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.

Back on the path of righteousness…

CLASSIC JAGUAR

JDC ‘GENERATION J’ INITIATIVE

FRIENDS REUNITED

SUPERCHARGED SATURDAY

ON TRACK • The biannual meeting, unsurprisingly held at the iconic Le Mans circuit, hosts not one, but three events to excite the Classic Jaguar enthusiast

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

LEARNING CURVE RESTORATION • By day, Graham Morison is a JLR engineer – after hours, he has home restored his 3.4S – & this is just the beginning…

ROYAL PROGRESS • When is a Mark IX not a Mark IX? When it’s a Mark VIIM owned by the late Queen Mother and updated in real time by the factory. Peter Simpson takes it for a drive…

AN XK140 WITH MORE HISTORY THAN SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE • Richard Holdsworth tells the tale of nearly six decades of ownership encompassing concours to competition and back again via daily driver, wedding car, modification and restoration…

NO RESTING ON OUR LAURELS…. YET

RIDING THE BROUGH SWALLOW • Matthew Davis shares his real world experience of riding this historic outfit

HAVE YOUR SAY • Send an email to cj.ed@kelsey.co.uk or write to: The Editor, Classic Jaguar, Kelsey Publishing Ltd, The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 6AL

LET THERE BE (MORE) LIGHT • The editor discovers the illuminating background to this innovative company

READING MATTER • Paul Skilleter Books distribute an important new XK140 book – Unfortunately, it has been printed upside-down…

CELEBRATION AND INSPIRATION WITH THE JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS’ CLUB • It’s been a Summer of both emotions for the JEC, as this incredible centenary year continues.

E IS FOR EVENTFUL • Peter’s pension pot is further depleted, but all looks promising until there is an unexpected brake on proceedings…

THE ERIC DYMOCK • Eric looks back to the rather intreguing idea of road testing racing MK2s in 1962

EROS TO OT TI • This true Boy’s own adventure features Peter Siggers and his unlikely crew, driving a fresh out of the showroom, 1961 2.4 Mk 2 Jaguar, from Piccadilly Circus on an epic overland drive to India, whilst keeping a comprehensive diary of the events.

PAUL KEATING’S XJ40 JOURNAL

XCLUSIVELY LETITIA

SECRETS OF: WHEEL ALIGNMENT PART 3 • We conclude the series with a look at the world of computerised four wheel alignment

THE INBET WEENER – JAGUAR’S RANGE BRIDGING MODEL • Ian Cooling reveals the array of collectables available to the S-type enthusiast

A TRICKY TASK!

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...