The rare occasion where furiousdriving is furiously driving. Who wouldn't a sorted V12 E-Type. Fantastic.

Even the standard V12 was fun to drive, loved it when an old boss threw the keys of his to me, "Go fill her up". Of course took the long way back, Wimbledon Common, Tibbets Corner, Kingston By-pass, Tolworth Roundabout, back to Raynes Park and the company in Merton. "Where've you been?". "Traffic".

That glorious sound! Something you will never get from an EV. It’ll be a sad day when the last V12 engine stops running 😔

That exhaust note is the best music man has ever composed. I too love the original used look of a classic, after all cars were built to be driven.

Man u have to love the 12 cylinder engine sounds, ur lucky to drive one in such awesome condition!

Am I ever glad I decided to watch this one. That car is truly epic! I love that they kept the V12. This side of the Atlantic almost everyone goes for the Chevy LS V8. Ho-hum, boring. There is one shop owner in Kansas who is found something truly strange. I mention it because Car Wizard is doing something that is the opposite of the usual pop a Chevy into everything. He is on the middle of fitting a Jaguar V12 into a 66 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu 4 door hardtop! He found intake manifolds made for the V12 that allow him to use 4 Holley 4 bbl down draught carburetors. As I said, totally bonkers but somehow as epic as this E Type. Gotta love eccentricity!

When I left school in 1977, I played cricket for a local team and one of the guys had a coupe in British Racing Green, which he would give me a lift in. I don't think it was a V12 and it may have been an auto, but it had lovely white leather seats, gorgeous walnut dash, door caps and even on the sill, and was the way to go to and from a game. I can remember watching the bonnet bobbing up and down as we went along and it made me think of a boat until he put some power down. A beautiful car, and a fond memory.

Glorious exhaust note! Looks/sounds as if they made the right kind of mods to this beauty; EFI and a 5-speed box...Years ago, Road & Track magazine did a five car comparison, featuring 1974 models of a V-12 E-type convertible, a Merc 450SL, a Chevy Corvette, a Porsche Carrera, and a Ferrari 246 "Dino"--In those "fuel-crisis" days, the power ratings were less-than-spectacular (though 195 for the Dino was pretty good for 2.4 liters at the time); I think the Jag (carbureted, of course; 1974 being the year before the XJ-S) was around 230 BHP? Anyway, looked like loads of fun; glad you were able to help our Mr. HubNut at the NEC!

0:03 I know I am weird but the starter motor sounds devine. The engine of course is entoxicating, what a beautiful noise

The way you were interacting with enthusiasm was all we needed to see to know you were enjoying it, no wonder the owner dailys it. Was half expecting a bit of sideways on that roundabout (unless it was editted out 😁 ). It will always be a work in progress, people with those skills have always got to keep on improving.

Those first few words Matt were very Murray Walkeresque. 'sounds so good, I forgot to talk!'

I love this car. It has all the perfect ingredients, and the slightly ratty look of it makes me want it even more!

Gotta give you credit for the great editing. No obnoxious music, just that V12 soundtrack.

That engine is just aural perfection! Wow, up there with the Alfa Busso and early BMW sixes and Volvo 5’s. Incredible car and the work that has brought it back to life. The mechanical hear shift looks perfect!

It is the definition of a true classic. Some sensible mods and the old girl will show a clean pair of heels to a modern "sports"car. Epic stuff.

What an awesome car, love the click clack gear lever. Must have a great mechanical feeling. Great video Matt.

What a stunning car!!! That is an e-type V12 done right! Manual swap, restomoded fuel injection and a lovely drive. Great video Matt 👍

It's nice to see one of these that hasn't been restored to preposterously perfect condition.

Wow, that sound. Talk about intoxicating, this is pure opera. What a wonderful, wonderful thing.

Certainly a Gallons Per Miles car!!! Had a customer who had three E- Types, one of which was V12 Cabriolet with a manual box. Cam remember using a wheelie bin to catch all coolant out the Radiator as it held so much!!! Great sounding engine too!!!! 😎😎😎

My Son has owned a 2006 CLK 220 CDI Sport AMG for 6 years now. It's not a V8 but it has over 180,000 miles on its crusty arched Silver Grey body but it just starts and drives with the minimum of fuss for a 17 year old daily driver. The shape is beautiful, the drive is sensational, the 170 bhp turbo diesel is so strong and the 5 speed auto is so smooth. It's got the optional red leather sumptuous seats with the AMG brakes and wheels, wider at the rear, and I would happily take it to the South of France tomorrow. Apparently the V8 swap is pretty easy on these because Junior has checked it out long ago. The 220 CDI is actually quite a Sleeper. The Speed Limiter function was very handy in the money grabbing Gatso 2000s as well but no politics today thank you Officer. Go on Matt buy this CLK, you will love it. What a boot for carrying Channel Goodies to Shows. Ha ha I am a Numpty. I placed this comment onto the Resto Mod E Type because I went straight onto it with the pop up at the end of the 5 litre V8 CLK video. Doh!!

