Meet The Owner of Project UTAH, the 2JZ Powered MK2 Jaguar Restomod

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5 ай бұрын

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In the second installation of our "After The Build" series we grab a short interview with Ian, the proud owner of Project Utah.
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@totalutternutter 5 ай бұрын

Seeing Callum wearing a shirt and trousers takes some getting used to.

@retropowercars 5 ай бұрын

😆

@stuartwilliams2693 5 ай бұрын

That may be a bit, "too much information"

@-MacCat- 5 ай бұрын

🤣@@stuartwilliams2693

@malcolm8938 5 ай бұрын

I've often wondered what sort of people have cars built by you and what a genuine down to earth, humble yet enthusiastic chap this man was.

@daniel_charms 5 ай бұрын

Looked him up on Google out of curiosity -- the man comes from a pretty humble background and has worked hard for decades to get to this point.

@-MacCat- 5 ай бұрын

OK, let's address the elephant in the room first - Callum, you do scrub up very well and certainly know how to dress for the occasion. This sort of video is the icing on the cake that makes your online presence every bit as professional as, and so complimentary to, the cars you build. Thanks to you and Nate, your team and your clients.

@du7ch384 5 ай бұрын

I have a soft spot for most if not all of the cars Retropower proudly builds, but Utah is something special, the vision skill and execution of the build is 2nd to none. I wish I could get Retropower to build my dream car but I'm just short of winning the lottery to make it come true.

@paulbriant4693 5 ай бұрын

Why dump the Jag engine.

@du7ch384 5 ай бұрын

@@paulbriant4693 "The answer is out there," Cal said Wjy during the interview, watch the video!

@steverogers2369 5 ай бұрын

After Gordon Murray's Escort I thought I would loose interest in Retropower, how wrong was l. Project UTAH absolutely captivating and I looked forward to all the episodes. Every Petrol Head's dream would be to go through this journey.

@18robsmith 5 ай бұрын

Utah has that "I'm sure there's something different" impact. It carries the look and feeling of the MkII forward, and is different but not outrageous in its execution. Then there's an engine that sounds just right.

@B1bthinkin 5 ай бұрын

The spats are perfect, and this car is absolutely a work of art. This was the car that brought me to this channel, and I've watched every video since. Thanks for this follow up with the owner.

@philtucker1224 5 ай бұрын

Gathering all of those ultra-gifted skills into a single location under “one roof” is in itself, one of the most exclusive and mind boggling achievements of this modern day so it’s no wonder that truly devoted auto enthusiasts from all over the world are in RetroPower’s forward order book, (which is probably several years long already)….

@markmushypeas313 5 ай бұрын

You’ll never beat the joy given to lesser mortals from great craftsman and imagination.

@ianbasson8367 5 ай бұрын

Oh that is so interesting to see the owner enthuse about Utah. He is a very fortunate man. I started watching Retropower when the Murray Escort was started. Not sure how far along Utah was but I loved watching the build.

@AliasHSW 5 ай бұрын

You, RP, have read my mind of wanting an episode/series like this - to meet the passionate benefactors/patrons of yours.

@Trumpetmac 5 ай бұрын

I watch your videos here in USA Michigan, I've learned alot for my projects

@scottthomas5999 5 ай бұрын

As a 70 year Jaguar enthusiast I think that you guys nailed project Utah. It’s a thing of beauty. Technically and aesthetically. Great job!!!!

@dommoss4264 5 ай бұрын

It is classy, unique, practical and sporty, perfect for using and posing at goodwood or Donington historic festival. 👌

@dennisbjones 5 ай бұрын

As evidenced, you guys create peoples dreams. I also wouldn't tire of showing your creations off.

@fredericrike5974 5 ай бұрын

Cal, you and Ned have done a wonder at restomodding British cars. The old Jag you saved to create Utah would have been gone forever in a few more years; instead it delight all who see and hear it. Churchill looks to be another page from that book. Ian speaks the truth when he marvels at the shop full of talented, passionate artisans you have assembled. Ian, thank you, sir, for commissioning this wonderful car and for having the stuff to give Cal and Ned the freedom to excell . Drive it always with a well earned smile!

@neildaniel8232 5 ай бұрын

I saw Utah at the NEC a while back and it looks ridiculously good and small! So much detail and there is nothing I'd change on it, which is rare for me.

@MarkLindsayCNC 5 ай бұрын

Ian is 100% correct; Utah is a piece of art. It's absolutely my favorites project of yours. Although, I DO love the Minor Threat Morris project. And Churchill promises to be spectacular as well. Now that I sit here thinking about it - can a person have more than one favorite? Who knew this would be so difficult?

