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

Best job in the world

KWE ON THE MOVE

JDHT BLACKPOOL TOUR – LAST CALL

PAINTING CLASSIC CARS AWARDED

JAGUAR CLASSIC REBORN E

ON TRACK • This issue, the track is Brooklands, the first purpose built race circuit in the world – Opened in 1907, it is a mere detail that it’s been closed to competition since 1939…

MARKET WATCH • In this regular section, we take a look at some of the most tempting cars for sale and report on others that have sold – from affordable classics through to premium-priced gems

PRODUCT NEWS • We catch up with the latest must-have products and accessories aimed at today’s classic Jaguar owner

IS THE ORIGINAL STILL THE GREATEST?

THE CAT’S THE STAR • Part of the E-type’s fame and appeal has come from its many TV and film roles over the seven decades since its debut. We take a look at some of the best, and just a few of the worst

ARDENT ADMIRATION • Now firmly into the realm of collector’s cars, we experience an XK8 fitted with a host of upgrades from the respected German tuning company.

A DAY TO REMEMBER!

IT’S SUMMER JAGUAR FESTIVAL TIME AT LAST!

MY JAGUAR ROYAL FAMILY • Nothing whatsoever to do with the Jubilee celebrations – Doug Irving shares his royal collection with us

MORE DATES TO LOOK FORWARD TO…

E IS FOR EXPLETIVE • Carbon dioxide is blamed for many of the world's ills – the singular version threatened Peter’s wellbeing. For once, a solution is found, but there is a twist in the tale…

THE ERIC DYMOCK ARCHIVE • Eric considers the effect RMV Sutton’s Jabbeke exploits had on Jaguar’s reputation

HIGH FIVE • Jaguar’s foray into five-speed gearbox manufacture revealed through a rare prototype escapee

PAUL KEATING’S XJ40 JOURNAL • Paul considers the economic realities of XJ40 restoration, and reveals M105FVCs place in his life

A DAY AT THE SEASIDE • The editor buys an ice cream and discovers exactly what it takes to create a modern bodyshop and how it functions by interviewing the staff…

XCLUSIVELY LETITIA • Letitia looks forward to attending multiple shows – at last! And a final call for the ‘Mk1’ and XJ Coupe days….

SECRETS OF: WHEEL ALIGNMENT PART 2

IN THE BALANCE

THE BIRTH OF A CLASSIC

WISH YOU WERE THERE? • This is the place where you can share mementos of your significant Jaguar event, personality or memory from the past. Photograph or scan them, add a brief description then email them to cj.ed@kelsey.co.uk. In a self-indulgent change of tack, the editor regales you with his experiences driving a ‘Reborn’ E-type in the South of France – it’s a hard job, but someone has to do it. Normal ‘WYWT?’ service will resume as soon as possible…

HUSBANDS AND WIVES • September 1937: SS Jaguar production is ‘in difficulties,’ i.e. at a halt. It seemed simple enough to make cars with all-steel bodies. At...