What a glorious soundtrack. Who cares how it looks when it sounds and goes like that!

I love the v12 manual. It’s getting hard to find a 5 speed getrag now.

Did u use the tea shelf?😁

I love the way you change down at every opportunity just to hear that spine tingling sound. It puts a huge grin on my face,as it must have done yours. I love the variety of cars you drive , from the dinky little Fiat 500 to the glorious Bentley Continental. And then this. Thanks for a brilliant channel.

OMG, this is an E-Type, Mad Max version! That quad exhaust pipe, lol! 😄

Original paintwork looks like it's been painting about 20 times!!good luck buddy

That V12 burble Matty no words needed ❤❤❤❤❤❤

I agree with the owner. I’m leaving my mk1 MX5 with its manky paint. As long as it’s solid and drives well (which it is and does !) that’s good enough for me. With a concourse quality paint job I’d be afraid to take it out, let alone leave it in the station car park while I’m at work 😀. Ok it’s not an E-type Jag, but I love it and its stainless steel twin exhaust, pod filter and 1.8 engine make a nice noise, especially in tunnels or mountain passes with the top down!

That is pure automotive filth. Love it.

I love the way it looks and a great bit of engineering it sounds amazing

Thankyou Matt! Thankyou thankyou thankyou!!! The only way that car could be any better than it is (for my own personal preference) would be as a convertible, so I could listen to its soundtrack while the wind blows through (the remainder of) my hair! My favourite has always been the Series III because of the V12 and because you could still get one with a manual box as standard. I coveted a 1973 V12 convertible in Opalescent Silver Blue that I saw in a car yard in the late 80s. She was glorious, had done 54,000 miles and had the manual shifter practically begging me to jump in and start moving it around. However, with a window ticket price of $34,995 (the equivalent of about GBP11,500 back then), I could not hope to own it on a Computer Operator's salary....which was about $250 a week. Although I liked the E-type, my favourite has always been the XJ-S. Even though finding one with a manual gearbox and a V12 in situ was rarer than hen's teeth (not an option from factory and only the various after-market styling houses produced them in limited quantities, although some owners have had a Supra 5-speed gearbox mated up since), I prefer the look and - up until recently - the price tag. It suddenly seems that the XJ-S has a huge number of followers in her middle age, but I notice that it is rare to find one in ratty condition. If I could find one, I'd love a TWR XJR-S or a Lister, but again I figure they'd be out of my league price wise. That E-type though - the sound she makes and the condition of the bodywork is magnificent. I have three "driving restorations" myself and yep - while they look the part and make all the right noises, you get up close and their age certainly shows. My Stag has panelwork that was added to it by things glancing off it during the Christchurch earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 and although some have pointed them out in shows, once they know why the dents are left there, they nod approvingly. It's part of the car's history and some beating and a new coat of paint would lose all that. She's a survivor, like the XKE and I thoroughly approve of what they have done to it. If you love the sound of that V12, try to find the 1985 Bathurst 1000 (probably highlights on KZfaq somewhere) and you'll see (and hear) a group of three TWR XJ-S howling around a 6.2km track in Australia...........sounding remarkably similar to the beast you were just driving! I taped the whole race on VHS back when it used to be broadcast free and without ads (the race was on a Sunday) and I must put it onto DVD so it stops deteriorating. About 7 hours of V12 heaven........and yes, of COURSE they won!

Just wow. The looks, the sweet sound of 12 cylinders and one happy furious driver. Awesome.

Thank you X 3. Thank you for showing that the Series 3 wasn't a big fat hopeless GT boat because they did look purposeful. Thank you for keeping the commentary to the minimum amount to cover the story. Thank you for giving it the beans, the beans, the beans, the beans ..........

Without a doubt one of your best videos, you hooligan looks like you had a blast 👍🏻👍🏻

You lucky bugger these are brutal cars I have seen a lot of these on KZfaq

Thank you, Matt! I'm going to make everybody watch this review when they give crap because I won't restore my 63 Avanti. His name is Vivo. I like the story he tells.

You have a naughty habit of making me jealous I’ve sat in on E type but never drove one it’s on my bucket list next to Austin seven

What a glorious machine and just sounds wonderful

That cars sound is absolutely awesome!

That engine sounds glorious

Love it. That's probably the least you've talked on a review! ;-)

Worked on those in the eighties (HADLEY GREEN GARAGE) rolls / jag/land rover /lotus/but prefered the mk1 e type ...... Great content. 👍👍👍👍👍 loved the V12

First video of yours I watched was in that 2+2 E Type, we’ve now come full circle. What a beautiful car.

