Classic Jaguar

Classic Jaguar aims to be the definitive celebration of this most iconic of British motoring marques. It will chart the historic journey of a car maker that started life in 1922 as the Swallow Sidecar Company in Blackpool. The company soon evolved into a Coventry based manufacturer of sports cars. With a new factory and glamorous new models, Jaguar was flying from the 1950s onwards as it exported cars like the MkVII saloon and XK120 around the world and achieved huge motorsport success at Le Mans. Classic Jaguar magazine aims to relive these golden moments, looking back in time at this magical era for Jaguar, profiling the people, the places and, crucially, the cars that made the company what it is today. With its focus on the traditional, classic models of the past, Classic Jaguar will be the perfect complement to the comprehensive coverage readers can also enjoy in Jaguar World magazine.

Classic Jaguar

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CAR PRODUCTION TO CEASE AT CASTLE BROMWICH • Jaguar factory to continue producing panels but complete cars to end with current range.

ARONLINE PURCHASED BY CAR MUSEUM • Great British Car Journey secures future of popular online motoring resource.

NEW EVENTS EARNS UNIVERSAL PRAISE • The inaugural Rustival appealed to enthusiasts of all older vehicles.

OLDEST XJ6 FOR SALE

NOT INVENTED HERE • Dropping Daimler’s V8 into the Mk2 was Jaguar’s way of creating a less brash appeal, while adding Buick’s V8 transformed Rover’s otherwise staid P5. How do the two compare?

OWNING THEM…

SHIFTING EXPECTATIONS • Any manual Jaguar XJ is a special occasion. But when it’s done just 29,000 miles, it becomes even more special. And when the manual XJ is in fact a Daimler Sovereign, the experience is almost unbeatable

BEAUTY BEFORE AGE • The X300 generation of XJ saloon celebrates its silver jubilee this year. So, 30 years on, we put all the launch models side-by-side to see if the X300 has aged as gracefully as it moves

SVO: THE X300S THAT WEREN'T

HIDDEN GEM • By spending the majority of its life hidden in a St Louis garage, this 1960 Mk2 3.8 remains in a remarkably original condition. Recently repatriated to the UK by only its second owner, the car has been lightly recommissioned making it ready to be enjoyed once again

CAT WITH CLAWS • We look back at the story of Jaguar’s most iconic sports saloon

THIRD TIME LUCKY • The Series III was Jaguar’s longest-lived saloon. We tell its story.

ROYAL APPROVAL • While William Lyons, Fred Gardner and the engineering team led by Will Heynes work on the first unitary-body production Jaguar, the 1956 New Year Honours List reveals a Knight of the Realm is now running their company

UNRESTORED JAGUARS • When it comes to classic Jaguars, Paul prefers originality over perfection

XCLUSIVELY LETITIA THE OLDEST SURVIVING XJ SALOON! • MWK 28G – Jaguar Series 1 XJ Chassis No. 19

GET IT RIGHT • Why don’t people use their classics properly?

EVENTS SEASON IS STARTING • The Jaguar Drivers’ Club can help you with Jaguar spares, gifts and shows.

STAYING ON TRACK • The JEC’s Wayne Scott talks track days, hillclimbs and anniversaries.

INSIDE THE JAGUAR DAIMLER HERITAGE TRUST • The activities of the Trust are explained through their staff, volunteers & exhibits.

MOORS THE MERRIER • Gareth Charlton tackles the North York Moors. Up hill and down dale, he explores some famous driving roads and enjoys spectacular scenery in his Series III 4.2 Sovereign, and urges readers to embrace their inner adventurer and follow their instincts.

STARTING POINT • To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Series III, we’ve got a project car. But it’s not been plain sailing so far.

TECHNICAL HANDBRAKE MAINTENANCE • We visit...