1964 Jaguar XK-E Roadster -3.8L Series 1 E-Type Drive (POV Binaural Audio)

Take a Ride in this 1964 Jaguar XK-E (E-Type) Series 1 with its 3.8L inline 6 cylinder engine and 4 speed manual Moss Gearbox.

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[AndreThompson]

Wow, Tedward...this is like driving automotive history. I'm assuming you had people breaking necks all over the place. Even living in California, I don't remember ever seeing one of these in person. Thanks for another great video!

[ramarren]

I worked as a mechanic, part time/freelance, in a shop for which Jaguars were a personal favorite and specialty. The owner was extremely knowledgable about them and built a couple of amazing special, high-performance examples for his own use. His last was an E-type based on a 1964 roadster that was without doubt one of the most amazing sports cars I've ever had the pleasure to drive. With the help of the state police, we had the opportunity to do a top end run with it and were clocked at over 200 mph, and still slowly climbing, with a three mile wide open run. That car was so special, driving it bore almost no relation to the 1966 E-type roadster I owned, or to this lovely '64 in your video. Even the stock E-Types are amazing automobiles and a delight to drive. The Moss gearbox does take a little bit of practice but after a short time you can shift it as fast as the later fully synchronized box, the engine is a delight whether 3.8L or 4.2L (the 3.8s feel nicer when revved hard, the 4.2s are torquier). Many many good memories of these cars.

[barta]

I had a '63 FHC - 2.93:1 diff & wide ratio Moss box. Would over -rev in 4th, 5.5 redline, would go to 5.8. My math says just over 175 MPH in 1963! Overheated regularly but other than that, and the cost of clutch, valve adjust, and parking brakes, a great car that I really miss

[Mike-rkpx]

One of my friends has a 1969 E-Type that I love it drive (when it’s actually running). I knew these were fast cars, but the first time I drove it I couldn’t believe the pull of that 6 cylinder when you stood on it.

[rescuedandrestoredgarage]

What an incredible experience driving literally a piece of art. Simply breathtaking.

[jimc]

I had a 1964 XKE Roadster and loved it but this is the most beautifully restored XKE I’ve ever seen. Some may say it was”over” restored but I disagree. I think whoever restored it just decided to enhance its original beauty.

[Nightmaretyrant]

I'm realising more and more how the 50s and 60s euro sports cars have so much to offer in terms of design and simple dynamics. The interiors always seem so classy compared to modern " make it to cost " plastic designs with 6 screens etc.

[RyanRoadReaper]

There is just something so glamorous about driving these old Jags, they've got so much presence on the road.

[deekaxel]

My friend had such a car. A non synchronized 1. gear with the singing noise is tolerable on a Ford A model from the 1930es, but not on such a luxury car. The motor overheats being driven at slow and high speed. He had to repair the motor, the gearbox and the rear axle. The electric system was a catastrophy. He sold the bloody thing and bought a Porsche which he drove until he died. The car is still existing and driven regularly without problems.

[RandyBelinda]

I’ve been so lucky and proud to own my ‘68 E type OTS (convertible) for 21 years. All numbers matched, She’s modified to ‘68 “Euro spec” with OEM triple SU carbs, covered headlights (what a process that was) and dozens of little special tweaks throughout the years. Mine is OEM signal red with biscuit interior. The ‘68 improved upon the earlier Series 1 models with a fabulous synchronized gear box, much better cooling, much more comfortable seats. It sadly lost the wonderful dash switchgear as it moved to rocker switches in late ‘67. Thanks to US DOT regulators. My E Type is the love of my life ( don’t tell my wife). This was a marvelous video. It has inspired me to spend the morning out on the open road blowing out the cobwebs after a long cold and wet winter in “ sunny “ San Diego. Thanks!

[michaelmuller]

Hey, that video brings back so many memories. In the mid 80's when I was just 18 and had my drivers licence for just half a year, a good friend of mine owned such a series 1 E-Type Roadster in triple black. Here in Germany. So I showed up every second week to wash his car and make some side money with it. What a great way to make money! But the best thing was, he had the trust to let me drive this thing! And I will never ever forget the feeling once you pushed that starter button. I don't have so much contact to the guy anymore but I know that he still owns this E-Type. Since 1981! Thanks for showing me again what it felt like to drive an E-Type Series 1 with the top down.

[normanmerrill]

Unbelievable for 60 yr old car. The most beautiful, timeless design. It runs like a new car…I appreciate the ride…thanks

[carlosbrigett]

Talking about the knockoff hubs: They are not all that holds the wheels on. The hubs themselves are splined, in that, when sliding the wheel on the axel, you have to line the splines up before the wheel will go on the axel. It's a perfectly safe and quicker way of changing or replacing wheels.

[saucyp]

Love how you've had two vehicles with triple wipers featured this week! Also, today I learned that "knock off" wheels doesn't always mean replicas

[Ashfielder]

I always love your old Jaguar videos because of that beautiful inline 6 sound. The XK series is one of the greatest automotive families.

[lucasgray]

Hats off (and then quickly back on) to Tedward for driving this top-down when there is clearly still snow on the ground.

[danielgregg]

I really appreciate the sane, civilized way you do these. Thanks.

[mtacoustic]

Have two '61 drop head E-Types. One is partially resto-mod with 1" wider wheel and tires. The brakes have stainless inserts to fight rust typically found on early E-type brakes. Also, an after market all-aluminium radiator cured most of my overheating issues. When driving with an early 'Moss box', learning to double-clutch to shift is mandatory! With a little practice you can do pleasingly smooth shifts, and it's a lot more fun than syncromesh gearboxes. On rare occasions I start both Jags up at the same time- sounds just like a PT boat warming up before combat!

[peterbrook]

I agree completely, over 60 years old and still the most beautiful sports car ever. I would LOVE to drive one but never have.

[alolanstarboy]

The shot at 0:19 goes so hard. The lighting is perfect, the jet black car contrasting with the white tires and the hood lifted up just barely showing off the engine bay looks really cool.

I need a full resolution image of that cos that's desktop wallpaper material