Jaguar

BF Alumni: 1965 Jaguar S-Type

We join Sir William Lyons in 1959 at the Earls Court Motor Show, as his company launches the Jaguar Mk II to effusive reviews. The mid-sized sporting saloon was appreciated for its outstanding balance of handling and power. On… more»

No Reserve: LT1-Powered 1974 Jaguar XJ6L

Sir William Lyons, the founder of Jaguar, was personally responsible for making our roads a little more beautiful. To recap, he was the lead designer of not only the XK120 but also the original XJ6, seen here in its… more»

Barn Find, One Owner! 1959 Jaguar Mk II 3.8

Sedan racing, anyone? Jaguar participated, and how. Privateers, oh yes, but also Stirling Moss, Graham Hill, John Surtees and many other luminaries of the track, rally courses and hills piloted these lithe cats to wins. Capable of 220 gross… more»

Coast Line Road Tripper: 1990 Jaguar XJS Convertible

Ah, summer days on the coast line, gentle summer breezes whipping your hair while the salt spray threatens vulnerable electrical components and sensitive body panels – what could be better? All negativity aside, the thought of running around a… more»

Rare Older Restoration: 1958 DeSoto Firesweep

The 1958 model year was a tough one for U.S. automobile manufacturers. Due to an economic recession, everyone’s sales were down except for the few that offered compact cars. DeSoto was especially hit hard as Chrysler was trying to… more»

Affordable For Now: 2002 Jaguar XJR Convertible

If you want to find one of the best values on the emerging collector car marketplace, look no further than the Jaguar XJR and XKR lineup. Now, like all cheap performance cars, there’s a reason for the bargain basement… more»

Ready To Assemble: 1970 Jaguar E-Type Coupe

Since many of the Jaguar E-Types that appear on Craigslist, eBay, or Facebook Marketplace are rust-bucket “projects,” it’s worth giving a second look at this 1970 Series II coupe (not a 2+2) here on Craigslist in Richmond, Virginia. The… more»

Trade for Kei Truck: 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC

The Jaguar XJ-SC was a novel approach to open-air motoring that hasn’t been replicated anytime recently. The combination of a V12-powered grand tourer with the option of a removable top or a fixed-roof coupe certainly stands as one of… more»

Rare Two-Door: No Reserve 1976 Jaguar XJ6C

I’m sure most of you think of a Jaguar XJ6 as a four-door sedan. Certainly, the vast majority of the cars that left Browns Lane were produced that way–only 6,505 XJ6 coupes (Series II only) were produced out of… more»

BF Exclusive: 2002 Jaguar XJ8

While the XK and E-Type are some of the most sought-after models of Jaguar, the XJ was the brand’s bread and butter for decades. It’s easy to see why they are handsome saloons with a good combination of performance… more»

Parked Thirty Years: 1973 Jaguar XKE Series 3

Swooning over the XKE’s sinuous shape is effortless. We all know it’s a tour de force in the world of automotive styling. But who was the guy behind the curves, and how did he come up with the XKE?… more»

BF Exclusive: 1990 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible

Topping the E-Type was no small task, so when Jaguar introduced its replacement, the XJS, they decided to move away from the flowing curves and go for something with angular and aggressive lines. It was a dramatic visual and… more»

Estate Find: 1973 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

I admit that I go weak at the knees every time I see a Jaguar E-Type Roadster. Enzo Ferrari is reputed to have described it as the most beautiful car ever built, and I can but agree with “il… more»

A Passing Resemblance: Jaguar XK120 Kit Car

When you stop to think about it, fiberglass changed the automotive world.  From Corvettes to the plethora of kit cars sold from the fifties through today, this invention made a lot of dreams possible.  In the kit car world,… more»

Wagon Conversion: 1983 Jaguar XJS Lynx Eventer

One of the more curious things about the convergence of money and cars is how the world’s elite really like to have companies build wagon versions of their favorite sports cars and coupes. Aston Martins, Porsches, Bentleys – there… more»

Owned 32 Years! 1956 Jaguar Two-Point-Four

Shiny Carmen Red paint and bright chrome lead the way on this first-year 1956 Jaguar Two-Point-Four sedan. After 32 years with one owner, this cat is ready to pounce on new turf. Check out more pictures and details here… more»

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