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

Jaguar life

UP FRONT NEWS AND VIEWS

THE TWELFTH AMENDMENT • Originally, there were no plans to install Jaguar’s V12 engine into the XJ40, but doing so ultimately became a £35million stop-gap that led to its successor, the X300. We put them both to the test

THE STORY OF 1600 HP • The life and restoration of one of the very earliest right hand drive E-types

GRANDPA WAS A BAD INFLUENCE • Peter Leech's grandfather sparked a lifelong obsession with the Jaguar marque, one which has culminated in the ownership of his dream car

THE FLYING SCOTSMAN • Chris Logue is one of those remarkable men who seem to have spent a lifetime on race tracks; Brands Hatch, Silverstone, Donington Park, Castle Combe to name just a few. Now he’s adding international circuits in his adopted country of Australia to that impressive list.

SAD LOSS, IMPROBABLE GAIN • The death of the Home Sales Director touches everybody at Jaguar Cars Ltd, none more so than its Chairman and family. The previous tenant of Browns Lane is struggling to find car-buying customers and its Group CEO is surprisingly accommodating to Lyons’ approach…

XJ6 SERIES I • Paul argues why the first generation of XJ makes the perfect first classic Jaguar

XCLUSIVELY LETITIA

POWER FILL • If we have to go electric, why did we have to do it this way?

THE FINAL SHOWDOWN • The Classic Motor Show is upon us once again.

LOOKING FORWARD

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

FATHER, SON & THE HOLY ISLAND • Gareth Charlton relives the 80s holiday dream, packing his Series III XJ6 with his family and heading for Holy Island on the Northumberland coast.

TECHNICAL TOP TEN MODIFICATIONS • In need of some inspiration for upgrading your Jaguar? We’ve come up with ten modifications to help.

TECHNICAL WINTER JOBS • If your Jaguar is tucked away inside a garage for the winter, then perhaps now is the time to tackle some major jobs. Here’s a tick list of ten of the most interesting and relevant winter jobs.

BUYING YOUR FIRST CLASSIC JAGUAR • Regardless of the funds at your disposal, Jaguar ownership is a tempting prospect. We’ve lined up six of the best starter Jags.

TRIED & TESTED TOP MARKS • Paul revisits the swansong for the enduring Mk2 Jaguar