Welcome to Classic Jaguars.
Image gallery of old motor racing and roadgoing Jaguar cars.
Welcome to the newest site for everyone that appreciates classic Jaguars and Daimlers.
I have been interested in older Jaguars for many years, as have the rest of my family. Ten years ago
I purchased my first old Jaguar whilst still in my early twenties. This car, a fabulously thirsty but
stylish Series One XJ12L was a low mileage example in midnight blue, with tan leather trim.
Several happy years were spent owning this venerable and quite unusual Jaguar and although it was not the
best example around, it still looked a million dollars and had no rot which was quite unusual!
I had owned a number of classic cars by that point, and this collectible old car from Jaguar really was a superb
car to cruise around in, even if the non-functioning fuel gauges caused me to miscalculate my fuel range and coast
to the side of the road with empty tanks.
After a few years I sold the old girl on reluctantly, though ever since I've wondered what happened to this
great old car - RAR 115L are you still around?
A few years passed and I acquired a down at heel Daimler XJ 4.2 auto Series 1 for a paltry amount. Despite looking
like a car dragged out of a lake it actually drove very well though I didn't keep it long, exactly one month in fact
after which I bowed to certain pressures and sold it on.
This didn't deter me from getting another classic Jaguar and a few years later I bought a Series 1 XJ6 short wheelbase,
again with auto transmission and blue in colour. This was a very presentable car and I enjoyed driving it for a couple
of years until evidence of rust began to appear, which prompted me to pass it on to someone who would have the time
to look after it properly.
That was a couple of years ago and I still expect to buy another XJ sometime soon. I do get drawn to early X300 XJRs
but their similarity to the earlier XJ40 type Jaguar does make me wary of what they may be like once they get a little
older. I've read that they can be reliable motors, but equally I've heard of stories that make me slightly wary. Most
likely I'll acquire another Series 1 at some point future.
It's not just me that approves of older Jaguars either - Dad, who introduced me to the classic cat, has had a
Series 3 XJ6 and
XJ12HE in recent years, following on from a part share in a decrepit old XK120 way back when The Beatles
still bothered with haircuts.
I hope all Jaguar fans enjoy perusing the many photos of old Jaguar cars that feature on this site, and if I've missed
out your favourite please get in touch and I'll see what I can do to rectify the omission! If you are a fan of all 4
wheeled British cars, then Classic MGs UK may also be of interest.
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