The Jaguar XJ (X300) series was manufactured between 1994 and 1997. It was the first XJ produced entirely under Ford ownership and can be considered an evolution of the outgoing XJ40 generation. Like all previous XJ generations, it featured the Jaguar independent rear suspension arrangement. The design of the X300 placed emphasis on improved build ..
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1949 Delahaye 135MS Letourneur Et Marchand CoupeIn the years leading up to World War II, Delahaye enjoyed elite status among the top French automakers, earning its lauded reputation for quality and performance at LeMans and on the Grand Prix circuit. In 1935, the firm introduced one of its most successful models, the Type 135. A na..
1947 Chrysler New Yorker ConvertibleA splendid example of Chrysler’s early-postwar flagship convertible that is beautifully restored inside and out. Gorgeous navy-blue paintwork over supple tan leather trim, and detailed with superb chrome and brightwork all around. Powered by the legendary, bulletproof L-head Spitfire inline-eight..
It could easily be argued that the Volkswagen Beetle (officially designated the Type 1) is the most popular and most recognizable car ever produced. Like the Ford Model T before it, the Volkswagen put a nation (and the world) on wheels thanks to its low cost and elegant mechanical simplicity. Despite its somewhat dubious root..
1966 Jaguar XKE RoadsterThe Jaguar E-Type is widely revered as one of the most beautiful, iconic sports cars ever created, and its popularity has hardly waned from the day it first shocked onlookers at the Geneva Motor Show nearly 60 years ago. Produced between 1961 and 1975, the E-Type evolved through several generations, beginnin..
In a case of history repeating itself, the 1961 Geneva Motor Show was the site of yet another sensation unveiling by Jaguar. Like it had with the XK120 at the 1948 Earls Court show, Jaguar shocked the motoring world by introducing its latest sports car, the E-Type. Drawing heavily from their multiple LeMans-winning D-Type, the new car featured an a..
When the XK120 was introduced in 1949, it set new performance and style standards at a surprisingly affordable price point. The follow-up to the 120 arrived in 1954, dubbed the XK140, and offered numerous improvements to address the shortcomings of the early models. With the 140, Jaguar endowed their flagship sportscar with rack and pinion steering..
The Jaguar XK140 was introduced in September 1954 for the 1955 model year, building on the positive attributes of the XK120, but with notable improvements. Rack and pinion steering, a more spacious cabin, full-width front, and rear bumpers, improved braking, telescopic shock absorbers, and flashing turn signals were all new with the XK140. Aside fr..
1956 Jaguar XK140 MC DropheadWhen the XK120 was introduced in 1949, it set new performance and style standards at a surprisingly affordable price point. The follow-up to the 120 arrived in 1954, dubbed the XK140, and offered numerous improvements to address the shortcomings of the early models. With the 140, Jaguar endowed their fl..