40 YEARS OF THE XJ - A TRIBUTE TO THE CAR WHICH SAVED JAGUAR
With all of the attention being focussed on 60 years of the XK model (next edition), we look instead to the perenial XJ saloon which came into the world 40 years ago now and is still going strong.
We look at its origins, the significant cars now preserved - and how 28 year old Ben Cook has moved from selling new Jaguars, into his own business and why he still prefers his own Series 1 XJ6. Ben is so enamoured with the car he intends to pass it on to his baby son when the time is right - but he has added some subtle and useful modifications.
YES, IT'S ALL OVER NOW AT JAGUAR'S FAMOUS HOME
Yes, we have been talking about it for months now, but these are the last of our exclusive photos documenting the demise of Jaguar Cars legendary home in Browns Lane, Coventry. It is no more.
We find it difficult to understand how history-proud Britain preseves its Shakespearian buildings but destroys some of its industrial aces. With thanks to a local we are able to show our readers the near-criminal act as it was perpetrated, and the after effects.
MEET PENNY GRAHAM WHOSE LIFE HAS BEEN LIVED AROUND EXOTIC JAGUARS
Penny Graham's grandfather rode in the US with Pony Bob of Pony Express fame, her Singer side of the family founded the oldest art sculpting foundary in the world (still in existence) - and she has owned a C-Type, D-Type, Lwt E-Type, the original racing E-Type CUT7 and E2A - all at the same time. She raced many of her cars and is close to many of Jaguar's most famous personalities.
Her story is fascinating, has never been told before - and fills 10 pages of our current edition.
XK RALLY TO NEW ZEALAND
What to do when you live in Australia and want to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the XK sports cars? You organise a private rally to the south island of New Zealand - and then drive around it! One of the world's most exotic and beautiful countries turned turned on the roads and scenery - plus Warbirds Over Wanaka.
MEET RATAN TATA. WHAT IS HAPPENING AT JAGUAR CARS?
It's all looking good for the alliance between Jaguar Cars and Tata Motors so we look at what has been said and done. Jaguar's former US Public Affairs Vice President profiles Ratan Tata, the car loving dynamo behind the huge Tata enterprise.
MIKE RODDY MOTORS CELEBRATES 21 YEARS
Mike Roddy was brought up around old Jaguars, and his life has centred around them. In 2008 he celebrates 21 years in business as one of the most dedicated Jaguar independent repair and service specialists, who even managed to get to Le Mans this year to enjoy the Silk Cut Jaguars and plenty of other famous cars.
We outline Mike's history and the makings of his family-focussed business
XKD548 HAS BEEN 'REBORN' IN AUSTRALIA
A D-Type in the spirit of XKD548 has been 'reborn' by Ian Cummins, one of the foremost restorers of C-Types and D-Types.
The perfectly built car uses the engine originally put into XKD548, and contains more genuine original parts than many other D-Types. Read on ...
