Jaguar’s heritage began in 1935 when it emerged from the Swallow Sidecar Company. “Jaguar” was the company’s model name for a 3.5-liter two-seat roadster. At the same time, SS sold a 2.5-liter saloon. From these twin strands of DNA… more»
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BF Auction: 1972 Jaguar XJ6
Jaguar introduced its iconic XJ6 to the waiting world in 1968, with Series 1 cars remaining on sale until 1973. It produced its latest model in short and long-wheelbase form, with our feature 1972 XJ6 the former. It recently… more»
Only 10K Miles! 1997 Jaguar XK8
You won’t find a lot of 1997 anythings here on Barn Finds and definitely not Jaguars such as this XK8 coupe. But why not? Yeah, yeah, it’s not a barn find but it is getting old, twenty-seven years… more»
One Owner, Low Miles: 1974 Jaguar E-Type V12
Jaguar gave its groundbreaking XKE a final update in 1971, imposing both excitement and trouble upon its devotees. This revision dealt with the creeping horsepower suppression that hounded all carmakers in the 1970s, but it also transformed the car… more»
Craigslist Find: 1968 Jaguar E-Type Project
We have covered a lot of E-Types on Barn Finds, coupes, and roadsters alike, and the one commonality I have noticed is that they’re all projects just like this Katonah, New York resident. While I find that somewhat surprising,… more»
Driver-Quality 1970 Jaguar XKE Series II Roadster
Which is your favorite Jaguar XKE? Do you prefer the early six-cylinder – triple-carburetted, toggle-switched, slippery of shape? Or the mid-range Series II, enhanced for driveability but compromised by design changes that catered to regulators? Or the last iteration… more»
Chev-Powered Brit: 1963 Jaguar Mark X Saloon
Hiding in this garage is a British classic with a sense of presence. This 1963 Jaguar Mark X Saloon was recently laid low by a minor mechanical issue, but addressing the problem should be straightforward. The dry location and… more»
Nicest One Left? 1997 Jaguar XJ6 L
There are some great cars on the market today that can be had for a song. Among them are the R129-series Mercedes-Benz SL roadsters, which are some of the prettiest convertibles ever made that can be purchased for less… more»
BF Exclusive: 1966 Jaguar Mark II 3.8
At the same time that Cadillac was introducing its mega-tailfin design, a company in Coventry, England, known for sporty coupes and sleek sedans (saloons), came out with its second version of the Mark Series: the Jaguar Mark II. This… more»
V12 Drop Top: 1991 Jaguar XJS Convertible
You can occasionally get accustomed to seeing Jaguar XJSs come up for sale. For years, this has been an entry-level classic for both British car fans and all-purpose vintage car enthusiasts, representing an entry point into affordable exotic car… more»
BF Auction: 1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible
When it came out in 1975, the Jaguar XJS had some big shoes to fill. The E-Type was fast and beautiful. How could Jaguar improve on it? The new XJS enjoyed a 21-year production run and outsold the E-Type… more»
Diamond In The Rough? 1959 Jaguar Mark 1
Commencing any project build with a rust-free classic is always desirable because it can instantly wipe thousands of dollars from the required budget. That is the opportunity awaiting the new owner of this 1959 Jaguar Mark 1. Life in… more»
Rouge Edition: 1989 Jaguar XJS V12
The Jaguar XJS is a known quantity around these parts, and that carries with it both good and bad connotations. For the good, we know these are sometimes fiddly cars to maintain, and that the supply of poorly maintained… more»