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Jaguar E-Type Limited Edition

June 8, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1961, the British car manufacturer introduced its sports car, the Jaguar E-Type. Its combination of aesthetics, high performance, and competitive pricing established the model as an icon of the motoring world. Now 62 years later, Jaguar pays tribute to this model with 14 modified examples.

They found inspiration in two cars driven by Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori. The cars were primarily built for racing, and with the first E-Type (registration ECD 400) Hill took victory at Oulton Park. In his honor, the body of one example is finished in Oulton Blue with a black hood and white circles. There are also chrome bumpers and the design of the original rims, spinners with the Jaguar Heritage logo.

Inside, the steering wheel is made of wood, while the interior is decorated with Hardura details reminiscent of 60s design, with seats upholstered in leather by Bridge of Weir. There’s also the golden silhouette of the car, the silhouette of the Oulton Park track and the start/finish flag, as well as Graham Hill’s quote: “In racing, my car becomes part of me, and I become part of it”.

The second car is finished in Crystal gray with special markings by Vaughtons, to be as similar as possible to the original model. The interior is upholstered in Dark Navy leather and features engravings such as the Ctystal Palace track, as well as the “King of the Airfields” inscription, which was Salvadori’s nickname.

When it comes to the powertrain, there is a 3.8L 6-cylinder engine with 265 hp (195 kW) and 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) of torque, paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox.

Jaguar also plans to unveil a pair of F-Type ZP Edition cars inspired by the E-Type. They will be produced in pairs, and will be powered by a 5.0-liter V8 engine.

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Jaguar Land Rover has a new logo

June 3, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

Jaguar Land Rover has a new logo. It is a new corporate identity according to which the legendary Land Rover models move into brands under the new JLR “umbrella”, on the same basis as Jaguar.

The change was announced in mid-April and was unveiled as part of JLR’s $18.6 billion Reimagine strategy. Given that amount, it’s clear that JLR is doing much bigger things than a simple logo change. Manufacturing facilities are being upgraded and overhauled for the electric future, and the manufacturer has plans to move quickly in that direction. Details are already known about JLR’s next-generation ELR platform for electric SUVs, which will be used by the electric Range Rover planned for 2025. From Jaguar’s side of the fence, a new JEA platform is coming for three new electric cars, including a four-door GT that will have more power than any Jaguar production model in history.

Now, the new logo is here. The first to be unified instead of being run separately for the Jaguar and Land Rover brands. However, it will not appear on cars, just as the Stellantis logo does not appear on Opel, Peugeot and Citroen cars. Defender, Discovery and Range Rover are branded as brands, but that doesn’t mean JLR is abandoning Land Rover’s 75-year history. The SUVs will continue to carry the Land Rover badges and the name will remain a heritage marker for the company. Executives envision JLR as the brand house for distinctive British luxury cars.

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1951 Jaguar XK120 is up for auction

February 23, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

At the 1948 London Motor Show Jaguar revealed its first sports car since 1939 when production of the SS ended. It is a Jaguar XK120 designed by Jaguar Chief Engineer William Heynes, which was offered as an open two-seater or roadster. It was produced until 1954 and one, the 1951 Jaguar XK120, was offered at auction.

Jaguar XK120 is powered by a 3.4-liter DOHC inline-six engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission equipped with a lightened flywheel. It is mounted on a set of chrome 16″ wire wheels. It is equipped with leather hood strip, split windshield, Lucas front driving lights, rear wheel vents, Jaguar-branded hubcaps, Vredestein tires installed out back, front disc brakes as well as an electronic ignition system, an exhaust header, dual SU carburetors, and safety belts.

This car is finished in shade of maroon, while the original color was bronze, according to the Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate. It has been properly maintained and is in good condition. 21 years ago, the car was restored and recently serviced. Inside, the seats are upholstered in brown leather that also covers the door panels, combined with wood trim. The design of the cabin is decorated with wooden decorations and a four-spoke steering wheel.

The car comes with a Jaguar Heritage Trust Production Record Trace Certificate, service records, and a Pennsylvania title.

The auction ends on February 28th and the current highest bid is $30,000 USD.

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