12 Differences between a series 1 XKE e type coupe and roadster

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2 ай бұрын

Here are two of the most beautiful cars ever made. The series 1 XKE e type coupe and roadster.
In this video, I'm going to tell you about 12 main differences, some obvious and some not so obvious.

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@ronschwolsky1626 2 ай бұрын

We are ALL envious that you have these two girls in your garage! If I could only have one, I'll take the coupe. Cheers from Los Angeles.

@sportscarstory 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yes the coupe pips it for me too!

@joemorgan636 2 ай бұрын

My mum used to drive Roadster series 1 4.2 Remember her going shopping in it with roof down or when hardtop on it 🤣🤣. I was only 11-13 year old at time getting out with her flares on jeans with big Afro 😂😂😂 RIP mum love ya

@joemorgan636 2 ай бұрын

Roadster all day long listen each to their own okay My dare mother who now passed away had Series1 4.2 roadster remember her going shopping in it with the roof down, or when she had a hardtop on it . People always ask me, how does your mum manage that car at the time it was just like a normal Car to her she drove it fine couple dents on bonnet 😂😂 with her glares on her jeans big Afro love ya you mum miss you RIP. 😘

@johnnyboy1586 2 ай бұрын

Coupe for me😊

@user-nw7ow1ei1q 16 күн бұрын

The most visually beautiful video...

@sportscarstory 16 күн бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate your comment.

@davidjones5245 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your two lovely E-types and pointing out the differences, interesting. Keep doing more videos on your E’s, thanks.

@sportscarstory 2 ай бұрын

Thankyou! Just doing the next one - differences between 3.8 & 4.2 series ones.

@robertscheinost179 2 ай бұрын

Very pretty! I had 2 E-Types, a Series 1 OTS and a Series 2 FHC back in the day when they cost $6,500 or $5,000 for a nice, well maintained car. They slipped through my hands 40 years ago. Now I'm trying to get another to re live my glory days. The problem is when I get close to having enough money to purchasing a nice one, the price rises! Still, it ain't over until it's over. There's still hope for me yet! I subscribed, keep these great videos coming. Your Jags are beautiful! Cheers from Connecticut in the States.

@sportscarstory 2 ай бұрын

Thanks very much! Etype prices have slipped recently, so maybe they’re in reach for you now?

@robertscheinost179 2 ай бұрын

I hope so! I have been looking. A Series 1 OTS in good shape, unrestored but presentable with 75,000 miles is around $150,000 here in the States. Anything less expensive is a driver that needs a restoration job that will cost an additional $180K to 200K to bring back to factory new. I don't want to spend more than 200K for the best so I'm still looking. I have been saving for 7 years for the RIGHT E-Type Jaguar so I am really picky. Thanks for your response. By the way, I subscribed.@@sportscarstory

@christianmichael1970 2 ай бұрын

Nicely presented and two wonderful examples. Congratulations

@sportscarstory 2 ай бұрын

Thankyou. Glad you like them!

@dracorpgroup 2 ай бұрын

Nicely prepared video. The two cars are just great in that blue. Lucky man.

@sportscarstory 2 ай бұрын

@@dracorpgroupthanks!

@dracorpgroup 2 ай бұрын

@@sportscarstory I have to say this. Right now, in our modern culture the nice, little things in how we treat each other are slowly being eroded. Just responding with a 'thanks!' is so appreciated. I am Canadian and in my late seventies. Stay safe in these dangerous times. Perhaps that is why we look to these objects from an earlier era because cars such as this Jaguar don't just happen. It takes a whole culture to reach a point where such a product can actually come together. They are symbols to us. Enjoy your two cars!!!

@sportscarstory 2 ай бұрын

@@dracorpgroup your reply to my reply has really hit a chord with me. I think you are correct sir. These cars are really beautiful objects that show that the engineering and craftsmanship that created them is still out there. The world is a miserable place at the moment, and if I can give a tiny moment of joy showing these beautiful cars to people, then I will continue. Please subscribe. Thanks again for watching! More coming along soon!

@johndavey72 2 ай бұрын

It wasn't for economy that the roadster boot trims were a uniform colour . The lighter colour gave an impression of depth and volume . If you look at your video , it gives the impression of capaciousness . Had it have been black it would have lost that impression . I noticed the heel boards on your roadster as you tipped the seats forward were scalloped . This allowed the seats to move further back to give more legroom . On the early cars those scallops were not empolyed . Norman Dewis being of short stature was quite happy with leg room so it was never an issue . These really are 2 cars l would be proud to have in my garage . Thanks

@sportscarstory 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! Didn’t know!

