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I am an educated Industrial Designer, working as design & architecture journalist. I drove a V50 for several years - mostly for design reasons. This car is designed inside and outside with extraordinary consistency, you can look at it from any angle and understand the shapes and lines. Everything makes sense, the reminiscences to the 140/240 are just right. We went to IKEA with it once to haul some Billy shelves, and the flat packages fitted so perfectly into the storage space that it cant be by chance. Changing lightbulbs in the headlights was pure joy - no tools needed, you could take out the whole headlight assembly after pulling a kind of "tent peg", pull the electric connector and sit back into the car to change the bulb in the dry. A brilliant but obsolete design solution, as bulbs have been replaced by led... The thin center console and its controls - 4 knobs + numeric keyboard - were lovely. the only design mistake was the painful lack of storage space in the front (dash/doors). Unfortunately, design is not everything. The electronics were very unreliable, the ride was dull and the 1.6 D Engine woefully underpowered.

Beautiful

As an owner of a 570S, I agree with you, this car has a beautiful design. I’m happy McLaren kept the same design language, but did a huge improvement on this model design wise. One of the best if not the best looking car in its class, nothing is over or under done. I cannot wait for the LT model to come out, as I will likely be getting one. Thank you for the video.

Thank-you for the excellent design interpretation. I have a Series 3 XJ12 VDP. These cars never cease to impress - designed and built by those who were dedicated to excellence.

The chopped roof on the 262C have it the ultimate Mafia car look.

STRADA IN THE UK LOVE. NOT STRATA 😂😂😂😂

Spannend hoor, we volgen graag!

This project exemplifies our dedication, and that of our valued clients, to pushing the boundaries of automotive design while paying homage to the rich history of this iconic sports car. Guida Touring Sport not only enhances the driving experience for the daring owner - just listen to that twelve-cylinder - but also celebrates the spirit of individuality and passion for bespoke automobiles. What do you think of this Targa conversion?

The real defect of the E65 is the fact that its facelift was much, much better, while still remaining the same car. And that it didn't stand the course of the time unlike the E38 which still looks fresh. E65 is not a bad design if rightly facelifted otherwise looks a bit sorry for itself

Music……why?? And you think you qualify to lecture us on taste. seriously?

They rusted as you looked at them cheap Russian steel bad fuse box caused a lot of electrical faults a bad car looked nice but a a heap of shit

Ah, this is very interesting. I think that the Targa project is beginning to yield a refreshing and sporty appearance of unparalleled beauty.

Finally some moving images!

The donor car, a two-door coupé that first graced the automotive world at the 1984 Paris Auto Show, served as the canvas for Niels van Roij Design’s client transformative vision. Armed with a profound appreciation for the brand’s legacy, both this project’s patron as well as the design studio took on the honorable task of translating the iconic 12-cylinder mid-engined sports car into a stunning open-top GT. What do you think?!

Great video. I love the DB9, it really is Timeless.

Vanquish (Series 1) looks like the wild older sister who has had too much botox & plastic surgery. DB9 the elegant and beautiful middle sister who married into aristocracy. The DB11 is the pretty youngest sister who despite her good looks and undoubted abilities will always be in the shadow of her older siblings.

I'm Swedish and most swedes hates this car. The 200 Series was a good looking safe car, specially the 245. The B20 engine is one of the most reliable ever made develop from the B18 witch have the world record for the farthest running ever.3 million miles.

Master piece

Really loving those wheels. Where can I find them in the US

Thank you Niels for providing imaginitive, constructive and knowlegeable commentary on the gorgeous Xj-S. A car, as you say, mis-understood by so many. My preference is for the pre face lift design and I am fortunate to own a pair of these lovely cars. The smoothness the V12 is just sublime! Thank you again for your video. Kind regards. Peter Daisley Worrall

The Eventer is stunning. The lump at 0:30 is not. I can definitely see it in front of some Saudi palace. That is an insult, BTW.

Man I love this car. It still looks like Boeing. One of my all time favorite. It has a soul, not like new bmw models. Bangle was a genius and his team.

Een afwijking.

Prutser.

Wat een koekenbakker. Hoe kan je in hemelsnaam zo'n hoerig interieur ontwerpen.

Afschuwelijk ding. Dan ben je geestelijk toch behoorlijk in de war als je zoiets ontwerpt.

Pretty!

When the Lynx CEO said to a Jaguar senior executive at the open day that Jaguar should build such a thing, the exec looked him in the eye and said, "We are not in the business of making vans." How times have changed!

My uncle had one, he added a abarth logos to the seats and side fenders, a black stripe over the center. With a airfilter mod it sounded really fun. Its really a great little car. Everyone in the family eventually fell in love with it, and my other uncle bought one in black.

Welcome to this snow white Land Rover Defender 110 we designed for Heritage Customs. Thanks for tuning in to this short video. Let us know what you think!

Great informative video. I drive a 1969 XJ6... Series 1 above all

I see you have a picture of my Eventer having completed it's respray; where did you get it from ?

In hindsight, the exterior looks absolutely great stock (although the tyres aren't the original dimension and the exhaust tail isn't original either). Back in the day, everyone would change the rims and lower it. As it was a bit of a rocking chair, lowering and thus stiffening it wasn't the worst idea. The stitching on my gear lever wasn't red. Don't mind at all, though. Keep in mind that this little cookie box had electric windows and central locking in a time when you had to pay extra to get these in your Golf.

Welcome to Everlast, we designed packages to redefine the EX30 aesthetics for the new brand. With bold and distinctive EX30 wheel designs and colour and trim changes Everlast comes into the market. We created two intrepid editions: Sport & Outland.

It has Jag XK6 coupe vibes

surprised that someone with an impeccable taste (like You Sir) even wastes time on a Volvo. Volvo is dead. this ev design is something else. not Volvo. the last real Volvo was a promise. polestar fulfilled - the coupe concept. the shooting brake was another broken promise. one of the many. who knows when the ev will die, because it will, will Volvo be able to make real cars again... or that is cyan now?

After watching, I think I like it more

8:56 “The car is a chaos.” You are correct in your assessment.

Amazing car and great video!

Ooit nog wat van gehoord ?

Welcome to the new Volvo EX30 based design work we did for Everlast Customs. Thanks for tuning in to this video. Let us know what you think!

Just a couple of things to note. The XJS does not have flying buttresses, just buttresses. The Maserati Merak has flying buttresses as an example ie a space between buttress and body. Also the power bulge in the bonnet did not arrive until 1983 and was for practical reasons rather than aesthetics, to accommodate the taller engine six cylinder engine. Personally I prefer the cleaner lines of the early Pre HE cars .

pure garbage!

Can't agree more, I remember when I first saw the second gen S60 I could't understand why Volvo decided to leave this iconic design.

I finally bought one last year. It really is my dream car.

Wagoneer was before this one and that was an SUV wasnt it?

Thanks for tuning in to this short on the coachbuilt Valiance Convertible. Let us know below what you think - cheers!

I have an EK1 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN in immaculate condition 27 years old worth more today than any Toyota !!! Lol 😂😂😂😂

I've growed up to BMW's. My late dad had only Beemer's from late '70s. And about 20 year later, early 90's, I got my first E30. I still got Z3 Bond spec and oriental blue E36 coupe in my garage but daily driver is Mazda, soul red coloured of course. BMW nowadays hurt your eyes.

I Love my Cls 550