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Classic Cars – The Jaguar E-Type
Posted by in Jaguar on September 2, 2011
The Jaguar E-Type was a true revelation to the motoring world when it was unveiled for the very first time at the Geneva Motor Show in June 1961. The stylish, sleek bodywork and powerful engine made it the fastest and most spectacular production sports car available at the time.
The Jaguar E-Type’s great appeal lay in the fact that its looks and specification owed so much to Jaguar’s sports car racing successes of the Fifties. But while there were strong overtones of the D-Type in the design and the prototype and stillborn Jaguar XKSS in its presentation, this didn’t suggest the unattainable to the common man. Surprisingly what was almost as stunning as the E-Type’s looks and performance was the fact that is was affordable.
At around the price of £2000 new in 1961, and straight off the forecourt of a Jaguar Dealer, the E-type offered sports car performance, style and envy at only half the price of an Aston Martin DB4 and only the third of the cost of a Ferrari. Read the rest of this entry »
The Fastest Saloon Jaguar Has Ever Built
Posted by in Jaguar on September 2, 2011
Ever since TATA motors took over Jaguar we have seen a change of fortune for the prestigious British car maker. Jaguar has been going from strength to strength over the past few years and the introduction of the XF has certainly helped Jaguar regain consumer confidence. Earlier on this year the all new XJ was also launched and had everyone fascinated. A new release for Jaguar always come with a lot of hype and the hope that they can deliver a new ground breaking addition to its range.
The new Jaguar XJ is a huge move away from the conventional XJ look with the twin headlights and long front and rear. The 2011 model has kept some elements of the old XJ which was favourable with fans- the long bonnet and dominant front grill.
The XF has become a very popular car amongst executive saloon drivers, giving the BMW 3 Series a bit of a scare. The face lifted XF launched in September is looking to take the XF even closer to its more established rivals. Read the rest of this entry »