@paulandsueroberts4121 5 ай бұрын

One happy customer and I don’t blame him. I love the spats on that Jag.

@CherylCold 5 ай бұрын

A rare occasion the finished product looks better than the render. Stunning looking car with top workmanship.

@manx1641 5 ай бұрын

What a genuine human being. ❤

@SmasherDobson8443 5 ай бұрын

One of the best builds from any car channel, the car is beautiful I love it...

@zak_7354 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful hearing the post build review with the owner; more of these please!

@SpencerF6 5 ай бұрын

What a lovely man! I alwys imagined that many of your clients would have a fleet of cars and the project car would just be adding to that ala Mr West. I never thought of this car as a sleepter but it really is.

@rona1144 5 ай бұрын

What a glowing recognition and so well deserved.

@delewan 5 ай бұрын

Nice! Thanks for sharing the chat. Moments like this are why I love cars.

@paulfrost8341 5 ай бұрын

Lovely to share the owners joy in the wonderful vision and execution of their dream car builds. Please encourage as many of your customers as possible to let the rest of us live vicariously through their RetroPower experience. PS. Always reward your staff, they make your dreams a reality. My favourite Utube channel by far!

@clubsport9334 5 ай бұрын

We've had a 68 mkII in tne family since I've been alive here in Australia. 52 now. It's still in great nick, no rust. Needs all the front end bushes replaced but still drives beautifully. Loved this build. Just can't get past those spats though!

@fw1421 5 ай бұрын

Retropower did a magnificent job on Project Utah. One of my favorite cars they’ve done.

@Simon_W74 5 ай бұрын

This has to be one of my Favourite cars along with the Moggy. You tend to forget about the owners that are behind the Cars, were they are not seen on camera. As we just see the car come in to the workshop in various states. The you see the progress week by week if they haven't been put on the backburner. We get to see the real world of cars being brought back to life and the time it takes to do so and some pretty interesting takes on the original car that improves them tenfold. Without Owners that put their faith in yourselves we wouldn't get to see such marvelous creation and the skills of the craftsman that help bring a rendering to life.

@allanrichards3752 5 ай бұрын

It was really good to meet the owner and, being a Mustang owner, to hear that he was seriously considering a Mustang. This said I see the Mk2 Jag as having more refinements along the lines of a gentleman's club compared to the more basic Ford.

@964cuplove 5 ай бұрын

7:16 drives fantastic obviously… that’s the kind of understatement praise 🎉🎉🎉

@SimonPass230267 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic to meet the owner. Love this type of video

@fillusrahim-xy9ib 5 ай бұрын

Retropower is a gems polisher👍

@MatthewPoxon 5 ай бұрын

Great to meet the owner, what a nice guy. I would like to see more of these as you have some great customers. Would be great to also see an overview finished product after the project is complete as well as some more on road footage.

@Andrew-vx2ls 5 ай бұрын

Interesting view that completes the story for many of us. I like the spats, the engine choice, wheels, etc. No doubt this was not a cheap exercise but very many enthusiasts prefer to see this than simple "click and collect" of a new X, Y or Z. Thank you Ian, we have all benefitted from your passion.

@michaelrogers9843 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant. I absolutely loved this. I watched the entire series from the start. It’s fascinating to hear from the owners who have invested considerable financial recourse into these project. I hope you can do more. Keep up the great work.

@alansheard553 5 ай бұрын

One of my favourite builds of yours. Great to get the owners perspective, can i even say he 'fits' that jag.

@MartinBaldock 5 ай бұрын

I think the car looks wonderful!

@_Pezza_ 5 ай бұрын

I love this! A trusting client with confidence in the designer, a thorough design process and the craftsman who make it reality. You get special projects like this in architecture occasionally. Who cares what people think about the spats, if you like them that is all that matters (personally I think they look great and suit the design).

@brianfernandes2382 5 ай бұрын

Artisans is the perfect description of what you guys create 👏👏👏

@jerehada 5 ай бұрын

Loved this piece. Utah was one of the most special builds.

@964cuplove 5 ай бұрын

Uhhh fantastic !!! Utah was my first retropower video, somewhere in the rear metalwork… I watched all existing videos and was hooked, never miss a video by more than a few hours… so great to hear the owner talk about the car and his side of the project.

