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Jaguar

Jaguar celebrates its 75th anniversary in foreign hands but, ironically, in a healthier shape than many times during its historic past. William Lyons (later, Sir William), working with William Walmsley, set up the Swallow firm for producing quality, good value motorcycle sidecars in 1922 and the business prospered. Their first involvement with cars came in 1927, when the concern started producing…

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Jaguar MK2

RATING:

8 / 10

PRICE: £4000-£60,000+

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Fast Facts

Produced:
1959-1969
Bodywork:
Four-door saloon
Engine:
Twin overhead camshaft in-line six-cylinder 2483cc 120bhp; 3442cc 210bhp; 3781cc 220bhp
0-60 mph:
2.4 17sec (240) 13 sec; 3.4 11 sec (340) 10 sec; 3.8 8.5sec
Top Speed:
2.4 100+mph; 3.4 120mph; 3.8 125mph
MPG:
2.4 20-25+; 3.4/3.8 15-23

PAST: A brilliant update on the Mk1, the Mk2 was wider, had a larger glass area, and handled far more securely.The same engine line up was offered topped by the 220bhp 3.8 unit. They also featured Dunlop disc brakes and a wider track to tame the tail. Gradually downgraded in the mid 1960s, it culminated in the run out 240 and 340 models of 1967 with their plastic trim!

PRESENT: Always in demand for their blend of sporting good looks, practicality and performance – especially from the 3.4 and 3.8 litre versions – although handling feels antiquated (easy to mod though). Later 240/340s have more power but less luxury and so are much underrated models and values reflect this.

FUTURE: Prices are ever rising, particularly for pristine 3.8s with overdrive although there is a trend towards Mk1s right now. Best value for money are the 240/340s (and the Daimler V8 for that matter).

Jaguar E-Type

RATING:

9 / 10

PRICE: £10,000-£45,000+

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Fast Facts

Produced:
1961-75
Bodywork:
Two-door fixedhead/open roadster
Engine:
Twin overhead camshaft, in-line six-cylinder 3781cc 265bhp; 4235cc 265bhp Overhead camshaft V12 5343cc 272bhp
0-60 mph:
3.8 7sec 4.2 7+sec; V12 6.4sec
Top Speed:
3.8 150mph; 4.2 145+mph V12 150mph
MPG:
3.8/4.2 15-20

PAST: Introduced in 1961 and an icon ever since, the newcomer (fixed-head or roadster) was powered by the 3.8-litre XK lump, and featured all round independent suspension. Engine capacity was increased to a lustier if lazier 4.2-litres from late ‘64. Long wheelbase ‘two plus two’ versions for ‘66 gave it family appeal, but ‘Series 1 1/2’ models for 1967, with ‘uncowled’ headlamps, spoiled the looks. Revised Series 2 cars arrived for 1969 with better brakes. A new, long wheelbase only Series 3 was introduced in 1971, powered by alloy, 5.3-litre V12.

PRESENT: A true classic of its time, the E-type is still regarded as one of the best ever. Early six-cylinder cars are loved for their straightforward effectiveness, while the later V12s are favoured for their smooth performance. Handling soft on all but many mods are widely available.

FUTURE: There may never be another car with as much appeal as the E-type. Prices are high and set to rise.