The Jaguar XJS Convertible, which first appeared in 1988, was considerably more than just a coupé with the roof removed. The earlier 'T'-top cabriolet paved the way as the first open Jaguar since the demise of the E-Type in 1975, but this was to be the first full convertible and a strengthened subframe was employed in order to alleviate scuttle sh..
Although there was undoubtedly a significant input from the bright aeronautical engineers at Bristol, the 400, which commenced production in 1947, was effectively a synthesis of three pre-war BMW designs, with a chassis derived from that of the 326, an engine from the 328 sports car and an aerodynamic bodyshell similar to that of the 327 coupé.
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The Jaguar E-Type was ten years old and needed a new lease of life. History repeated itself and it was a huge success when Jaguar debuted its robust V12 engine in a sports car instead of the saloon for which it was designed. Despite its sports car heritage, Jaguar depended on saloon vehicles for its survival and had developed the 12-cylinder engine..
1975 saw the launch of the Jaguar XJS. In a year that Margaret Thatcher was made the leader of the Conservative Party and petrol was 70p/gallon, the new grand tourer from Jaguar was introduced as the replacement for the iconic E-Type. During an astonishing build run of 21 years, 115,413 units were produced by the Coventry manufacturer at their worl..
Launched at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, the Jaguar E-Type was nothing short of a revelation. With its heady blend of supercar performance, breath-taking styling and low price-tag, the newcomer left rivals reeling and customers clamouring. Early sportscar racing success at the hands of Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori amongst others helped cement its r..
Only of only 115 right-hand-drive examplesGenuine S-specification UK-market carBare-metal respray in SilverBuilt during the final year of XK production, this Jaguar XK 150 3.8 S fixed-head coupé was completed on 19 February 1960 and dispatched to Henlys London on 23 March..
The Jaguar Mark II in its ultimate 3.8-litre/overdrive configuration Restored in 1997 Present ownership since 2012 Regularly maintained "One of the most impressive sights today is the rapid and purposeful progress of a Mark 2 Jaguar on a motorway, eating up the miles in the fast lane. Like the nose of a bullet, the rounded frontal shap..
Effectively three owners from new Present family ownership for circa 50 years Off the road since the late 1970s Requires full restoration Like the majority of Britain's motor manufacturers, Jaguar Cars, as William Lyons' SS concern had been renamed in 1945, commenced post-war production with a range of pre-war designs. Essentially sto..
Delivered new to Germany Left-hand drive Automatic transmission Well cared for and highly original Conceived as a comfortable and long-legged Grande Routière, rather than an out-and-out sports car like the preceding E-Type, the XJ-S debuted at the 1976 Frankfurt Motor Show as a V12-powered coupé, with six-cylinder and soft-top v..
Previously used in Africa Largely restored Replacement engine "Grace, Space and Pace were the three words from the advertising world which symbolised the car that was to lay the foundations for Jaguar's continuing prosperity as a car manufacturer, the Mark VII saloon." Chris Harvey, The Classic Jaguar Saloons.
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