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Latest Jaguar Magazines
Jaguar Magazine Edition 211 includes the following highlights in their latest magazine -
◊ Mike Cross: The magazine explains the achievements of recently retired Mike Cross, the man responsible for the trademark handling, comfort and precision of all Jaguar and Land Rover Models from 2008 to present. ◊ Bringing Daimler V8 250 Back to Life: It had just one owner before a massive restoration for the second custodian. ◊ On the Prowl: Historic images and personalities of intrigue in Jaguars’ long history. ◊ 100 years: Celebrating the Blackpool beginning of what became the Jaguar Marque. ◊ Swallow Sidecars: From a home garage to an unsuitable first building. Things boomed under young William Lyons. ◊ S.S. Cars Arrive: Lyons built his first model after moving the business to Coventry. ◊ Johnie Howie and Jumbo Goddard: The extraordinary unknown story of two friends who shared many interests including Jaguars. ◊ Your Choices: If you are thinking about upgrading to a newer model Jaguar, they give some ideas. ◊ Jaguar Smatterings: Concept XJ40’s which didn’t make it ◊ to the production lines or showroom. Buy & Sell: Pre-loved Jaguars and parts which are offered for sale and may be what you are looking for. .
The June 2022 edition of Jaguar World includes the following feature stories:
◊ Armoured X300 XJ6: Once used by former British Home Secretary, Jack
Straw, this 1997 XJ6 4.0 features full armour, inch-thick bulletproof glass plus full police equipment including sirens, loudspeaker and radios. They take this unique, long-wheelbase
Goliath for a very safe drive. ◊ E-Type Series 3 OTS: Once part of a private museum in California, this 1973 E-types V12 has covered a mere 37,502miles, resulting in its largely original condition. ◊ Modified Mark VIIM: With its 3.8-litre engine, limited slip diff’, Koni dampers, servo assisted disc brakes and power assisted steering, this
Mark VIIM has been subtly upgraded to make it ideal for regular use. ◊ F-PACE P400E: We ask whether you can take a new hybrid F-PACE offroad by attempting one of the UK’s longest green lanes, Rudland Rigg, in the rugged North York Moors. ◊ XK8 4.2: A profile of the facelifted
XK8 from 2003 that received several
important updates, including the 4.2 litre version of Jaguar’s V8.
◊ XJ6 2.8 Versus Mercedes-Benz 250:
A comparison of two of the most popular executive saloons from the late Sixties and early Seventies, the
XJ6 2.8 and Mercedes-Benz 250. ◊ XJR-15: Although derived from the
Le Mans-winning XJR-9, making it extremely fast, the TWR developed
XJR-15 isn’t officially part of Jaguar’s past canon of work and therefore often overlooked. They explain the car’s history before track-testing the prototype at Mallory Park in Leicestershire. .
Classic Jaguar (June/July 2022)
The June/July 2022 edition of Jaguar World includes the following feature stories:
◊ Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust: A new and regular feature. Each edition they pick out one of their cars. This story is about a concept XJ40 built by
Special Vehicle Operations. ◊ On Track: Coverage of the Phillip
Island Classic, claimed to be the biggest such event in the Southern
Hemisphere. They feature five Jaguar entrants at the event.
◊ A pair of 1996 XJS Celebrations:
A 10-page feature on the last connotation of the XJS. ◊ Bob Knights Legacy: Eric Dymock reflects on Knights lasting influence.
An outstanding chassis engineer, but that was just part of his career, he largely dictated the engineering direction and character of virtually every Jaguar model from his appointment in 1944, through to his departure 36-years later. ◊ Celebrities & Their E-Types: Richard
Gunn reveals some favoured well known E-Type owners. ◊ Classic Advertising: This will definitely encourage you to pop out and buy a set of Champion spark plugs.
◊ Secrets Of Suspension Geometry:
They demystify camber, castor and toe – hopefully.
◊ 1939 Monte Carlo by SS Saloon -
Part 2: Jim Patten finishes reading a diary and concludes an amazing story. No one gave them a chance in their low-slung SS, but they not only finished but won the Barclay’s Bank
Cup for the best English car in the rally and a congratulatory telegram from Lyons. ◊ Automobilia: Ian Cooling shares his insight into the creation of the XK8. ◊ Workshop: What can rolling road tuning do for you (or indeed, your car)? ◊ A 420G Down Under: A 7-page feature story about Adelaide ex-Lord Mayor, Martin Haese’s, exceptional 420G. .