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's big issue

END OF AN ERA FOR BRIGHTON SPEED TRIALS • Rising costs cause world famous motorsport spectacle's cancellation

RESTORATION SKILLS WILL BE SAVED • Government asks for your help in passing down key abilities to the next generation

ALPINE RALLY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR DEMENTIA UK

HAGERTY BULL MARKET 2024 TIPS X300 VALUES TO RISE

ICE AND SPICE • Low-volume four seat luxury GTs, with plenty in common, or as different as a warm summer’s day in France and the cold of Norway? We drive the XJR-S and Alpine GTA to find out which of these rare long distance cruise missiles could spice up the long, European journeys of a continental businessman.

BIG SHOT • The Jaguar MkX was Britain’s largest production car for decades. But was size everything?

DARK DOWN UNDER • Tim Mallyon is no stranger to these pages – but with this Daimler SP250 restoration, he has excelled himself.

THE WILLIAM LYONS STORY PART 1 • In the first instalment of this three-part series dedicated to the founder of Jaguar, we take a look at the company’s earliest days and its remarkable development

JUNE 1955 • A tragic month for Jaguar Cars and international motorsport.

DRIVING A MkIX • Paul finally drives a big saloon and comes away impressed by the experience

THE V12 XJ40 • An unrepeatable opportunity for a perfect XJ81.

LOOKING BACK • Where’s our old project car now?

RESTORATION OR SHOWTIME, THE JDC CAN HELP • The Jaguar Drivers’ Club can help you with Jaguar spares, gifts and shows.

SUMMER JAGUAR FESTIVAL • Wayne Scott reveals details of the JEC's anniversary spectacular.

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

LORD OF THE ISLES • Being no stranger to taking extended drives in Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust vehicles that spend most of their life as museum exhibits, Peter Simpson executed a similar proposition with his own Series III V12, except this time he went rather further than usual…

STEER ME RIGHT, PLEASE • Skelton’s given up on his Daimler’s steering – can you help?

TECHNICAL FOUR-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX STRIPDOWN • Specialist Stephen A Brear Gearboxes dismantles a four-speed manual Jaguar gearbox from a Series 1 E-type 4.2 and finds some major problems.

MARKET WATCH • In this regular section, we take a look at some of the most tempting Jaguars and Daimlers to have sold in recent weeks – from affordable classics through to premium-priced gems

BUYING GUIDE JAGUAR XJ12 SIII • What you need to know to buy the best Series III XJ12, Sovereign V12 or Daimler Double Six.

TRIED & TESTED EASE OF USE • We test a well-travelled E-Type FHC ready to go anywhere at any time

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