🏎️ Jaguar Classic Cars

The Jaguar E-Type is universally recognised as one of the most beautiful cars ever made. When unveiled at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, Enzo Ferrari called it the most beautiful car in the world. The E-Type combined stunning Aerodynamics with genuine performance — the 3.8-litre XK engine propelled the original car to 150mph. Produced in three series from 1961 to 1975, the E-Type is available as a roadster, fixed-head coupe and the longer 2+2 coupe. The Series 1 cars are the most desirable for their purity of design and performance. The Series 3 V12 offers refinement and effortless performance. All E-Types require thorough rust inspection of the monocoque body, particularly the inner sills, floor and bulkhead. Values have risen significantly and the E-Type is now a serious investment.

The Jaguar XJ6 was launched in 1968 and immediately set new standards for ride, refinement and value in the luxury saloon class. The twin-cam XK engine, independent suspension on all four corners and standard power steering and brakes made the XJ6 a significant advance over its contemporaries. Three series were produced — the pure Series 1 is the purist choice, the Series 2 offers more refinement, and the long-lived Series 3 with its Pininfarina roofline is perhaps the most practical. The XJ12, powered by the legendary V12 engine, offers effortless performance. Common XJ6 concerns include rust in the rear lower quarters and sills, the notoriously complicated air conditioning system on later cars, and the fuel system on early injection models.

The Jaguar XJS was produced for an extraordinary 21 years from 1975 to 1996, evolving from a flawed but beautiful grand tourer into a refined and dependable luxury car. The V12 engine, producing up to 318bhp in later HE specification, provides effortless performance and a unique driving character. The straight-six AJ6 engine, introduced in 1983, offers a more practical alternative with better fuel economy. The XJS is available as a coupe and a fully open cabriolet. Early cars suffered from reliability issues and high running costs but the facelift cars from 1991 onwards are significantly improved. The XJS is now among the most undervalued classic Jaguars — values remain accessible while quality and specification are exceptional.

The Jaguar Mk2 is one of the most revered compact saloons ever produced. Launched in 1959, the Mk2 combined the performance of Jaguar twin-cam XK engine with graceful styling and a surprisingly spacious interior. The 3.8-litre version is the fastest, capable of 125mph, making it genuinely fast even by modern standards. The 2.4 and 3.4-litre variants offer more economical alternatives. The Mk2 was the preferred vehicle of both police forces and armed robbers throughout the 1960s, adding to its romantic reputation. Walnut veneer and leather trim create a classic atmosphere. The Mk2 requires careful inspection for rust in the front wings, sills and floor, and for the condition of the independent rear suspension.