following this since the beginning - wonderful presentation and super finish, congratulations!

Awesome work Richard. Appreciate your sensitivity to automotive historic preservation

Really really enjoy this channel

Thank you for sharing the entire experience. A fine job done, both cad and video.

Awesome project! Love seeing this car preserved. I'm sure you've found this issue already, but, just in case you haven't, it looks like the cooling fan is rotating the opposite direction than it should be. It looked like it was rotating clockwise (looking forward from the engine) and, thus, would be pushing air into the radiator. Marvelous job as always. Cheers.

Great work. I love it.

oh, this is superb! Your video popped up in my feed as a recommendation. Little did I know you're in West Sidney a couple of doors down from where I used to get my favourite donairs for lunch.

I just love the enthusiasm Richard, i think what sums this up for me is detail, passion, detail,detail, passion. Keep these vids coming my friend and say hi to Dad.

Flat out gorgeous!

Great video series !

Great job! I love the new parts, great quality and just what this car deserves, The end result is amazing

Well done, cracking car.

First Class Job...... Just the right amount of work... Safe to drive, but still original :-))))

Beautiful awesome great work on a beautiful awesome great car! Love it!

… another project well done!

A great conservation job

Beautiful job! IDE hate to see the invoice!

a beauty. Enzo was right.

Thanks, I enjoy watching this series.

Very lovely

Fantastic preservation job! Beautifully done! Pleasure to watch. I know what you mean about the paint. I’d love to keep it, but would also want to get it looking pristine! I guess the owner will make that decision in time!!

I am officially an “E” type fan!

what a car!

Perfec car!

fantastic car, my dream car, one day....

great car i wll love that driving in uk

Hopefully this beauty stays the was she is.

I used 16” MWS wheels on my XK150. They have stainless steel nipples and spokes that are made stronger at the hub. Made in India.

i want one good vid

excellent. what's next

Beautiful

So what happens now, you guys going to flip it? BTW, love your work and your enthusiasm

Engine not motor!!!! Other than that, I loved it !!!!

Tres bonne video.a quand les sous titre en francais.merci.

my concern with the stainless system is the sound (stainless is stiffer than steel and resonates at a higher pitch)

Your videos seem remarkably sharp can I ask what equipment you film with?

I like grey

Fantastic job. To bad about the paint. Enough money could probably tweek it to match better without getting sucked in to the dreaded full resto. Thanks, Mr. Jaguar? lol,lol

Hi.. can you tell a little about the story of car and how it came to the states from denmark (i saw the DK sticker on the back) normal the car´s comes from the states over to us ;-) klaus

Nice job, well done. Was that Stag paste on the exhaust being used?

DK... is it from Denmark?

Richard great job but both track rod end nuts dont look tightened up fully.

Hi Richard. Not sure if its camera angle, but do both pipes have same angle, one looks 45° the other 60° or wrong rotation. We fitted one in 2020 and layed it out to old system. Ours was perfect match. Looks like down pipes not correct.