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.

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CL ASSIC JAGUAR

ED ABBOTT’S RALLYING XJ-S

BREAKFAST CLUB 2023

WORLD BEATING AUSTRALIAN RALLY

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

PRESENT AND NOW CORRECT • A succession of modern Jaguars and a driving experience gift led to Trevor Sherwood’s tale of E-Type ownership and restoration…

SELLING JAGUARS IN THE USA THE HOFFMAN WAY • The man mostly responsible for establishing Jaguar in North America immediately post-war was Max Hoffman. But the relationship between Coventry and New York soon turned sour…

NOVICE RACER • Following on from Emma Simpson’s trackday experiences in the last issue, James Wall shares his tale of taking things two stages further: Obtaining his race licence, and competing at club level…

BESPOKE E-TYPE IS TRULY ONE OF A KIND • Richard Holdsworth relates the detailed story of one man’s complex dream made reality by a team of Australian artisans – finally it can be honestly said “it’s a wrap”…

E IS FOR EXCLUDED • Peter hurts his E-Type’s feelings, whilst telling us how to look like we are driving fast, without the bother of driving fast…

JAGUAR ENTHUSIASTS’ CLUB: THE STUFF OF DREAMS

XCLUSIVELY LETITIA • Letitia recommends you save the date for a special Gaydon celebration (2nd September, as you’re asking)…

THE JDC YEAR GETS OFF TO A FLYING START

INSIDE THE JAGUAR DAIMLER HERITAGE TRUST • The activities of the trust are explored through their staff, volunteers & exhibits

THE ERIC DYMOCK ARCHIVE

LYNX MOTORS INTERNATIONAL • Tony takes us on a personal journey through the history of the famous replica manufacturer…

PAUL KEATING’S XJ40 JOURNAL • Paul takes a deep dive into the data – scratching the surface of the information to be found within the XJ40 Register

A 55TH ANNIVERSARY VISIT TO NORTHAMPTON • The editor tours the cooling system company with Jaguar enthusiasm at its core

JAGUARS – BUT NOT LYONS’

SECRETS OF: HOW TO CAPTURE A JAGUAR • If you admire spectacular car photoshoots, but don’t happen to possess an expensive camera (or talent) – Peter Simpson reveals the science behind obtaining beautiful results from your smartphone…

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ON TRACK • The ‘modern era’ of XK racing started in 1998 and following the halcyon days of the early 2000s, continues today as part of the ‘Mike Hawthorn Jaguar Challenge’…

MARKET WATCH • Tony Brown takes 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

THE SUNDAY NIGHT SESSIONS • Peace is in sight and talk is focusing on what happens after the war. Hassan and Baily think they know what sort of engine is needed, but the Chairman, as ever, sets the...