@adamgilesconcoursdelegance9302 5 ай бұрын

I never dwell on lounge chair commentary ……the artist always knows the vision👌💪

@davidparry1982 5 ай бұрын

Utah’s my favourite car - right down to the spats - it’s the car that got me watching Uncut. tThis format Is great too - natural development to meet the people behind the cars . What a lucky man and hats off for going for it 👍

@micheltebraake7915 5 ай бұрын

Now we also know the beginning of the journey how Utah came into existence.

@lunkydog 5 ай бұрын

My favorite of the projects along with the Stratos.

@andrewjamieson9523 5 ай бұрын

Hello from Australia. Great episode. Great to hear the owners input and ideas and, of course, how happy they are with the result. Maybe just a bit more of the car running and driving to hear those fabulous engine sounds would cap it off. Fantastic work - again. (Can't believe you haven't got a couple of hundred thousand subscribers!). Cheers.

@paultidsy4019 5 ай бұрын

I enjoyed watching this one come together, it’s a stunningly beautiful car.

@RichardLyleEsq 5 ай бұрын

It’s such a beautiful motor car.

@idesignyou...9257 5 ай бұрын

Such a stunning creation and such a lovely owner!

@johnkelly2098 5 ай бұрын

Utah is an absolute triumph. It is just an art statement which oozes elegance and class. The Allegros look fantastic too. Ignore the naysayers.

@ceeF4 5 ай бұрын

Great to see Henry Cole so happy about owning Utah....She is a work of art though...😬😬😍

@TheLRider 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely superb.. Priceless. Well done hugely.

@burgundyexpress 5 ай бұрын

My favourite Retropower build to date. Beautiful car, tastefully done.

@brianbob7514 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian !

@brendanburke6138 5 ай бұрын

Luv this. Hope you will get to interview more owners of the cars you work on.

@jdoe9518 5 ай бұрын

The projects should be receiving at a minimum 50% negative comments on design/style choices. People hate change People have attachment bias People largely lack creativity People struggle with jealously Most importantly though sheeple need to believe they are right and need the safety of a group to reinforce their feelings of the "current thing".

@uliwehner 5 ай бұрын

and many seem to like making generalizations, just saying. there is a lot to be said about staying out of other peoples business, or in this case cars.

@marcnewstead1225 5 ай бұрын

Great video

@nigelwest3430 5 ай бұрын

He's a lucky guy, Utah is such a great looking car.

@ole-martinlundefaret5876 5 ай бұрын

The Utah is class ❤

@ezekieloliphant163 5 ай бұрын

Can’t believe the owner has an MGC, I’m sure all of us who follow RetroPower have tried to think of what car we’d like them to do, and the MGC would be my starting point!

@richardhintonracing 5 ай бұрын

That is a good call. I was selling new MGs at the time the C was in production. It was wrongly maligned in my view by motoring critics at the time . They did not understand the niche it was aimed at, as a long distance GT car especially in automatic form which the engine was better matched to a Borg Warner type 35 at the time . Subsequently it has been discovered a design error in camshaft design/timing and a substantial increase in torque is now possible . Of course if you now matched that to multi port mapped electronic injection and ignition timing the results would be remarkable . There is a fine car there waiting to be created , whilst keeping the original style, with perhaps a luxury leather interior . The original navy blue still looks very elegant .

@ezekieloliphant163 5 ай бұрын

@@richardhintonracing it helps my dad had a late C GT in the early 90’s, so I have fond memories of it, hence my car for a restomod. I hear suspension improvements at the front now make it less heavy to steer too.

@Abigailrp 5 ай бұрын

what a treat of a video, next tiem ask the owners how thye got into motor vehicles please

@OriginalgEd 5 ай бұрын

Great video about an amazing project and incredible car. If I'd been anywhere near as successful as Ian has been in business, I'd have had no hesitation about investing in a "Guilty pleasure" such as Utah.

@blackdoublezero 5 ай бұрын

no mention of Ian's dog ......have always been intrigued since mention of space for the dog blanket in the boot

@samjoentess9168 5 ай бұрын

Great Bloke 👍great car for him

@austinblanch1715 5 ай бұрын

I get amused when I here people make comments that old cars are unreliable...it is obvious they need to have some one who knows what they are doing when they are serviced or maintained. The other secret is that need to be used.

@JonTheBrush 5 ай бұрын

Dont listen to the detractors,, Utah and at the all Aggro's look brilliant! And if the customer is happy then you have done your job!

@lfo414 5 ай бұрын

If only all your clients felt able to be filmed it would be icing on all those delicious cakes, I understand discretion and privacy, but come on guys!

