The title of this post is a bit provocative. A Jaguar E-type is by no means a ‘poor man’s’ car. On the contrary. The ‘E’ is a true legend, one of the most iconic classic sports cars and a valuable collector car. As a thought experiment, let’s try to compare it to the most valuable […]
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Why the Jaguar XJS gets better with age – and why now is the time to get one
The Jaguar XJ-S (later renamed XJS) is a car you either love or hate. At the time of its introduction in 1975, its styling was considered too forward-looking, while at the end of its lifecycle in 1996 it was already considered a classic. At the time of writing, even the youngest XJS is more than […]
Jaguar E-type V12 FHC restoration: on the road to Santiago
Every restoration is a callenge of its own. The level of dedication and perseverance required can make it somewhat of a spiritual journey for its owner (if not for the ones around him). In the case of this E-type Jaguar, it was the car itself that went on a pilgrimage on the Camino Real. The 1973 […]
New arrival: 1988 Jaguar XJ-S V12
Jaguar’s luxury sports GT has finally stepped out of the shadows of the legendary E-type. Classic car enthusiasts are starting to appreciate its distinct looks and character. The car that we recently added to our collection has only covered slightly more than 25.000 mls since new. After almost 30 years, it needs attention to […]