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»
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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»
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»
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»
