@russcooke5671 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful car. Should have put the F type engine in. But at least it’s not got an American engine like the merc coupe. Both beautiful looking cars though.

@tombrehony6277 5 ай бұрын

Is there a full review and road test and indepth finished pictures. Please

@grahamrobson9292 5 ай бұрын

I don’t like resto mod but this one is fabulous

@odl21 5 ай бұрын

But the 2 door looks so much better proportioned with the lower roof line

@malcomthewasp 5 ай бұрын

Cool guy…. I’d imagine a nice customer to deal with 👍

@sishabadab6570 5 ай бұрын

What's the bhp. ?

@danielflack7902 5 ай бұрын

I would love to see you put an Australian, inline 6 barra engine in a Jaguar. Its a 4 litre, runs a zf 6 speed behind it.

@E7DMG 5 ай бұрын

I have a Vicarage Jaguar MK2, Restomod. Same approach but just different from your car. Be nice to get the two side by side and discuss the journey to build the two cars.

@uliwehner 5 ай бұрын

i think that would be interesting. especially comparing how each drives. i hope you got the sedan? i looked on their website and they had pictures of a white convertible. looks like an overweight 356. not good. and i do love both, the 356 and the MK2

@geoffdobbin9512 5 ай бұрын

Love all your builds. BUT WHY is the front number plate of Utah offset to one side? really looks wrong. Plus I think you should have used a smaller plate like an American size , and put it centrally under the grill. Just my opinion,and if the owner is happy with it then thats good too.

@markblack195 5 ай бұрын

Utah, Churchill, Morris etc, they all look fabulous must have cost a fortune and are intended for daily use and yet their lack of bumpers makes them very vulnerable to clumsy parking, I fully understand Utah was designed to replicate a streamlined Jaguar hence the spats and lack of bumpers but Churchill is obviously going to live on the continent and in Spain parking by ear is the norm, so had it retained it's bumpers it would have required a hell of a lot less metalwork and confused the hell out of Jaguar fans who'd have been scratching their heads wondering why they'd never seen a coupe version before.

@ldnwholesale8552 5 ай бұрын

I got a Nescafe add immediatly before the start.

@retropowercars 5 ай бұрын

😆😆😆

@scotty6346 5 ай бұрын

Now tell us what the ££ bill was! A decent job on that but as an original 1964 MK2 Jaguar owner the car needs zero restomodding IMO, It is just a work of art in standard form!

@raychambers3646 5 ай бұрын

Always thought jags looked " right " with spats .

@samjoentess9168 5 ай бұрын

Mossley Hill ???

@jagvette1 5 ай бұрын

Love the car BUT two items I personally would not have the rear spats seem to stop the line from the door bottoms and to me doesn't look right and the rear lights being round do not work, but each to their own.

@mikeball5883 5 ай бұрын

I’m sure I detected a slight Liverpudlian accent

@davidsolloway9349 5 ай бұрын

Like 406 !

@davidcollins9350 5 ай бұрын

Can't hear the other guy

@retropowercars 5 ай бұрын

He's on the left channel. Either you have one earphone on or mono sound

@davidcollins9350 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, somehow my bluetooth settings were only for the right channel.@@retropowercars

@oldieman730 5 ай бұрын

Viewers comments are not important, as the cars are not built for them. The owners perception is ultimately the only important opinion.

@psk5746 5 ай бұрын

Don't understand this conversion. Jaguar straight 6 is a great engine

@stevebucuris8420 5 ай бұрын

that car is a japuar. not hating just statin.

@gsmdo8836 5 ай бұрын

I can't believe you did a special and STILL didn't do a piece showing the interior... 🤦‍♂

@retropowercars 5 ай бұрын

I'll post some pics now in the community tab 👍

@retropowercars 5 ай бұрын

Actually I won't because the KZfaq app is a sack of turd Nd doesn't allow you to select an album to choose photos from so I'd have to search through 15,000 photos to find them 🤣🤣

@paulwhite7475 5 ай бұрын

Cant hear a thing the dude is saying

@18robsmith 5 ай бұрын

Cal is panned hard right, Ian is panned hard left.

@01FozzyS 5 ай бұрын

Cal is way off the mic or something.

@Pedroisanickname 5 ай бұрын

Audio is all off.

@covvy 5 ай бұрын

The two channels needed more crossover - its awful trying to hear them one in each ear.

@retropowercars 5 ай бұрын

I'm on right channel, he's on left so you'll need a stereo feed. Sounds perfectly audible on my phone and laptop though. Admittedly with hindsight probably should have mixed the two channels