Jaguar

Better Than Advertised: 1988 Jaguar XJS V12

Most of us have been disappointed at least once when it comes to vehicle purchases. That’s because sellers can sometimes be shady, but more often, it’s simply a matter of one person being able to live with flaws the… more»

V12 Droptop: 1990 Jaguar XJS V12

There’s a philosophy of sorts in the car world that suggests no matter how ungainly or unusual a certains styling trend was back in the day, cars from a certain era should keep those details intact. I look at… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1974 Jaguar XJ12L

On one of my daily walking routes, there’s a ’62 Corvette that’s been sitting inertly in a garage for decades, and about once a month I’ll mention to my wife that I could probably have it running, stopping, and… more»

BF Classified: 1989 Jaguar XJ-S Cabriolet

Jaguar released the XJ-S as its replacement for the venerable E-Type in 1975, although it is fair to say that the pair followed markedly different philosophies. It was no secret that the company viewed the E-Type as a hard-edged… more»

Mild Custom: 1972 Jaguar XKE V12 “Speedster”

This 1972 Jaguar XKE V12 has been mildly customized with a fabricated dash, plexi cut-down windshield, a bonnet backdated to the covered-headlight look, and metallic British Racing Green paint with hand-painted pinstripes. The car is said to retain its… more»

BF Exclusive: 1961 Jaguar Mark IX

While 1961 was more momentous in Jaguar history for being the year that the E-Type was introduced to a stunned global audience, it was also the final year for the body-on-frame Mark IX. Only 10,009 of these handsome sedans… more»

Ford-Powered: 1970 Jaguar XKE 2+2

Every car has its fans, even the Jaguar XKE 2+2. We can moan about the roof line, the extra weight, the lack of sporting feel – but these cars sold well when launched by the factory in 1966. By… more»

New Old Stock Jaguar 6.0L V12 Crate Engine

UPDATE – The seller has added videos of the inside of the engine. You can view them below. Now this is something you don’t find often! Crate engines are fairly common, at least for major brands like Ford and… more»

Two V12s for $2,800: 1987 Jaguar XJ-S Pair

Is the Jaguar XJS ever going to get more respect on the used project car marketplace? It’s hard to say, but listings offering a two-for-one deal for a pair of V12-equipped XJSs for under $3,000 make it hard to… more»

Modified Jaguar Pair: 1989 Vanden Plas & 1985 XJS LS3

Old Jaguars are certainly one of the riskier projects you can take on, but it’s not all that hard to find cars owned by enthusiasts who have made the right investments from a maintenance perspective. As many of us… more»

Rare Manual: 1994 Jaguar XJS

The appeal of finding a manual transmission in a car where it absolutely does not belong is hard to put into words. A luxo-barge, a commercial-grade truck, a forklift – whatever it is, if it should’t have three pedals… more»

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»

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