Jaguar E-Type Series One - I Bought One | Sarah Dowding

Just about everyone will agree that the Series One Jaguar E-type is a stunningly beautiful piece of automotive design.

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[britishcomposers]

What a great ambassador you are for this iconic car. Well put together footage without unwarranted intrusions with the music that's been subtly integrated here as it should be. I have just done the same but with a 1971 V12 Coupe auto and I love it! I also have a 1969 TR6 and MGC, and I don't like nor trust my money in the bank either.

[OldLien]

I have just got one a series 1, the same Colour, after 51 years off loving them as a 12 year old. Boy Happy Day!

[halojones]

May I congratulate you, Sarah! THIS exactly is how a vintage car should be kept: Properly taken care of and driven, driven, driven. And of course the E-Type is THE most beautiful car in the known universe. And probably always will be.

[tomclarkeofcoventry]

I bought one when I was 23. I'll never sell it (providing I can always afford to keep it). My grandad who passed away decades ago worked as a chrome polisher in the factory and would of worked on the car. Every time I open the garage door it reminds me of him. Mine is totally original with absurdly low miles, but when it gets driven it gets driven properly. Jaguars of this era were bread from Le-mans and sports car racers, too many of them sit in collections unused. Owning and driving an E-type is a privilege, it'll outlive me, and I feel exceptionally lucky every time I drive it.

[beegee]

It's delightful to see how much this woman enjoys this car! And it's even more delightful that she revels in driving it regularly and touring in it. What a joy.

[jdt]

These older classic Jags are the best example of car craftmanship at the highest level and the lady in this video is lovely too.

[howardgreenman]

I’m 72 and remember when the E-Type (XKE here in America) first came out. It was revolutionary. I’ve loved it my whole life. The Museum of Modern Art in New York City has one in their collection. It’s not on permanent display and is only brought out for special exhibitions. I have been privileged to see it twice. The car is revered here in the states as everywhere.

[moeshipley]

As a former owner of two fixed-head coupes--a '65 and '66--this video only makes me want to go out and find the third one that I'll keep forever!  I owned my '65 from 1982 until '88, and used it as a daily driver for several years until it became too valuable to leave in car parks.  It never once let me down.  Thanks for posting a great video.

[zwild]

They are a timeless classic. The joy it brings to you and others is awesome. It's what I love about cars like these. They don't have to be the absolute fastest or the most horsepower. You will turn more heads and get lots of thumbs up. It's driving a car like this that will put a huge smile on your face and make the day so much better.

[oibal]

As a kid growing up in the late 60's, the E-type was my first love. Corgi models galore, posters on my bedroom wall. Epic!

[markmeisels]

I LOVE this woman! I've had many '67 E types (best year in my humble opinion) and drove all of them hard. She's right; they are made to be driven.

[bromaxx]

Its an amazing car, timeless. Glad you're driving it, not hiding it!

[kentclarke]

Had a 4.2 soft top in ice blue, i was 21 now 63, had to many faults, head gasket went twice. jumping out of gear etc etc etc, but loved the car payed £12oo for it. seeing your car brought back memories!! thanks for that and enjoy!!!

[paddyi]

Beautiful car . . . owner seems like a nice lady

The car is wonderful and it's lovely to listen to someone who so appreciates their good fortune in having one.My dad worked at Press Steel Fisher and MG Abingdon so although we couldn't afford one it was along with the Jaguar M2 salon on one of those cars that we would savour seeing travelling down to the south coast on a sunny day in the 1960's very evocative.Great video love that you are not to precious by having your dog join you and hope you have many enjoyable years together.

[royphillips]

Just saw this. Drove a Series 1 as a Road/Work car for 20 years up and back to Sydney. Driven into by a truck from the rear and " concertined" into the car in front!!! Repaired by two Hot Rod guys who looked upon it simply as a piece of metal. The Rebuild/Respray was exceptional and they "Tricked" up the original Gun Metal grey respray. Beautiful. Now potter about as an 80 year old in my immaculate Lavender Blue Series 3.Wish I had kept the Series1--young guys still love them Sarah.

[jamieweyndling]

Love it. I have had a 1969 Series 11 roadster for 5 years and yes, it was the car I lusted after as a young boy. My best friends uncle had one and after seeing it I was hooked. In my 50s I was finally in a position to buy one!

[kevinl]

It is so nice to see a beauty like this being used and enjoyed rather than being garage art.

And the doggy likes it too😊.

[peterdashey]

Love your car, like your style, I think it’s great that you use the car, it’s such a shame that the majority are kept stuck in the garage with the owners sat watching the weather Chanel waiting for a cast iron guarantee of a dry spell !

[iantownsend]

Lovely E type jag my goal is to drive one before I die, love the fact it's a classic that gets used rain or shine