Not a fan of restomods, but I gotta admire the dedication and effort put into this, even though I wouldn't have bothered to put EFI on it, a manual swap is definitely an improvent. And hell, it's a V12 Jag, how could I not like it?

What a beautiful sound 😍

Wow wee! Great stuff this is really something, what a car, thanks for letting us see this Matt.

Road going supermarine spitfire sounds like a merlin 🤓👍 harrys garage XJC 🤓👍

' it sounded so good i forgot to talk ' ... that's ok Matt , on this occasion i'd rather listen to the V12 bellow

I love how it looks. With the none perfect paint all the ones you see look perfect which makes them all look the same.

I had to watch this again. Well described, " A Magical Device".

I was never as keen on the styling of the series 3 but that V12 sounds truly awesome. I love how this car is used and enjoyed as it should be in a daily basis. Something that probably can't be said these days for a lot of other E types. It will be interesting to see where the development of this project leads.

I’m salivating. What an amazing package. Equally amazing is actually seeing an E-Type on the road. Here in the USA they appear at our local British Car Show without fail, but you never see them out motoring… too few and too precious, I suppose.

That was a great drive Matt, what a car!

That car is ....bloody fantastic , a job very well done

What a machine! Sounds fantastic 👌👌

one of your very best Matt!!!

There is something to the "Oily Rag" look.

Lovely intro. Lovely car.

My driving instructor had an E-Type hard top ( remember catching a glimpse of it in his garage when we had to stop by his house one time ). Red aswell.

Lol, I love it, what a sound and such performance from an antique. I can see the look of disbelief on the face of boy racers as it burns them off. 👍

I love this patina! Great car 👍🏻😍

Wow, what a car !, the ratty look, the sound from that v12….., fantastic.

Incredible sound!

I love the paintwork...if I had a magic wand, I would morph this into a 911, and I'd be happy. One day, maybe. Lion and Fox have done an amazing job. Thanks for sharing. :)

Love that car the sound is so good

That thing sounds amazing

Stunning.

Well done Matt at least you didn't go on about tea shelves and ash trays lol

A resto improved what a car l do agree with the patina of the car leave it just keep improving the E type

How refreshing that it still has its original engine and its not a bastardised Tesla conversion.

Wow, those gear changes sound like a rifle bolt sliding home. 😋

Damn, that thing hauls ass! I bet you really enjoyed that drive!

Got to love a Jag E type

No chance of ending up at the steps of Montmartre next time? 😉 Lovely.

NO EV or newer car EVER DELIVER SUCH pleasure, it is about about much fun as you can have with your trousers on, ha ha. Beautiful car, sounds SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!! I did notice the paint does not seem to match, the RH door is noticeably lighter in colour. Looks and sounds nice, although with your fuel prices in the UK ( $4--4.25nzd ) a litre! Ouch in V12, because you are going to use the performance and get that sound. The original V12 Jag engine are not the most reliable and quite time consuming to work on especially in the XJ saloon. The E type was an instant classic, they are one of the best looking cars ever made!!!! The V12 sound is not unlike a Lamborghini V12!!

Sounds awesome!

I have to admit I think Jaguar had ruined the looks of the e type by the time it had got to the mk3 but what an engine ! It sounds glorious !

What a epic Jag, sounds marvalous

That is fantastic!

Sounds awesome that 😎👍🏻

Thats the way ,cant have them all show and shine !!

Always preferred the looks of the Series 1 E Type, especially the early ones with the covers over the headlights. No doubt though that the V12 was an epic engine and the addition of fuel injection and other mods on this car must make it significantly faster than a stock example and more economical too. Great to see a manual gearbox added as the stock 3 speed auto pretty uninspiring in a performance car.

When can you give us an update on the Aston Martin Lagonda electric conversion cheers from john

What a beauty of a car

Beautiful car, never see their like again unfortunately. Happy someone really put the emphasis on the visceral side of driving, none of these quiet but fast EVs or boring trick exhaust systems that sound ridiculous.

Oh that was wonderful. - I want one 🤤

One word Awesome 👌

Super cool.

In the UK in a British car being driven by a Brit with the steering wheel on the right side, love it. 😁

Brilliant !

What a motor !!!!! ❤️

The sound is awesome. How do I get my Accord to sound like this? 😂😎

Wonderful

super super the best car ive been a passenger in the 80s

Oh wow! But like the genuine oh wow 😆

Resto mod or rat rod? Either way what a cool car to drive and not worry about the odd stone chip or supermarket ding 👍

The first 40 seconds are fizz inducing

It's not often that the sight and sound of a car makes me go weak at the knees.

What a noise! The soundtrack of these cars is part of their soul, which I why I’m not a great fan of classic EV conversions.