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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NEWSBRIEFS

HIGH ACHIEVER • The Range Rover P38a was targeted not only at other off road vehicles, but at the world of the luxury saloon. The Jaguar XJ was Britain's poshest plutocrat carrier – how does the Range Rover compare?

AUSSIE EXTRAORDINAIRE • Australia's Hunter Valley is world-famous for its wine. But it's also home to one of the country's finest Jaguar collections, including an XJ13. Richard Holdsworth investigates…

THE BUILD

TWO'S COMPANY • One family's collection of 1960s Jaguars – it may be a small collection, but it's one with a lot of sentimental attachment included.

WINNER TAKES IT ALL • Five years after its return to Le Mans, Jaguar finally took its sixth win of the famous 24-hour race. To mark its 35th anniversary, we remember the victory including how it almost didn't happen

HAPPY ENDING • Five years after its return to Le Mans, Jaguar finally took its sixth win of the famous 24-hour race. To mark its 35th anniversary, we remember the victory including how it almost didn't happen

THE REMOVALS MAN • As bright-red Foden trucks are seen around Coventry at weekends, William Lyons is working on gaining direct control of the market in North America. Stirling Moss wants more top-end speed from the C-Types at Le Mans and Arthur Whitaker gets delegated to negotiate with Hoffman Autos Inc.

TOM WALKINSHAW • Paul imagines interviewing the late boss of TWR

ESCHEWING MODERNITY FOR RELIABILITY • Why daily driving an old Jag makes far more sense than you'd think.

GAYDON-XJ220 REUNION AND XJ COUPE DAY 2023 • Our Letitia reports on the 2023 Jaguars at Gaydon event.

IT'S NEC TIME • The Jaguar Drivers’ Club is changing its Classic Motor Show plans.

WHAT FOR 2024? • As the evenings draw in and the first of the Autumn leaves start to flutter to the floor, thoughts in the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club have started to turn towards what the next year will hold in store.

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

ON TRACK • Our pictorial report from the world's biggest historic motorsport festival.

PEAK PERFECTION • Peter Simpson continues his seemingly relentless pursuit to drive every car in the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust vehicle collection, this time taking a restored but otherwise standard Mk1 to the Peak District

EXHAUSTING EFFORTS • Part one of putting our Daimler right – but it reveals a longer road ahead.

TECHNICAL FITTING A NEW SOFT TOP • Replacing the hood on a convertible such as an E-type Series is a time-consuming and skilled task. Aldridge...