@dano4572 Ай бұрын

BEAUTIFUL

@sportscarstory Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@pgrens 2 ай бұрын

Very interesting. I wonder if the use of less chrome on the coupe was to visually shrink the rear end of the car for proportion's sake. Looking forward to seeing the 4.2 vs 3.8 differences. Stunning color on both of these cars! Cheers from Chicago

@sportscarstory 2 ай бұрын

Thankyou!

@Admwst97 2 ай бұрын

Where do take your cars to be washed?? They’re absolutely immaculate! So shiny

@sportscarstory 2 ай бұрын

Thankyou! Carl the painter did such a great paint job, with layers and layers of clear varnish, it makes them both so easy to clean!

@driven2drive738 2 ай бұрын

It’s interesting the rear wheel well in the coupe has an inner liner down to the arch lip. The same liner in the roadster extends down half way.

@sportscarstory 2 ай бұрын

Didn’t know that. Thanks!

@barta844 2 ай бұрын

I have a question - In the early 70's I had a 3.8 FHC with 2.93:1 & the wide ratio Moss box. It would rev to 5800 in 4th. I have no reason to believe anything was modified, but the speedometer was not working, so no idea how fast I was going. Any ideas? The only car I have driven that I prefer is the Dino 246. Want another XK-E! Thanks for this video

@sportscarstory 2 ай бұрын

Wow. That’s prob 130/140 mph! Theyre v fast cars! I love Dinos, & they rival the etype for looks. I’ve got a 355 which is my Dino equivalent.

@steves9905 2 ай бұрын

I can't imagine a 2 seat sports car not being a roadster, but damn, there is nothing sexier than an E-type coupe...if I had to choose...

@sportscarstory 2 ай бұрын

You’ve got to choose!

@lib556 Ай бұрын

Okay. I'll take both of them.

@sportscarstory Ай бұрын

I’ll take that as a compliment! Thanks!

@lib556 Ай бұрын

@@sportscarstory Yep. Beautiful cars that I lust after...

@robinfoster7597 2 ай бұрын

Which do you prefer to drive? Cheers :)

@sportscarstory 2 ай бұрын

The coupe. Just. It’s just a bit more revvy & playful.

@robinfoster7597 2 ай бұрын

@@sportscarstory that's interesting - is that because it's the 3.8, rather than the 4.2 - I'd heard that the 3.8 liked to rev more? Cheers :)

@sportscarstory 2 ай бұрын

Yes.

@truckatadders Ай бұрын

When Mr Ferrari described the Etype as the most beautiful car in the world, he obviously wasn't looking at a S3 2+2 V12 😂

@sportscarstory Ай бұрын

No! I think his comments came shortly after the e type was launched!

@nkelly.9 Ай бұрын

Internal door handles on both cars are fitted upside down

@sportscarstory Ай бұрын

Oh ok. Thanks. I wouldn’t know! But I assumed that Phil at Heritage would. He’s been building XK’s and e’s for 40 years. I’ll call him & tease him on that. Thanks for watching!

@garypoulton7311 2 ай бұрын

The coupe is stylish, the convertable is a bit garish and a bit too much bling. Never understood why the roadsters are so sought after. The coupe is beautiful

@sportscarstory 2 ай бұрын

I love them both, but the coupe does it for me too.

@Marc-oe1hg 2 ай бұрын

all right - the difference is - you take the car with the most beautiful line in car history and chop its top off ...

@sportscarstory 2 ай бұрын

Yes true. Still a lovely roadster though.

@jumpfortyfour9965 2 ай бұрын

what about the ash tray

@sportscarstory 2 ай бұрын

The ashtray is the same on the roadster and coupe - but changed on the 4.2 facelift. Please see my next video which is the difference between a 3.8 & s 4.2.

@jumpfortyfour9965 2 ай бұрын

i have a 1969 4.2 coup with ash tray

@sportscarstory 2 ай бұрын

✅

@TheLRider 2 ай бұрын

How spoilt are you 😂having those two beautys to keep you happy and a 355 as well, that's just too much. The E Types look beautiful even in black.

@sportscarstory 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. Yes I’m spoilt. Somethings got to go though. Probably an etype

@TheLRider 2 ай бұрын

@@sportscarstory I was the joint owner of a Series 1 1/2 4.2 E Type and a MK IX back in the day (late 1970s), all very very beautiful but dissappeared in a costly unpleasant divorce. As someone else here has messaged, I could afford them then, (pre divorce) but now is out of the question. 🙄🙄 Sure you won't be short of takers for one of those dream cars. Good luck.