Richard Hammond has bought a car he has lusted after for years! 

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Neil needs to get his car done! Make it happen Drive Tribe!

Neil is such a genuine guy, Hammond found a real gem of a mechanic/restorer.

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.

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!

More of Neil please. Man knows so much, would love to have a chat with him

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.

Instantly recognizable silhouette, never had a doubt it was an E-Type.

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've always been a fan of the E-Type. Easily one of the most beautiful cars ever made

Richard PLEASE make him a series of renovating his own car. He will never do it other way!

How could you not smile while watching this, listing to 2 car enthusiasts enjoying the engineering of one of the worlds most beautiful vehicles

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!

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

The series 1 '62 coupe is THE most beautiful car to ever exist. My ultimate dream car

What a car. Getting your dream car, and getting to rebuild it to your own 'fit', is an amazing life story.

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,

Neil is looking great. He has done as much work on himself as he has on the cars. Excellent to see.

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.

Richard has got great taste in cars, my dream car to own is a Gilbern Invader

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 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.

This is what we want from Richard this is proper stuff that car guys want

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.

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.

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 👏

This nerdy low spec clip is so lovely! Thank you for great entertainment!

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.

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.

This is absolutely the best, purest form of car talk there is! Bravo!

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

Richard got a Jaaaaaaaag!

I loved my S type that had the same IRS. Although bigger than the mkII it seemed much more nimble and hugged the corners on the old winding Welsh roads really well.

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!

I could watch and listen to these two gentlemen talk for hours, the passion is palpable.

Should do Neil's car for him

I know you've got the show but I'd love to see a series on this cars resto.

Don't see many Jags in my area, and I don't really follow what they're doing. But a few months ago I saw a brand new F-Type in a parking lot, and that's enough to make anyone a Jaguar person. Gorgeous cars.

I absolutely adore the old E-types. They are some of the most gorgeous cars ever made.

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.

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..

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

Their passion is so captivating!

A video back to what Drivetribe should be! well done, this is what we subscribed to see. 😊

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.

Richard's love and appreciation for jaguars is cool to see, vsry enthusiastic.

I enjoy the Workshop Series.... But this is on another level. Just superb....more of this please.... Neil is a real gem.

Easily my absolute favourite car of all time (became aware at 8 yrs. old/1968). Looking forward to what you knock out.

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.

Richard, I love this show, please don't stop.

Can’t wait to see the progress and end result. Nice bit of Woollarding being displayed by Hammond too!

This is more like the content we need in the show- all that contrived stuff with the accountant and the golf course was excruciating.

The more time passes the more we realize just how intelligent and knowledgeable Clarkson, Hammond and May all are

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.

What a clever car. Appreciate the master class today. Love these Jags, and I'm American, hehe, Thanks for great video.

well its nice to see the costs of the Cog arent causing him to sell of more cars, the opposite apparently

I’m having Hammond pick my Lottery numbers. He’s got to be the Luckiest Man alive. Survived all of those Crashes, gets his Unicorn Car dropped in his lap, doesn’t get murdered by Clarkson and May, what more proof do you need?😉

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 ...

The Smell of Connally Leather is enough reason to buy a Jaguar. The Styling and performance just makes everyone envious.

This is one of those videos that should be incredibly boring, yet very quickly becomes absolutely fascinating. Mostly down to the knowledge, enthusiasm and personality of both Richard and Neil.

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!

Now we’re talking!!! More of this please thank you 😊

Hi Richard Hammond! Congratulations on your new Jaguar E-Type. Great to see your doing well, and can't wait for you to show it finished. 👨🏻👍🏻🏎️🏁🚩

I love Jaguars; especially the Etype convertible; I had 1000 cars and that is the one I truly love. Sold it too cheap.

Neil looks in great shape seems like he lost some weight.

I shall follow every episode with enthusiasm. I am a life long Jag fan and actually sold them for a while in the 1980's I owned a beautiful signal red series 3 V12 roadster which I loved (and hated, but you know what that's like). Have fun making it beautiful.

Richard should buy a sd1

I think I speak for everyone when I say we want Neil to restore his car next.

I did exactly this restoration in 2010-12 with CMC. S1 (‘63) 3.8 FHC. Cooper craft brakes, VSE engine, big radiator, i put a 5 speed in and a small AC. Painted it dark blue, now covered 100k miles in it, owned it for 30 years this year.. fab car. Just amazing how good to drive given age.

Just two chaps having a yarn about old jags in the shed. EPIC!

Time to get Neil’s car done - 7 years is long enough

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

A man after my own heart. graibaldis and fig rolls! It doesn't get better than that. The Jag is nice too!

More Neil please...such a gentle soul and immensely knowledgeable

It's brown

Jaaaaaaaaag

I love this car and these two together. More please!

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 👌

More Hammond & Neil. Less Mike please.

Great to see Neil again... can't wait to watch this restoration!

I have the same 62 FHD. Can’t wait to watch this restoration

Classic episode gents. Thank you.

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.

Nice episode. For us USA types, we came to see this as the compliment to the C2 Corvette IRS. Both pretty powerful cars with similar loading into the center sections 🙃

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

Loved that , great work from you both ❤

That was lovely, I'd love to see more!

I was born in 1962! What a year!

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.

Great to see you guys nerding out over the Jag IRS 😁

Can't wait to see this finished! I too am a jag guy congrats Richard!

"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!

What a great explaination of the Jag IRS!

Putting things into context,priceless.

Never seen a Jag IRS in the flesh but they are a work of art

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.

Cool Jag. One of the best car shapes ever.

sending love and peace to everyone...

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!